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SACRED ARTS

Celebrating God

Through Music, Creativity, and Beauty

At Wesley Church, we believe the arts are a powerful way to worship, connect, and experience God’s presence. Through music, drama, visual arts, and special performances, our Sacred Arts Ministry brings people together to glorify God and inspire our community. Whether you sing, play, create, or simply enjoy great performances, there’s a place for you here!

Our Heartbeat

Worship Through the Arts

Providing music for worship is one of the most spiritually meaningful and rewarding forms of ministry at Wesley.

We believe:

  • Worship should stir the soul and lift hearts to God.
  • Everyone has unique creative gifts worth sharing.
  • “All God’s children have a place in the choir!”

From choirs to handbells, visual arts to dramatic productions, Wesley’s Sacred Arts Ministry invites you to grow, serve, and experience the joy of creative worship.

WE BELIEVE
WHOLEHEARTEDLY
THAT “ALL GOD’S
CHILDREN HAVE A
PLACE IN THE CHOIR!”
YOU BELONG WITH US
AT WESLEY!

We direct, coach, and teach our vocal and instrumental ensemble members to expect to grow in musicality and strength, realizing each individual’s unique potential.

Wesley choirs minister through anthems each Sunday, with seasonal and thematic multi-generational programs throughout the year.

We also offer Sacred Arts programming for visual art exhibits, dramatic art performances, interpretive dance.

Ready to join the choir or other
musical groups?

LET’S TALK

Music Opportunities

The Chancel Choir is the heart of our music ministry, leading worship and presenting anthems each Sunday. Open to high school-age and up, the choir is non-auditioned—everyone is welcome!
 📍 Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM

A joyful group using handbells to bring music to life.
 📍 Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

A women’s vocal ensemble offering rich harmonies and musical fellowship.
 📍 Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

A strong community of men lifting their voices in praise.
 📍 Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM

Children’s choirs rehearse and train kids to sing for the glory of God. They help lead seasonal programs and family worship events. Contact Debbie@wesleyssi.org for rehearsal times and to sign up.

The Sally Weston Hawie Artist Series

Wesley is proud to host the Sally Weston Hawie Artist Series, bringing five to six free concerts each year featuring renowned musicians, choirs, and ensembles from across the region. These worship concerts inspire hearts and showcase the best of classical and sacred music.

Wesley also serves as a venue from time to time for the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, Golden Isles Live, and other performing arts events, making our church a hub for music in the Golden Isles.

Madeline Crawley, flute, is the founder of Harvest Arts and featured soloist. She has appeared as a concerto soloist with multiple orchestras and is a prizewinner of several national young artist competitions. In addition to the flute, Harvest Arts consists of violin, viola, cello, and harp. All Sally Weston Hawie concerts are available at no cost to the public. Click HERE for more info on Harvest Arts.

Laura Story

Laura Story Elvington has won a Grammy and six GMA Dove Awards. “Blessings” was the No. 1 Christian album for three weeks in 2012, won the best Christian Music Song for the year and achieved RIAA Gold Status. All Sally Weston Hawie concerts are available at no cost to the public. For more info on Laura Story click HERE. 

 

Dr. Joe Jamerson, founder, and the quintet will perform a concert of Patriotic music to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The Gainesville Brass Quintet has been together since 1983 performing concerts of the best in the classics, jazz, and swing.  All Sally Weston Hawie concerts are available at no cost to the public. For more info on Gainesville Brass Quintet visit their Facebook page. 

In honor and recognition of Veteran’s Day, the Wesley Keyboard Team has joined up with two of St. Simons’ favorite artists, Bettina Dickson Rusher and Kim P. Bartholomew. The Keyboard Team features generational pianists and organists. The art exhibit will be open an hour before and after the concert.  All Sally Weston Hawie concerts are available at no cost to the public. For more info on the Wesley Sacred Arts program visit https://wesleyssi.org/sacred-arts/

Con Brio String Quartet is an internationally acclaimed string quartet comprised of members Valentin Mansurov, Marina Lenau, David Pedraza, and Aziz Sapaev who perform with the Symphony of the Americas, Palm Beach Symphony, and the Florida Grand Opera. All Sally Weston Hawie concerts are available at no cost to the public. For more info on Con Brio String Quartet: https://www.theconbrioquartet.com/

Beyond Music: A Celebration of the Arts

Wesley’s Sacred Arts Ministry goes beyond music:

  • Visual Arts – Art exhibits featuring local and regional artists
  • Dramatic Arts – Reenactments, musicals, monologues, and seasonal productions
  • Interpretive Dance – Using movement to worship and glorify God
  • Instrumental Music – Ensembles, orchestral support, and special features in worship

There’s a place for every gift and every creative expression here.

Meet Our Music Staff

Our Sacred Arts Ministry is led by a talented and passionate team:

  • Dr. Deborah McIlrath — Director of Sacred Arts
  • Dr. Keith Teepen — Pianist
  • Rebecca Mitchell — Pianist & Accompanist
  • Misty Renard, violinist
  • Bonnie Ridley — Organist
  • Dr. Emri Comer — Organist
  • Joan Mobley — Administrative Support
  • George Shockley— Contemporary band worship leader
  • Elise Winans, piano

Join the

Celebration

Whether you want to sing, ring, act, paint, dance, or simply experience the beauty of the arts, there’s a place for you in Wesley’s Sacred Arts Ministry.

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