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 June, in the Sanctuary. A nursery is provided.

The Praise Team is the primary worship ensemble for the Contemporary Worship service. New members are ALWAYS welcome!  For more information, please contact Min Lee, Contemporary Worship Music Director, by e-mail at mlee@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 119.  Nursery is available.

Chamber Chorale, an extension of the Chancel Choir, is an auditioned group of singers dedicated to bringing unique-quality, sacred literature to our community.

Treble Ensemble meets Wednesdays, 7:00 to 7:25 p.m., August-May. We have a great time singing a wide variety of music and sing for worship several times during the year. Nursery is available.

Tenor-Bass Ensemble  meets Wednesdays, 7:00 to 7:25 p.m., August-May. We sing music in a variety of styles, but southern gospel is our favorite.
 
DuluthKids is an exciting Wednesday night opportunity for kids where we will gather together for fellowship, Bible study, mission opportunities, games and music with the youth praise team! Programming is age-appropriate with curriculum designed for kids ages Kindergarten through 5th grade. We will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”), located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center.

If you have any questions or would like to be involved in this ministry for children, please contact Leslie Yokeley, Director of Children’s Ministries, by e-mail at lyokeley@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 138.

Children's Choirs rehearsals are open to children ages preschool (age 4) through 5th grade. We will gather for rehearsals each week on Sunday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. If you have any questions, please contact David Daniel, Minister of Music & Worship Arts, by e-mail at ddaniel@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3376, ext. 116.

Our Genesis Youth Choir  is open to all students, grades 6-12.  Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., August-May. One of the highlights of the year is a choir tour and mission trip early in June. Previous tours have taken us to Myrtle Beach, SC; western & coastal North Carolina; Chattanooga, Nashville & Memphis, TN; and Birmingham, AL. Our tour in June 2021 will take us to the Alabama/Florida gulf coast.
 
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-May.

For more information about any of these ensembles, or our Music Ministry in general, please contact David Daniel,

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

Music Staff
David Daniel, Minister of Music & Worship Arts
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 David Daniel, Minister of Music & Worship Arts, by e-mail at ddaniel@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