Music
Fall 2022 at First Pres
This Fall at First Pres…
Casavant Organ Tour
Sunday, August 21 after worship Stay after worship on Sunday, August 21 and join Dr. Barry Wenger in the Choir Loft for a musical tour of the Casavant Pipe Organ in the First Pres Sanctuary!
First Pres welcomes new members of the Worship Team!
Welcome Christina Maldonado and Nathan Fivecoate to the First Pres Staff! Christina Maldonado, Worship Team Leader Christina Maldonado is a cum laude graduate of North Park University’s music department and was awarded the honor of Outstanding Senior. As a vocalist, keyboardist, worship leader, and songwriter, she is thrilled to serve the First Presbyterian of Lake …
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Lux Aeterna, June 1
The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest Lakeminster Ringers, Sanctuary Choir, and instrumental ensemble will lead a concert dedicated to those lost to the COVID pandemic, featuring John Rutter’s intimate Requiem. Join us on Wednesday, June 1 in the First Pres Sanctuary at 7:00 PM.
Organ Concert for Ukraine
Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 PM ***Freewill offerings go towards Ukrainian relief efforts. Come to Wednesday Night Supper, and stay for an Organ Concert on Wednesday, March 16! Music of Reflection, Strength, and Hope, including Bach, Brahms, Hovhaness, Pärt, and closing with the Ukrainian National anthem. Join us and Dr. Barry Wenger, First Pres …
Longest Night Service
Wednesday, December 22, 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary and live-stream on Online Church, Facebook, and YouTube → Download the Longest Night bulletin We have a tradition of gathering on the longest night, when there are more hours of darkness than light. It’s a time to come together for prayers and laments, to mourn the …
Carol Sing
Dress casually to church, and join us for a Christmas celebration with carols on Sunday, December 26!
Epiphany Star Sunday
As we begin a brave New Year, pick up your personal “Star Word” for 2022 at worship. During the months ahead, see how God uses your Star Word to speak into your life situation and share your Star Story next year! If you didn’t make it to worship on January 2, you can still …
Christmas Concert
On Wednesday, December 15, come by for our Wednesday Night Supper at 5:30 PM, and stay for the Christmas Concert at 7:00 PM (in our usual Taize timeslot!). The Sanctuary Choir, instrumental ensemble, and the Lakeminster Ringers Bell Choir will usher in the Christmas season through lessons and music from the Piae Cantiones …