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Music is an important part of the ministry at St. John's Church, helping to make every church service a joyous and beautiful occasion. From the enthusiastic singing of hymns by the congregation, to the choirs and handbell choirs, there are opportunities for all ages to become involved in the music ministry at St. John's. The program is led by our Director of Music, Bryce Westervelt and Organist, Dr. Carol Weitner.

Anyone who is interested in joining a group, or has a child wishing to participate, please contact either the church office or the staff member directly. Church membership is not necessary to participate in the music program.

Chancel Choir

The Adult Choir is open to all singers from high school age and older. A hard-working and talented group of volunteers, they prepare two anthems for each Sunday service from September into June. The anthems represent a wide variety of sacred music, from Renaissance motets to spirituals. They also present special programs annually throughout the year including Evensong services and a Bach cantata, with soloists and period instruments, during a Sunday service in May. The choir rehearses from 7:30-9:00 pm, Thursday evenings. We are happy to welcome new members


Handbell Choir

The Handbell Choir performs during the Sunday service several times throughout the year. The church is pleased to have a set of Whitechapel English handbells, by the maker of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. The group is open to all, from 4th grade through adult, who have some musical background, although experience playing handbells is not necessary. Rehearsals are held Thursdays at 5:00 pm.


Junior Choir

The Junior Choir is open to children from second grade through sixth grade. They rehearse Wednesdays during the school year from 5-6:30 pm, and sing in church monthly. In addition to preparing for the Sunday service, there is training in music reading and voice development the Royal School of Church Music's Voices for LIfe curriculum. The Junior Choir annually presents a Lenten musical on the fourth Sunday in Lent.


Concerts by the Pond

Concerts by the Pond presents the best of classical, contemporary, and liturgical music in the historic setting of St. John’s Church. The series, with a special emphasis on the new Casavant organ, is committed to expanding St. John’s spiritual and musical presence in the greater community. Programs feature a range of artists, from established professionals to highly talented young musicians, in innovative and informative concerts for all ages. For more information click here or call 516-692-6368 ext. 5.


Most Recent Music Posts:


Music News and Notes:  May 25, 2023

Music News and Notes: May 25, 2023

The Journey Begins for Handbells This week Music News and Notes is devoted to our beloved collection of handbells. Our collection of handbells dates back to the 1950s when former choir director, E. Helen Pendleton, gifted the church two and...
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St. John's Hosts the Evoco Collective

St. John's Hosts the Evoco Collective

Evoco Voice Collective 4 pm, Sunday, May 21, 2023 This Sunday at 4 PM St. John's hosts the EVoco Voice Collective in a special concert entitled "All Shall Be Well." Tickets are available through their website here: https://www.eventbrite.co...
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Music News and Notes: April 27, 2023

Music News and Notes: April 27, 2023

Music at St. John's is headed toward a vibrant spring and early summer. Mark your calendar now, so that you don't miss any of these wonderful musical performance and worship opportunities: Sunday Morning Baroque Bach Cantata, Alles n...
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Concerts by the Pond Presents Dr. Carol Weitner

Concerts by the Pond Presents Dr. Carol Weitner

St. John’s Episcopal Church’s Concerts by the Pond music series concludes its 2022-23 season with a recital featuring our very own organist, Carol Weitner , on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 3:00pm. Dr. Weitner’s program features a variet...
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Music News and Notes: March 30

Music News and Notes: March 30

MUSIC FOR HOLY WEEK: PALM/PASSION SUNDAY Within the rich tradition of sacred music - there is perhaps no more beautiful and poignant music than that written for the time between Palm Sunday and Good Friday. I hope that you will find this y...
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Music News and Notes March 23

Music News and Notes March 23

IN THE IMAGE: LENTEN MUSICAL RECAP I would like to use this week's Music Notes to offer a huge public thank you to everyone who was involved in this year's Lenten musical. I couldn't be more proud of the Junior Choir for their hard work...
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Refreshment Sunday Musical 2023

Refreshment Sunday Musical 2023

"In the Image" Musical 10 am, Sunday, March 19, 2023 This Sunday, March 19, 2023, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, is Refreshment Sunday. Refreshment Sunday is the Sunday in Lent marked by the church during which our Lenten practices of repentance ...
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Huntington Community Interfaith Thanksgiving a Success

Huntington Community Interfaith Thanksgiving a Success

On Sunday evening, November 20, members of St. John's joined several congregations from Huntington and the surrounding areas at St. John's of Huntington to celebrate the annual Community Ecumenical Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Nearly 200...
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Concerts by the Pond Presents: Chris Houlihan Recap

Concerts by the Pond Presents: Chris Houlihan Recap

This past Sunday, November 13th, St. John's and the Concerts by the Pond concerts series welcomed noted concert organist Christopher Houlihan . Mr. Houlihan performed a wide-ranging concert of works by Bach, Price, Vierne, and Liszt. The e...
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 A Special Invitation - Organ Dedication

A Special Invitation - Organ Dedication

Sunday, November 6, 2022 3:00 pm, St. Luke's Episcopal Church Sea Cliff, New York In celebration of the newly renovated organ at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sea Cliff, there will be a dedication service and organ recital on Sunday, Novemb...
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  • May 28 | The Rev. Mary Beth Mills-Curran
    The Holy Spirit Came - So Now What?
  • May 21 | The Very Rev. Gideon L. K. Pollach
    Ascension vs. Coronation
  • May 7 | Bryce Westervelt
    Mother's Day Bach Cantata Sermon
  • May 7 | The Rev. Mary Beth Mills-Curran
    Come my Way
  • Apr 30 | The Very Rev. Gideon L. K. Pollach
    Listening for the Good Shepherd

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1670 Route 25A, Post Office Box 266
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(516) 692-6368

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1670 Route 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

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St. John's Episcopal Church was the first religious institution to be established in Cold Spring Harbor. The first Episcopalian services were held in the little 18th century school house just above the site of the present church. The very first Vestry minutes, written in fine script on September 4, 1831, lists the founders who pledged $2,000 to build a new church.

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Seeking after God is one of the principle marks of Christian discipleship. Christians look for God, and find God, in all parts of life, but sometimes it helps to have company. That’s what the church is for. We are the fellowship of those who seek to find Jesus in their lives. We are companions in life and in the spiritual journey.

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