Welcome to Worship and Music
Worship and music are an important part of our church community, creating space for people to connect with God and with one another. Whether through singing, playing an instrument, leading worship, running sound, ushering, or offering encouragement behind the scenes, everyone has a meaningful role to play. No matter your experience level, you are welcome to get involved, learn alongside others, and use your gifts to help create a warm and uplifting worship experience for our congregation. Reach out to the church office at
Church@salemwestpres.org for worship questions.
Music: music@salemwestpres.org for music ministry question
Music Opportunities
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Choir
Music Director, Dr. Jeffrey Larkin, leads the choir in songs that range from contemporary to classics by Handel, Beethoven and earlier. The Choir sings each Sunday morning from September through May, then takes summer off to recharge.
The Advent-Christmas season the Choir presents an annual Christmas Cantata and this spring, we will hold a choral festival involving collaboration with fellow community church choirs.
Rehearsals
Thursdays, 6:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church
Contact: Jeffrey Larkin at: music@salemwestpres.org
2
Worship Team
Our Worship Team is comprised of talented staff and musician volunteers, under the direction of Ariana Recher. Westminster is always looking for people who want to use their musical gifts to glorify God and help lead our congregation in worship.
Whether you sing, play an instrument, or have a heart for supporting worship in other ways, there’s a place for you on the team!
Rehearsals:
Wednesday, 5:30 PM- 6:30PM.
Where: Sanctuary
Contact Ariana at: ariana@salemwestpres.org
3
Hand Bells
Westminster Chimes Choir, also under the direction of Jeffrey Larkin.
The Chimes perform every 5-6 weeks throughout the year, and participate in St. Paul’s Handbell Festival, which is this coming Fall, October 2025.
Rehearsals:
Thursdays, 5:00 PM- 6:15PM.Where: SanctuaryContact Dr. Jeffrey Larkin at: music@salemwestpres.org
Children's Music
This children’s choir, led historically the music department with various volunteer directors within our church.
All children are welcome. There is a schedule for the children's next rehearsal practice.
December 13th: Christmas Cantata
Cantata: opportunity to sing a song with choir and orchestra in the Christmas Cantata- dependent on participation.
Any child or youth will be welcomed for this! They don’t have to attend Westminster to participate!
Special Music
Special music sign ups for fall or the month of December! This special music can be offered at any time during the service.