Music
Music is a big part of the St. John’s worship experience.
In addition to our accomplished Director of Music, we have a number of groups that regularly perform in the services throughout the year, from bell choirs and a brass ensemble to our contemporary worship group, the Joy Messengers, as well as occasional guest musicians.
Contemporary Worship
The Joy Messengers
The Joy Messengers are our eclectic contemporary worship music group. Their style ranges from folk and rock to gospel and hymns, blending beautiful vocal harmonies with tasteful accompaniment by guitar, piano, keyboards, accordion, ukulele, banjo, flute, percussion, and a variety of other instruments.
They play in worship at least once a month, but also at special events like the Fall Festival, where they turn it up a little louder and rock a little harder!
If you are interested in singing or playing with the Joy Messengers, please contact Nancy Kimmons or John Senior, or call the church office at 610-688-5222.
Brass Quartet
Devon Brass
The Devon Brass is a brass quartet composed of members of our St. John’s community. They play a repertoire of sacred and classical music regularly during worship and at special events such as the Fall Festival.
Rehearsals during the program year are on Thursdays at 7:30 PM, following the Chancel Choir rehearsal. If you play a brass instrument, you are always welcome to come and play!
Adult & Youth Choirs
Hand Bells
There are two hand bell choirs at St. John’s: an adult choir and a youth choir. Rehearsals begin in September and typically end in May. Knowledge of music is helpful, but not necessary to participate.
Devon Chapel Bells
Adult Hand Bell Choir – Rehearses on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and rings six or seven times a year at the regular Sunday morning service.
Rejoicing Ringers
Youth Hand Bell Choir – Made up of students in 5th through 12th grades. They rehearse on Sundays from 11:00 AM to noon, right after worship, and usually ring five times a year, alternating with the adult hand bell choir.
For more information about either hand bell choir, please contact Betsy Miller through the church office at 610-688-5222.