All music events and choirs are suspended until further notice. Please contact Kira Keating, Director of Music, Worship & the Arts at 501-217-6733 or kira@stjameslr.org.

You can hear small ensembles and soloists streamed at our 10:55 service each Sunday.

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 - All Events are TBD

Children’s Christmas Concert 
Carols & Candles Christmas Concert 

Rehearsal Start Dates - All Dates are TBD
Children: Singing and Ringing choirs: 
Youth Choir:  
Youth Handbells: 6th-12th Grade Handbells: 
Adults: Chancel Choir: 
Handbell Choir: 
Christmas Guest Singers: 

 Childcare is available for all adult rehearsals by request.

Adult Music

Youth Music

Children's Music
singing choirs
Our adult choir leads weekly at the 10:55 a.m. traditional service and monthly at the 8:30 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
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.
alumni ringers
Rehearsals begin TBD.
From April 19, 2020 Livestream
Charles Clogston, (bass) Kira Keating (soprano), Greg Schick (tenor), Emily Stewart (alto), and Kyle Blackburn (tenor) sing "I'm going to Sing 'Til the Spirit Moves In My Heart" by Moses Hogan.
singing choirs
Rehearsals begin TBD
This youth choir sings in worship on a regular basis. This year we will be seeking opportunities for the youth choir to perform at various community venues. Participation in this choir provides the opportunity for new dimensions in Christian growth through learning Scripture, building relationships with other young believers, and witnessing to the love of Christ through music sung as worship leaders. Please contact Kyle Blackburn at kyle.blackburn@stjameslr.org or 501-217-6736.
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.
FANFARE Ringers 6th-7th
Rehearsals begin TBD.
A non-touring youth bell choir for students in the 6th or 7th grade. We rehearse at 6:30pm on Sundays. For more information contact Kyle Blackburn at 501-217-6736 or kyle.blackburn@stjameslr.org.
CARILlon ringers 8th-9th
Rehearsals begin TBD.
A touring bell choir for students in the 8th or 9th grade (occasionally 7th grade). We rehearse at 4:15pm on Sundays for 35 minutes.
Choir members commit to a two-week period in June with a week or 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 10-12th
Rehearsals begin TBD.
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
From May 25, 2020 Livestream
Robert Lindley (piano), Kyle Blackburn, (tenor), Bailey Bradford (alto),
Emily Schick (soprano), and Evan Moore (bass) sing "I Choose Love" by
Mark A. Miller.
singing choirs
Rehearsals begin TBD.
Sundays 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Joyful Noise (Pre-K4 & Kindergarten)
Chorister Choir (1st & 2nd grades)
St. James Singers (3rd to 5th grades)
Please contact Kyle Blackburn at kyle.blackburn@stjameslr.org or 501-217-6736.
handbell choirs
Rehearsals begin TBD.
Sundays 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Genesis Ringers (3rd-5th grade)
For information about one of our children’s choirs, please contact Kyle Blackburn at 217-6736 or kyle.blackburn@stjamesLR.org
 

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 10:55 a.m. traditional, and our 10:55 a.m. contemporary services all provide opportunities for our acolytes to serve.  Training will take place in the sanctuary TBD, 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 Kira Keating at 501-217-6733 or kira@stjameslr.org for more information.

For additional information about how to get involved in these opportunities to serve, please contact Donna Elkey at 501-217-6734 or donna.elkey@stjamesLR.org