Music

Music is an important part of Christian Science services. The congregation sings from the Christian Science Hymnal, 1932 and 2017 editions. The services are accompanied by a three manual Ahlborn-Galanti digital organ equipped with a Proteus FX sound module and a 5' 3" Yamaha GC1 piano.

A distinctive feature of Christian Science churches is the solo that is chosen to highlight some aspect of each week's Bible Lesson-Sermon.

Music styles vary from classical to contemporary. Chorale preludes based on the hymns sung in the services are often presented as part of the prelude music.

Everyone is welcome to arrive early for the prelude music and join with others in prayerful preparation for the services.

Soloist: Judith Richardson • Organist: Kirk Kryvenchuk

Upcoming Solos
17.August:
SOUL
 Joy Overflowing - Cindy Berry 
with Shona Mitchell, flute   
24.August:
MIND
 The Quiet Heart - John Ness Beck
31.August: CHRIST JESUS The Shoes of the Master - Carolyn Kardinal
Guest soloist: Mark Guerrero, baritone 
7.September:
MAN
 Like as a Father - Psalm 103 & Isaiah 45 / Simon Clark
14.September:
SUBSTANCE
 Love Never Faileth - I Corinthians 13:1, 2, 4-8 / Frederic W. Root 
21.September:
MATTER
 Feed My Sheep - Mary Baker Eddy / Daniel Burton 
Guest soloist: Mark Guerrero, baritone 
28.September: REALITY
 The Heavens Declare the Glory of God - Psalms 19:1-4 / Daniel Burton
5.October:
UNREALITY
 Search Diligently, Pray Always - Sally DeFord
Guest soloist: Mark Guerrero, baritone 
12.October: ARE SIN, DISEASE
AND DEATH REAL?
 Thanksgiving Joy! [Duet] - Gilbert M. Martin
with Judith Richardson and Mark Guerrero & Shona Mitchell, flute 
13.October: THANKSGIVING We Thank Thee - Adam Podd & Matt Podd
Guest soloist: Mark Guerrero, baritone 
19.October: DOCTRINE OF
ATONEMENT		 Make Us One - Sally DeFord
26.October:

PROBATION
AFTER DEATH

 Christ My Refuge - Mary Baker Eddy / James G. MacDermid
     

Complete 2025 Solo List
2024 Solo List ee2016 Solo Liste
2023 Solo List 2015 Solo List
2022 Solo List 2014 Solo List
2021 Solo List 2013 Solo List
2020 Solo List 2012 Solo List
2019 Solo List 2011 Solo List
2018 Solo List 2010 Solo List
2017 Solo List 2009 Solo List

 
 
Shalom (John 14:27 / Dan Forrest) from Easter 2025
with Judith Richardson. soprano, Mark Guerrero, baritone, Shona Mitchell, flute & Kirk Kryvenchuk, piano
 
Thanksgiving hymn CSH #150 with soloists and congregation
 
A selection of hymns from the Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
#3 "A grateful heart a garden is" | #30 "Love" with words by Mary Baker Eddy
#81 "God is with me" | #93 "Happy the man whose heart can rest"
Judith Richardson, soprano with Kirk Kryvenchuk, organ
 
Solo: How Can I Keep from Singing? - "Pauline K." / Robert Lowry, arr. Sally DeFord & Kirk Kryvenchuk
Judith Richardson, soprano with Wendy Grant, violin
 
Offertory: The Pilgrims - B.W. Gorham | John Lambert, baritone
 
Offertory: His Banner Over Me is Love - Song of Solomon / Unknown | John Lambert, baritone
 
Offertory: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - Hugh Mitchell | John Lambert, baritone
 
Offertory: Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord - Benjamin Mansell Ramsey | John Lambert, baritone
 
Offertory: You Shall Go Out With Joy - Steffi G. Rubin / Stuart Dauermann | Carolyn & John Lambert
 
Solo: The Lord is My Shepherd - Psalm 23 / Samuel Liddle | Judith Richardson, soprano
 
Solo: His Eye is on the Sparrow - Civilla D. Martin / Charles H. Gabriel | Heather MacLean, soprano
 
Solo: O Rest in the Lord from "Elijah" - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy | Judith Richardson, soprano
 
Solo: Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee - Ruth 1:16 / Charles Gounod | Judith Richardson, soprano
 
Offertory: Open My Eyes, That I May See - Clara H. Scott | Carolyn Lambert, soprano
 
Offertory: Alleluia - W.A. Mozart | Heather MacLean, Carolyn Lambert, sopranos & John Lambert, baritone
 
Offertory: Heavenly Sunlight - Henry J. Zelley / George H. Cook | Carolyn Lambert, soprano


"Sing to the Lord a joyful song,
Lift up your hearts, your voices raise;
To us His gracious gifts belong,
To Him our songs of love and praise."

John S. B. Monsell

 


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