Music

Community of the Cross has a rich musical tradition. Our ensembles have provided and continue to provide quality music to help enhance the worship experience. That music is pulled off the page by a great many talented people. We work hard, learn from each other, build long lasting relationships, and have a lot of fun. There is something for all ages and levels to be involved with here at CCLC.

Vocal Ensembles

Chancel Choir
Made up of men and women of all ages, the Chancel Choir provides music at the 9:00 a.m. traditional worship service 3-4 times a month, September through May.
Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Christopher Owen, Chancel Choir & Jubilation Ringers Director: music@cclcmn.org.

3 Year Journey
3 Year Journey (3YJ) is the name of our 11 a.m. contemporary worship team. Do you love bands like Mercy Me, Casting Crowns, and Lincoln Brewster? Is KTIS a permanent button on your car radio? If so, you will love the contemporary service that this band leads. Our contemporary service is energetic, uplifting, and spirit-filled for people of all ages. 3YJ is made up of members of high school age and up, and consists of vocalists, drums, piano, electric and acoustic guitars and bass. 3YJ’s repertoire is as wide as it is energetic and uplifting, spanning genres from jazzed up standard hymns to the music of today. But – you may be asking – what does the name mean? As we grow in the understanding of our ministry at CCLC, we look to the three years that Jesus spent in his ministry of healing, teaching, performing miracles, and inspiring many to follow. The three-year journey of Jesus inspires us today to use the gift of music to encourage our growth, discipleship, and understanding....for a lifetime journey of faith.
Rehearsals: Sundays at 9:45 a.m., just before the service. There is also an additional three-hour rehearsal on the third Thursday evening of each month.
For more information, contact Janelle Swanson, Contemporary Worship Team Director: worshipteam@cclcmn.org.

Good News Choir
The Good News Choir is our children’s choir for ages 3 years old to 5th grade. They generally sing in worship once a month and rehearse during Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. They also perform a Christmas program every year.

Instrumental Ensembles

Jubilation Ringers
Jubilation Ringers is our adult handbell choir which is made up of experienced ringers with many different backgrounds. The Jubilation Ringers usually play at the 9:00 a.m. service 1-2 times per month and generally do Level 3 music. They have been involved in several clinics and festivals around the Twin Cities area.
Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Christopher Owen, Chancel Choir & Jubilation Ringers Director: music@cclcmn.org.

CCLC Brass
This brass ensemble usually plays in worship on special services and seasons, such as Christmas and Easter, but also in occasional regular worship services during the year.

Other Music Opportunities
Solo and small ensemble opportunities: There are a number of other ways to be involved in the music ministry at CCLC. If you are interested in singing or playing solos, or being involved with quartets, please contact one of the directors mentioned above, or contact the church at music@cclcmn.org or 952-941-1247. We are always looking for special music to better enhance our worship services at Community of the Cross.