Music Ministry
The St. James Music Ministry is led by Kira Keating, Director of Worship, Music & the Arts. Kira also directs the Sunday morning choir for the Traditional services. The Christmas Guest Singers join the Sunday choir to perform at Carols & Candles along with an orchestra.
Adult Music
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singing choirs
Our adult choir leads weekly at the 11;00 am traditional service and monthly at the 8:30 am traditional service. They prepare music for special worship services and concerts during the year. The choir is completely volunteer and no audition is required. The Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesdays at 6-8pm.
christmas guest singers
Christmas rehearsals begin TBD
Christmas Guest Singers join the Chancel Choir to prepare for the annual Carols and Candles Christmas Concert. At this worship service, the choir performs major works with orchestra. This is completely volunteer, no audition required. It is a wonderful opportunity to sing with the choir without making a full time commitment. Please contact Kira Keating for more information at kira@stjameslr.org or 501-217-6733. praise band
Contemporary Christian Music lends itself to pop style voices and pop musicians. If you can jam or rock n’ roll, contact David Williams at 501-217- 6707 or david@stjameslr.org for more information on sharing your gift of singing or playing instruments
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Youth Music
YOUTH CHOIR
Rehearsals Sundays, 6:00pm
The Youth (6th-12th) Choirs provide the opportunity for Christian growth through learning Scripture, building relationships with other young believers, and witnessing to the love of Christ through music sung as worship leaders. These groups also offer specialized instruction with Kira Keating in addition to Ms. Cassie! Please contact Cassie Bunting at cassie@stjameslr.org or 501-217-6736 for more information.
YOUTH WORSHIP TEAM
It is so powerfully exciting when young people offer their talents in worship. Come grow in faith and skill with this fantastic group. Basic understanding of your instrument is required. Contact John Kimberlin at: john@stjamesLR.org or 501-217-6707.
CHIME CHOIR
Rehearsals Sundays, 5:00pm
For children in the 3rd grade. Directed by Sarah Blackburn.
GENESIS RINGERS
Sundays, 5:00pm
A non-touring youth handbell ensemble for students in the 4th-5th grade. Handbell ensembles provide a space to worship God with our friends, develop coordination, learn new music skills, and practice in a safe, welcoming environment . For more information contact Cassie Bunting at 501-217-6736 or cassie@stjameslr.org.\
CARILLON RINGERS
Sundays, 4:00pm
For students in the 6th - 8th grade. For more information, contact Robert Lindley at 501-217-6735 or robert@stjameslr.org.
CELEBRATION RINGERS
Sundays, 6:00pm
For students in the 9th-12th grades. For more information contact Robert 501-217-6735 or robert@stjameslr.org
Rehearsals Sundays, 6:00pm
The Youth (6th-12th) Choirs provide the opportunity for Christian growth through learning Scripture, building relationships with other young believers, and witnessing to the love of Christ through music sung as worship leaders. These groups also offer specialized instruction with Kira Keating in addition to Ms. Cassie! Please contact Cassie Bunting at cassie@stjameslr.org or 501-217-6736 for more information.
YOUTH WORSHIP TEAM
It is so powerfully exciting when young people offer their talents in worship. Come grow in faith and skill with this fantastic group. Basic understanding of your instrument is required. Contact John Kimberlin at: john@stjamesLR.org or 501-217-6707.
CHIME CHOIR
Rehearsals Sundays, 5:00pm
For children in the 3rd grade. Directed by Sarah Blackburn.
GENESIS RINGERS
Sundays, 5:00pm
A non-touring youth handbell ensemble for students in the 4th-5th grade. Handbell ensembles provide a space to worship God with our friends, develop coordination, learn new music skills, and practice in a safe, welcoming environment . For more information contact Cassie Bunting at 501-217-6736 or cassie@stjameslr.org.\
CARILLON RINGERS
Sundays, 4:00pm
For students in the 6th - 8th grade. For more information, contact Robert Lindley at 501-217-6735 or robert@stjameslr.org.
CELEBRATION RINGERS
Sundays, 6:00pm
For students in the 9th-12th grades. For more information contact Robert 501-217-6735 or robert@stjameslr.org
Children's Music
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Worship Service Opportunities
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acolytes
St. James has a rich heritage of acolyte service for students in 5th grade through high school. Our 8:30 and 11:00am traditional, and our 9:30am contemporary services all provide opportunities for our acolytes to serve. Training will take place in the sanctuary in August, For more information, please contact Lesley Cooper at lesleyc1@me.com or 501-539-1182.
altar guild
Members of the Altar Guild help prepare the worship space in both the traditional and contemporary services and for special worship services, including decorating the Sanctuary and Worship Center for Advent, Easter and other celebrations.
Contact Ann Rowell at 501-580-9551 or Kathleen Joiner at 501-258-8235 for more information. |
communion servers & stewards
St. James offers communion during the worship services on the first weekend of every month, while our 8:30 a.m. traditional service offers communion every week. Servers assist our pastors during the communion celebration on a rotational basis. Stewards assist in setting & cleaning up communion following both the 8:30 a.m. & the 10:55 a.m. worship service on a rotational basis. Training will be provided at a date and time to be determined. Contact Paige Carpenter at 501-217-6734 or paige@stjameslr.org for more information.
ushers
In all our worship services, ushers play an important role as they are often the first person our guests and members encounter as they enter the church. Joining an usher team is a great entry point for new members to serve, as it provides a wonderful way to meet more people in the church.
Contact Jan Fairman at 501-217-6752 or jan@stjameslr.org for more information. |
For additional information about how to get involved in these opportunities to serve, please contact Paige Carpenter at 501-217-6734 or paige@stjamesLR.org