Worship & Music

Let’s Make Some Music

East Church history includes a deep love for and commitment to a variety of musical traditions. New members are always welcome.

Adult Chancel Choir

Open to adults and college-level students. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. This group participates in worship weekly through the program year.

Handbell Choir

For youth and adults, this group meets on Sunday mornings from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Prior bell-ringing experience is not required, but a basic understanding of music-reading is encouraged. The handbell choir participates in worship approximately once each month.

Youth Chorus & bell choir

Meet seasonally during Sunday School class and Youth Group meetings. The children and youth perform special programs 1 or 2 times per year, bringing joy and enlightenment to all who attend these fun services.

Pipe Organs at East

In the Sanctuary:

Schantz Organ Company 1955
Lauck Pipe Organ Company, 1989

In Klise Memorial Chapel:

Lauck Pipe Organ Company
Two Manuals, 12 Ranks, 1989

Organ specs can also be found by going to the Grand Rapids American Guild of Organists (AGO) website.

Jameson Thompson

The Director of Music and Arts at East Church is Jameson Thompson. Contact Jameson for more info or questions at: jthompson.eastchurchgr@gmail.com

Organ specs can also be found by going to the Grand Rapids American Guild of Organists (AGO) website.

Primary Communities Served

Grand Rapids

East Grand Rapids

Ottawa Hills

East Town