Music Ministry
Music is a vital part of worship at St. Luke UMC. We seek to provide a place for all who wish to offer their gifts of music to the glory of God. Whether you sing, play handbells or play other musical instruments, the music ministries of St. Luke invite you to join us with heart and song as we seek to serve and praise our Lord.
Opportunities for Adults
- Sanctuary Choir - The Sanctuary Choir provides the special music for the 11:00 worship service. Their mission is to provide musical excellence through a great variety of music while leading the congregation in worship. They hold rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with a short warm-up rehearsal on Sunday mornings. This choir is open to all who have a love of music and are seeking a place to serve. There are no auditions. At least one major choral work with orchestra is presented at Christmas, and smaller instrumental ensembles are utilized at other times of the year. The Sanctuary Choir is directed by James Kimball, Director of Music Ministries
- Praise Team - The Praise Team leads the musical worship at the 8:30 worship service. The team is made up of instrumentalists and singers who perform a mix of contemporary songs as well as the hymns of our heritage. Practices are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., and all are welcome. There are no auditions. The Praise Team is directed by Jay Locklear, Director of Contemporary Arts
- Adult Ringers - The Adult Ringers are dedicated to the ancient art of handbell ringing. The group welcomes beginner as well as intermediate bell ringers and will offer their gift of music in worship services throughout the year. Rehearsal times will be announced. The Adult Ringers will be led by Cindy Gay, Director of Children's Music
Opportunities for Children
- Cherub Choir (for preschoolers ages 3 to kindergarten) - Cherub Choir singers are taught traditional Bible songs, age-appropriate priase songs and are also introduced to rhythm instruments. The Cherub Choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. as part of the Wednesday Nite Live program. Rehearsals are led by Cindy Gay
- Kidz Praise (for kindergarten through 2nd grade) - Kidz Praize is a combination choir that will learn beginning music concepts, singing and playing beginning handbells and deskbells. They will share their musical gifts in church services throughout the year. Kidz Praize meets on Wednesday evenings in conjunction with the Wednesday Nite Live program. Rehearsals are led by Cindy Gay
- Praize Ringers (for 3rd - 5the grade) - This choir seeks to teach children beginning ringing and ringing techniques using traditional White Chapel handbells and Suzuki tonechimes. We welcome beginner and intermediate ringers
- Youth 4 Praize (for 3rd - 5the grade) - This choir is taught traditional hymns as well as contemporary music. They also are exposed to some music theory. Both the Praize Ringers and Youth 4 Praize rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:30 (45 minutes for each group). Most children participate in both choirs but attending both is not a requirement
- M.A.D. Sundays (for kindergarten - 5the grade) - At M.A.D. Sundays (Music, Arts and Drama) children will explore many forms of praise including singing signing and creative movement. This group provides the annual children's Christmas program. M.A.D. Sundays practices from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. before the Sunday night children's programs. A Music, Art and Drama camp is held the last week of June. Information will be announced in the early spring