St. Johns United Methodist Church

HIS HOLY HANDBELLS:
The Junior Handbells / Handchimes choir gives an opportunity to younger ringers.The choir is open to children grades 3-5.Also, younger children with musical background (piano lessons etc.) may be eligible to participate in the choir.The choir rehearses on Thursday afternoon from 5:30 to 6:15, right after Junior and Cherub choir rehearsal.

GRACE NOTES:
Designed for the more advanced youth ringers, this choir uses Handbells, not chimes, and introduces the ringers to a higher level of music and skills. Children from grades 6 and up may join this choir. The choir plays each month in worship. The choir currently rehearses on Tuesday afternoon, from 5:30 - 6:30.

CELEBRATION RINGERS:
This choir is designed for the BEGINNER ADULT; ringer. It gives adults who have no experience with ringing a chance to participate at their own beginning skill level. Some of the ringers have participated for three years, but new members will not feel overwhelmed when they start to ring. Some musical experience is helpful, but not necessary. The choir plays when ready, and rehearses once a month (sometimes twice) usually on the FIRST Monday of the month.

RING OF FAITH:
Is our ADVANCED adult handbell choir. A wide range of music is performed, using many ringing techniques and skills. Membership in this choir is limited, but interested persons should talk to the director of music for information. The choir plays each month, and rehearses on Thursday nights, from 6:45 - 7:45, September through June. Members of the congregation with previous handbell experience are encouraged to participate in this choir.