Worship Arts Ministry

Worship Performing Arts

Chancel Choir  

This multi-generational ensemble leads worship during traditional service on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. They also perform special events and services throughout the year including a Service of Lessons and Carols and a Tenebrae service on Good Friday.

Their repertoire includes the masterworks of composers such as  Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 1585), W.A. Mozart (1756-1791),  Moses Hogan (1957 – 2003), Mark Hayes (b. 1953),  Mary McDonald (b. 1956), and Kevin Uppercue (b. 1981).

Music Suite Room 255
Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Seasonal Choirs: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.

Promise  

Leading the FUMC contemporary Bridge service for fifteen years, Promise presents current praise and worship songs from contemporary Christian music every Sunday at 8:55 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. They also provide music for special events and services throughout the year such as the Promise of Christmas concert on the third Sunday of December and the Cross Raising on Palm Sunday.

For further information about Promise, please contact John “Dink” Turner, dinkterri@aol.com 

Handbells

The hand bell choir tradition enjoys a rich history in the English, Protestant faith dating back to the 17th century. Handbells were first created so Change Ringers, those who played the large bells in the church tower, would be able to practice and train without disturbing the citizens of their communities. Within a few years people began to see them as instruments in their own right, and by the 1830s the handbell choir tradition was transported to America. Now bell groups are common in churches across the globe, and ringers participate in competitions and conferences for all age and experience levels. Here at FUMC of Dothan we strive to continue this tradition of musical excellence in our ensembles.  

This ensemble is open to those who have experience with playing hand bells and/or a music instrument. Members are musically literate and play level 2+ music.

Sundays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Music Suite, Room 256
Please contact Erin M. Smith for more information.

Graded Worship Arts

All graded ensembles focus upon the development of worship art skills and experience. Participants are empowered to claim their vital role as “fishers of people” through music, dance, and theater. Music instruction is based upon the Kodaly/Curwen system for rhythm and melody, and time is divided between learning performing arts excellence and worship leadership. 

Cherub Chanters

 4p – 1st Grade
Wednesdays
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Room 201

Wesley's Warblers

 2nd Grade – 4th Grade
Wednesdays
 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Room 201

Children's Chimes

  Grades K – 1st
Sundays, 5:00 – 5:20 p.m. 

Grades 2 – 5
Sundays, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. 

Room 251

Resources

For those who are inclined toward worship arts but are currently unable to commit to one of our ensembles we offer opportunities to present special music during our traditional services at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  

For further information or to join our roster please contact Erin M. Smith.

For further information please contact Erin M. Smith or follow the link below.

For those who are inclined toward worship arts but are not exactly musically inclined, or you would just rather be behind the scenes making the magic happen. We have a place for you in Worship Technology! 

For further information please contact Josh@fumcdothan.org

Worship Arts Ministry Staff