We had a great trip [to Washington, D.C.] and a great musical experience. We would do it again! One of the major highlights was singing a cappella in the Bethlehem Chapel at the National Cathedral. We sang “The Lord’s Prayer” impromptu in that beautiful room. It was lovely!

The choir members were moved by the Lincoln Memorial concert and had great experiences at the Fairfax and Vinson Hall. They loved singing wherever we went, including the NY Ave. Presbyterian Church and the Bethlehem Chapel at the National Cathedral.

Southport Presbyterian is conservative and patriotic, so the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington made everyone of us cry; the four veterans that we chose to represent us and place the wreath didn’t expect to be so emotional, but after it was over, all 4 of them expressed a deep appreciation for the privilege of participating in that ceremony and said they were extremely moved. They’ll never forget that experience!

And as with any trip, the group bonded together in ways that go unnoticed but that are deeply felt. I’ve had conversations with many of them that said how they got to know one another better (which is good team building).

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Rhonda Blacklock, Director
Worship Choir of Southport Presbyterian Church