Worship Arts and Music Ministry
Do you like to act, play an instrument, act, dance, or love technology? There are opportunities for all these creative outlets for children and adults in the Worship Arts and Music Ministry. The Ministry encompasses all the areas that contribute to worship at Covenant. All groups work with the Worship staff to provide Christ-centered worship services each week and for special occasions.
Vocalists
Adult Chancel Choir includes adult singers (high school age and up) of all ability levels. If you are a committed follower of Christ, love to sing, and have a desire to lead others in worship, you are welcome to join! The annual Christmas concert, an important outreach to the greater Lafayette community, will be presented at Covenant December 1 and 2. Regular rehearsals are held in the sanctuary on Thursday nights, 7:00-9:00 pm, and the group sings at two services on Sunday. Extra rehearsals are scheduled prior to seasonal concerts.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information.
Seasonal Choir provides opportunities to sing with the adult choir during the Christmas and Easter season. During these events the choir is usually joined by a full orchestra. Rehearsals are combined with regular Chancel Choir rehearsals on Thursday nights in the weeks prior to the event.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information.
Worship Team provides up front leadership for worship services. Requirements are to be a committed follower of Christ, possess a love for worship, have the ability to read music or are a “quick study,” and be vocally strong enough to carry your own part. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:30 pm (members are asked to attend the Chancel Choir rehearsal prior to the Team rehearsal).
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information or to schedule an interview and audition.
Youth Choir meets during the school year and sings in scheduled worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Junior and Senior high students are invited to be a part of this group. Rehearsal and event schedules are provided in the fall of each year.
For information, contact Sally Craw (463-7303).
Worship Arts Fellowship Supper is held the first Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. A light supper at a nominal cost is served in Gathering Place 2. All singers are encouraged to come as often as possible for this special time of fellowship and community building.
Kids’ Praise! for children K- 5th grade offers graded choirs: Power Praise (grades 4 - 5), Joyful Praise (grades 2-3), and Joyful Noise (kindergarten). All children are welcome to join in these groups that participate in occasional worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Kids’ Praise! meets on Wednesday afternoons. Fellowship and snack time from 3:30– 4:15 pm allows children the chance to unwind after school and get to know their church friends in a relaxed setting. Rehearsals are from 4:15-5:15 pm and include time for worship as well as practice.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information.
Seasonal Choir provides opportunities to sing with the adult choir during the Christmas and Easter season. During these events the choir is usually joined by a full orchestra. Rehearsals are combined with regular Chancel Choir rehearsals on Thursday nights in the weeks prior to the event.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information.
Worship Team provides up front leadership for worship services. Requirements are to be a committed follower of Christ, possess a love for worship, have the ability to read music or are a “quick study,” and be vocally strong enough to carry your own part. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:30 pm (members are asked to attend the Chancel Choir rehearsal prior to the Team rehearsal).
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information or to schedule an interview and audition.
Youth Choir meets during the school year and sings in scheduled worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Junior and Senior high students are invited to be a part of this group. Rehearsal and event schedules are provided in the fall of each year.
For information, contact Sally Craw (463-7303).
Worship Arts Fellowship Supper is held the first Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. A light supper at a nominal cost is served in Gathering Place 2. All singers are encouraged to come as often as possible for this special time of fellowship and community building.
Kids’ Praise! for children K- 5th grade offers graded choirs: Power Praise (grades 4 - 5), Joyful Praise (grades 2-3), and Joyful Noise (kindergarten). All children are welcome to join in these groups that participate in occasional worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Kids’ Praise! meets on Wednesday afternoons. Fellowship and snack time from 3:30– 4:15 pm allows children the chance to unwind after school and get to know their church friends in a relaxed setting. Rehearsals are from 4:15-5:15 pm and include time for worship as well as practice.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information.
Instrumentalists
The Praise Band is always eager to add new members. If you play the flute, violin, bass, sax, trumpet, keyboard, or other instruments, are a committed follower of Christ, and have a desire to serve in worship, please let us know. The Band plays for regular worship services and for special occasions such as holiday concerts. Rehearsals are Thursday evening from 9:00 – 10:30 pm in the Sanctuary with the Worship Team.
Contact Mark Bell (463-9929) if interested.
Contact Mark Bell (463-9929) if interested.
The seasonal Orchestra is made up of Covenant members and other musicians from the community. It is assembled for seasonal programs at Christmas and Easter. Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information or to schudule an audition.
Dramatic Arts and Dance
Drama is incorporated into regular worship periodically and at special events throughout the year including Christmas and Easter. Presentations may include comedic and serious skits, dramatic readings, and scripture interpretation. Writers, actors, stage crew, and costume makers are needed. Training is available in all areas. Contact Holly Martin (448-7999) for more information.
Dance is also used on occasion as a special expression of worship. People of all ages are invited to participate. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed. Contact Melinda Miller (538-3238) for more information.
Support Teams
The SCraw team is an integral part of the worship and arts ministry. As the technical aspects of worship are continually upgraded, more volunteers are needed to work in the areas of sound, lighting, and video and tape production for regular worship and special events. If interested, contact Scott Freeman (532-0837) for more details and/or training.
Ushers and Greeters represent the first impression that visitors (and members) receive on Sunday mornings. These important teams serve on a rotating basis throughout the year. Contact Phil Fiorini (429-8110) for more information or to volunteer.
Administrative Support - The music/worship ministry has ongoing clerical needs to maintain libraries, prepare music packets, update computer files, etc. Hours are flexible and the company is great. Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) if interested.