Music Ministries
Chancel Choir
Our Chancel Choir includes vocalists with ranges of 1st and 2nd soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass. The Chancel Choir is composed of volunteers who love to sing and are generally available to practice on most Thursday evenings and typically perform on Sundays during our 10am worship service throughout the academic year. While our Chancel Choir is not usually lined up for performances during the summer months, there are special holidays and events that come up throughout the year wherein the Choir or choral members may be asked to lend their voice. Newcomers interested in joining may contact the church office for practice times and locations! Conducted by Fritz Streiff and accompanied by Jerry Marshall.
Men’s Choir
Our Men’s Choir includes gentlemen who love to sing in tenor, baritone, and/or bass. This group typically practices on Thursday evenings throughout the academic year and performs during our 8:30am and 10am Sunday worship services every 4-6 weeks. The Men’s Choir may also be asked to perform at other special services or events throughout the year. Newcomers interested in joining may contact the church office for practice times and locations! Conducted by Fritz Streiff and accompanied by Jerry Marshall.
Collins Bells
Named after Hilbert & Willa Collins, music directors who began their PUMC careers with us in 1947, seasoned handbell players meet for practice on Thursday evenings throughout the academic year and perform during Sunday worship services every 4-6 weeks. The Collins Bells group may be asked to perform at other special services or events throughout the year. Newcomers interested in joining may contact the church office for practice times and locations! Conducted by Mary Brown.
Ringing Angels
Children in our Sunday School classes also have the opportunity to learn to play handbells in our Ringing Angels group! Families with children who are interested should contact the church office for more information about how to get started! Performances will be held at periodic worship services throughout the school year. Led by Ms. Vivian & Ms. Wendy.
Carol’s Bells
Carol’s Bells is named after Mrs. Carol Ford. Mrs. Ford joined PUMC in 1970 and directed several music groups here at the church during her 52 year tenure! After Mrs. Ford passed away, our “Youth Bells” group was renamed “Carol’s Bells” and carries on today for beginners and advanced handbell ringers together. Youth ages 10+ and adults are welcome to participate in Carol’s Bells! This group practices on Sundays from 11:15am to 12pm in the Mrs. Carol Ford Bell Room. Performances will be scheduled periodically during worship services throughout the school year. For more information, please contact Margie at the church office. Conducted by Jerry Marshall.