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Worship & Music

At First United Evangelical Lutheran Church, our Worship and Music Committee follows the guidelines and policies of the ELCA to assure that our worship services continue to maintain the same level of beauty and tradition as they have always had throughout the years.  This dedicated Committee is responsible for the care and maintenance of our worship books and appointments, paraments, vestments, and musical instruments, and also oversees the Choir and Bell Choir.  The Worship and Music Committee supplies musical supplies and materials for the worship service, selects music for the worship services, and provides training for our assisting ministers, acolytes, ushers, and altar guild members.  Our altar guild members prepare the sanctuary for each worship service, as well as handle the changing seasonal décor which makes our sanctuary so beautiful.

First United’s Music Program

Music is an integral part of worship in the Lutheran tradition, and in the life of First United.  The music program is growing, with a new handbell ensemble We enthusiastically welcome new members.

For more information, contact the church or Jane Hopkins, Music Director

 Chancel Choir

High School and Adult.  The Chancel Choir leads worship and sings anthems for weekly Sunday 10 a.m. service.  Also leads worship for special services (Holy Week, Christmas Eve). The choir sings four-part music (SATB) in a variety of musical styles.  This choir does not require music-reading, just a love of singing.

Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 7p.m. – 8:30 p.m. September though May.

 First United Youth Choir

3^rd grade through 8^th grade boys and girls.  Youth Choir members learn basic music reading skills, music terminology, rhythm, pitch, and musical expression and the theological messages in the music they sing.  Presently singing unison arrangements.

Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 6 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. September though May

 Handbell Choir

Level 2+ handbell choir which rings for the 10 a.m. Worship services about once a month.  This ensemble has ringers of all ages, from elementary school to adult.  Some ability to read music and some ringing experience are helpful, but not necessary.  Ringers are asked to make a commitment to regular rehearsals.

Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 6 p.m. year-round with breaks as needed to accommodate personal schedules.

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