The chancel choir provides a warm, welcoming, and nurturing atmosphere for those with an interest in singing and a commitment to attend regular rehearsals and worship. There is no audition to sing with the Chancel Choir, and it is open to high school age and older. You are welcome to attend our evening rehearsals to experience the love of Christ at work!

 

The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings, September through May, from 7:30 – 8:30pm. They help lead our 11:00 am service of worship, as well as additional services for Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday.

 

We would love to have you sing with this amazing community of believers who work, play, grow, encourage, and pray for each other. Childcare is provided upon request. For more information email or call the church office.

 

This is an advanced handbell choir ringing 5 octaves of handbells and 5 octaves of choir chimes. Celebration Ringers provide musical anthems, preludes, and offertories for the 11:00 am service from September through May. The choir also participates in the annual Peggy Van Vlack Memorial Bell Festival and other area bell activities. Practice is Wednesday night from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Nancy Petrie is the director of the group so please feel free to contact her for additional information.

 

Common Grace is a vocal ensemble that provides music leadership for the 9:00 am worship service here at Grand Blanc United Methodist Church.  Our repertoire includes original, contemporary and traditional music in an acoustic setting. 

 

Common Grace performs in a concert setting at various locations in Michigan and does present fundraising programs for various service organizations including: “My Heart Belong to The Troops,” F.I.S.H., and Canine Companions for Soldiers. 

 

“Living out our God-created identity through music” is at the foundation of purpose and presentation for the Common Grace singers.  Rehearsals for the group is Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm 

 

Joyful ringers had been a  beginning handbell choir but has been suspended for several years. If there is enough interest, it will be restarted. Anyone who wishes to learn about bells may participate, and children are especially welcome.  Please contact Nancy Petrie for additional information. 

 

The group meets during the 11:00 am Junior Church.  It consists of beginning ringers using color coded bells based on “flash cards.”  The group plays during the church service several times between October and June.  Gina Briscoe and Randi Klosterman lead the Rainbow Ringers. 

Individuals or small groups may provide special music during either the 9:00 am or 11:00 am services during the year.  The music may be vocal or instrumental.  Please contact our office  if you would like to provide special music.