Music Ministry

The music ministry at Christ United Methodist Church:

Praises God and helps the congregation experience the Living Christ through music in worship
Fosters growth as disciples and musicians by learning music that is challenging spiritually as well as musically
Nurtures and cares for all of God’s children — in the choir, in the congregation, in the world
Offers tremendous fun while doing all of the above!

The music the choirs sing each Sunday helps to express the scripture for that day. We use many styles, ranging from chants and traditional choral music to gospel songs and African freedom music.

Anthems and major works sung recently include:

The Magnificat, John Rutter
The Messiah, Handel
Requiem, Gabriel Fauré
Down to the River to Pray, arr. Sheldon Curry
Blest Are They, David Haas
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, Mack Wilberg
O Sifuni Mungu, arr. David Maddox
Ain’-A That Good News, William Dawson
Come, O Redeemer, Come, Fernando Ortega
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing, Mark Miller

While quality of the choral singing is exceptional, our priority is not performance but connecting people to God through music. Because of this, we do not wear robes, and we sit in the congregation instead of sitting in a choir loft. We are a part of, rather than apart from, the worshipping congregation. This practice also helps us to support the congregation’s song from within.

Learn more about choirs at Christ United Methodist Church

Contact Anne Hook by e-mail to learn more about music ministry at Christ United Methodist Church.