Presbyterian Mission Agency handbells Archives

Handbell directors and players at PAM’s Worship & Music Conference discuss what it takes to make their joyful noise

Posted July 13th, 2023

The playing of handbells “is not a one-size-fits-all musical idiom,” said Sandy Eithun, who co-directed handbell choirs during the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ Worship & Music Conference held at Montreat Conference Center. “There are places for everyone, and we need everyone.”

Handbell directors and players at PAM’s Worship & Music Conference discuss what it takes to make their joyful noise

Posted June 28th, 2023

The playing of handbells “is not a one-size-fits-all musical idiom,” said Sandy Eithun, who’s co-directing handbell choirs this week during the Presbyterian Association of Musicians’ Worship & Music Conference being held at Montreat Conference Center. “There are places for everyone, and we need everyone.”

Fire devastates New York church’s fellowship hall, but spares historic sanctuary

Posted March 6th, 2020

The fellowship hall at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Newburgh, New York is the heart of the community ministry of the 162-year old congregation just over an hour north of New York City.