Music Ministry for Senior Adults

Music Ministry Opportunities for Senior Adults
Known as "Spirits of Joy," the Senior Adult Choir is one of Decatur First UMC’s beloved ministry groups. Music styles range from classic to contemporary to southern gospel, and anyone is welcome to join. Rehearsals are held Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Choir Room or Music Suite.

No experience or audition is required.
Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Spirits of Joy
Directed by Mitch Weisiger, the Spirits of Joy choir enjoys learning about music and regularly participates in worship. Spirits of Joy is a primarily senior adult choir.
Rehearsals: Thursday, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Choir Room or Music Suite
Sings in Church: Approximately Every Other Month

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir enhances the worship of the congregation of Decatur First UMC by leading worship on a weekly basis at the 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. Additionally, the choir offers seasonal concerts.
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Choir Room or Music Suite
Sings in Church: Weekly

Carillon Ringers
Directed by John Cowden, the Carillon Ringers offer handbell music to enhance worship. They also ring at seasonal concerts.
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Rings in Church: Monthly

Celebration Ringers
The Celebrations Ringers offer handbell music to enhance worship. They also ring at seasonal concerts.
Rehearsals: Sunday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Rings in Church: Monthly

Come As You Are (CAYA) Worship Band
Directed by Renee` Snead, the band leads the CAYA worship service on Sunday mornings. The band includes a drummer, a keyboardist, a guitarist, and singers.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Chapel
Plays in Church: Weekly

Rejoice! (Women's Ensemble)
Directed by Mitch Weisiger, the Women's Ensemble is a small group that sings in worship and at other special events.
Rehearsals: Thursday, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Choir Room or Music Suite
Sings in Church: Approximately Every Other Month

Penultimate Measure (Handbell Ensemble)
Led by John Cowden, Penultimate Measure is a small group of ringers that employ the "four-in-hand" technique. They ring in church and for other special events and services.
Rehearsals: Sunday, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Music Library, 3rd floor
Sings in Church: Approximately Every Other Month

Solo Opportunities: Vocal and Instrumental
Vocalists and Instrumentalists occasionally offer music during worship, in consultation with the Director of Music.