In order to encourage the development and sustaining a
"singing church," we sing as part of many Christian education and fellowship
events for all ages. The plans for meetings, classes and workshops often
include music. We believe it is especially important to involve all children
and youth in singing and other music.
Nancy Hegge is the Music Coordinator and also Director of
Children's Music. Brenda Loscher-Hudson is the accompanist for the
elementary Sunday School singing groups. Please call Nancy for more
information, 677-3014.
Rainbow Singers:
The Sunday School hour is a traditional time for
singing with children. Our kindergarten, first and second graders form the
Rainbow Singers. They meet every Sunday morning in the Chapel at the
beginning of Sunday School for ten minutes of singing. From October to May,
they sing for morning worship (10:45 only) on the second Sunday of the
month. Postcards are sent to the families to remind them of these special
Sunday mornings.
Other Children's Singing:
The third through sixth graders come together at the
end of the Sunday School hour for group singing in the chapel. Each and
every spring, all preschool and elementary classes prepare and sing for the
Easter Call to Worship, planned by the Children's Council.
Other opportunities for children's singing include the
annual Children's Christmas Pageant, which is presented the second Sunday
afternoon of Advent, and Vacation Bible School, which is in July.
Youth Singing:
SUMC Youth (grades 7-12) enjoy group singing during
UMY meetings and present special music during the youth-led services. High
school singers are invited to sing with the Chancel Choir and are encouraged
to prepare solos or sing in ensembles for other worship services and church
events.
Spirit Styx and "Fish" Styx:
The groups are open to elementary and youth participants in grades 2-8;
adults are welcome to join us, too. The Spirit Styx rehearse on Mondays from
5:00-5:45 PM and the “Fish” Styx rehearse on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:45 PM,
September through May. This is a new exciting music ministry based on rhythm
and tone bar instruments, plus movement and singing of multi-cultural
Christian music. The director is Renee Antonio.
