Music Ministry
Our Vision
We, as human beings, were created to worship and praise our God. Music is one of those gifts God has given to us that we can give back to Him. With gratefulness and joy we lift our songs and voices to our Lord Jesus Christ. For many, music lifts their spirits and souls to express their love and commitment to serving our God and the community at large. It allows us to express our emotions whether it is jubilant rejoicing or mournful sadness. The listener and performer are drawn closer to God’s presence. To that end, the music program at Grace encourages believers to utilize their gifts in music to honor and serve the Lord.
Grace UMC welcomes any individual with a passion for worship and music to join one of the various groups. If you are gifted musically, check out the list of groups below to learn more about how to get involved. We look forward to getting to know you.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is open to middle school age through adults who have an interest in singing their praises to God. They rehearse on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm-8:30pm from the end of August through mid-June. They sing at the 10:30am services twice a month during the school year and offer a Christmas cantata in December. The group is lead by Trevor Tran with Diana Kim as the accompanist.
Devine Ensemble
The Devine Ensemble is open to middle school age through adults who play a band or orchestral instrument. They rehearse and play when needed. The ensemble is led by Tammy Ripley.
Grace Ringers
The Grace Ringers is open to adults and high school age ringers who like to learn the art of handbell ringing. – some musical experience is helpful. They rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-7:30 pm. They ring during the 10:30am services on the second Sunday of the month during the school year. The group is led by Trevor Tran.
Grace Praise Band
The Praise Band is open to adults as well as middle & high school students who sing or play a guitar, keyboard or drums. They rehearse on Sundays from 11:45am-12:15pm. They help lead worship on occasional Sundays.
Ring It On
Ring It On is open to middle & high school students as well as adults who want to learn the art of handbell ringing. They rehearse on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm-8:30pm during the school year. They occasionally ring during the 10:30am services during the school year. The group is led by Lauren Meuer.
Invitation
We invite you to share your musical talents and join one of the many music ministries at Grace UMC! Whether you sing, play an instrument, or simply have a passion for music, there’s a place for you in our musical family. No matter your skill level, we welcome all who are eager to make a joyful noise. It’s a wonderful way to serve, grow, and connect with others while enriching our worship experience.
If you’re interested in joining or learning more, reach out to the Director of Music Ministry, Trevor Tran at ttran@graceumc.org. Come and be part of something special—let’s make music together!
Contact Us
Grace United Methodist Church is a member of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. You can visit the Baltimore Washington Conference website at bwcumc.org. You may also visit the United Methodist Church website at umc.org.
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