Glorious God, source of joy and righteousness,
enable us as redeemed and forgiven children
evermore to rejoice in singing your praises.
Grant that what we sing with our lips we may believe in our hearts,
and what we believe in our hearts we may practice in our lives;
so that being doers of the Word and not hearers only,
we may receive everlasting life through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Chancel Choir, the primary worship ensemble for traditional worship, is open to anyone high school age and older who feel called to serve through music. No audition is required. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., August through May, in the Music Suite. Childcare in Childcare Corner is provided. Please contact Verena Lucía Anders by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org for more information.

The Praise Team is the primary worship ensemble for the Contemporary Worship service. New members are ALWAYS welcome!  Rehearsals are Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m., and from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. For more information, please contact Rev. Min Lee, Contemporary Worship Music Director, by e-mail at mlee@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 119.  Childcare in Childcare Corner is available.

Chamber Chorale is a smaller ensemble of singers dedicated to bringing quality, sacred choral literature to our church community. This ensemble often sings more challenging and a cappella repertoire. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., August through May, in the Music Suite. Please contact Verena Lucía Anders by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org for more information.

Treble Ensemble  and Tenor-Bass Ensemble meet in rotation on Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:00 p.m, August through May. We have a great time singing a wide variety of music and sing for worship several times during the year. Childcare in Childcare Corner is available. Please contact Verena Lucía Anders by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org for more information. 

 
Our Music and Worship Arts Director, Verena Lucía Anders, will be leading a new Children’s Music program for children, ages Kindergarten through 2nd grade, on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 6:30 p.m. During this time children will sing, play instruments and learn fun songs that can be sung in worship. A minimum of 8 registered children is required as well as a commitment of regular attendance. Please e-mail Verena at vanders@duluthumc.org to register your child.

Genesis Youth Choir: Rehearsals for the Genesis Youth Choir are Sundays at 4:30 p.m. in the Don Lee Music Suite. The Genesis Youth Choir is open to students in 6th - 12th grades. No audition is needed and no experience is necessary - all are welcome! Please contact Verena Lucía Anders by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org for more information. 
 
Hand Bell Ensemble is open anyone high school age and older as spaces are available. Prior ringing experience is not necessary, but helpful. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., August through May, in the Sanctuary. Please contact our new Director of the Hand Bell Choir, Johnathan Ancell, at jancell@duluthumc.org.

For more information about any of these ensembles, or our Music Ministry in general, please contact Verena Lucía Anders,

Minister of Music & Worship Arts, by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org or call 770-476-3776, ext. 116.

Music Staff
Verena Lucía Anders, Minister of Music & Worship Arts
Rev. Min Lee, Contemporary Worship Music Director

Seoyoung Lee, organist
Susan Johnson, pianist

Volunteers Needed: Camera and Streaming Operators Needed for All Worship Services

Did you know that through live streaming our three worship services that we reach approximately 200+ members and visitors each week? And those are just view numbers on YouTube and Facebook that don’t take into account how many people are watching together on the same device.
 
Our streaming ministry is a vital connection and extension of our on-campus worship. We need more volunteers at all three worship services to help keep this ministry going. If you have experience with camera or streaming operation, or are willing to learn how – both are EASY! Please contact either Johnathan Ancell, Director of Worship Technology, by e-mail at jancell@duluthumc.org, or Verena Lucía Anders, Minister of Music & Worship Arts, by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org.

Website and Social Media Links

Duluth First UMC YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIrOLtKUFKwsSj5IsJbq-ZQ
Music & Worship Arts Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DFUMC.Music.WorshipArts
Music & Worship Arts Instagram page:  www.instagram.com/dfumcmusicworship/

Duluth First UMC Contemporary Worship Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/DuluthFirstUMCContemporaryWorship