music ministries

God has given us the tools of music and creativity, in coordination with the means of His Grace, to be gathered, forgiven, strengthened, and sent.


Our Traditional service (Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m.) uses music and liturgies from the Lutheran Service Book. Music is led on an organ with occasional choir, handbells or brass accompaniment.


Our 10:30 a.m. Sunday PRAISE 1030 Contemporary service incorporates nontraditional songs and liturgies. The music is led by a band and vocal team with the atmosphere more relaxed in nature.

Choir in blue robes singing in front of a church altar with decorated Christmas trees and blue banners

Adult Choir: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., September - May. For high school age and up (younger with permission from Director). Sings approximately twice a month at the 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service, and some special services or Saturday evenings.

Musicians performing in a church sanctuary, with a drummer, singer, guitarist, and audience seated in front

Worship Team: Mondays at 7:00 p.m., year-round. Leads worship for 10:30 a.m. PRAISE Contemporary Service.

Choir performing in a church, with a decorated altar and Christmas trees in the background

Handbell Choir: Mondays at 6:00 p.m., September - May. For high school age and up (younger with permission from Director). Plays approximately 1-2 times per month at the 8:00 a.m. or Saturday evening Traditional Services, some special services.

Children singing in a choir, with several open-mouthed mid-song on a church stage

Children's Choir & Chimes: Rehearsal time and schedule varies depending on the season. Contact Director of Parish Music for more information, jfinley@lifeathope.org.

Musician playing a clarinet onstage, wearing a black suit and red tie, beside a wooden ladder backdrop

Instrumentalists, Soloists, and other Special Music 

Woman playing a pipe organ in a church, seated at the console with sheet music visible.

Director of Parish Music: Jessica Finley, jfinley@lifeathope.org.