Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir of First UMC is the main vocal group for our Traditional Worship Service, as well as special Seasonal Programs. We are composed of volunteer singers, who love music and love to worship.
The Choir exists to edify and encourage the body of Christ within this church as part of the Helps Ministry (1Cor 12:28). Our goal is to praise and worship God, not just in worship services, but also with our lives, so that ‘the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart’ are acceptable to the Lord (Ps 19:14). Within a worship service, our goal is to bring the congregation into the presence of God (2Ch 7:1,2; 1Pet 2:5) and set the stage for the preaching of the Word of God with the ultimate goal of changing lives into the image of God (Rom 12:1,2; 2Cor 3:18). Music is one tool for achieving this purpose.
The Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 until 8:15. Our repertoire includes contemporary and hymnal arrangements, as well as arrangements with more traditional settings.
Our director is Richard Searson. Richard has been at FUMC since May of 2011.
If you are interested in joining our Chancel Choir, contact Richard at (205) 663-0509.