The Music Department at St. Paul's

“Everyone should and can be involved in music.”   – Director of Music, N. Thomas Pedersen


Vocal and instrumental music is a vital part of worship at St. Paul’s. We have a rich tradition of music appreciation and excellence at St. Paul's. Consider joining one of our choirs or ensembles as we praise God through singing and ringing.


Read more below about our musical offerings and come make music with us!

Joyful Ringers! Bells rehearsals (Sept.-May): Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Sanctuary Choir rehearsals (Sept.-May): Sundays at 9:30 AM

Children's Choir rehearsals (Sept.-May): Sundays after worship, 11:45 AM-12:30 PM

Summer Kick-Off!

Bluegrass Sunday & 

Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Worship at 10:30 AM


All friends and neighbors are welcome as we kick-off the start of our summer schedule! 


All friends of St. Paul's are invited to Summer Kick-Off worship on June 14 for this highly anticipated once-a-year service featuring Bluegrass and Country Gospel favorites. Join the pastors, our Sanctuary Choir, guest musicians, and Children’s Choir as they lead us in this unique and joyful service of music and the spoken word.


After worship, head up to the Fellowship Hall for a picnic-inspired community lunch. Tickets are free, but please RSVP! Click the button to make your reservation!


Summer Kick-Off Lunch Reservation


The lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul's UMC on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Serving hours are 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM. The menu (subject to change) follows a picnic theme: Sloppy Joe's & Hot Dogs with fixin's, Summer Salads, Cookies & Brownies, and Beverages. This special lunch to start the summer is organized by the Sanctuary Choir, and underwritten by generous donors to support the Music Ministry and celebrate the St. Paul's community.


From June 14 through the summer months, we will worship together with a single Sunday service at 10:30 AM. We will return to our regular schedule with two Sunday service times starting in September.

Choirs and Ensembles


The following groups regularly share their musical talents in worship.



  • The Sanctuary choir

    The Sanctuary Choir is made of adult and youth singers (grade 7 and older) who lend their musical voices to lead and enrich each 10:30 AM worship service. We are eager to catch up with old friends and welcome new ones! Please contact Director of Music Tom Pedersen at tpedersen@stpaulsk.org if you have any questions.


    Choir Rehearsals for 2025-2026 Programming Year

    9:30 AM on Sundays

    Room 211 (Choir Room)

    We lead music in worship at 10:30 AM on Sundays

    Singers are welcome on a week-to-week or ongoing basis.


    Contact Director of Music Tom Pedersen (tpedersen@stpaulsk.org) for more info, or stop by the choir room on Sunday morning to get started!


    The Sanctuary Choir rehearses most Sundays at 9:30 AM (September-May) in Room 211. About once a month there is a Sunday afternoon rehearsal workshop to develop more complex music or music for special services. 


    On Special Music Sundays throughout the church year, the Choir offers special selections featuring ensembles drawn from the congregation and outside guest musicians. The Sanctuary Choir also provides meaningful music for special events such as Christmas Eve and Holy Week services. 


  • Children's Choir

    Calling All Children - K through 6th Grades!


    Schedule for the 2025-2026 Programming Year

    Starting September 28, 2025

    Sundays after 10:30 Worship

    11:45 AM – 12:30 PM in the MPR

    Our final presentation will be in worship on June 14, 2026


    We need many voices to make beautiful music together! Want to sing, have fun with friends, and share God's message through song? We've got a choir at St. Paul's just for you! Have a friend who loves to sing? Bring them along! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! 


    Children’s Choir Director Ms. Christina Griffin is looking forward to a full season of singing with the children! All children in grades K-6 are invited to come for snacks, songs, and fun! 


    Questions? Contact Children’s Choir Director Ms. Christina Griffin at childrenschoir@stpaulsk.org. 

  • joyful ringers!

    Schedule for the 2025-2026 programming year:

    Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

    Rehearsals Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM


    This is an exciting handbell choir for adults that promises fun and fellowship. We are looking for new ringers!


    The Joyful Ringers! handbells ensemble has been ringing since 1966 and includes members of varying levels of musical experience. Our goals are to have fun, strive for musical excellence, and worship God through music. 


    We rehearse most Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in Room 109 and play for Sunday services approximately once a month and on special occasions. Contact Music Director Tom Pedersen for more information!


    Our fine bells were made by England's Whitechapel Bell Foundry (est. 1570) - the same foundry that cast the Liberty Bell. 

  • Youth Singers Wanted!

    Director of Music Mr. Tom Pedersen welcomes Youth to join the Sanctuary Choir and sing alongside the adult singers on Sundays during the 10:30 worship service! 


    We rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM in the Choir Room (Room 211). 


    We especially invite singers to join us during the Advent and Christmas season coming up in a few months! Contact Tom Pedersen for more information: tpedersen@stpaulsk.org.


  • The St. Paul's ORgan

    Our magnificent organ was initially purchased in 1969 from the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company of Randolph, Massachusetts. It was expanded to its current state during renovation work in 2006. Click Here for a full stoplist prepared by Organist Marvin Mills. 




Special Organ Music Archive

Sunday, March 21, 2021

In observance of the 10th anniversary year of the renovation of St. Paul's magnificent pipe organ, Marvin Mills presented a special offering each Sunday of Lent in 2021. Expanding on the decade's long tradition of Fugues by J. S. Bach as postludes, a complete Bach Prelude and Fugue will be offered, preceded by a contrasting short chorale prelude.




Chorale Prelude on Christe, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619 (Christ, Thou Lamb Of God) from Orgelbüchlein/Little Organ Book


Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 548

Special Organ Music For Lent

Sunday, March 14, 2021

In observance of the 10th anniversary year of the renovation of St. Paul's magnificent pipe organ, Marvin Mills will present a special offering each Sunday of Lent. Expanding on the decade's long tradition of Fugues by J. S. Bach as postludes, a complete Bach Prelude and Fugue will be offered, preceded by a contrasting short chorale prelude.



Chorale Prelude on O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 618 (O Lamb of God, Innocent)

Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538

Special Organ Music IN Lent

Sunday, March 7, 2021

In observance of the 10th anniversary year of the renovation of St. Paul's magnificent pipe organ, Marvin Mills will present a special offering each Sunday of Lent. Expanding on the decade's long tradition of Fugues by J. S. Bach as postludes, a complete Bach Prelude and Fugue will be offered, preceded by a contrasting short chorale prelude.




Chorale Prelude on O Mensch, bewin' dein' Sünde groß (O Man, Weep for Your Great Sins), BWV 622

Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582




Special Music During Lent

Sunday, February 28, 2021

In observance of the 10th anniversary year of the renovation of St. Paul's magnificent pipe organ, Marvin Mills will present a special offering each Sunday of Lent. Expanding on the decade's long tradition of Fugues by J. S. Bach as postludes, a complete Bach Prelude and Fugue will be offered, preceded by a contrasting short chorale prelude. 




Chorale Prelude on Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, BWV 641

When in the hour of utmost need we know not where to look for aid,

When days and nights of anxious thought nor help nor counsel yet have brought

Prelude and Fugue in b minor, BWV 544

Special Organ Music During Lent

Sunday , February 21, 2021

In observance of the 10th anniversary year of the renovation of St. Paul's magnificent pipe organ, Marvin Mills will present a special offering each Sunday of Lent. Expanding on the decade's long tradition of Fugues by J. S. Bach as postludes, a complete Prelude and Fugue will be offered, preceded by a contrasting short chorale prelude. 



Chorale Prelude on Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf, BWV 617 (Lord God, now unlock Heaven!) 

Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543. 

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