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.
Special Events
Carols & Candles Christmas Concert 
Sunday, December 12, 7:00pm, Sanctuary

Children’s Christmas Concert 
TBD
 Childcare is available for all adult rehearsals by request.

Adult Music

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.
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 Rev. Greg Schick at 501-217- 6706 or greg@stjameslr.org for more information on sharing your gift of singing or playing instruments
canticle ringers
THE CANTICLE RINGERS ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEETING DUE TO COVID

A Bell Choir for adults which rehearses at 6:00pm on Mondays. We accept new members when we have an opening. Previous handbell experience or musical training is preferred. Contact Robert Lindley at 501-217-6735 or robert@stjameslr.org.
Rehearsals begin TBD.

Youth Music

MIDDLE SCHOOL & yOUTH choirs
Rehearsals Sundays, 5:00pm
The Middle School (6th-8th) and Youth (9th-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 Chris Johnson at: chris@stjamesLR.org or 217-6729.
GENESIS Ringers 4TH-6TH
Sundays, 4:00pm
A non-touring youth handbell ensemble for students in the 4th-6th 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 7th-8th
Sundays, 4:00pm 
A touring bell choir for students in the 7th or 8th grade. Choir members commit to a two-week period in June with a week of rehearsals, a Home Concert, and a 5-day tour.
For more information, contact Robert Lindley at 501-217-6735 or robert@stjameslr.org.
celebration ringers 9TH-12th
Sundays, 6:00pm
A touring bell choir that also rings in worship two or three times each semester.
Choir members commit to a two-week period in June with a week of rehearsals, a Home Concert, and a 5-day tour.
For more information contact Robert  501-217-6735 or robert@stjameslr.org

Children's Music

JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR K-2nd
Sundays, 4:00pm
These choirs offer children opportunities to learn more about God and about themselves through music, fellowship, and friendship! Come and join us every Sunday afternoon as we celebrate God's love and lessons for us, through group singing, speaking, and movement! 
Please contact Cassie Bunting at cassie@stjameslr.org or 501-217-6736.
ELEMENTARY CHOIR 3rd-5th
Sundays, 3:00pm
These choirs offer children opportunities to learn more about God and about themselves through music, fellowship, and friendship! Come and join us every Sunday afternoon as we celebrate God's love and lessons for us, through group singing, speaking, and movement! 
Please contact Cassie Bunting at cassie@stjameslr.org or 501-217-6736.

Worship Service Opportunities

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.  
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