Introducing our new Director for Music Ministry
We are excited to welcome Julie Riemer to the staff at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church! Julie is from Osceola, WI and brings with her experience and gifts in both traditional and contemporary styles of music. She is a talented pianist and organizer of musicians. (She will be taking lessons to enhance her organ skills in her first few months of employment). Julie has served as the accompanist for the now merged congregations of Milltown Lutheran and Fristad Lutheran churches in Wisconsin, as well as Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. She has led adult and children’s choirs, organized special ensembles, and is passionate about the communal experience of music within worship.
In her words…
What is the role of music in the church? Music leads us to feel the spirit of Christ. It elicits joy, contemplation, sympathy, and energy all in the worship of God. It helps us understand and support the message of the day, and provides comfort and enthusiasm during the service. My goal has always been to bring this spirit to the congregation as a service for them and for God.
In her ‘day job’ Julie runs her own business as a financial advisor with LPL Financial. She has been active in the River Valley Swim Club, Chisago and Festival Theatre, St Croix Falls. She and her husband have two grown children.
We welcome Julie to our church family and look forward to the ways God will use her gifts to grow the music ministry at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church!
In her words…
What is the role of music in the church? Music leads us to feel the spirit of Christ. It elicits joy, contemplation, sympathy, and energy all in the worship of God. It helps us understand and support the message of the day, and provides comfort and enthusiasm during the service. My goal has always been to bring this spirit to the congregation as a service for them and for God.
In her ‘day job’ Julie runs her own business as a financial advisor with LPL Financial. She has been active in the River Valley Swim Club, Chisago and Festival Theatre, St Croix Falls. She and her husband have two grown children.
We welcome Julie to our church family and look forward to the ways God will use her gifts to grow the music ministry at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church!
New Song Worship Band |
Children's Choir |
The New Song Band shares their musical gifts with the 10:45 worshipping community. They practice on Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to contact Christoph Schmidt, Interim Contemporary Music Coordinator.
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The children's choir at CLLC sings at both services from time to time. All Sunday School aged children are invited to participate. The choir practices at 6:00pm Wednesday evenings. Contact the church office for more information.
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CLLC Choir
The CLLC choir shares their musical gifts as part of the 8:30 worship service on Sundays. The choir practices from 7:30-9:00pm on Wednesdays during the school year. Anyone interested in participating or offering their musical gifts in other ways is encouraged to contact the church office.
Special Music
If you would like to offer your musical gifts in any additional ways during worship please contact Christoph Schmidt.