Mission Statement:
We use our God-given talents in the musical, dramatic, visual and technical arts to share the beauty of God’s creation and love in worship ministries. In the service of the Arts we are disciples of Christ and a missional ministry, which reaches out to others within the church, and bringing others in our greater community and the world to Christ, through LCPC.
Chancel Choir Member
Description: Be a part of worship leadership on Sundays and other special occasions, making new friends, and experiencing how music speaks to the heart and through us to others. This non-auditioned choir, under the direction of Jack Lantz, welcomes all who love to sing and provides a wide variety of music from Classical to Jazz to Pop and Praise. Those who have participated in high school or college choirs will enjoy the close fellowship that this group allows within a large congregation.
Time Commitment: Rehearsals – Thursdays 7:30 – 9:30 pm, plus Sunday services and seasonal concerts.
Skills Needed:
Love of music , ability to carry tune and to read music, and willingness to learn about choral singing techniques.
Contact: Jack Lantz – jack@lacandapc.org or 626-796-9090
Orchestra Member
Description: Be a part of leading worship on one Sunday per month, making new friends, and experiencing how music speaks to the heart and through us to others. This non-auditioned orchestra, under the direction of Jack Lantz, welcomes all who love to play and, while focusing on the classical repertoire, also provides a wide variety of music from Classical to Praise. Those who have participated in high school or college orchestras will enjoy the close fellowship that this group allows within a large congregation.
Time Commitment: Rehearsals – Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:30 pm, monthly Sunday services and seasonal concerts.
Skills Needed:
The ability to read music, play a musical instrument and an interview with orchestra director Jack Lantz.
Contact: Jack Lantz – jack@lacandapc.org or 626-796-9090
Exultate Ringers Handbell Choir
Description: Be a part of an instrumental ensemble that participates in worship one Sunday per month, while making new friends, and experiencing how music speaks to the heart and through us to others. This non-auditioned handbell choir, under the direction of Kemp Smeal, welcomes all who love to play and plays a wide variety of music, both original and transcriptions for handbells. Those who have participated in high school or college musical groups where reading music is required will enjoy the close fellowship that this group allows within a large congregation.
Time Commitment: Rehearsals – Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm, plus monthly Sunday services.
Skills Needed:
The ability to read music with a strong sense of rhythm, swing bells with both arms, and an interview with director, Kemp Smeal.
Contact: Kemp Smeal – ksmeal@aol.com
Praise Band
Description: The Praise Band leads the contemporary worship service every Sunday and participates in special services and concerts. Consisting of a variety of instrumentalists and vocalists, the Praise Band is open to new members who would like to lead this dynamic worship in a contemporary and praise-filled setting.
Time Commitment: Participation in the 11 a.m. worship service on the average of once or twice per month.
Skills Needed:
The ability to read music, play a Praise Band instrument (electric guitar; acoustic guitar; keyboard; bass, drums, obbligato wind or string instrument) and/or sing contemporary Praise Band style, plus an interview with Praise Band leader, Andrew Pratt.
Contact: Andrew Pratt – andrew@lacanadapc.org. or 818-790-6758 x241
Tech (Audio-Video) Ministry
Description: The Tech Audio-Video Ministry provides technicians to run sound, lights and media for the three worship services, plus special events. People who are skilled in one or more of the areas to support the worship services from the A-V booth. This ministry is directed by Jason Stephenson.
Time Commitment: Participation in worship services on the average of once or twice per month. Participation can be tailored to the worship services that one normally attends.
Skills Needed:
Some familiarity with sound reinforcement or operating lighting boards is preferred; however, training is available. No experience necessary to run the Media-Shout (PowerPoint) media and video. Training is available.
Contact: Jason Stephenson – jason@lacandapc.org
Drama Ministry
Description: This ministry is in the beginning stage. The purpose is to develop a theatre program to present religious drama and comedies to supplement worship services, as well as to present stand-alone full-length theatre events. Both on stage and behind the stage people are needed as members of the cast and crew. Please indicate your interest, and we shall contact you as soon as the ministry has been established.
Time Commitment: Participation in rehearsals once or twice weekly plus monthly participation in worship. Participation will vary depending on the cast and crew requirements of the theatre piece selected.
Skills Needed:
Experience in theatre in high school or college and a desire to use theatre as an expression of faith and outreach to the community.
Contact: Justin Fisher – justin@lacandapc.org
Ovations Committee Member
Description: The Ovations Arts Events provide an outreach to the community to find un-churched people and introduce them to LCPC through conducting arts concerts, exhibitions, and other events through using the medium of the performing arts as an outreach to people in the local communities. People are needed for promotional , organizational, and ushering activities.
Time Commitment: Meetings – occasional meetings plus participation and management of monthly Ovations events.
Skills Needed:
Love and appreciation for any of the arts and desire to use the arts as a new member outreach.
Contact: Jack Lantz – jack@lacandapc.org or 626-796-9090
Cherub Choir & Celebrate Singers
Description: The children’s choirs at LCPC provide a place for kids to learn to sing while also getting involved in their church where they can really feel a part of a ministry in serving the congregation and the Lord. Both the rehearsals and the worship participation are high energy and fun-filled. The program is conducted by Judy Brock.
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals – Cherub Choir (Grades K - 2) – Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Singers (Grades 3 – 6) – Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Plus monthly Sunday services and seasonal concerts.
Skills Needed:
Desire to sing and make a joyful noise.
Contact: Judy Brock – judith.brock@att.net or (818) 790-6708, x222
FaithVoice Choir
Description: Jr. High School youth make up this ensemble. This choir sings a variety of styles of music from classical to contemporary, and leads worship once a month. Highlights throughout the year include collaborative festivals with other ensembles, as well as possible musicals and tours. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm. All high-energy students in grades 7 – 9 are welcome!
Time Commitment:
One hour rehearsal per week, plus Sunday services once per month.
Skills Needed:
Love of music and Junior High age range.
Contact: Judy Brock – judith.brock@att.net or (818) 790-6708, x222
