Music

The WUMC Music Ministry is under the direction of David White, Director of Music. Ruth White is the organist/accompanist. Other keyboardists include Betty Conrad and Bonnie Olds-Carson.

The Sing-A-Long Gang is a children's choir for grades 1-6. The children participate in the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service once a month, as well as special musicals at Christmas. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

Chancel Choir is open to high school students and adults. The Chancel Choir presents anthems and responses at the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, as well as other special Services and events. The Chancel Choir presents an annual Christmas cantata or musical with orchestra, as well as special presentations during Holy Week and Easter. September through June, the Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m.

Handbell Choir involves 11 ringers, playing three octaves of Malmark bells. The ensemble rehearses Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Solo opportunities are available for singers and instrumentalists during preludes, offertories, and other events that require special music.

*Attention Children!

All children in grades 1-6 are invited to be a part of the WUMC Children's Choir, the "Sing-A-Long Gang." After a successful Christmas musical production, we are planning to present an Easter production this spring. We need both boys and girls to sing and act! We also plan to present a special music number once each month in the 10:30 Worship Service.

*Liturgical Colors used in the Church

Have you ever wondered why the colors change on the pulpit and altar of our church throughout the year? Here is an explanation of how Christians use color to celebrate the seasons of the church year.

WHITE: Symbolizes the Creator, light, joy, purity, innocence, glory and perfection. We use white at Christmastide, Easter, Ascension, and other special times such as weddings and funerals.

PURPLE: Symbolizes "...the regal color, referring to the triumphal entry of the King of Kings. It is also the color of penitence, referring to the purple garments on our Lord when they mocked Him." (John 19:2; Mark 15:17) Purple is used during the season of Advent and Lent.

RED: Depicts divine zeal on the day of Pentecost and refers to the blood of the Martyrs of the Church.

GREEN: Signifies hope; it is the universal color of nature. Green is used during the regular times of the church year, or Kingdomtide.

BLACK: Denotes grief and sorrow. Black may be used for Good Friday.