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Sunday Morning at Gustavus Adolphus
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9:00 a.m. - Traditional
Worship
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This service is held in the Sanctuary and follows a
Lutheran liturgical format.
It is creative but
maintains a strong traditional emphasis. Music is varied, but centered
around congregational hymns and choir anthems, all supported by organ and
other instruments.
Communion is served 1st and 3rd Sundays
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Education
Hour
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For more
information go to our
Education
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Gathering
Music
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This is an
opportunity for participatory singing which also serves as preparation for
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New Life
Worship – 11:15 a.m.
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This contemporary/alternative
style worship service is held in Luther Hall in a relaxed atmosphere.
Music is generated by the New life Worship Band, singers
and instrumentalists who support and encourage congregational participation.
Communion is served 2nd and 4th Sundays
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Musical Opportunities at
Gustavus Adolphus
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For more information about our musical
programs, or if you wish to join, please call
Jerry Brakke
at 651-774-5954.
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Chancel Choir |
The Chancel Choir is the mixed choir (SATB) which sings
at the 9:00 a.m. worship service each Sunday September through May, and for
special events at festival times of the year. A "special" summer choir sings
the first Sunday in June, July and August.
New members are always welcome. Some choral experience
is helpful, but a willing and joyful spirit is the main criteria.
The choir practices Wednesday nights at 7:15
p.m. in the downstairs Choir Room.
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New Life
Musicians |
The New Life
Band is a group of singers and instrumentalists who provide musical
leadership at the contemporary worship service each Sunday morning,
beginning with the Gathering Music at 11:00 a.m.
Singers,
keyboard, guitar and percussion form the core of the group. Skilled
musicians are always welcome to consider participation on the music team.
Rehearsals are
at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings. .
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Bell Choir
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The Bell Choir is a group of hand
bell ringers who rehearse each week and participate in the 9:00 a.m.
worships services as scheduled throughout the year as well as at special
festival services. Some ability to read music is
helpful. A good sense of rhythm is critical.
Practice is Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in
the Chapel.
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Children's
Choir |
This choir for children in Kindergarten
though Grade 6 rehearses Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in Luther Hall.
The group is directed by Camille Farinella,
a GA Member and Elementary Music Teacher In the White Bear Lake school
system.
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New members are
welcome in all groups. If you have any questions, please talk with
Jerry Brakke, Music Director at 651-774-5954 , email him at
jerry@gachurch.org, or with a
current group member.
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GA's
Calendar
See what events
will be happening this month and
in the future. |
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Seeing Our
New Sunrise:
We:
Value positive, thoughtful change
Worship
in a lively, evolving way
Embrace
the diversity of our neighborhood,
Affirm
our call to reach out to others with the good news of Jesus
Christ,
Welcome
each other and new friends with
an attitude of joyful fellowship,
Work
to make our improved building an open, artistic, useful
facility.
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