Music

Make A Joyful Noise! That is what we do at St. Barnabas. We celebrate as a congregation and have a rich variation of musical styles that we all share. As the saying goes, “Anyone who sings, prays twice...”

Lysa Kenney, our Verger, helps our congregation offer up our hearts through music to God in a variety of ways:

Our 100-year old pipe organ is an important part of our tradition and it is supplemented by our 1936 Steinway Model B grand piano. Learn more about our pipe organ:

The electronic Verdin carillon, housed in our tower, chimes the hours and plays hymns at noon and 6:00 pm. The carillon also plays hymns prior to our services (outside of Lent) to draw the community to prayer.

We have a Special-Occasion Choir directed by Steve Knobloch that provides additional layers to our worship. Anyone is welcome to participate – all ages, all stages. They rehearse from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Saturday mornings. You are very welcome to join! Please contact Steve Knobloch if interested (stephanknobloch1960@gmail.com).

The St. Barnabas Band is led by another talented musician; Eileen Moore, who invites anyone who has ever played a musical instrument to join – she makes everyone sound like an orchestra.

Music is an important part of our connection to God, so if you have a Favorite Hymn or song that is meaningful to you – let us know, and we will include it in one of our services.