Music

We’re blessed at First Christian to have a rich heritage of innovative and high-quality music programs. There’s something here to match the tastes of all members of our congregation, as well as welcome visitors to our church! Our music programs include:

Traditional Chancel Choir

FCCE’s Chancel Choir has morphed into the Virtual Choir for the duration of Covid restrictions.  Up until March 2020, this choir sang at the 9:00 traditional worship service every Sunday, and offered other special music during the year.  
Nancy is holding in person rehearsals with social distancing and masked singing; and providing a livestream option for you as well. Please contact Nancy or the church office to get either the door code to meet in person, or the zoom link for this meeting

New Celebration Singers

The Singers led the 11:15 a.m. New Celebration Worship Service every Sunday and also performed at other special events through March 2020. Currently, the band  is reformatting and if you’re interested in singing or playing with the band, please email Chris Turner at chris@heartofeugene.org.

 

Cloche d’Ors Handbell Choir

Please welcome Donna Snyder, new Bell Choir Director! The Bell Choir is meeting in their regular room with windows open and fans helping air to circulate. Everyone rings wearing masks and with social distancing of 6 ft. Please contact Donna to receive the new door code. No experience is necessary, as instruction is part of the weekly rehearsals. 

NOTE: The FCC Bell Choir is not currently rehearsing due to low numbers of ringers. Interested ringers should please contact Nancy Anderson.

Our Historic Etsy Organ

In 1913, the organ was built and installed by the Esty Organ Company at a cost of $1,300.

The original console was attached to the case of the organ and was later detached and replaced with a modern remote console. The Esty organ was installed with 18 ranks of pipes and after several modifications and a major rebuild currently has 35 ranks.

The organ is maintained by Lanny Hochhalter of Salem, OR. Through the generous gifts of members of the First Christian Church community, the organ is constantly being refined and improved upon. Future modifications may include replacement of some of the more fragile or damaged pipes from the original organ.

The pipe organ has played a significant role in the tradition of protestant worship for centuries.  First Christian Church is proud to carry on that tradition in weekly services of worship, special services, weddings, and community events throughout the year.

If you would like more information about the instruments of First Christian Church, or would like a tour of the organ, please contact the church office at 541-344-1425.