Music

 

Each Sunday we gather as a Christian community to celebrate the Eucharist. In the liturgical prayer of the church, common song is a means of establishing a bond among members, of expressing that unity of purpose rooted in the waters of baptism. When Christians sing together, they minister to one another; there is mutual support as each person lends a voice to the song of the community and thereby encourages others to do likewise. Through its sung prayer, the assembly joyfully announces the Good News of Christ. Singing is a sign that something important happens when we come together. Yet common song, if it is to be authentic prayer, must be expressive of people truly engaged in communion with God and others. It must come from persons whose hands faithfully carry out the work of God, for unless the Gospel message is lived outside the liturgy, it cannot be truly celebrated within it.

 

The people who make up our music ministry have as their primary goal, the support and encouragement of the sung prayer of the assembly. The various choirs and ensembles are comprised of individuals committed to this goal. A listing of our choirs and ensembles follow. New members are always welcome. The rehearsal schedules vary to enable more people to be involved in this important ministry of the parish.

 

We invite you to take a moment and review our choir options.

 

 

This is a newer ecumenical prayer outreach for our Oak Park community.

The service includes scripture, healings songs and prayers from various traditions, shared silence, and the opportunity for individual prayer, laying on of hands, and anointing. A special “Healing Choir” provides musical support and songs of healing at the service. Additionally, an ecumenical prayer team of pastors and other pastoral care minsters assist in this ecumenical outreach of prayers for healing, wholeness, and unity in our world. As an ecumenical service, we recognize the unifying power of Christians from different traditions, ethnicities, and races to join as one, to intentionally pray for the healing of division and for a deepening of unity in our world. The service is live-streamed.  

 

To date, each month we have welcomed approximately 100 persons at each prayer. The service began in  February of 2023. We are hoping to continue to “grow” this service and invite you to experience the service for yourself as a way to pray for healing and unity in our world.  

 

The service will be offered 5-6 times each year during the academic year. David is currently seeking several additional persons to assist with the team. For more information, contact David Anderson at [email protected].

 

Mark your calendars to join us in prayer this year!
Our schedule for this year (typically on Third Thursdays at 7:30 PM
November 21
January 23 (a Fourth Thursday to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity)
March 20  
May 15