Worship, Music, and Arts
Integrating Music and Art into our Congregational Life
Objective: For Lutherans, worship stands at the center of our life of faith. The Worship, Music & Arts committee is responsible for cultivating a unified, innovative and engaging multi-generational music and arts program that enhances our worship life while connecting our members and community.
Responsibilities:
Visioning: Provide advice and counsel to worship planning.
Help recruit and oversee all worship volunteers in consultation and collaboration with the pastors, Director of Worship and Music, and Volunteer Coordinator. Worship volunteers include worship assistants, lectors, communion assistants, ushers, altar guild care, sound operators, projector operators, and camera/streaming operators.
Plan and assist with seasonal sanctuary/lobby decorations – Liturgical Arts. (e.g. Advent/Christmas decorations, Lent, Easter, etc.)
Provide input and counsel to new musical staff employment openings.
Evaluate regular worship services and special events/services.
Receive feedback from the congregation and report to the committee.
Provide guidance and support to music, drama, and other musical ministries.
Provide budget recommendations regarding worship, music, and the arts line items.
Help coordinate and facilitate concerts and special music events (programming, ushering, receptions, housing for guest participants, etc.).
Meeting Schedule
Our Committee typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M alternating campuses.
Meeting Minutes & Annual Reports
Recent meeting minutes and annual reports are available to download as a PDF.
Ministries
Music
- Good Shepherd Choir
- Summer Chorale
- HeartSong
- Carol Choir
- Jubilee Singers
- Joyful Noise
- Raise Praise
- Flutessence
- Choral Bells
- Spirit Jam
- HUGS - GS Ukuleles
- Echoes of Grace
- Joyful Harmony
- The Deep Band
Worship
- Worship assistants
- Ushers
- Greeters
- Lectors
- Communion Assistants
- Altar Care
- Projection Assistants
- Sound Techs
- Camera Assistants
Dramatic Arts
Visual/Liturgical Arts
Mark Harper
Committee Chair
Amy Miyamoto
Vice-Chair
Jared Stellmacher
Staff Liason
Betsy Johnson
Board Liason
Ronda Beggs
Committee Member
Barb Bredel
Committee Member
Barb Bredel
Committee Member
Sarah Iverson
Committee Member
Judy Kalan
Committee Member
Pastor Craig McMahon
Committee Member
Keith Osterman
Committee Member
Karen Smith
Committee Member