"Just the noise you make, and the camaraderie...
it is the most life-affirming experience, singing in a choir."
--Sir Elton John
The Music Ministry at The Church of the Epiphany offers a variety of opportunities for participation and welcomes all who are interested. We believe that we are called to offer our gifts to the glory of God, the Giver, and in the service of one another. We seek not only to preserve and pass on the Church’s great musical heritage of hymns and anthems but to explore new music that is becoming part of the Church’s musical wealth. Music for use in services is selected to be appropriate to the service’s scriptural themes and for the church season in which it is used. There are two choirs active in the music ministry of The Church of the Epiphany: the Parish Choir and the Schola.
In addition, the Epiphany Music Guild furthers the church's outreach mission to the community by providing a regular series of musical and other artistic events; thereby enriching people’s lives and giving them opportunities to encounter beauty in a sacred space. The worship life of the congregation is also enriched by providing occasional additional financial support for special music in worship services above and beyond what is normally the responsibility of the parish budget.
Listen to our wonderful choir sing "Thy Matchless Love", then come to church and hear some more!
2024-2025 MUSIC GUILD EVENTS
In early 2020, the EMG was informed that it had been named the Best Non-Profit Organization in Oak Park. We are deeply honored that our work to bring great music to our community has been recognized!
Tell Me About The Season! »Join The Epiphany Music Guild
Please consider joining us in support of the Music Guild this year by making a tax-deductible donation. Your donation will ensure the continued excellence of this series and the music heard from week to week at the Church of the Epiphany.
How Do I Join? »Parish Choir
Anyone of high school age or older is welcome to join the Parish Choir. A desire to sing in the service of God and in the leadership of worship is the most important qualification for membership.
Schola
The Epiphany Schola is a select chamber choir specializing in music for small unaccompanied choir.
I'm Interested. »Our Organ
The E. & G.G. Hook Organ Opus 505 was originally bult in 1869 for the Greene Street United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Reflections on Music in Worship
Sacred music provides us with an opportunity to encounter God individually and as a congregation. Each piece of music in a service is a unique offering to God that can never be repeated, and this seeks to help us to better understand and honor those offerings.
Music Director; Epiphany Music Guild
