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Our Vision for Music and The Arts

Music in Worship…

Moves us, teaches us, draws us in, lifts us up, connects us with Spirit and community.

At FPCSR, we celebrate the importance of The Arts in worship. Our intention is to offer quality, varied experiences of music and the arts (including poetry, dance, drama) to enhance our worship experience. 

Weekly, we enjoy the artistry of two virtuoso pianists, each with a style that sets the tone for our two very different Sunday services:  
  • At our 8:30 am Contemplative Service with pianist John Steiner.
  • At our 10:00 am Lively Traditional Service with pianist Alan K. Choy.
Our Chancel Choir leads congregational singing at most services and sings special pieces each month, led by Rosemary Montgomery.

Our Bell Choir plays monthly, led by Sarah Wolf. Organized in 1989, the choir has been honored to perform throughout Marin County at worship and secular events, including the Marin Symphony Celebration of Lights and with the Dominican University Winifred Baker Chorale.

Other artists who perform with us regularly are:
  • Martha Vujovich on Pipe Organ
  • Rosemary Montgomery, Chancel Choir Director and Vocal Artist
  • Sarah Wolf, Bell Choir Director, Cantor and Vocal Artist
  • Benito Cortez on Violin
  • Susan Wilkinson on Flute
  • Laura Simpson on Harp
  • Andrea Byers on Trumpet
  • Daniel Berkman, Percussion 
  • Mariah Parker on Santur (hammered dulcimer) 
  • Grier Cooper, Dancer 
  • Deborah Tisdale, Vocal Artist
  • Rev. Sam Alexander, Song and Guitar

For more information about our music offerings, or any suggestions for artists or musicians who might be interested in offering their gifts in worship, please contact Rev. Jan Reynolds, Pastor for Worship and the Arts.  
  First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Ave. (at 'E' St.), San Rafael, CA 94901 | 415.456.6760