The Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church strives to glorify our Savior, Jesus Christ, in all we sing and in all we do. What a marvelous opportunity we have been given to serve and praise God through music. Many times music can speak when words cannot, and we must be open and aware that God can use musical opportunities to reach others for Him.

The staff of the Music Department includes Kay M. Holder, who serves as the Director of Music, and Jonathan Poe, who serves as the Organist for First Church. For more information regarding opportunities of service in a music group, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or  the church office at 625-2224.

Volunteers: None of our music groups within First Church could take place without volunteers. If you would like to participate in a group, assist or perhaps lead a children’s group, please contact Kay.

The music groups that First Church offers at this time are:

Chancel Choir, a traditional choir that rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:15 in the Chancel Choir rehearsal room on third floor of Heritage Hall.

Music Friends, a children’s choir for ages 3 - Kindergarten, meets on Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:00 in Room 328 of the Education Building.

Young Musicians, a children’s choir for Grades 1 - 5, meets on Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:00 in the Chancel Choir rehearsal room on the third floor of Heritage Hall.

Chancel Bells, a 4-octave adult handbell group, meets on Sunday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 in the Handbell Room on the third level of Heritage Hall. Please contact Kay if you are interested as turnover in this group is infrequent.

First Church Chimers, a handchime group for Grades 3 and beyond, meets on Mondays from 4:00 - 4:45 in the Handbell Room. Please contact Kay if you have a child who would like to ring in this group.

Young Ringers, a youth handbell group for Grades 6 - 12 that is not meeting at this writing. If you know an interested young person, please contact Kay.