Music

Celebrating gifts drawn by the Spirit, music ministry at Pilgrim Church strives to enhance our spirit-filled, inspirational worship. Hymns, anthems and other music are drawn from the rich musical traditions from around the world.

Led by Pilgrim’s Director of Music, our music ministry is always looking for new friends who are willing to share their gifts and become part of the church’s ongoing legacy of fine music.

Farrand-Votey Pipe Organ

Pilgrim’s magnificent organ was a gift of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Olney when the church was built in 1893. It is one of three Farrand-Votey instruments still working in the United States. The 40-rank organ, with 61 stops and 2,262 pipes, was restored in 1992 and the façade pipes were repainted and stenciled by hand by members of the congregation. A new project is planned to replace the workings of the console and to refurbish the reed pipes. For a detailed history of the organ, click here.

Angela and Singers

The Pilgrim Singers

The musical talents of the congregation capture a wide range of musical expression. The Pilgrim Singers perform once a month from a wide range of sacred choral music. On Sundays that the Singers or Ringers do not perform, we have a number of talented instrumental and vocal musicians in the congregation. We also incorporate professional performers into the worship service—from contemporary gospel to brass and woodwinds.

The Pilgrim Ringers

The Pilgrim Ringers fill the sanctuary with the joyful pealing of bells, emanating from arrangements for up to 36 bells ringing three octaves. The bells were purchased in 1992 and are a lovely addition to the rich variety of music in our worship services. The bell choir also rings three octaves of Choirchimes®.