Those living or working near St. Johns United Church of Christ, 11333 St. Johns Church Road, have likely heard the now-familiar chime of the church’s bell tower. The usual hour strikes have recently been accompanied by “bell music”: Christian hymns that last approximately two minutes and are played at fifteen-minute intervals, though the community has mixed reactions.
“Last night, my family was on our deck and it was distracting trying to have a conversation,” commented Debbie DeMartino, a resident of Green Park, on a Nextdoor discussion board. “Playing bells or one song on the hour or half hour is one thing, but it has become continuous all day.”
Reverend Todd Bean at St. Johns Church has received calls from the community with complaints and wants to set the record straight. Plans are already in motion to change the bells’ frequency…