Worship Arts Ministry
The Worship Arts Ministry (WAM) is a community of believers glorifying God through creative and artistic expression and leading our church family into worship. This is a place for all believers to engage in worship through creative and artistic expression.
Bringing glory to God through servanthood, collaboration, and creativity.
In WAM, we desire to foster community, growth, discipleship, and opportunities to serve. If you love the Lord and have a passion and gifting for creative arts, we invite you to consider volunteering in the areas listed below.
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Worship Band
Worship band members take part in leading our Sanctuary congregation in worship during Sunday morning services. Our members also dedicate their own time to furthering their own musicianship and ability to play cohesively with other musicians in a variety of contemporary and traditional styles. Our bands consist of guitars (electric and acoustic), electric bass, keyboards, drums, and orchestral instruments (winds, strings).
We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
- Vocals
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric Guitar
- Electric Bass
- Piano/Keyboards
- Synthesizers
- Drums
- Orchestral winds, strings
What is the commitment?
Thursday rehearsals, 7pm–8:30pm.
Sundays (as scheduled), 7:30am call-time and play for all services.
How do I get started?
If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the volunteer form below. Select “Worship, Media & Tech Team” as your area of ministry, and select “Worship Band” as the specific area you would like to volunteer in.
After you submit the form, we will contact you about next steps!
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The Willingdon Choir
The Willingdon Choir is part of the worship team leading the congregation in worship once every 4-6 weeks and participates in large productions (e.g. Easter and Christmas).
What is the commitment?
Weekly Thursday rehearsals, 7pm–8:30pm
Sundays (as scheduled), 7:30am call-time and sing for all services.
How do I get started?
If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the volunteer form below. Select “Worship, Media & Tech Team” as your area of ministry, and select “Choir Member” as the specific area you would like to volunteer in.
After you submit the form, we will contact you about next steps!
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Orchestra
The Willingdon Church Orchestra is part of the worship team leading the congregation in worship once every 4-6 weeks. Our orchestra plays in a variety of traditional and contemporary styles (cinematic, gospel, rock, and more).
Orchestra members should already have intermediate to advanced experience and strong sight-reading skills.
Instruments:
- flute
- oboe
- clarinet
- bass clarinet
- bassoon
- french horn
- trumpet
- trombone
- violin
- viola
- cello
- string bass
- percussion
- harp
What is the commitment?
The orchestra is scheduled to participate in Sunday morning services as well as the Christmas, Easter and special presentations.
Rehearsals are Thursday evenings as scheduled between 7pm – 9pm.
How do I get started?
If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the volunteer form below. Select “Worship, Media & Tech Team” as your area of ministry, and select “Orchestra” as the specific area you would like to volunteer in.
After you submit the form, we will contact you about next steps!
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Tech/production team (and what do they do)?
Every week, the goal of Tech/Production is to help facilitate meaningful experiences and life-changing encounters with Jesus by fusing music and art with technology. It is both creative and technical as we seek to help create environments for people to worship on a weekly basis. To achieve this, we have a team of dedicated volunteers who serve in a variety of areas. This includes but is not limited to:
- Video
- Lighting
- Sound
- Stage Design
If you are interested in serving in Tech/Production, we would love to have you join our team. It is helpful to have an artistic eye or ear, but experience is not essential, and training is provided!
What is the commitment?
Sundays: You will be provided with a schedule of which weekends you are needed. (this is typically once every other week or once every 3rd week depending on your role) Call time also varies depending on role.
You will also be involved leading up to and during large productions (e.g. Easter, Christmas).
How do I get started?
If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the volunteer form below. Select “Worship, Media & Tech Team” as your area of ministry, and select the appropriate position as the specific area you would like to volunteer in.
After you submit the form, we will contact you about next steps!
Creatives
Calling creatives of all artistic disciplines! We are always looking to glorify God through new artistic mediums, and partner with artists in our church family in new ways. If you are passionate about any of the following artistic disciplines, or one that is not listed, please send an email description of your abilities/experience along with a brief portfolio of your work the worship arts team