Vocal Choirs
At Pender, we are blessed to have many dedicated volunteers that comprise our adult music groups. Week after week, these individuals come together to share the gift of music with the Pender congregation. Our adult music groups act as “small groups” for their participants. Not only do we come together to sing or play music, we become closer to God and to each other by sharing our lives – celebrating the happy times and sharing burdens during the not-so-happy times. We welcome you to join us to experience the love of God and the fellowship of believers through music. Child care will be provided upon request.
Sanctuary Choir: The Sanctuary Choir is our 40-45 member adult choir, and leads worship most Sundays from August through June. The Sanctuary Choir sings at the 11:00AM traditional Sunday morning worship service, but will occasionally sing for the earlier 8:15AM service. The Sanctuary Choir presents an annual Christmas and Lenten Cantata, and members of our group also lead most special services and events such as the annual Missions Conference. There are opportunities for singing in small ensembles as well. You do not need to know how to read music to join us! You also do not need to know your voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). Our section leaders will help you get started! Rehearsals take place each Thursday evening at 7:30PM.
Sanctuary Choir
- Who: Adults
- When: Practice on Thursdays at 7:30PM
- Where: Sanctuary
- Directed By: Theresa Carpenter
Adult Handbells: Handbells are not just for children and teens! We have three adult handbell groups for beginner to advanced ringers. The Revelation Ringers group is for beginning to intermediate level ringers. The Carillon Ringers group is for intermediate to advanced ringers. The Revelation and Carillon groups ring about 6-7 times each year for Sunday morning worship. These groups also participate in an annual handbell festival – a weekend where over 600 ringers come together to ring a concert – fun! The Joy Ringers group is for advanced ringers. This group rings 7-8 times each year. Last year, we participated in an advanced-level handbell festival – a lot of practice but also great fun! Our rehearsals are full of laughing and ringing (sometimes more laughing than ringing!) You do not have to know how to read music to learn how to ring handbells! Come and try us out and laugh a little (or a lot…)
Revelation Ringers
- Who: Adults (beginner to intermediate level of difficulty)
- When: Practice on Tuesdays at 6:00PM
- Where: Sanctuary
- Directed By: Theresa Carpenter
Carillon Ringers
- Who: Adults (intermediate to advanced level of difficulty)
- When: Practice on Tuesdays at 6:45PM
- Where: Sanctuary
- Directed By: Theresa Carpenter
Joy Ringers
- Who: Adults (advanced level of difficulty)
- When: Practice on Tuesdays at 7:30PM
- Where: Sanctuary
- Directed By: Theresa Carpenter
The Pender Praise Band
The Pender Praise Band helps lead worship each Sunday at the 8:15 and 11:00 services.
The congregation sings contemporary Christian music led by the Pender Praise Band which features vocalists, guitars, keyboard and piano.
Please Join Us!
Questions? Call Theresa at (703) 278-8023
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