Music Events
Sign up to here to be added to the Music, Theater, Arts email list. You may also check out the church monthly Sentinel newsletter for upcoming events.
SPRING CONCERT 2025
Enjoy the 2025 Spring Concert, recorded on Sunday, May 18.
Mid-Week Recitals – FREE concerts
Presented by Dr. James E. Smith, First UMC Music Director, the Mid-Week recitals are held on the second Wednesdays of the month from the Fall to early Spring. Stay tuned for more recitals in the Fall of 2024.
View past recitals
Lessons and Carols
During Advent – Sanctuary
With expectation and joy, we enter into the beautiful worship of our annual Lessons and Carols service with Scripture readings, choir, organ, and brass.
Lessons and Anthems
During Lent – 10 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
A beautiful and moving annual service of Lessons and Anthems. This is a solemn service, designed to prepare our hearts and minds for Holy Week. In word and music, we will remember the last days of Jesus’ life–his witness, his teaching, his faithfulness.
Concert CDs Available
The latest CDs from the First UMC Chancel Choir may be available. Check with the church office to see which concert recordings are available for purchase (310) 393-8258.