Music at St. Paul’s
Music is a vital part of our heritage, our worship, and our contribution to the community.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is blessed to have a worship space that is acoustically lively and rich, so that both our own musicians and those from other groups benefit from making music here.
Our organ, though not originally constructed for this space, fits perfectly.
Originally built in 1882, our organ is an unusually adaptable instrument that is equally comfortable with Baroque or Romantic music and almost everything in between. 2008 marked its 100th anniversary at St. Paul's.
Our service centers traditional and contemporary Christian hymns that ground us in God’s love.
Our Director of Music leads worship music through song and with the organ. Special pieces for holidays and concerts.
Inquiries about music at St. Paul’s, space rental for recitals or rehearsals, or other musical inquiries can be sent to, Chris Greene, Director of Music.
Ensembles
Handbells
St. Paul’s is home to a 4-octave handbell choir and performs at special services including Christmas Eve and Easter. This small and friendly group rehearses every week on Sundays after service, excluding summers. If you are interested in ringing with us, please email Darlene.
Choir
Our small and powerful choir is conducted by Chris, Director of Music. The choir enriches our worship with special pieces during special services. If you are interested in singing with us, please contact Chris.
Our Organ
The organ at St. Paul's Lutheran Church was constructed by J.H. & C.S. Odell pipe organ builders in about 1882. It has 32 ranks of pipes on 2 manuals with a full pedal board.
In 1907 or 1908, it was moved from a Reformed church in Plainfield, NJ, to St. Paul's. At that time, it was a tracker organ, using mechanical action powered by a hand-turned blower. It was then electrified and converted into an electro-pneumatic organ. The organ was restored in 1950 by Odell.
In 1995, after water from a nor’easter damaged the swell chest beyond repair, the organ was rebuilt by Stanton Daugherty Pipe Organs. The great chest was also restored at that time.
