Bemidji church welcomes organist Ethan Moulds for special service
Ethan Moulds will return to St. Bartholomew’s on July 19, bringing an organ-centered service that mixes worship, hymn settings and a family visit.
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Bemidji will welcome guest organist Ethan Moulds at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, at 1800 Irvine Ave. NW, for a special musical service open to all. Moulds, an organist from Wichita, Kansas, makes the trip to Bemidji each year to visit family, giving the service a personal connection that has become part of the church’s July calendar.
The morning will be built around organ music and hymn-based repertoire rather than a standalone concert. Moulds is scheduled to perform “Priere a Notre-Dame” by Boellmann, “My Jesus, I Love Thee” arranged by DeCou, and “The Church’s One Foundation” arranged by Parks. Those selections place the emphasis on a traditional church sound, with the organ carrying both meditative and familiar pieces for a congregation that will hear the service as worship first and a recital-style performance as well.
Church leaders say they have been blessed with Moulds’ music in July for the past three years, turning his return into a recurring highlight rather than a one-time booking. That regular appearance gives the service added weight for Bemidji audiences looking for a quiet summer morning event that is rooted in local church life but open beyond the usual Sunday congregation.
The setting also fits into a broader church-music tradition in Bemidji. Bemidji Area Church Musicians is holding its 39th annual Summer Recital Series in 2026, with 30-minute concerts at noon on Wednesdays from June 4 through Aug. 27. Free-will donations support its scholarship program, which funds college scholarships for music majors, fellowships for students preparing for church ministry and youth organ scholarships.
St. Bartholomew’s has long been one of the city’s recurring music venues, and Moulds’ return adds another layer to that role. For Beltrami County residents, the service offers a chance to hear a visiting organist whose annual appearances have become part of the church’s summer rhythm while staying anchored in a worship service that is open to anyone who wants to attend.
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