Music & Worship Ministries
FVUMC Music and Worship Ministries offer opportunities for all skill levels and all ages to serve and worship through music in both traditional and contemporary settings, as well as in the community.
Included are contemporary bands, vocal choirs (contemporary and traditional), handbells and hand chimes, and orchestral ensembles.
For children we are raising up the next generation of worshipers and worship leaders through a thriving children’s choir and drama program, and our middle and high school musicians participate regularly in worship through their own youth band and choir.
At FVUMC, you’ll find a place where all are welcomed and encouraged to use their gifts to serve and worship God.
Traditional Music
Choir, Bells, Orchestra
Adults & Youth
Contemporary Music
Worship Team
Band, Choir, Vocalists
Children & Youth
Raising Up Worship Leaders
Ages 4-18
Behind-The-Scenes
Supporting Worship + Special Events
Upcoming Music Events & Registrations
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Music & Worship
Contemporary, Kids, Worship Support
Traditional Music
Choirs, Bells, Orchestra
Tech Team
Audio, Visuals, Cameras
Music + Worship OVERVIEW
Traditional Music
Contact Carol Stephenson, Director of Traditional Music, at tr**************@***mc.org or 919 552-4331, ext. 115 for more information.
- Traditional Choir gathers on Wednesday evenings for rehearsal, fellowship, devotions, and prayer requests. New members are always welcome – no experience required!
- Adult Handbell Ensembles prepare music for worship services and are welcoming new members as space allows. Ensembles span a variety of skill levels.
- Chime In uses hand chimes and simple arrangements of traditional hymns to share programs at local retirement & nursing facilities. The group meets on Monday mornings. New members are always welcome – no experience required!
- Instruments of Praise, FVUMC’s orchestral ensemble, prepares music for worship and special events. New members, with previous experience on their instrument, are welcome. Current membership includes woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion.
Contemporary Music
Contact Jennifer Harrenstein, Director or Music, at mu***@***mc.org or 919-552-4331 ext. 105 for more information.
- The Praise Team leads worship for contemporary services and includes Praise Choir, Band, and Vocal Team. Some prior experience is required for participation in the Band and Vocal Team, and we welcome those who would like to practice with the team while growing their skills.
- Participating in the Praise Choir is open to anyone 6th grade and older — no experience required. New members are welcome anytime!
- In addition to preparing for Sunday worship, the Praise Team’s Thursday night rehearsals invite small group community, and include prayer and devotions, fellowship time, and informal praise and worship.
Children’s + Youth Music
Children’s Music (Ages 4-5th Grade)
Contact Jennifer Harrenstein, Director of Music, at mu***@***mc.org or 919-552-4331 ext. 105 for more information.
- Kids NPraise is FVUMC’s Children’s Music Program, meeting on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30 pm during the school year and open to ages 4 years – 8th grade. The program includes choir, bells, instruments, drama, movement activities, games, Bible lessons and more! For each fall and spring session, the kids work to put on a full musical production, and learn songs to share in Sunday worship services.
Youth Music (6th-12th)
Contact Jennifer Harrenstein, Director or Music, at mu***@***mc.org or 919-552-4331 ext. 105 for more information.
- Pulse is the FVUMC Youth Praise Team, open to all 6th – 12th graders. The group includes band, vocal team and choir. Band (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums) and Vocal Team members require some prior experience, and we welcome all to rehearse with the team while they are growing their skills. New members are welcome at any time. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons during the school year, prior to Lifeline.
- Rebellations is the FVUMC Youth Handbell Choir, open to all 6th – 12th graders, with no previous experience required. New members are welcome at any time. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons during the school year, prior to Lifeline.
- Youth are also welcome to participate in any of our adult choirs (contemporary or traditional) or orchestra! Contact mu***@***mc.org for more information on these opportunities.
Behind the Scenes
Tech Team
Email Kyle Kikendall, Audio Visual Technical Producer, at te**********@***mc.org for more information.
- The Tech Team supports Sunday morning worship and other special events. Opportunities include Audio Mixers, Camera Operators, Visual Media Operators, Online Production Switcher, and Online Producer. On occasion, we have projects for those with Video Production and/or Video Editing experience as well.
- We welcome adults and youth (6th grade and up) with previous experience as well as those interested in training for these opportunities.
Sacred Settings Team
Contact Carol Stephenson, Director of Traditional Music, at tr**************@***mc.org or 919 552-4331, ext. 115 for more information.
- The Sacred Settings Team is a group of creative and detail-minded people who find joy in helping to bring together the visual elements that enhance our worship spaces (platform, chapel, lobby, hallways). The time commitment varies by season, with more planning and set-up time needed during Advent and Lent.
- You will often see this team working after services are over or during the week in order to change the banners and paraments, set the Communion table for the season, and create visual designs to reinforce the messages shared in worship.
- Members of this team collaborate with the pastors and one another — sharing their ideas and their various skills to elevate our worship experience, both in-person and online.
- No experience is necessary and new members are always welcome.
Serve On Sundays
Communion Team
Contact Jennifer Harrenstein, Director of Music, at mu***@***mc.org or 919-552-4331 ext. 105 for more information about any of these opportunities.
- The Communion Team serves communion during worship, offered on First Sundays during the Contemporary Services, and weekly during the Traditional Service. Team members are scheduled on a rotation according to their availability.
- There are no special qualifications to be a member of the communion team. All are welcome to serve, and training is provided.
- Team members are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the service when they are scheduled in order to prepare.
- In addition to serving communion, there are opportunities to assist with setup and cleanup on Communion Sundays.
Worship Hospitality Teams
Contact Rev. Melanie Sebastian Stafford, Pastor of Community Life, at me*****@***mc.org or 919 552-4331, ext. 102 for more information.
- Ushers
- Greeters
- Coffee
- Connections
- Visitors Tent
- Morning Setup and Tear Down