MUSICA
SACRA (Sacred Music)
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
The Children’s Choir is open to
all in grades 2-5. The Children’s Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from
5:30-6:00 PM in the Music Room (second floor). The Children’s Choir sings at
Eucharists and other services throughout the year. Choristers are exposed to
basic musical skills while learning the core repertoire of the Church from all
periods. The love of singing and a commitment to attendance are all that is
needed. We are always looking for new singers.
JUBILATE RINGERS (YOUTH)
Those in grades 6 through 12 are
eligible for this ensemble. The Jubilate Ringers (Youth Bells) play for
various Eucharists and other special services. Many times the bells will ring
with the vocal choirs. Music reading is helpful but not required. A commitment
to attendance is needed. Up to 11 may ring in this ensemble. The Jubilate
Ringers rehearsal Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.
GLORIA DEI RINGERS (ADULTS)
Open to those high school age
through adult, the Gloria Dei Ringers rehearse in the Music Room (second floor)
on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00 PM. For those who don’t sing, handbells provide an
excellent opportunity to enrich our worship. The Gloria Dei Ringers play for
various Eucharists and other special services. Many times the bells will ring
with the vocal choirs. Music reading is helpful but not required. A commitment
to attendance is needed.
PARISH CHOIR*
This choir is open to all high
school age through adults. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from
7:00-8:30 PM in the choir loft with warm-ups on Sunday 30 minutes prior to the
Eucharist. Childcare is provided. The Parish Choir leads and embellishes the
11:00 AM Eucharist each Sunday from September to Pentecost and at other special
events throughout the year. The Parish Choir sings a wide variety of the choral
literature using our vast choral heritage and seeking out the most durable music
of our time as well as the propers of the liturgy. The love of singing and a
commitment to attendance are needed.
For more information about the Gloria Dei Music Ministry, contact any
current member or Annette Lindal at 263.0872 or by email:
music @gloriadeiwichita.com
Come and receive a warm welcome!
Matins
(Morning Prayer) will be prayed Thursday mornings at 10
a.m. in the Nave, and lasts about 25 minutes. We invite you to join us!
The first Christians continued the
Jewish practice of corporate prayer at certain times of the day (Acts 3:1,
10:9), principally morning and evening. Matins (or Morning Prayer) is one of the
historic prayer services that has been prayed with greater or lesser regularity
by Christians for centuries. Today, when we participate in this liturgy, we are
joining countless other Christians around the world who are praying this same
service (many of them every day).
Our full worship schedule appears at
the top of this page.