Music

Music Programs

Sharing our musical gifts has always been an important part of worship at Christ United Methodist Church. We have both vocal and handbell ensembles, for adults, youth, and children.

The choirs are currently on summer break. Our summer worship services provide opportunity for soloists and small ensembles to perform. The choirs will resume rehearsals and performance in early September.

♫ Adult Choirs ♫

Chancel Choir

Directed by Lewis Shields
The Chancel Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., September through May, in the choir studio on the third floor. The choir sings at almost all worship services from September through June, plus other special events during the year.

Halleluia Bell Choir

Directed by Lewis Shields
The Halleluia Bell Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., September through May, in the choir studio. They play for services several times a year, the primary purpose being the opportunity to play easier handbell music.

Chancel Bell Choir

Directed by Lewis Shields
The Chancel Bell Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., September through May, in the choir studio. They present an anthem at least once per month. The choir also does programs for various civic organizations and nursing homes, especially during the holidays. Christ Church has hosted a Handbell Choir Festival for area church handbell choirs in the past.

♪ Youth Choirs ♪
Ringers for Christ

Directed by Lewis Shields
The Ringers for Christ youth handbell ensemble (for grades 6-12) rehearses each Sunday at 5:15pm, September through May. Each choir presents an anthem approximately every five weeks for morning worship service.

Asbury Vocal Choir

The Asbury Vocal Choir for youth (grades 6-12) is currently without a regular director . Previously, the youth choir rehearsed Sunday late afternoon, prior to the Snack Supper and UMYF gatherings at 6:30 p.m.

Front: Jacob Sutton, Jordan Sutton, Kayla Handy
Back: Todd Skivolocki, Austin Melaney, Christopher Handy, Amy Essick

♪ Children's Choirs ♪

Wesley Choir and Cherub Choir

Our Children's Choirs include the Wesley Choir for grades 2-5 and Cherub Choir for grades Pre-Kindergarten-1. These choirs rehearse each Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. (September-May) after Children's Time. Christian "Chrissy" Shields is director of the Wesley Choir, and Kim Handy is director of the Cherub Choir.