Bethesda Presbyterian Church

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Bethesda Presbyterian Church has long had a history of fine music for worship, concerts, operas and other settings, including voice, string, and piano competitions. This tradition continues to be upheld.  We are committed to "music for all" and encourage anyone with particular interests to come forth and offer your talents.  There is always room for extra strengths that may not be apparent in our current program offerings!  At present we have an outstanding Chancel Choir and a wonderful, if small,  Handbell Choir.

Our goal here at Bethesda Presbyterian is not for the mere performance of music, but offering up our gifts to God.  In addition to our musical offerings for worship, Christian fellowship is perhaps why many do choose to be part of this ministry.  The combination of our love for music and for sharing it with each other helps us to make worship even more meaningful for all.  The common saying "He who sings, prays twice" always leads me to rephrase it when thinking of our choir ~ "Those who sing together, pray and play together".

Please consider whether you would like to be part of this valuable ministry and Christian community.  You can reach me via the church office – just call the main office number and our wonderful secretary will forward your information to me directly. Or you could always attend one of our services and stop by after the postlude to say hi and share your interests.  I look forward to meeting you!
Soli Deo Gloria,

LeeAnna Xanthos-McQueen ~Director of Music/Organist

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir, under the direction of LeeAnna Xanthos-McQueen, meets Sunday mornings 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. in the choir room for rehearsals just before the worship service.


Our Music Director LeeAnna Xanthos-McQueen, Pianist, debuted at the age of 19 on National TV (PBS) performing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No.2 with a Utah Symphony and traveled as an accompanist with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and has performed as soloist and accompanist over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Russia. She majored in piano performance at the Eastman School of Music and the University of Maryland, she did her graduate studies in accompanying and chamber music at Arizona State University. She has maintained a private teaching studio for nearly 30 years and has served as a church choral conductor and organist for several congregations She is also an accomplished marimbist. Currently, she is the music director and organist at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church and teaches 45 students in Alexandria, Virginia.

Last updated by Bethesda Presbyterian Jan 30.

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Chuck Booker-Hirsch

March 21: Six Confirmands Welcomed to BPC! ....

In our 11 am Worship tomorrow, we celebrate the confirmation of six of our youth -- Andrew Booker, Claire Dudek, Matt Meloan, Kyle Tong, Mia Tong, & Reia Tong. Matt will also be baptized. Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-14. Sermon: "Listening for God: Loss". What's a young person to do when s/he encounters a deep sense of loss for the first time in his or her life? Come, listen for God with us and enjoy her Spirit among us!

Posted by Chuck Booker-Hirsch on March 20, 2010 at 8:57pm

Chuck Booker-Hirsch

Our Newest Member Speaks: Her Journey Beyond Sexual Violence

Gail Hutchison, who joined BPC on Sunday, March 14, is Sexual Assault Services Coordinator for Outer Banks Hotline in NC. She spoke at a church luncheon held in her honor following Worship that day. Her moving spiritual journey, "From Striver to Survivor to 'Thriver'", can be found here.

Posted by Chuck Booker-Hirsch on March 17, 2010 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

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