Worship Arts Ministry

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).

Promise  

Leading the FUMC contemporary Bridge service for over 15 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.

Music Suite Room 256
Rehearsal: Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Please contact Erin M. Smith for more information.