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 and Be Part of Making Beautiful Music

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

Did You Sing the Hallelujah Chorus with Us on Easter Sunday? We had about 40 voices join together for that glorious event—what a powerful celebration it was!

The Sanctuary Choir and I would love to invite you to sing with us again. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will continue singing Sunday anthems through mid-June.

Whether you’ve sung with us before or are simply curious, this is a great time to join. No long-term commitment—just come and see what it’s like to be part of this vibrant musical community.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at pferguson@kentmethodist.com.

You’ll be warmly welcomed!

Patrick Ferguson
Director of Music Ministry
Kent United Methodist Church

  • 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

    May 8 is the last day of rehearsals until fall.

  • 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.

  • Let Your Voice Be Heard!

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

    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.

  • 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).