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
1.February LOVE He Shall Feed His Flock - Isaiah 40:11, Psalm 23:1 / John Ness Beck 
8.February:
SPIRIT
 If We Live in the Spirit - New Testament / Clement W. Barker
15.February:
SOUL
 How Lovely are Thy Dwellings - Psalm 84:1-3,10 / Samuel Liddle
22.February:
MIND
 Here I Am, Lord - Isaiah 6;8 / Daniel Schutte
Guest soloist: Mark Guerrero
1.March: CHRIST JESUS I Come to Him - Sally DeFord
8.March:
MAN
 Mark the Perfect Man - The Bible / Clement W. Barker
15.March:
SUBSTANCE
 Acquaint Now Thyself with Him - The Bible, Denice Koch / Michael Head
22.March:
MATTER
 Communion Hymn - Mary Baker Eddy / Carolyn Kardinal
Guest soloist: Mark Guerrero
29.March: REALITY
 The Palms - Charles H. Gabriel / Jean-Baptiste Fauré
5.April:
UNREALITY
(Easter)
Joy in the Morning with Hymn to Joy [Duet]- Natalie Sleeth, arr. Lloyd Larson
with Judith Richardson, soprano; Mark Guerrero, baritone & Shona Mitchell, flute 
12.April: ARE SIN, DISEASE
AND DEATH REAL?
 He That Dwelleth in the Secret Place - Psalms 91 / James G. MacDermid
19.April: DOCTRINE OF
ATONEMENt		 Come Down, Lord - Stan Pethel
Guest soloist: Mark Guerrero
26.April:

PROBATION
AFTER DEATH

 Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel - Traditional, arr. H.T. Burleigh
     

Complete 2026 Solo List
2025 Solo List 2019 Solo List 2013 Solo List
2024 Solo List 2018 Solo List 2012 Solo List
2023 Solo List 2017 Solo List 2011 Solo List
2022 Solo List ee2016 Solo Liste 2010 Solo List
2021 Solo List 2015 Solo List 2009 Solo List
2020 Solo List 2014 Solo List 0

 
 
Thanksgiving Joy! - Joseph M. Martin
with Judith Richardson. soprano, Mark Guerrero, baritone, Shona Mitchell, flute & Kirk Kryvenchuk, piano
 
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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