Music

Nov. 29 (Thursday), 6:30 PM
Holidazzle Parade Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis

Nov. 30 (Friday), 2:00 PM
Mt. Olivet Careview Center 5517 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis

Dec. 5 (Wednesday), 1:15 PM
Salem Lutheran Church 4150 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis

Dec. 6 (Thursday), 6:00 PM
Rosewood Estates 750 Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul

Dec. 12 (Wednesday), 6:00–6:40 PM
Mt. Olivet Church Advent Service 5025 Knox Ave S., Minneapolis

Dec. 16 (Sunday), 4:00 PM
Shakopee Women’s Correction Center 1010 W. 6th Ave., Shakopee

Dec. 18 (Tuesday), 7:00 PM
Friends and Family Concert Good Samaritan UMC

REGISTER NOW for Sunday School
You can Register NOW for Sunday School by filling out the 9 & 10:30 am - Youth Sunday School Form

REGISTER NOW for Youth Choir
You can Register NOW for Youth Choir by filling out the Youth Choir Rehearsal Form

Youth Health Form 2007-2008
Since every student who wishes to participate in a youth event must submit a 2007-2008 health form, you can now download the Youth Health Form. This one form covers ALL youth group gatherings, activities, retreats, trips, etc. for the entire school year. Health forms can be mailed to Jean or dropped off at the church office.

Are you a woman who loves to sing? Do you have Friday mornings open? The Good Samaritan Singers invite you to join them on Fridays, starting September 7 from 8:45–11:45 am in Fellowship Hall. We are beginning to practice for our winter programs. If you are interested, or have questions, please call Marilyn Christensen, 952.941.3939.

Bell Choir Openings! Join us as a regular or substitute. Training is provided. Rehearsals are each Wednesday from 6:00–7:15 pm.  For further information, contact Sue Nissen at 952.221.9626 or sgnissen@comcast.net.

There is a hint of fall in the air, and that means that our music groups will be starting up for a great year of musical offering. There are all kinds of musical opportunities in our church. This year, in addition to the traditional groups that have given great leadership in our church, we are also adding both a men’s and a women’s group for those who wish to participate in those styles of singing. The Chancel Chimes bell choir is always looking for new players, and our children’s and youth choirs are looking forward to a great year. Our band is open to new participants as well, and there are numerous opportunities for special musicians. If you play an instrument, why not offer your gifts as part of our worship service music.

Did you know you can now register your child(ren) for Sunday School, Children's Choirs and other scheduled children's events here on online? It's easy: click this I Want To Register link and it will take you to a page listing current registration choices. Find the event you want to register for and click the "Register Now" link at the end of the line. Fill in the requested information and click "NEXT or SUBMIT." You will receive an email confirming your registration.

The Christmas Choir, a shorter-term alternative to the Chancel Choir, will begin rehearsals in Octobe. Singers join us for a portion of our Wednesday evening rehearsals and only sing with the Chancel Choir during our December Advent/Christmas services.

Women's and Men's Ensembles are available to provide special music for a variety of events. For more information about these groups, please contact Marilee Stevens or Marlys Fiterman.

Chancel Chimes handbell choir meets on Wednesdays in Room 154. This outstanding ensemble plays for worship about once a month during the school year. Last year they participated in BellFest with 50 other bell choirs! For position openings, please contact director Sue Nissen at 952.927.9268 or sue@good.org.

Chancel Choir meets on Wednesdays in the Choir Room (7:15-9:00 PM). As the most visible group at church, Chancel Choir sings for both services during the school year. In addition, this outstanding group prepares sacred concert works for presentation on Sunday mornings or other special events. As with all the choirs, there are no auditions and new members are welcome at any time.

Good Samaritan's music programming (other than Summer Choir) occurs during the school year. Please contact Dr. Bruce Kramer, Director of Music Ministries, bruce@good.org, for further information about joining the choir.

Children meet on Wednesdays, (6:05-6:50 PM) and sing for worship once a month during the school year, at the hanging of the Greens Service in November, and on Christmas Eve.