Our Sanctuary Choir sings in church every week during the program year and is perhaps the most enduring ministry team in the church. The choir is its own family within the church; members share accomplishments, losses, friendships, laughter, and a love of song and fellowship through music. The sanctuary choir repertoire includes traditional hymn arrangements, spirituals, contemporary choral compositions, and traditional/standard SATB repertoire suitable for a small choir. This ensemble is open to high school-aged youth and adults. No prior experience or formal music training is necessary.

The Sanctuary Choir sings during almost all Sunday worship services during the program year in addition to special services.

The celestial ringers play on a 5-octave set of Schulmerich handbells. A dedicated group of ringers, this ensemble enjoys a variety of repertoire that incorporates various handbell techniques. This ensemble is open to anyone aged middle-school and up who is comfortable reading basic musical notations and rhythms (even if you are rusty!) or open to learning.

The Celestial Ringers play periodically during Sunday worship services and at seasonal concerts.

This intergenerational handbell ensemble introduces young musicians to the art of ringing in a supportive environment. Open to youth ages 3rd grade and up. Experienced adults play alongside the youth, and several parent–child pairs enjoy making music together each week.

The Rockin' Ringers play periodically during our Sunday worship services and at seasonal concerts.

Designed to teach our youngest musicians (Grades K-3) the basics of reading music while using our Malmark chimes, it is hoped that these children will go on to play with the Rockin’ Ringers and eventually graduate to the Celestial Ringers. Like all other choirs, the Cherubs participate in Music Appreciation Sunday and the annual Christmas Celebration Concerts, and occasionally play during worship.

Each Wednesday during Advent and Lent, the United Church of Christ in Norwell will be open for a time of musical meditation. In a program featuring seasonal music for piano, Minister of Music Lindsay Albert will provide thirty minutes of music to refresh the spirit and revive the soul. Programs are free and open to the public and also available for viewing on Vimeo.

A special afternoon celebration featured the talented choirs of UCC Norwell, who performed a moving concert of patriotic music brought our community together to honor our veterans. The event also included powerful readings and a poignant video compilation of veteran interviews. This heartfelt tribute resonated with all who attended, from young to old, veteran and civilian alike. The performance, featuring a diverse range of instruments including handbells, trumpet, drums, and piano, was interspersed with personal stories and reflections from veterans and their families. NSTV was there and created a special piece about the performance including exclusive interviews.

Created and organized by UCC Norwell member Kay Spurr, the volunteer members of the Memory Lane Singers visit local nursing homes, delighting residents with their hymns, seasonal favorites and “oldies but goodies!” There are no rehearsals and no singing experience is necessary. Singers are encouraged to participate when their schedules allow. Singing is good for your soul! Bring a friend! Listen to a recent feature here, and check out the 25/26 performance schedule below.

During the summer, our Sanctuary Choir takes a break, and various instrumentalists, soloists, and small groups take their place. In addition, we have “Pick-up Choir” when anyone is welcome to come to rehearsal prior to worship. No prior choir experience is necessary; the music is accessible and the choir is “user-friendly.”