Music 2026
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Music plays an important role in our life. Each Sunday we sing uplifting hymns accompanied by the organ, and include inspiring choral or instrumental music in the service, along with an organ prelude and postlude. 
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​Our choral group “Pilgrim Singers” is led by Adele Nisbet, former conductor of the Sanctuary Choir at St Andrew’s Uniting Church and former Head of Vocal Studies at the Queensland Conservatorium.

Organ music is presented by Dr Steven Nisbet OAM - Organist for Pilgrim People Brisbane
Former Organist & Director of Music, St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Brisbane
Past-President, Organ Society of Queensland
Former Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Griffith University
Website: www.stevennisbet.com.au 
YouTube channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvTX2BQfmuV5wtMfgjXbOkg 
Your gift will assist in the purchase of inspiring choral music for The Pilgrim Singers who contribute to weekly worship services with choral introits and anthems. The Pilgrim Singers also lead the hymn singing in worship services. Your gift will also support the choral scholarship program which brings young Conservatorium singing students into the Pilgrim community, to encourage their practical skills, and at the same time exploring how music can be such a valid form of faith expression.
Sunday, August 9
HYMNS: This week the hymns will be:
  • “I'm not ashamed to own my Lord” to the tune Jackson,
  • “Christ be my leader” to the tune Bonnie George Campbell, and
  • “Community of Christ”, to the tune Leoni.
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers will sing the following anthems:
  • “Lead me Lord” by Samuel Sebastian Wesley, and
  • “How beauteous are the feet” by Charles Villiers Stanford.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: The organ voluntaries, including music by S.S. Wesley, who was born on 14th August 1810, will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces: The Organ Postlude will be:The organ videos are available for viewing on Steven’s YouTube channel now. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the MRUC courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, August 2
​HYMNS: This week the hymns will be:
  • “Love divine, all loves excelling”, to the tune Hyfrydol,
  • “Break now the bread of life”, to the tune Bread of Life,
  • “Here Lord, we take the broken bread” to the tune St Columba, and
  • “Let us talents and tongues employ”, to the tune Linstead Market.
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers will sing the following anthems:
  • “Lord, I trust thee”, by George Frederic Handel,
  • “Panis Angelicus” by César Franck, and
  • “A New Commandment” by Richard Shephard.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces: 
  • Prelude on Rhosymedre (Lovely), by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Video link https://youtu.be/SwJwHSqUhKM and
  • Meditation XVI (Gloria, laus) by Gregory Murray
The Organ Postlude will be Trumpet Tune by Johann Fischer
The first organ prelude video is available for viewing on Steven’s YouTube channel now. Just click on the link above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the MRUC courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, Brisbane. 
Sunday, July 26
HYMNS: This week the hymns will be:
  • “Holy Spirit, truth divine”, to the tune. Vienna,
  • “Fight the good fight with all your might”, to the tune. Duke Street, and
  • “The church’s one foundation”, to the tune. Aurelia.
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers are on winter recess during July. In place of the Anthem, Dr Steven Nisbet will play an organ variation on Hyfrydol (Love divine, all loves excelling, by Paul Manz.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:  The Organ Postlude will be Chorale Improvisation "Praise the Lord, O my soul" by Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933), Video link, https://youtu.be/eoKa7tnR-z8
The two organ videos are available for viewing on Steven’s YouTube channel now. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the MRUC courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, July 19
HYMNS: This week the hymns will include:
  • O God of Bethel by whose hand, and
  • Father, Lord of all creation
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers are on winter recess during July. In place of the Anthem, a duet “O God, you search me and know me”, by Bernadette Farrell, will be sung.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Preludes are:
  • Variation on Kilmarnock (Come, let us to the Lord our God) by Alfred Ernest Floyd (1877-1974) and
  • Variation on Slane (Be thou my vision) by Paul Manz (1919-2009).
The Organ Postlude will be Trumpet Tune by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713).
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the MRUC courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, July 12
HYMNS: This week the hymns are:
  • Come you people, come adore Him
  • Here in this place
  • Holy Spirit, com confirm us
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers are on winter recess during July. In place of the Anthem, Meg Russell-Hines (mezzo-soprano) will sing a solo.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: The organ voluntaries will be played by Pilgrim member Graham Godfrey on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the MRUC courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, July 5
HYMNS:
  • “Come down, O love divine”, to the tune Down Ampney,
  • “Breathe on me, breath of God” to the tune Hampton,
  • “Let us break bread together” to the tune Let Us Break Bread, and
  • “Sent forth by God's blessing” to the tune The Ashgrove.
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers are on winter recess during July. In place of the Anthem, Steven Nisbet will play an organ solo – “Communion Meditation” by Jacques Lemmens.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces: The Organ Postlude will be: The organ voluntaries are recorded on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. They are available for viewing now. Just click on the links.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the MRUC courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, Brisbane.
​Sunday, June 28 
HYMNS
  • “Sing to the Lord a joyful song”, to the tune Jerusalem,
  • “When we act with grace and kindness” to the tune Triumph, and
  • “Where cross the crowded ways of life” to the tune Fulda.
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “Christ is our cornerstone” by Steven Nisbet, and
  • “Give me the wings of faith” by James Whitbourn.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: The organ voluntaries, all composed by Danish composers, have been selected as a tribute to PPB member Tove on her 80th birthday, and will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
  • Chorale Prelude on “Before the dawn filled the skies” by Dietrich Buxtehude. Video link https://youtu.be/QAkiMOsoWzA, and
  • “Organ Prelude No. 2” by Carl Nielsen.
The Organ Postlude will be:
  • Toccata in F by Dietrich Buxtehude. 
The first organ prelude is recorded on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. It is available for viewing now. Just click on the link. 
Sunday, June 21 2026
HYMNS
  • “The God of Abraham praise”, to the tune Leoni,
  • “God when human bonds are broken”, to the tune Omni Die, and
  • “Help us accept each other” to the tune Runnymede.
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “Teach me O Lord thy ways” by Thomas Arnold, and
  • “Love divine, all loves excelling” by Howard Goodall.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic three-manual 40-stop Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
  • “Meditation No. 2” by Sarah Watts, and
  • Variation on “This is my Father’s world” by Emma Lou Diemer.
The Organ Postlude will be:
  • March on “All creatures of our God and King” by June Nixon. 
None of these voluntaries are recorded on my YouTube channel so I am providing a link to my arrangement of some African-American spirituals called ‘Spirituals with a Swing’. It is available for viewing now. Just click on this link. https://youtu.be/Q1F6w8_kWKI
​REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, June 14 2026
HYMNS
  • “Praise with joy the great creator”, to the tune Praise my Soul,
  • “We have a gospel to proclaim”, to the tune Fulda, and
  • “Will you come and follow me” – The Summons.
CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers directed by assistant conductor Tim Smetham will sing the following anthems:
  • “Day by day” by Martin How, and
  • “Christ has no body but yours” by David Ogden.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES will be played by guest organist Brian Wood on the three-manual Allen G330 digital organ. Brian is the organist at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Ekibin.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
  • “Wir Glauber all’ an einen Gott” (We all believe in one true God). By J. S. Bach. Video link https://youtu.be/j1fPMHPedYQ
  • Prelude on “Herr Gott, dich liven alle wir” (Old 100th) by Johann Walther.
The Organ Postlude will be:
  • “Divertissement” (Gigue) by Gordon Young. 
One of these voluntaries is recorded on Steven’s YouTube channel and are available for viewing now. Just click on the link.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, 7th of June 2026
HYMNS
  • “The God of Abraham praise”, to the tune Leoni,
  • “Author of life divine”, to the tune Rhosymedre, and
  • “O Christ the healer” to the tune Herongate.
 CHORAL MUSIC: The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing 3 anthems:
  • “Christ's is the world in which we live” arranged by John Bell,
  • “We cannot measure how you heal” arranged by John Bell, and
  • “Just as I am” by Bob Chilcott.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the three-manual Allen G330 digital organ.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces: The Organ Postlude will be: Two of these voluntaries are recorded on Steven’s YouTube channel and are available for viewing now. Just click on the links.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, 31st of May 2026
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “Holy, holy, holy, love now ascending”, to the tune Nicea,
  • “Filled with the Spirit’s power”, to the tune Woodlands, and
  • “Take my life and let it be”, to the tune Rockingham.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “We are one in the Spirit” by Steven Nisbet, and
  • “Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit” Trad. spiritual, arranged by Larry Shackley.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces: The Organ Postlude will be:
  • Postlude on 'Ode to Joy’ by Michael Burkhardt.
One of these voluntaries is recorded on Steven’s YouTube channel and is available for viewing now. Just click on the links.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
​Sunday, 24th May 2026
​HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “There’s a spirit in the air”, to the tune Orientis Partibus,
  • “Filled with the Spirit’s power”, to the tune Woodlands, and
  • “Great, your Spirit like the wind”, to the tune Jerusalem.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “Breathe on me breath of God” by Philip Wilby, and
  • “I will sing with the Spirit” by John Rutter.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
  • Variation on Down Ampney (Come down, O love divine) by Richard Popplewell.
  • Improvisation on "Veni, creator spiritus" (Come, Holy Spirit) by Noel Rawsthorne. Video link Video link https://youtu.be/gNSGL32LnJM
The Organ Postlude will be: Two of these voluntaries are recorded on Steven’s YouTube channel and are available for viewing now. Just click on the links.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, 17th May 2026,
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “Jesus calls us here to meet him”, to the tune Blaenwern,
  • “Take up your cross”, to the tune Breslau, and
  • “Help us accept each other”, to the tune Runnymede.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “There’s a wideness in God’s mercy” by Maurice Bevan, and
  • “Let all the world in every corner sing” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:The Organ Postlude will be:These voluntaries are recorded on Steven’s YouTube channel and are available for viewing now. Just click on the links.
Sunday, May 10
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “For the beauty of the earth”, to the tune Lucerna Laudoniae,
  • “Today we bring our thankful hearts” to the tune O Waly, Waly,
  • “All the hungry”, words by Elizabeth Smith, to the tune Hymn to Joy, and
  • “Now thank we all our God”, to the tune Nun danket.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “Ubi Caritas” arranged by Anton Bruckner,
  • “If ye love me” by Philip Wilby, and
  • “Drop, drop, slow tears” by Bob Chilcott.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
  • “Miniature Prelude No. 4” by Floe Peeters, and
  • “Soft Voluntary No. 1 by Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897).
The Organ Postlude will be:
  • “Processional based on Psalm 118: 19” by Douglas Wagner.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
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Sunday, May 3
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “Rejoice in God’s saints”, to the tune Paderborn,
  • “Thou art the way”, to the tune Lloyd, and
  • “Brother, sister, let me serve you”, to the tune Servant Song.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthem:
  • “How lovely are your dwellings” a Scottish melody arranged by David Iliff,
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Rev Dr Cliff Hospital on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
  • Pastoral Dance on Simple Gifts by Andrew Clarke, and
  • Chorale Prelude on Praise God, ye Christians by Dietrich Buxtehude.
The Organ Postlude will be:
  • “After a Service” by Alec Rowley.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, April 26
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
“The king of love my shepherd is” to the tune Dominus Regit Me,
“God! As with silent hears we bring to mind”, to the tune Chilton Foliat, and
“Lift high the cross”, to the tune Crucifer.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
“The Lamb” by John Taverner,
“The Lord is my shepherd” by Howard Goodall, and
“Abide with me” incorporating The Last Post, arranged by Adele Nisbet.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:“In Memorium” by Flor Peeters. Video link https://youtu.be/BSb588xprpM
“O rest in the Lord" by Felix Mendelssohn. Video link https://youtu.be/NyLrSiZ_CyI
The Organ Postlude will be:
Variation on the hymn tune Crucifer by Donald Busarow. 
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, April 19
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “Christ is the world’s light”, to the tune Christe Sanctorum, and
  • “Christ is alive! Let Christians sing”, to the tune Dunedin.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “O taste and see” by R. Vaughan Williams, and
  •  “O for a closer walk” by C.V. Stanford.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
  • Variation on Gerontius by Stanley Vann.
  • Berceuse " by Louis Vierne.
The Organ Postlude will be:
  • Variation on Ellacombe by Steven Nisbet.
The videos for two of the organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
Sunday, April 12
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound. The guest organist will be Graham Young, organist at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Holland Park.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “The head that once was crowned”, to the tune St Magnus,
  • “I know that my redeemer lives”, to the tune Cruger, and
  • “Yours be the glory”, to the tune Maccabaeus.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Graham Young on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Good Friday Service
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The Committee would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation all who contributed to the Good Friday service, Easter Messiah.
It was an inspiring service through liturgy, prayer and music, attended by 100 people whose feedback reflected the moving commemoration of the death of Jesus.
Our sincere thanks to all who attended and, in particular: Rev David Busch for creating an atmosphere of solemn reflection while leading the service;
Our outstanding narrators, Lee Carnell and Adrian McNeil;
Our brilliant singers and musicians: Soprano-Zoe Catchpoole; Baritone Jenson White; Tenor- Graham Godfrey; Mezzo Soprano- Meg Russell-Hines; Violin - Chen Yang; Trumpet- John Coulton; Organist - Steven Nisbet; Conductor- Adele Nisbet; and the fine voices of the Pilgrim Singers.
Special thanks again to Adele and Steven for your dedicated contributions in devising and arranging the service.
On Good Friday, 3rd April 2026 at 2.30pm, Pilgrim People Brisbane’s service will feature a performance by the Pilgrim Singers of Handel’s Easter Messiah.
Presiding Liturgist: Rev David Busch
Readers: Lee Booth and Adrian McNeil
The Pilgrim Singers: Conductor – Adele Nisbet
Soprano – Zoe Catchpole; Mezzo soprano – Meg Russell-Hines;
Tenor – Graham Godfrey; Baritone – Harry Hammett;
Violin – Chen Yang; Trumpet - John Coulton
Organ – Dr Steven Nisbet OAM
HYMNS
The service will include the following congregational hymns:
  • “When I survey the wondrous cross”,
  • “A man of ancient time and place”, and
  • “Love’s redeeming work is done”,
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
The Organ Postlude will be:
The videos for the organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: The service will followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea of hot cross buns in the courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
PILGRIM PEOPLE BRISBANE’S EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE WILL BE COMBINED WITH THE MERTHYR ROAD CONGREGATION AT 9.30AM.
Sunday, March 29
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “Love will be our Lenten calling”, to the tune Picardy,
  • “Ride on, ride on in majesty” to the tune Winchester,
  • “At the name of Jesus”, to the tune Camberwell, and
  • “My song is love unknown”, to the tune Love Unknown.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “Hosanna to the Son of David” by B. Gesius, and
  •  “God so love the world” by John Stainer.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces: The Organ Postlude will be: The videos for two of the organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, March 22
​MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “Love will be our Lenten calling”, to the tune Picardy;
  • “This day God gives me strength”, to the tune Bunessan; and
  • “Let streams of living justice flow”, to the tune Thaxted.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “When I survey the wondrous cross” by Bob Chilcott, and
  •  “Wash me thoroughly” by S.S. Wesley.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:The Organ Postlude will be:The videos for two of the organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
Sunday, March 1
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
​HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “Love will be our Lenten calling”, to the tune Picardy;
  • “Jesus Christ, you came among us (words by Keith Pearson) to the tune Westminster Abbey;
  • “In darkness he had lived” (words by George Stuart) to the tune Leoni;
  • “An upper room” to the tune O Waly Waly”; and
  • “O Jesus I have promised”, to the tune Wolvercote.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “God so loved the world” by Bob Chilcott,
  • “Geistlichlied” (Sacred Song) by Johannes Brahms, and
  • “Sacris Solemnis” (At this our solemn feast) by Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Jan Mulder.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices.  
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:The Organ Postlude will be:The videos for the organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, February 22
​MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
  • “O for a heart to praise my God”, to the tune Lloyd,
  • “From ashes to the living font”, to the tune Abridge,
  • “Our Lord, you were sent to a place wild and vast”, words by Carolyn Gillette, to the tune St Denio, and
  • “Love will be our Lenten calling”, to the tune Picardy.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
  • “O God, you search me” by Bernadette Farrell, and
  • “The Divine Image” by Jonathan Adams.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and orchestral voices. 
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces: The Organ Postlude will be:
  • Psalm Impression “A Festive Trumpet Tune” (inspired by Psalm 98: 6), by Douglas Wagner.
The videos for two of the organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
Sunday, February 15
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
• “How good, Lord, to be here”, to the tune Carlisle,
• “How great thou art”, to the tune O Store Gud, and
• “Be thou my vision”, to the tune Slane.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
• “O Jesu Christ Mein’s lebens Licht” by J.S. Bach, and
• “Christ whose glory fills the skies” by Malcom Archer.
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical
organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 organ and
orchestral voices.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
• Sonata K328 by Domenico Scarlatti. Video link https://youtu.be/ZN6zxOYmRTc
• Chorale Prelude “Blessed Jesus, we are here" by J.S. Bach. Video link https://youtu.be/3FmBu0BSScQ
The Organ Postlude will be:
• Psalm 20: Homage to Benedetto Marcello, by Gordon Young. I don’t have a recording of this piece, but here’s another piece by Gordon Young, “Christus”, appropriate for Transfiguration Sunday: Video link https://youtu.be/5xuRpSqZTQc
The videos for these organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Sunday, February 8
MUSIC
Music is a feature of all Pilgrim services with enthusiastic hymn singing by the congregation, glorious anthems by the Pilgrim Singers, and wonderful organ music on the amazing Allen G330 digital organ that produces an authentic cathedral organ sound.
HYMNS
The service will include the following hymns, sung enthusiastically as usual:
• “Christ is the world’s light”, to the tune Christe Sanctorum,
• “Come, Holy Spirit, come”, to the tune Diademata, and
• “Called as partners in Christ’s service”, words by Jane Huber, to the tune Hyfrydol.
CHORAL MUSIC
The Pilgrim Singers directed by Adele Nisbet will sing the following anthems:
• “Let your light so shine among men” by William Lloyd Webber (1914-1982), and
• “For the beauty of the earth” by John Rutter (1945-).
ORGAN VOLUNTARIES
The organ voluntaries were all composed by Felix Mendelssoh, who was born just over 217 years ago on 3rd February 1809. They will be played by Dr Steven Nisbet on the fantastic Allen G330 digital classical organ, which has three manuals, 40 stops and eight additional Genisys stops selected from 200 voices.
The Organ Prelude starts at 2.25pm with the following pieces:
• Andante in E flat by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
• "How lovely are the messengers" by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
The Organ Postlude will be:
• “Allegro Maestoso” by Mendelssohn (1809-1847).
The videos for these organ voluntaries are accessible now on Steven Nisbet’s YouTube channel. Just
click on the links above.
REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP: Pilgrim Services are always followed by a time of fellowship over a delicious afternoon tea in the Merthyr Road Uniting Church courtyard.
VENUE: Pilgrim People Brisbane meet at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, Brisbane.
Your gift will assist in the purchase of inspiring choral music for The Pilgrim Singers who contribute to weekly worship services with choral introits and anthems. The Pilgrim Singers also lead the hymn singing in worship services. Your gift will also support the choral scholarship program which brings young Conservatorium singing students into the Pilgrim community, to encourage their practical skills, and at the same time exploring how music can be such a valid form of faith expression.
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