Liane Kirmis

Liane Kirmis grew up on a dairy farm near Fergus Falls, MN. Nurtured in the Presbyterian tradition, she developed a love for singing and handbell ringing in the church choirs during high school. She earned a degree in Communication Disorders from ND State University and then traveled the country with her husband, Richard, as he served in the US Navy. Liane has been seen singing, ringing, and directing choirs in FL, OR, ID, WA and HI before duty brought her family to Bellevue in 2000. She was a substitute teacher for Bellevue Public Schools for 20 years. Liane has served as our Westminster Bells Director since 2001.

Liane directs the choirs (Chancel Choir, Westminster Bells, and the Children’s Choir) and works with individuals involved in all the music ministries of our church. The choirs practice weekly (September through May). When not making music, Liane enjoys gardening and spending time with her four grandchildren.