The dictionary definition of “catharsis” is: The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions....

To most of us, the word, “sanctuary” means that big room in the church in which we worship. Sanctuaries are built intently to be an...

As a little girl, the earliest thing I remember hearing about the hymn, “Nearer My God, to Thee” was that it was played by the musicians...

On Saturday night, Marty and I rented “1917.” If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it. Toward the end of the movie, Benedict...

For some reason, and especially during this time of quiet. various music has been popping into my head, unsolicited. As a musician, this...

The word “annuciation” means “announcement." This Wednesday, March 25, Christians will celebrate the announcement by the angel Gabriel to...

Barber Is probably most famous for his Adagio for Strings for string orchestra. It was originally the slow movement from his string...

I have loved this song since I first saw the TV version of Carousel when I was 5 years old. Mom had a big Rodgers and Hammerstein book,...

Happy Wednesday! It seems so strange to not have choir practice today, but I was happy to finally be back in the church building to meet...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! ☘️ Although my name is Kelly, I’m not really Irish, but my maiden surname is Ker, which is Scottish....

It’s Sunday, and I think we need a little more music! Most of us are familiar with Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” It’s a lovely setting of the...

Dear Shawnee Presbyterian Church members - Since we may not be seeing each other for some time, I thought it would be nice to share some...