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First United Methodist Church - Iowa City, Iowa
We are a loving, welcoming church of mixed ages and backgrounds, spirit and energy. We strive to be a loving and growing church that glorifies God through worship, study, fellowship and service.
OUR VOCAL CHOIRS FOR ADULTS
The Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir traces its roots to the founding of FUMC and today maintains a program of exceptional music. The choir's repertoire encompasses a wide variety of musical styles ranging from traditional anthems by great composers to finest selections by leading contemporary Christian writers. From time to time, extended choral works are presented, often accompanied by an instrumental ensemble. The choir also offers special music services during the seasons of Advent and Lent. In the recent years, the choir presented G. F. Handel's Oratorio Messiah, Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata, Camille Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio, John Rutter's Magnificat and Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria. The Chancel Choir participates weekly in Sunday morning services, except during the month of August.
The FUMC Chamber Choir
The FUMC Chamber Choir which comprises of 8 to 10 singers, it presents a wide variety of musical styles. These include unaccompanied Renaissance motets as well as contemporary sacred choral literature. They participate in Cornerstone worship service few times a year. This Choir also presents sacred music in churches and public venues.VOCAL CHOIRS FOR CHILDREN
Children’s Choir for K-2nd Graders
This choir sings once per month in Sunday worship services from October through May. They present several anthems with the Children's Choir for 3rd to 6th Graders at the Christmas Eve Children and Family Service. Occasionally they join other choirs for combined ensembles.Children’s Choir for 3rd to 6th Graders
This choir presents songs with uplifting and inspirational themes. They also take part in some of the combined choral ensembles during the year, but routinely participate in worship services twice per month for Sunday worship services from October through May. They also present several anthems with the Children's Choir for K to 2nd Graders at the Christmas Eve Children and Family Service. Occasionally they take part in some of the combined choral and instrumental ensembles.WORSHIP BANDS
The Sanctuary Band
Provides vocal and instrumental
music leadership for the
Sanctuary Service every Sunday.
Youth Worship Band
Shares their music at the Sanctuary and Koinonia Worship Services. They present songs few times a year.HANDBELL & HANDCHIME ENSEMBLES
The Wesley Chimes
First to eighth graders that present music in a variety of musical styles, including accompanying congregational hymns and playing with other church music ensembles. They share their music with the congregation at worship services about 8 times a year, and sometimes they also take part in some of the combined choral ensembles.The Joyful Chimers
Adults who enjoy to play traditional hymn arrangements. They play monthly at Koinonia Worship Service from September to June and also played in special Christmas and Lent worships and gatherings.The Jubilation Ringers
Made up of adult members from the congregation and the community. A variety of musical styles are played, including the use of solo instruments. The ringers play monthly at Sunday morning worship services and rehearse on Monday afternoons from late August to Mid May. They also offer special music services such as “Advent/Christmas Musical Offering”, “Bell-e-bration” in May and take part in some of the combined choral ensembles during the year.Our Organ – part of the church’s 150th year renovation project, is a three-manual tracker Holtkamp with 43 rands, 33 stops and 2,296 pipes.
The church’s Pianos are: a 1987 Baldwin grand “L” for the sanctuary; a 1972 Yamaha upright “U1” for the Fellowship Hall; and a 1968 Yamaha studio “P2” for the choir room.
The Jubilation Ringers uses a five-octave 1982 Schulmerich and a three-octave 1973 Malmark handbell set along with assorted mallets and percussions instruments.
The Handchime Ensemble use a four-octave 2003 Malmark handchime set.
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First United Methodist Church
214 East Jefferson Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: 319-337-2857
