The Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church develops leaders in church music and leaders in worship. The Music Ministry has been an active, integral part of the fabric of FUMC since its beginning. There are many opportunities for service for all ages, and new participants are always welcome.
Traditional Worship
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir leads music at the 11:00 AM traditional worship service and other special services such as Advent, Christmastide, Lenten, Easter, and more. The Chancel Choir often performs with guest instrumentalists and string or wind ensembles.
Contact Gwen Hall, Director of Music Ministries, to sing in the Chancel Choir!
Regular Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Choir Room on the Second Floor of the Main Building.
Regular Rehearsals will run through June 11th.
Summer Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays 10:15 AM in the Choir Room.
Handbell Choir
Our Handbell Choir is an instrumental ensemble who leads us in worship at traditional worship services on a quarterly basis as well as other special programs and services throughout the year. Handbell Choir is open to anyone ages 11 and up.
Contact Gwen Hall, Director of Music Ministries, if you would like to play in the Handbell Choir!
Regular Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays 3:00 PM in the Handbell Room on the Second Floor of the Main Building.
Handbell Choir is on summer break beginning May 18th and will resume in September.
Musical Offerings
There are frequent opportunities for musicians of any age to present a musical offering in worship.
Watch the enews for invitations to participate, or contact Gwen Hall, Director of Music Ministries, if you are interested in contributing to worship in this way.
Modern Worship
Worship Team
We play a wide range of contemporary christian hits including music by artists like Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Hillsong United.
We welcome anyone who wants to be a part of this worship team, and will work to foster and grow talent in those who feel called.
Contact Rev. Tim Clements, Assistant Pastor and Modern Worship Leader, to find out how you can be a part of our modern worship team.
Regular Rehearsal Schedule: Every Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Asbury center.
Regular Rehearsals will run through June 11th.
Summer Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays 7:30 AM in the Asbury Center.
Tech Team
If you would like to be part of worship behind the scenes, we have opportunities to become involved through running sound, lights, aiming cameras and controlling the screens. There is also opportunity to learn how to program worship slides.
If you would like to join the tech team, contact Rev. Tim Clements, Assistant Pastor and Modern Worship Leader.
