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The Arts

Second Church is blessed to have many gifted artists in our midst. Our visual artists work in a variety of media, including oils, watercolor, and fabrics. You'll taste the many talents of our culinary artists at events such as the May Day Breakfast and the Church Fair. We are blessed to have many gifted musicians in our midst, as well.

Music is our strongest artistic endeavor. New in October 2003 is a 4-octave Malmark handbell set. The addition of the bells to our music program promises to expand the number and ages of active musicians for years to come. For more information, contact Bill MacPherson, Music Director.

Sacred Dance at Second Church started in 1970. Our first presentation was an interpretation of the "Lord's Prayer" and has been a main stay of our collections of pieces. We try to use pieces appropriate to the season and/or the message of the sermon. The group dances in our services about five timea a year, depending on the group. Our all time favorite is "The Hanging of the Greens" on the first day in advent. This requires at least twenty members - those carring the greens and the candles for the advent wreath. Our group is made up of girls from grade 5 through 8 and sometimes includes children as young as first grade. Many of the high school and college students return to participate in the 'Hanging of the Greens." The program is not exclusively for girls but boys have been reluctant to participate, however they are welcome.