Worship and the Arts

"When you sing, you pray twice." - commonly attributed to St. Augustine.

Music and other art forms are an important part of the tradition at Kent UMC, and we believe are essential to the worship experience. We encourage new participants in all of our ministries. If any of these are of interest to you, please contact the person listed or call Terry Bolender, Director of Adult Discipleship, at 253-852-3900.

Join the Sanctuary Choir This Advent

Did you know that singing with a choir during the Christmas season can dramatically elevate your mood? December can be very stressful and busy, but making music with others is a fantastic way to take a couple of hours out of your week and give yourself some nurturing self-care. Not only will it feed your soul, but your contribution to the worship experience will also enrich the lives of more than you know!

Our choir will sing on December 1, 8, 22, and 24. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and we gather on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Ask a choir member, and they will gladly show you where we meet.

Let’s make our holiday season more joyful together!

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

The sanctuary choir rehearsals are on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the music room.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to come and experience the joy of being a part of the KUMC Choir family. Remember, you do not need to be able to read music to participate! We need all voice parts and are here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk with Brian or any of the other choir members. They will be happy to guide you. Brian often provides YouTube links to the music so you can listen to it, practice it at home, and become more familiar with it. You are always welcome to attend a rehearsal to listen, but we would love it if you sing along. You can decide when you are ready to sing in a service. Having an active role in the worship service can be very rewarding, and doing it in the fellowship of the choir! You can talk with Brian after a service or reach him via email at general@kentmethodist.com.

We truly look forward to seeing you and hearing your voice in our choir!

  • Our Mitchell Carillon Handbell Choir rehearses at the church on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm and performs periodically for worship services. If you are interested, please contact the church office at general@kentmethodist.com

  • The organ is an integral part of worship at KUMC. This 14-rank Wick’s Pipe Organ was installed in 1971. The instrument is used for leading hymns as well as solos and accompaniments.

  • The Sanctuary Choir rehearses Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in our Music Room.

    The choir participates in worship every Sunday from September through June. The choir also sings at various events and services throughout the year.

    Our Sanctuary Choir is under the direction of Brian Kohler. Brian is a pastoral artist with a Master’s in Church Music / Church Music Drama. He has directed church choirs in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Washington.

    If you are interested, please get in touch with the church office at general@kentmethodist.com.

  • If you play an instrument or sing and would like to participate in worship services as part of a Worship Team or ensemble or as a soloist, we would love to hear from you. Contact Terry Bolender, Director of Adult Discipleship, at (253) 852-3900 or tbolender@kentmethodist.com.

  • Our Worship Team leads us in music during worship. They will continue introducing modern worship and praise songs, and then, once allowed, the entire congregation will be invited to sing along.

    A number of “rotating” musicians are helping get us off the ground, and we welcome instrumentalists and vocalists who have the interest and passion for being involved in this kind of music. If you want to join us, contact Terry Bolender (tbolender@kentmethodist.com).