Just this past Sunday our church began a 45 minute service with no choir. I know there's a move afoot to have a choir sing at the service, but after experiencing the service I'm against it.

It was so beautiful to hear everyone's voices when they were singing. [Big Grin] We typically have a very loud organ and choir, both of which are good things, but their was a very informal, personal feel to the service without it.

Trust me, I'm very often moved by the voices in the choir so I'm not against choirs, but it was a nice switch! Very silent and moving!