At First United Methodist Church, there are many opportunities for all people to lead in worship through music. Scroll down below to see our many different music ensembles.
Music Ministries
Chancel Choir
Each Sunday, our Chancel Choir leads in our 10:45 service through a Choral Call to worship, and anthem, and helping to lead with the hymns. They also prepare a Christmas and Easter Cantata.
Our Chancel choir is for our adults as well as our 10th-12th graders. They practice on Wednesdays at 7:15 PM in the Sanctuary.
Director: Kim Shirey
Adult Handbell Choir
We have an Adult handbell choir that leads in our 10:45 worship service. They practice on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the Handbell Room.
Director: Kim Shirey
Youth and Children In Music
We have many opportunities for our youth to participate in worship through our music ensembles. Look down below for more information.
Children's Choirs
Once a month, our two children's choirs will lead in worship with either a Choral Call to Worship or a Special Music. We have two Children's Choir.
Jesus and Music or JAM is for our Preschool through 2nd Graders. Joyful Singers is for our 3rd-6th graders. Both choirs practice at 6:30 on Wednesdays Nights.
JAM Director: Tabitha Lewis
Joyful Singers Director: Melanie Allen
Children's Handbells
Once a month, our Children's Handbell choir will lead in worship with either a Choral Call to Worship or a Special Music
Our Children's Handbells is for our 3rd-6th graders and practices on Wednesdays at 4:15 PM in the Handbells Room.
Director: Ann Couch.
Youth Handbells
Every other month, our Youth Handbell choir will lead in worship.
Our Youth Handbells is for all of our youth and practices on Sundays at 5:00 PM in the Handbells Room.
Director: Kim Shirey.
Youth Praise Band
Our Youth Praise Band helps to lead in Youth Worship, every Sunday evening and in our 10:45 Service every 5th Sunday. Our Praise Band helps to lead the hymns and special music. The Band is made up of all instruments and singers and is for all youth.
Praise Band practices on Sundays at 4:15 PM in the Youth Basement.
Youth Worship Leader: Michelle Anderson
