Sanctuary Choir

#SFBCMusic

The primary mission of the Sanctuary Choir is weekly participation in worship through leading congregational song and providing choral music during the service as a medium of prayer, praise and reflection.

A second mission is to present major musical works sung by people of faith in a sacred space. We believe that sacred works of art accompanied by orchestra need to be heard in worship spaces as well as concert halls.  For the last six years the choir has dedicated one concert to raising awareness and funds on issues of peace, homelessness, the environment, refugees, marriage equality, and living with cancer.

We sing together for spiritual enrichment and to encourage communion between God and our congregation. We are a welcoming and affirming choir who actively supports the LGBTQ community and the diversity of our congregational membership.

What We Do

• Rehearse and perform anthems from across the historical, geographical, and stylistic spectrum of sacred music.
• Present several major events with orchestra or instrumentalists a year
• Enjoy the fellowship, companionship, and loving support of a community united by music and faith
• Each year the bonds of community in the choir are strengthened at our annual retreat in late August

Some Sample Songs

Here are some examples of recent choir anthems from our Sunday worship services.

See Amid the Winter's Snow 
~ Dan Forrest
Seattle First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir
Ben Luedcke, director
April Kuhr, piano
​Performed at Christmas, 2017

The Dream Isaiah Saw
~ Glenn Rudolph
Seatle First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir brass and percussion Ben Luedcke, director
​Performed at Christmas, 2017

How to Get Involved

The Sanctuary Choir is open to all who can carry a tune and can make the commitment of regular attendance. For more information contact ben@seattlefirstbaptist.org or the church office.