Handbell Choirs

Shawnee United Methodist Church’s varied groups of hand bell players:

·         Include five different groups for children through adults

·         Rehearse from September through May

·         Play for Sunday morning services (both 8:10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.) several times each year

·         Offer childcare during rehearsals when requested

·         Are coordinated by Debbie Thomas, Hand bell Coordinator, phone (913) 681-0826, who is assisted by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, Assistant Hand bell Director

Joyous Ringers

·         Welcome children grades 2-6

·         Rehearse Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:20 a.m.

·         Are led by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, phone (913) 962-4456

Peace Ringers

·         Welcome youth grades 7-12

·         Include new and experienced ringers

·         Rehearse Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

·         Are led by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, phone (913) 962-4456

Chancel Chimes

·         Welcome adults with music reading experience

·         Rehearse Monday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

·         Are led by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, phone (913) 962-4456

Mission Bells

·         Welcome adults with music reading experience

·         Focus on “mission” ringing in various area health, retirement, and care centers

·         Rehearse Wednesday afternoons from 4:45-5:30 p.m.

·         Are led by Debbie Thomas, phone (913) 681-0826

Vesper Chimes

·         Welcome adult and youth ringers capable of intermediate/advanced ringing

·         Rehearse Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:15

·         Are led by Debbie Thomas, phone (913) 681-0826