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Worship, Music, and Arts

WORSHIP, MUSIC & ARTS COMMITTEE

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.).

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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

 

COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

 

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Mark Harper
Committee Chair

Amy Miyamoto
Vice-Chair

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Jared Stellmacher
Staff Liason

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Betsy Johnson
Board Liason

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

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Ronda Beggs
Committee Member

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Barb Bredel
Committee Member

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Committee Member

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Sarah Iverson
Committee Member

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Judy Kalan
Committee Member

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Pastor Craig McMahon
Committee Member

Keith Osterman
Committee Member

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Karen Smith
Committee Member