Music Ensembles

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.

Our ensembles rehearse and perform from September through June. Our summer worship services provide opportunity for soloists and small ensembles to perform.

Adult Choirs

Chancel Choir
Lewis Shields, Director

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 the main worship service from September through June, plus other special events during the year.

Halleluia Bell Choir
Lewis Shields, Director

The Halleluia Bell Choir is for musicians who are new to handbells or simply wish to play easier arrangements. This group rehearses each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., September through May, in the choir studio. They perform at the main worship service approximately once a month.

Chancel Bell Choir
Lewis Shields, Director

The Chancel Bell Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., September through May, in the choir studio. They perform at the main worship service about 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
Lewis Shields, Director

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

Asbury Vocal Choir
Chrissy Shields, Director

The Asbury Vocal Choir for youth (grades 6-12) rehearses Sunday at 4:30 p.m., prior to the Snack Supper and UMYF gatherings at 6:30 p.m. 

Children's Choirs

Wesley Choir
Chrissy Shields, Director

Cherub Choir
Kim Handy, Director

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.