First Congregational United Church of Christ

an open and accepting congregation

2503 Main Street     La Crosse, Wisconsin  54601-3962
(608)784-8137
 
Worship: Sundays at 8:30am & 10am
The church office is open 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday. 
The Chapel is open for prayer 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday.

Music Ministry

Augustine (354-430) wrote, Those who sing pray twice. Believing that music is an important part of spirituality, our church supports vocal and instrumental music and offers special music events throughout the year.

The Church Band plays during the 10am worship service once or twice a year. Musicians of all ages are encouraged to participate.

Children age 3 through third grade enjoy music weekly as part of Sunday School. Fourth through eighth graders enjoy a variety of musical opportunities during the year and High School youth sing often throughout the year.

With the talent and oversight of Music Coordinator Joan Waniger, we introduce the younger children to simple songs of our faith, and provide opportunities for the older children to express their faith through a variety of styles of Christian music - contemporary and traditional.

Small instrumental or vocal ensembles enhance worship throughout the year.

The Handbell Choir is for adults of all ages. They present music in worship approximately five times a year. This choir rehearses at 6:15pm on Thursdays during the school year. Volunteer Suellen Retzlaff directs this choir.

The Sanctuary Choir is for adults of all ages. They learn music of a wide variety of styles. They sing in worship almost every Sunday, September through May. This choir rehearses 7:30pm-8:30pm almost every Thursday, and 9:10am-9:30am almost every Sunday, September through May. Nancy Allen directs this choir.