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WELCOME TO THE MUSIC MINISTRY AT MONROE FUMC Our Credo: That music is a gift of
God to be developed, nurtured, and shared. To that end we direct our energies, recognizing
that music delivers an enormous impact on all our lives. That music, along with
the other arts should be performed, taught, and learned with reverence for God’s
power, which flows through them. That music for the church should be chosen with
earnest attention to theological substance, character and variety. That music can
benefit all who attend our programs, whether in active performance and ministry
or as listening participants. Therefore, as leaders we have the responsibility to
offer the best we have. That the music we perform should encompass a wide variety
of styles so as to reach out to all tastes in the congregation. We believe Music
is a gift from God.
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Choral Groups
The Chancel Choir is the workhorse of the music program, performing at worship nearly
every Sunday of the year and at least two major performances each year. In preparation
for their contribution they rehearse each Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and go
on at least one retreat.
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Childrens Choirs
For ages 3 years old though 5th Grade. Activities will include singing, playing instruments, and movement.
Click here for choir schedules
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Bell Choir
The Wesley Ringers is an adult handbell choir. Membership is open to any adult who
is willing to devote time each week to rehearsal. Attendance at rehearsal is
most crucial. First UMC of Monroe owns a 4 octave set of Malmark English Handbells.
Meetings are each Wednesday at 6:30 to 7:15 at the adult center.
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Tone Chimes
Tone chime choir for kids, Tuesdays at 4:00pm
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Instruments
Piano and organ are regularly used each Sunday morning for worship. Our church is
blessed to own an excellent Steinway grand piano and a Moeller pipe organ. Other
instruments find their way into use in the sanctuary: guitar, digital piano, oboe,
trumpet, strings and other instruments are used to enhance our worship experience
in music. Our membership who play instruments are encouraged to offer their gifts.
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