Lenten Meditations in Music Returns to Roseburg Church

First Presbyterian Church hosts weekly musical performances during Lent season

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The First Presbyterian Church in Roseburg, Oregon is hosting its annual Lenten Meditations in Music series, featuring a variety of musical performances every Friday during the Lenten season. The series runs from February 20 to April 3, with artists ranging from cellists to handbell choirs to vocal trios performing contemplative and prayerful music.

Why it matters

The Lenten Meditations in Music series has become a beloved tradition in the Roseburg community, providing a space for spiritual reflection and musical appreciation during the reflective Lenten season. The diverse lineup of performers and musical styles appeals to a wide audience and supports local artists.

The details

The Lenten Meditations in Music series takes place every Friday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary in Roseburg. In addition to in-person attendance, the performances will also be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. The lineup includes a cello soloist, a women's vocal trio, a trombone quartet, a chamber choir, handbell choirs, a pianist, and traditional Good Friday readings and music.

  • The Lenten Meditations in Music series runs from February 20 to April 3, 2026.
  • The performances take place every Friday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. during that time period.

The players

First Presbyterian Church

A church in Roseburg, Oregon that has hosted the annual Lenten Meditations in Music series for many years.

Justus Mackintosh

A cellist performing as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on February 20.

Women's Vocal Trio

A trio of female vocalists performing as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on February 27.

Bone Dawgs Trombone Quartet

A quartet of trombonists performing as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on March 6.

UCC Chamber Choir

A chamber choir performing as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on March 13, directed by Dr. Jason Heald.

Evensong Handbell Choir

A handbell choir performing as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on March 20, directed by Elizabeth Lonergan.

Celestial Tollers Handbell Choir

Another handbell choir performing as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on March 20, directed by Pat Mehlhoff.

Karen Gibbs

A pianist performing as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on March 27.

Rev. Sue Van Stelle

Providing traditional Good Friday readings as part of the Lenten Meditations in Music series on April 3.

Luella Cox

Providing piano accompaniment for the traditional Good Friday readings on April 3.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Lenten Meditations in Music series provides the Roseburg community with a meaningful way to observe the Lenten season through a diverse array of musical performances, supporting local artists and fostering spiritual reflection.