Advent embraces a liturgical approach to worship and music.  In worship the congregation fully participates in the liturgy (the work of the people) as worship assistants, lectors, communion assistants, acolytes, crucifers, choir members, cantors, and instrumentalists.   Worshippers who do not have a leadership role participate in responsive prayer, liturgical song, and hymns.

Singing & Instrumental Opportunities
                                                                                                                           
Chancel Choir
Leads the congregation in song at Sunday worship and presents special musical selections throughout the year. Open to adults and high school students. Rehearsals on Thursdays, from 7:00 to 8:30pm.

 

Sunday Church School Choirs
Children learn songs for Sunday services and how they connect to the liturgical year. In weekly rehearsals, they also learn fundamentals of music, movement, and dance. They're also introduced to playing handbells, chimes, and percussion instruments like the djembe and guiro.   

 

Confirmation Class  
Youth in grades 7 and 8 participate in worship by ringing handbells or playing various perscussion instruments.

 

Junior SCS Choir
Children in grades three to six sing during worship once per month.

 

Cherub SCS Choir
Children age three through second grade learn some favorite new songs and sing during worship once per month.

 

Instrumental Accompaniment & Ensemble
Musicians are invited to sing or play their instrument by leading liturgy and hymns, or expressing their talents in a special ensemble.  Rehearsals are on an as-needed basis.  We especially encourage our young musicians to partipicate.

 

Music Scholarship Program
In 2010 Advent iniated a "Music Scholarship" program for members of the congregation.  Three scholarships were provided in this intial year with plans to provide a minimum of one scholarship each year. The scholarship will provide for payment of two lessons per month.  In return the recipient provides musical support to our worship services. This is a great way to promote musical education and enhance our worship experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Worship and Music Team oversees the Music Program at Advent.

Vincent M. Ryan, Minister of Music
Vince graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees. He is a talented musician, playing piano, organ, and a variety of other instruments. He is committed to empowering the people of Advent to participate in worship through music.

Carrie Ryan, Cherub SCS Choir Director
Carrie earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her love and enthusiasm for children shine through as she introduces our youngest musicians to the wonders of God’s grace.
 

 

The primary instrument for worship is the 1992 Patrick J Murphy Pipe Organ. 

 

It is a two manual, 14 rank instrument that was installed a year after Advent's present sanctuary was built.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Informatiom
Contact Vince Ryan at (215) 256- 9941 or email the church office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information.