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Music Ministry

O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!  Psalm 95:1-2
The PRCC music ministry is committed to providing the highest quality music for the glory of God. We strive to offer a variety of musical styles, languages and levels. Everyone is welcome to join us. Music programs exist for adults and children of all ages.
For more information please contact our Minister of Music, Sasha Gerritson: 
sasha@parkridgecommunitychurch.org.
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Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is comprised of professional and volunteer singers high school age and older. The groups sings from September to May at the 10 am service. Our choir has toured several U.S. cities and international choral festivals. The Chancel Choir rehearses Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

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Angeli Choir

The Angeli Choir is an ensemble for girls in 6th-12th grades who sing in worship services, at other churches and community events. 

 

The choir has participated in choral festivals in several U.S. cities. The choir is also dedicated to community outreach, including fundraising for designated charities. The Angeli Choir rehearses on Sundays from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.

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Junior Choir

The Junior Choir is open to boys and girls in 3rd to 6th grade.  In addition to singing periodically in the Sunday services, the choristers learn choral singing, how to read music, performance techniques and singing in worship. The Junior Choir rehearses on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 PM.

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Bells on High

The Bells on High is our long standing adult handbell ensemble.  Our Handbell choir has a full complement of  instruments consisting of 4 octaves of Schulmerich handbells and 3 octaves of Malmark choir chimes.

 

The group is a member of the Handbell Musicians of America. They meet weekly on Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, September through May.

Ministry Staff
Music Ministry Staff
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Sasha Gerritson 

Minister of Music

sasha@parkridgecommunitychurch.org

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  • More About Pastor David
    ​The Rev. Dr. David Ezekiel has been called to the Park Ridge Community Church as the Interim Pastor. Most recently, he was the visiting professor at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, teaching courses in culture, mission, and context; congregational development and leadership; and evangelism. Pastor David comes with a rich background in congregational ministries as well as years serving in various executive and leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has led churches in Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and his native Alabama. The congregations and entities that he has served or resourced as a consultant have regained a sense of purpose and direction. He has also served in global leadership that has taken him to Israel, Palestine, South Africa, China, Scotland and Cuba. In addition to his professional experiences, Pastor David also brings his education and training, which includes his current dissertation work to complete a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA), his Master of Theology, also from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He also has completed a wide variety of training and certification in interim ministry leadership, counseling and leadership coaching.
  • More About Erin
    Erin Henke is a fourth-generation Montanan who has a great love for organization and office administration, as well as providing and participating in music. A collaborative pianist by trade, Erin has over 15 years of experience in collaborative music in both piano and voice and 3 years of experience in office administration. She strives to equally integrate both interests into her profession. As an administrator, Erin most recently worked as the office administrator for First Baptist Church of Nashua in Nashua, NH, and currently works remotely as the Administrator and Communications Director for The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts, and The Center for Career Development and Ministry in Nashua, NH. Erin has previously worked for the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, MT as the Artist Residency Coordinator for their summer programs. Erin thoroughly enjoys organization and office work as her correlating career to her work as a musician. Erin holds a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano from Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA. Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in German, and an Honors Baccalaureate from Montana State University in Bozeman, where she studied both piano and voice. In her free time, Erin enjoys hiking in the mountains, doing puzzles with a cup of hot tea, watching true crime documentaries with her husband, Logan, and hanging out with her cat, Barbara.
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  • More About Pastor David
    ​The Rev. Dr. David Ezekiel has been called to the Park Ridge Community Church as the Interim Pastor. Most recently, he was the visiting professor at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, teaching courses in culture, mission, and context; congregational development and leadership; and evangelism. Pastor David comes with a rich background in congregational ministries as well as years serving in various executive and leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has led churches in Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and his native Alabama. The congregations and entities that he has served or resourced as a consultant have regained a sense of purpose and direction. He has also served in global leadership that has taken him to Israel, Palestine, South Africa, China, Scotland and Cuba. In addition to his professional experiences, Pastor David also brings his education and training, which includes his current dissertation work to complete a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA), his Master of Theology, also from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He also has completed a wide variety of training and certification in interim ministry leadership, counseling and leadership coaching.
  • More About Erin
    Erin Henke is a fourth-generation Montanan who has a great love for organization and office administration, as well as providing and participating in music. A collaborative pianist by trade, Erin has over 15 years of experience in collaborative music in both piano and voice and 3 years of experience in office administration. She strives to equally integrate both interests into her profession. As an administrator, Erin most recently worked as the office administrator for First Baptist Church of Nashua in Nashua, NH, and currently works remotely as the Administrator and Communications Director for The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts, and The Center for Career Development and Ministry in Nashua, NH. Erin has previously worked for the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, MT as the Artist Residency Coordinator for their summer programs. Erin thoroughly enjoys organization and office work as her correlating career to her work as a musician. Erin holds a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano from Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA. Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in German, and an Honors Baccalaureate from Montana State University in Bozeman, where she studied both piano and voice. In her free time, Erin enjoys hiking in the mountains, doing puzzles with a cup of hot tea, watching true crime documentaries with her husband, Logan, and hanging out with her cat, Barbara.
Sandy Bowen

Bells on High Director

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  • More About Pastor David
    ​The Rev. Dr. David Ezekiel has been called to the Park Ridge Community Church as the Interim Pastor. Most recently, he was the visiting professor at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, teaching courses in culture, mission, and context; congregational development and leadership; and evangelism. Pastor David comes with a rich background in congregational ministries as well as years serving in various executive and leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has led churches in Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and his native Alabama. The congregations and entities that he has served or resourced as a consultant have regained a sense of purpose and direction. He has also served in global leadership that has taken him to Israel, Palestine, South Africa, China, Scotland and Cuba. In addition to his professional experiences, Pastor David also brings his education and training, which includes his current dissertation work to complete a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA), his Master of Theology, also from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He also has completed a wide variety of training and certification in interim ministry leadership, counseling and leadership coaching.
  • More About Erin
    Erin Henke is a fourth-generation Montanan who has a great love for organization and office administration, as well as providing and participating in music. A collaborative pianist by trade, Erin has over 15 years of experience in collaborative music in both piano and voice and 3 years of experience in office administration. She strives to equally integrate both interests into her profession. As an administrator, Erin most recently worked as the office administrator for First Baptist Church of Nashua in Nashua, NH, and currently works remotely as the Administrator and Communications Director for The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts, and The Center for Career Development and Ministry in Nashua, NH. Erin has previously worked for the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, MT as the Artist Residency Coordinator for their summer programs. Erin thoroughly enjoys organization and office work as her correlating career to her work as a musician. Erin holds a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano from Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA. Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in German, and an Honors Baccalaureate from Montana State University in Bozeman, where she studied both piano and voice. In her free time, Erin enjoys hiking in the mountains, doing puzzles with a cup of hot tea, watching true crime documentaries with her husband, Logan, and hanging out with her cat, Barbara.
Andrew and Angie Weber

Sunday School Music Directors (Soprano and Bass Soloists)

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Lorenzo Formosa

Baritone Soloist

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  • More About Pastor David
    ​The Rev. Dr. David Ezekiel has been called to the Park Ridge Community Church as the Interim Pastor. Most recently, he was the visiting professor at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, teaching courses in culture, mission, and context; congregational development and leadership; and evangelism. Pastor David comes with a rich background in congregational ministries as well as years serving in various executive and leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has led churches in Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and his native Alabama. The congregations and entities that he has served or resourced as a consultant have regained a sense of purpose and direction. He has also served in global leadership that has taken him to Israel, Palestine, South Africa, China, Scotland and Cuba. In addition to his professional experiences, Pastor David also brings his education and training, which includes his current dissertation work to complete a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA), his Master of Theology, also from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He also has completed a wide variety of training and certification in interim ministry leadership, counseling and leadership coaching.
  • More About Erin
    Erin Henke is a fourth-generation Montanan who has a great love for organization and office administration, as well as providing and participating in music. A collaborative pianist by trade, Erin has over 15 years of experience in collaborative music in both piano and voice and 3 years of experience in office administration. She strives to equally integrate both interests into her profession. As an administrator, Erin most recently worked as the office administrator for First Baptist Church of Nashua in Nashua, NH, and currently works remotely as the Administrator and Communications Director for The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts, and The Center for Career Development and Ministry in Nashua, NH. Erin has previously worked for the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, MT as the Artist Residency Coordinator for their summer programs. Erin thoroughly enjoys organization and office work as her correlating career to her work as a musician. Erin holds a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano from Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA. Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in German, and an Honors Baccalaureate from Montana State University in Bozeman, where she studied both piano and voice. In her free time, Erin enjoys hiking in the mountains, doing puzzles with a cup of hot tea, watching true crime documentaries with her husband, Logan, and hanging out with her cat, Barbara.
Sarah Hibbard

Soprano Soloist

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  • More About Pastor David
    ​The Rev. Dr. David Ezekiel has been called to the Park Ridge Community Church as the Interim Pastor. Most recently, he was the visiting professor at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, teaching courses in culture, mission, and context; congregational development and leadership; and evangelism. Pastor David comes with a rich background in congregational ministries as well as years serving in various executive and leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has led churches in Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and his native Alabama. The congregations and entities that he has served or resourced as a consultant have regained a sense of purpose and direction. He has also served in global leadership that has taken him to Israel, Palestine, South Africa, China, Scotland and Cuba. In addition to his professional experiences, Pastor David also brings his education and training, which includes his current dissertation work to complete a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA), his Master of Theology, also from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He also has completed a wide variety of training and certification in interim ministry leadership, counseling and leadership coaching.
  • More About Erin
    Erin Henke is a fourth-generation Montanan who has a great love for organization and office administration, as well as providing and participating in music. A collaborative pianist by trade, Erin has over 15 years of experience in collaborative music in both piano and voice and 3 years of experience in office administration. She strives to equally integrate both interests into her profession. As an administrator, Erin most recently worked as the office administrator for First Baptist Church of Nashua in Nashua, NH, and currently works remotely as the Administrator and Communications Director for The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts, and The Center for Career Development and Ministry in Nashua, NH. Erin has previously worked for the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, MT as the Artist Residency Coordinator for their summer programs. Erin thoroughly enjoys organization and office work as her correlating career to her work as a musician. Erin holds a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano from Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA. Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in German, and an Honors Baccalaureate from Montana State University in Bozeman, where she studied both piano and voice. In her free time, Erin enjoys hiking in the mountains, doing puzzles with a cup of hot tea, watching true crime documentaries with her husband, Logan, and hanging out with her cat, Barbara.
Alex Honzen

Bass Soloist

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  • More About Pastor David
    ​The Rev. Dr. David Ezekiel has been called to the Park Ridge Community Church as the Interim Pastor. Most recently, he was the visiting professor at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, teaching courses in culture, mission, and context; congregational development and leadership; and evangelism. Pastor David comes with a rich background in congregational ministries as well as years serving in various executive and leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He has led churches in Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and his native Alabama. The congregations and entities that he has served or resourced as a consultant have regained a sense of purpose and direction. He has also served in global leadership that has taken him to Israel, Palestine, South Africa, China, Scotland and Cuba. In addition to his professional experiences, Pastor David also brings his education and training, which includes his current dissertation work to complete a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA), his Master of Theology, also from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He also has completed a wide variety of training and certification in interim ministry leadership, counseling and leadership coaching.
  • More About Erin
    Erin Henke is a fourth-generation Montanan who has a great love for organization and office administration, as well as providing and participating in music. A collaborative pianist by trade, Erin has over 15 years of experience in collaborative music in both piano and voice and 3 years of experience in office administration. She strives to equally integrate both interests into her profession. As an administrator, Erin most recently worked as the office administrator for First Baptist Church of Nashua in Nashua, NH, and currently works remotely as the Administrator and Communications Director for The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts, and The Center for Career Development and Ministry in Nashua, NH. Erin has previously worked for the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, MT as the Artist Residency Coordinator for their summer programs. Erin thoroughly enjoys organization and office work as her correlating career to her work as a musician. Erin holds a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano from Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA. Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in German, and an Honors Baccalaureate from Montana State University in Bozeman, where she studied both piano and voice. In her free time, Erin enjoys hiking in the mountains, doing puzzles with a cup of hot tea, watching true crime documentaries with her husband, Logan, and hanging out with her cat, Barbara.
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