News, Events & Holidays

Starting dates below represents the next occurrence of an event - not the start of the series.

Worship & the Arts Events

  • Wednesdays, Feb. 08 - May 20
    4 - 5:30 pm, FL 204/205
    All students grades 1-8 are welcome to join the LAC Choristers and NewSong choirs and sing in this great musical as well as prepare music to sing in weekend worship services. There is no fee, we only ask for your commitment. Pre-Choristers is accepting those going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2012 as well as present Kindergarteners – Rehearsal from 4:15-5:15 pm.

    Questions? Contact Judy Kattenhorn at judyk@lakeave.org or 626.817.4842. Registration open until February 1.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 22
    7 - 8:30 pm, Chapel
    Join the LAC family as we mark the start of the Lenten Season with a time of reflection, confession and communion. The Chapel will be open from 6-7 pm for meditation and reflection.  Childcare will be provided for ages birth - 5 years on the first floor of Family Life in FL 104 beginning at 6:30 pm. Questions? Contact Dorothy at dorothyw@lakeave.org or 626.817.4832.
  • Thursday, Apr. 05
    All Day, Observed in homes
    Our Maunday Thursday Service is observed in homes, and led by you, our church families. This year, why not invite friends, neighbors or you small group over to you house, and host a meal and service, as we follow through our Maundy Thursday Guide. The guide offers idas and instructions and even menu options. Everyone can participate with food or readings from the book of John. Take communion together, and reflect on Christ's last words to His disciples. Guides are available in the Worship Center & Chapel Lobbys, from literature racks around campus and online at http://passionweek.lakeave.org.
  • Friday, Apr. 06
    7 - 8 pm, Worship Center
    Join the LAC family as we gather together around the cross for a time of remembrance to commemorate the sacrifice of our Lord as it is written in John 18 and 19 and to meditate on the ultimate price paid for us, Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
    Childcare will be available for children birth to Kindergarten on the 1st floor of the Family Life Center beginning 6:30 pm. Additional parking will be available at Gateway Plaza.

Adult Programs

 

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The Worship & the Arts Division is committed to inspiring people to experience and glorify God thorough diverse worship celebrations and the redemptive use of creative arts.

We strive to empower God's people by mentoring, teaching and encouraging one another through a graded musical program including choral and instrumental groups, theatre arts and worship leader development.

Adult Music Programs

  • Wednesdays, Feb. 08 - July 25
    7:30 - 9:30 pm, FL 002 (Instrumental Room)
    Our adult handbell choir, The Chapel Bells, is currently open to new members. If you know how to read music we'd love to have you join us. The Chapel Bells recently joined the Sanctuary Choir on a ministry tour to Argentina in August, 2011. For more information contact Debbie Isenberg, the Director, at isenbergs@sbcglobal.net or call 626.577.2177.
  • Thursdays, Feb. 09 - July 26
    7:30 - 9:30 pm, FL 001 (Choir Rehearsal Room)
    "Sing unto the Lord" is the mission of this committed community that serves the Lord weekly through choral music. In addition to Sunday mornings, they participate in other special events, including the Messiah Sing-A-Long, Christmas Eve, Good Friday Services, Fall and Spring Concerts and the Chapel Series. Out-of-the-loft ministry tours and social events are also a part of choir life. The Sanctuary Choir recently returned from a ministry tour to Argentina in August, 2011. For more information contact Dorothy Wurtemberg at dorothyw@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4832.
  • Joyful Sounds Chorale
    Joyful sounds is seeking singers to sing Wednesday mornings in various convalescent and retirement homes. We have more places that want us to come and sing than we can get to. Please consider joining us to bring the "Joyful Sounds" to lonely and often, sad, and hopeless people. We guarantee you will be a blessing and will be blessed yourself. For more information contact Joy Sloat Seiler, Director, at Joybels@mailstation.com or call 626.797.3623.
  • LAC Chamber Symphony
    The Lake Avenue Chamber Symphony is a unique blend of professional and experienced amateur musicians who enrich the Sunday morning services at Lake, as well as being featured in concerts throughout the year. New members are welcomed through an interview and audition process. For additional information contact Dorothy Wurtemberg at dorothyw@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4832.
  • LACO - Lake Avenue Community Orchestra
    Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 - 8:45 pm, FL 002 (Instrumental Room)
    The Lake Avenue Community Orchestra (LACO) provides student and adult musicians an opportunity to enhance their instrumental ability, both individually and corporately. The orchestra is a venue for honoring God and serving in the church and the community. LACO is committed to excellence and fostering both growth and relationships with fellow musicians and those we serve. For audition/interview or additional information contact the Director, Alicia Steinhaus at layodirector@gmail.com or call 818.314.1670.

Children & Student Programs

The Worship and Arts Department at Lake Avenue Church is about the praise and worship of God. It is our privilege to teach children and students to use the gifts and talents God has given them to praise Him. We want to encourage and empower them to develop and use those gifts, both in the church worship setting, and in the community where we live. We want children and students to not only make a joyful noise but to have a joyful experience in the process. What they experience in this program will serve them a lifetime as they learn about our Lord and how to praise Him. - John Stothers

"Let everything that breathes, praise the Lord." — Psalm 150:6

Special Events

 

Children & Student Music Programs

  • Lake Avenue Community Orchestra (LACO)
    Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 - 8:45 pm, FL 002 (Instrumental Room)
    Lake Avenue Youth Orchestra has changed its name to LACO and welcomes musicians of ALL ages!
    LACO provides student and adult musicians an opportunity to enhance their instrumental ability, both individually and corporately. The orchestra is a venue for honoring God and serving in the church and the community. LACO is committed to excellence and fostering both growth and relationships with fellow musicians and those we serve.

    Joining LACO requires an audition/interview and 2 (two) years experience on your instrument or permission from the Director, Alicia Steinhaus. For more information contact Alicia Steinhaus at layodirector@gmail.com or call 818.314.1670.

    LACO 2011-2012 Season begins Thursday, September 22, 2011.
  • The Master's Ringers (TMR)
    Rehearsals: Mondays, 5 - 6 pm, FL 002 (Instrumental Room)
    The Master's Ringers is for high school age and older students. TMR is an advanced level group of 11 to 13 ringers playing 4 to 5 octaves of handbells and chimes.

    Each ringer is challenged to grow in their musicianship through a variety of musical styles and in their service by playing in worship services, Christmas services, seasonal concerts and community venues.

    Joining TMR requires an audition/interview, previous musical training and preferrably some handbell experience. For more information contact the Director, Debbie Isenberg, at isenbergs@sbcglobal.net or call 626.577.2177.
  • Celebration Ringers
    Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 3:45 - 4:45 pm, FL 002 (Instrumental Room)
    The Celebration Ringers is for junior high age students, and is an entry level group of 7 to 9 ringers playing 2 to 3 octaves of handbells.

    Each ringer is trained in proper handbell technique and provided opportunities to grow in musianship and service by playing in worship services, Christmas services, seasonal concerts and community venues.

    Joining Celebration Ringers requires an audition/interview and some previous musical training. For more information contact the Director, Debbie Isenberg, at isenbergs@sbcglobal.net or call 626.577.2177.

Staff Contacts

Organ Project

WORSHIP CENTER PIPE ORGAN RENOVATION

As of October 2010 the Casavant Pipe Organ Opus 3656 had served the Lake Avenue Church for more than 22 years. Lake Avenue is a church dedicated to worshipping God through music and the pipe organ continues to lead our congregation in musical worship to the Lord. This magnificent instrument needed some repair and upgrading to maintain its role in musical leadership and enhance its role in musical education and performance. About 130 of the pipes were sent back to Casavant for repair; the electronics of the organ was upgraded for greater reliability; and the memory of the organ was enhanced for performance and to facilitate training of future organists. The repairs and upgrading has been completed in a faith commitment pending donations to the renovation fund.

If you value the musical leadership of the organ please consider making a special gift to the organ renovation fund. If you would like to make a memorial gift please contact Linda Neuenberg by e-mail at lindan@lakeave.org or call 626.817.4808.