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THE ELECTRIC CARILLON Bells are the sound of the church through the ages. |
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the church if you would like the carillon to play for a specific occasion. (We can play any selections beginning with 11-16.) |
THE ELECTRIC CARILLON In 1968, electric chimes were installed and
dedicated to the pioneers and past members. The original system was updated
in 2009 and replaced with a Chime Master EZ Bells system that has over 600
musical selections to choose from. Categories include hymns, classical songs,
patriotic selections and music for holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas
and Easter. The system can also play a range of bugle calls, worship bells, prayer
bells, festive pealing bells, wedding bells, funeral tolls and memorial
bells. Currently the community hears the Westminster-style
chime at noon every day of the week. After the chimes strike, the carillon
plays two hymns. The chimes also play for 15 minutes before all worship
services and at 7:00 p.m. every day of the week. The evening performance began as a
tribute to first responders during the Covid lockdown and was continued at
the request of community members. The carillon also plays for special
occasions such as the Optimists’ Christmas event. On Remembrance Day, the
flag in the Memorial Garden is a meeting place for people who want to
participate in a quiet act of remembrance which includes the carillon tolling
at 11:00 a.m. and playing O Canada and several hymns. It also plays O Canada
on Canada Day. |
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