Franklin First United Methodist Church

Music

Our Music Ministry is designed to help lead others to Worship Christ. Choirs perform in the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship services in both sanctuaries. We have different groups for all ages, and no tryouts are required! Anyone with a love for God and a love of singing is welcomed and encouraged to participate!

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Adult Choirs

Rehearsals for all adult choirs are on Wednesday nights for one hour.

Chancel Ringers:

Director:  Mary Phillips

Rehearsals in Historic Sanctuary; 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Chancel Choir:

Director: James Kimmel; Accompanist:  Mary Phillips

Rehearsals in Historic Sanctuary Choir Room
7:30-9:00 p.m.

Chancel Men’s Choir

Director:  James Kimmel

Rehearsals scheduled as needed.

Sanctuary East Praise Band

Director:  Sarah Evins

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Youth Choir

Director:  Sarah Evins

All 7th – 12th grade youth are invited to join! The Youth Choir provides an Offertory or Special Music once a month for our services in Sanctuary East. We are also an important part of the Advent, Christmas Eve and Easter services. Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Sanctuary East.

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Children’s Choirs:

Rehearsals for children’s choirs are Wednesday Nights at the times and locations listed below:

Cherub Disciples Choir, 6:15-7:15 p.m

Directors:  Sarah McGinley, Diane Little, Cindy Bellini, Carrie Altman, Ann Rice
Accompanist:  Jim McGinley
Choir for 3’s – Kindergarten. Rooms B-208 & B-209

Heavenly Sonshine Choir, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Directors:  Julie Dietzel, Jeri Bozman; Accompanist:  Karen Feamster
Choir for 1st-3rd grade. Room A-208

Claim His Name Singers, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Directors:  Scott Adkins, Valiere Gamble; Accompanist:  Karla Grove
Choir for 4th-6th grade. Room B-101

Covenant Ringers, 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Led by Karla Grove and Whitney Chambers
Handbell Choir for 4th-6th grades. Historic Sanctuary Children’s Choirs

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For any additional information, contact Music Directors Jim Kimmel kimmelaj@comcast.net or Sarah Evins sevins@franklinfumc.org.