ALL ARE INVITED TO RING HANDBELLS & HANDCHIMES

Ringing Choirs are an important part of MUMC’s Music Ministry. Ringing is fun; it encourages teamwork, self control, dependability and self confidence.  It develops social interaction, creative problem solving, artistic expression and acts as a trainer of coordination and motion skills.  We welcome all who will commit to rehearse weekly, be eager to learn and willing to share their talents as we glorify God in worship and at special events. 

All choirs warm up 1 hour before scheduled events, serve monthly in worship service; ring at the Annual Evening Get Together on Tuesday, October 11, and at Music Ministry Dedication on Sunday, October 16.  The Manchester Bell Choir and children’s choirs ring at Hanging of the Greens on Sunday, December 4, and at the Gambrill Gardens’ Christmas Party on Monday, December 5.  The children’s choirs also ring at the Sundae Special Program on Sunday, April 15. 

Please read our invite to ringing choirs and you can access registration forms

Wesley Chimers

Mondays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. - rehearsals begin September 12
… a beginning handchime choir for grades 1 and 2.   

Spirit Ringers

 Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. - rehearsals begin September 6
… a handbell choir for grades 3, 4 and 5.     

Celebration Ringers

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – rehearsals begin September 6
.... an intermediate handbell choir for grades 6 through 12.

Manchester Bell Choir

Mondays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – rehearsals begin on August 29
... a handbell choir for beginning and intermediate adult ringers.

Vesper Bell Choir

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:45 p.m. – rehearsals begin on August 30

... an advanced handbell choir for youth and adults. The choir performs at the Coventry Choir Christmas Concert on Friday and Saturday, December 2 & 3, at the Chancel Choir Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 18, and other special events. The demanding schedule requires the highest commitment and discipline at every rehearsal.