Trinity-St. Stephen's is steeped in a long tradition of fine
music-making. Quality worship music is an essential part of our overall ministry. Our church is blessed to have
a sanctuary second-to-none in terms of its beauty, its acoustics, and its unencumbered sight lines. It will seat in excess
of 800 people.
Thanks to the vision of our congregation in the early 1990s,
these fundamental qualities were further enhanced. The pulpit platform and choir loft areas were re-built to create
a larger performance space. The choir chairs are removable; the choir risers trundle; and the re-built 3-manual (1995)
Casavant-Frères pipe organ sits on an hydraulic lift that can lower the organ into the basement. The open area created
can comfortably accommodate a symphony orchestra.
So far this wonderful space you see above has been underutilized.
The Concert Series
In the Spring 2013 we launched a
concert series for our community that will more fully utilize this exceptional space. The series has been succinctly
titled "Music at Trinity". Advertising will clearly indicate that "Trinity-St. Stephen's United Church" is the home
of and host for the series.
We began modestly with 3 concerts in 2013. We also
intend, over time, to provide a varied concert offering: classical, contemporary, folk, blues, choral, instrumental, etc.
We want the series to have broad community appeal while always respecting the "sanctuary" environment in which these concerts
will be held.
Any net revenues from these events will be dedicated to ensuring
that this space at Trinity-St. Stephen's United Church is well maintained and will remain available to this congregation and
to the Amherst area community for many years to come!
Trinity-St. Stephen’s is most
grateful to the Family and Friends of the late Margaret (Margie) J. MacMaster for the recent (Feb. ‘14) generous donation
of a new C7 Concert Grand Piano for the sanctuary. This piano will be a most welcome addition to Sunday worship and to the
on-going music ministry of this church. It will also be invaluable in attracting many concert artists who require such an
instrument and who may be interested in performing in our Music at Trinity Concert Series. This wonderful instrument will
be dedicated at morning worship on Sunday, June 1, 2014.
