Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is the adult choir of the First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove. It provides music each week for the 10:00 a.m. service and performs two Cantatas each year, one at Christmas and one in the spring. New members are most cordially invited!

The Chancel Choir goals are to:

Provide music for Christ-centered worship that stimulates the hearts and minds of singers and congregation.
Provide service opportunities for singers to give of their talents to the church community.
Include a variety of choral styles of quality choral literature which accommodate the talents and limitations of the choir membership.
Feature anthems and responses that address sermon themes and liturgical seasons.
Provide two special services (cantatas and themed programs) annually.
Provide a supportive, friendly social community for choir members.

Age Range:

Adult

Choir Director:

Diane Hires

Accompanist:

Pattie Barnes

Rehearsal Time:

Beginning September 5, 2021 - Thursdays, 7:30pm to 9:10pm

Rehearsal Room:

Fellowship Hall

Performance Dates:

Sunday, September 8, 2019 - 10:00am

Sunday, September 15, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, September 22, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 10:00am

Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, November 10, 2019 - 10:00am

Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 9:30am

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 11:00am

Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 11:00am

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 - 9:00pm

Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, March 1, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, March 29, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, April 5, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 9:30am

Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 11:00am

Sunday, April 19, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, May 3, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, May 24, 2020 - 10:00am

Sunday, May 19, 2019 - 10:00am

Sunday, May 24, 2020 - 10:00am

Rehearsal Schedule:

Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu May 14 2020 except Thu Nov 28 2019, Thu Dec 26 2019, Thu Jan 02 2020. Also includes Tue Nov 26 2019.

News and Events

Chancel Choir Spring Cantata

May 5, 2023 - 7:15pm

Jubilate Deo

Sunday, May 7, 10:00am

On Sunday, May 7, the 10:00am worship will be a special performance of Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest. Directed by Diane Hires, the choir will join with a 16-piece guest orchestra to present a stunning global celebration of joy, as all the earth sings as one, "All the earth, Rejoice!"

Dan Forrest's cantata is a setting of Psalm 100 in seven different languages, with musical styles representing the global diversity of people and cultures. It is a celebration of joy, inviting all the earth to sing together as one. The performance will be illustrated by videos showing how different cultures celebrate all of God's creation.

Family and friends are welcome to join us for this musical offering sure to lift our spirits!

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Christmas Eve Services 2022

December 21, 2022 - 4:21pm

You are Invited to Celebrate Christmas Eve with us!
Join us on Saturday, December 24!

4:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Family Worship

A worship celebration specially geared toward children and their families, with music provided by the Children's Choirs (Angel, Cherub, Chorister, and Connection Choirs).

Worship Service on YouTube Worship Service Bulletin

9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service

A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring our Chancel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing.

Worship Service on YouTube Worship Service Bulletin

11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Greet the first moments of Christmas morning with a traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chapel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing.

Worship Service on YouTube Worship Service Bulletin

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Ringing in the Season: Handbell Lessons & Carols

December 6, 2022 - 12:43pm

Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Handbell Lessons & Carols
The handbell musicians of DGFUMC are spinning their bronze magic to prepare your favorite Christmas carols, accompanied by Chris Dortwegt on flute and Andrew Hesse on cello, for the Sunday, December 11 worship service at 10:00 a.m.

The “Ringing in the Season” service will feature favorite carols by the Westminster and Chancel Ringers including Ding Dong Merrily on High, On Christmas Day in the Morn’, The Little Drummer Boy, and O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Join us!

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Godspell

November 26, 2022 - 1:14pm

Sunday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m.

The Chancel Choir is excited to present a concert version of Godspell in which a group of diverse clowns becomes followers of Jesus aided by his assistant, John the Baptist/Judas.

This playful community of believers is featured in joyous songs, accompanied by a five-piece rock band. Their journey with Jesus leads us through The Last Supper to the Crucifixion. The musical celebrates its 51st anniversary this year and is going strong with the 2011 Broadway revision.

Children’s Choirs will join the cast for the popular favorite, Day By Day. The production is led by Diane Hires, Director, and Pattie Barnes, Accompanist.

Invite friends and family to share the joy of Godspell, sure to lift spirits and warm hearts for the Advent season!

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Christmas Eve Services 2021

December 22, 2021 - 3:07pm

You are Invited to Celebrate Christmas Eve with us!
Join us on Friday, December 24!

4:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Family Worship

A worship celebration specially geared toward children and their families, with music provided by the Children's Choirs (Angel, Cherub, Chorister, and Connection Choirs).

Worship Service on YouTube

9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service

A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring our Chancel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing.

Worship Service on YouTube Worship Service Bulletin

11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Greet the first moments of Christmas morning with a traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chapel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing.

Worship Service on YouTube Worship Service Bulletin

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