Music Ministries
The Music Ministries of Grace United Methodist Church are a blend of modern and traditional, which tends to offer more occasions for participation from a greater variety of people. Like all of the ministries at Grace United Methodist Church we strive to create multigenerational opportunities to contribute.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is a mixed voice choir that sings in a variety of musical genres and helps to elevate our worship service with a blend of traditional and contemporary choral pieces, throughout the year. The Choir sings during worship a minimum of two services a month and rehearses most Wednesday nights from 7-8 pm (September-May) Although music reading ability is always helpful, it is not a prerequisite. The most important thing is your desire to worship through the gift of music. All are welcome to be a part of our musical family!
Chancel Bells
Handbells are a beautiful expression of musical joy! The Chancel Bells play several times throughout the church year and rehearse on Mondays from 6:30-7:30. The bells always delight our congregation and have been a long-standing tradition here at Grace UMC. Music reading is a plus, but not required!
Worship Ensemble/Praise Band
You can find our growing ensemble contributing to our worship service in many different ways; they often play during Special Music, Communion, and Contemporary Closing hymns. The ensemble is also a key part of our special services throughout the year. If this sounds like what you are looking for, please reach out to Randi for more info and practice times.
Youth Band
We have an incredible group of teens that come together to lead Worship during Youth Meetings and participate in one Sunday morning worship once a month. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 in the Youth Space, where we rehearse contemporary songs and interesting arrangements of traditional hymns. Please reach out to Randi or Jordan to find out how to join us.
Special Music and Space for Creatives
Even if you don’t feel led to participate in an ensemble, there are opportunities for all musicians and artists at Grace! We are always looking for musicians (instrumentalists and vocalists) to share their talents during our worship throughout the year, as well as other opportunities during our ensembles' summer break. If you have musical interests, we will find a place for you to express yourself! For our writers, actors, dancers, poets, painters, and creatives in general, please feel free to reach out to Randi. We have many opportunities for you to share your talent,s and we’d love to know more about your specialties. There is a space for you at Grace.