First Sundays

During the festival seasons (September-May) our bilingual service features the Germerikan Ensemble (except in November and January) who will help with leading our liturgy and hymns.  Instrumental music will aim toward maintaining a balance between German and American cultures.  Summer is often full of surprises. We don't always know who is going to be in town and ready to share their gift of music or preaching, but we look forward to the spontaneity.  One thing that can be guaranteed as a regular feature of our bilingual services (the 11 a.m. services held on the first Sunday of each month) will be an opportunity for young people to participate in a mid-service improvisation featuring colored hand bells and non-pitched rhythm instruments. During Easter we use orange and yellow bells (C and D) as liturgical gold.  In the Sundays after Pentecost we will gravitate toward the F and G pitches (light green and dark green).  Anyone with a horn is welcome to bring it for making a long and loud sound (like a shofar) as the offerings are brought forward.  Children, as always are welcome to sit up front for better viewing. RETURN TO MAIN CALENDAR PAGE RETURN TO ST. MATTHEW'S WEBSITE