ImmanuBells

Handbells are an integral part of Immanuel’s music program and add beauty and joy to worship.  ImmanuBells, a ringing group of 10 people, started in 1992 with the purchase of 3 octaves of handbells and 3 octaves of chimes.  We have added 1 ½ octaves of both bells and chimes through Memorial funds.  Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from September to June and we play at least once monthly.  Shorter-term bell choirs are also formed, with three rehearsals and a play date.  Ten ringers attended the Festival Conference in Scranton in June 2009 to improve their skills and ring with 500 other handbell ringers.  For more information about the handbell program, contact the director, Marguerite Manning, through the church office.