Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Psalm 95:1
First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, South Carolina is a congregation of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Our denomination’s Directory for Public Worship provides the general principles for public worship & praise in our congregation.
Rehearsal Schedules
Weekly Choir Rehearsals
Weekly Instrumental Rehearsals
Chancel Choir | Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.
Cherub Choir (4K & 5K) | Sundays, 6:15 p.m.
Youth Chorus (7th -12th grades) | Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Choirs (1st-6th grades) | Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Cherub Choir (4K & 5K) | Sundays, 6:15 p.m.
Youth Chorus (7th -12th grades) | Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Choirs (1st-6th grades) | Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Brass Ensemble | Select Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
String Ensemble | Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Worship Ensemble | Select Mondays, 6:15 p.m.
Handbell Choir | Sundays, 4:30 p.m.
Recorder Ensemble | Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
String Ensemble | Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Worship Ensemble | Select Mondays, 6:15 p.m.
Handbell Choir | Sundays, 4:30 p.m.
Recorder Ensemble | Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
Fall 2025 Series
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, September 5, 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Thomas Russell plays a recital of compositions that demonstrate how the organ encourages us to sing, including works by Propitious, Distler, and Tournemire.
First Friday Organ Demonstration and Tour
Friday, October 3, 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
This year's organ demonstration and tour will be a final opportunity to view the Casavant console and chambers up close and to learn about the new Parsons organ soon to be installed.
Friday, September 5, 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
Thomas Russell plays a recital of compositions that demonstrate how the organ encourages us to sing, including works by Propitious, Distler, and Tournemire.
First Friday Organ Demonstration and Tour
Friday, October 3, 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in Jackson Hall; concert in Sanctuary
This year's organ demonstration and tour will be a final opportunity to view the Casavant console and chambers up close and to learn about the new Parsons organ soon to be installed.
Oktober Hymnfest
Wednesday, October 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Please join us for our annual congregational hymn sing, with savory international food, warm fellowship, and hymns sung by request.
First Friday Evening Organ Concert
Friday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.
Concert in the Sanctuary
Members of First Presbyterian will present a final recital on the Casavant organ, followed by a reception in Jackson Hall, in an evening where we commemorate how the Lord has used this instrument in the life of our church.
Wednesday, October 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Please join us for our annual congregational hymn sing, with savory international food, warm fellowship, and hymns sung by request.
First Friday Evening Organ Concert
Friday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.
Concert in the Sanctuary
Members of First Presbyterian will present a final recital on the Casavant organ, followed by a reception in Jackson Hall, in an evening where we commemorate how the Lord has used this instrument in the life of our church.
A visually organized overview of our events is coming soon.
Advent 2025 Series
Chancel Choir Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 7, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The Chancel Choir and Concert Orchestra will present our annual Christmas Concert featuring Cantata 61, "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland" by J.S. Bach and Magnificat by Antonio Vivaldi, anthems by Pearsall and Mendelssohn, and congregational carol settings by Rutter and Willcocks.
Sunday, December 7, 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
The Chancel Choir and Concert Orchestra will present our annual Christmas Concert featuring Cantata 61, "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland" by J.S. Bach and Magnificat by Antonio Vivaldi, anthems by Pearsall and Mendelssohn, and congregational carol settings by Rutter and Willcocks.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Lessons and Carols
Thursday, December 25, 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
Celebrate the birth of our Lord in a service of congregational carols, anthems, and scripture readings, with music led by the Chancel Choir, strings, harp, and organ.
Thursday, December 25, 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
Celebrate the birth of our Lord in a service of congregational carols, anthems, and scripture readings, with music led by the Chancel Choir, strings, harp, and organ.
A visually organized overview of our events is coming soon.
Spring 2026 Series
First Friday Organ Concert
Friday, February 6, 12:30 p.m.
Centennial ARP Church
Thomas Russell
First Friday Vocal Concert
Friday, March 6, 12:30 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Lindsay Greene and John Potvin
Good Friday Tenebrae
Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Chancel Choir
Friday, February 6, 12:30 p.m.
Centennial ARP Church
Thomas Russell
First Friday Vocal Concert
Friday, March 6, 12:30 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Lindsay Greene and John Potvin
Good Friday Tenebrae
Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Chancel Choir
Joint Concert with the choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Thursday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU, Atlanta
Chancel Choir
Youth Chorus and Children's Choirs Spring Concert
Thursday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Friday Organ Concert
Friday, May 8, 12:30 p.m.
Centennial ARP Church
Organ Scholars
Thursday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU, Atlanta
Chancel Choir
Youth Chorus and Children's Choirs Spring Concert
Thursday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.
In Jackson Hall
Friday Organ Concert
Friday, May 8, 12:30 p.m.
Centennial ARP Church
Organ Scholars
A visually organized overview of our events is coming soon.
Choirs, Ensembles, and Resources
Choirs
Do you want to grow in your faith and knowledge of the Lord through worship? We have a variety of choirs for all ages. Tap the button below to join us!
Instrument Ensembles
We have a variety of instrumental ensembles that assist with worship services. Tap the button below to learn more and get involved!
Schedules
Want to see who will be leading worship throughout the year or review your choir schedule? Tap the button below!
Media
Check out our YouTube and Vimeo Channels for a variety of previous performances!
CDs
Funds raised from the sales of our CDs help support the Africa Reformation Theological Seminary in Uganda. Interested in purchasing a CD? Tap the button below to learn more.
Get Involved
Are you interested in volunteering with the Music Ministry? For more information, please contact Gloria Barrett.
Sunday Worship
Sunday Mornings
Join us for worship and teaching on Sunday mornings at the 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services.
Sunday Evenings
Join us for worship teaching on Sunday evenings at the 6:00 p.m. service.
Upcoming Events
Music Ministry Staff
Daniel Cole
Music Director
(803) 799-9063, ext. 254
Thomas Russell
Organist, Assistant Music Director
(803) 799-9062, ext. 304
Gloria Barrett
Administrative Assistant
(803) 799-9062, ext. 349