MUSIC MINISTRY
Advent & Christmas Worship
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Join us on Sunday, November 29 for our annual Hanging of the Greens service, held at 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary. This service, led by our youth and featuring our children’s and youth choirs, is a festive way to begin the season of Advent as we prepare the Sanctuary and our hearts for the season.
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The Sanctuary Choir will present its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 13 at both 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM services. This traditional service features Scripture readings and anthems sung by choir accompanied by strings, piano and organ.
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On Sunday, December 20, we will welcome members of Columbia’s Palmetto Brass ensemble to accompany hymns and choir at both the 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM worship services.
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Make plans to celebrate Christmas Eve with us at Trenholm Road! We invite you, your family, and friends to share in the joy and wonder of Christ’s birth at one of our three Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24. Our 2:30 p.m. service will be especially meaningful for children and families. At 4:00 p.m., gather with us for a beautiful service of carols and communion. Then, at 6:00 p.m., celebrate the birth of Christ through carols, communion and with choir.
Sanctuary Choir
The TRUMC Sanctuary Choir leads worship each Sunday at the 8:45AM and 11AM services as well as other special services throughout the year. Whether you are an experienced singer or simply love to sing, you are invited to join us as we glorify God through music.
Rehearsal Information:
Weekly rehearsals are held on Wednesdays 6:30–8 p.m. in the Choir Room (Main Building, downstairs)
*Childcare available if needed
For more information, please contact sfletcher@trumc.org
Music Ministry Ireland Tour | July 6–15, 2027
The Sanctuary Choir’s tour to Ireland is currently full! However, we have opened registration for up to 15 additional participants, including both singers and non-singers. We would love for you to join us!
Please note: The additional registrations will move forward only if all 15 spots are filled. If we do not reach that number, the additional registrations will be canceled, and all payments made by those who register in this additional group will be fully refunded.
Register at this link. Email sfletcher@trumc.org with any questions.
Children’s Choirs
The Trenholm Road Children’s Choirs provide a joyful place for our youngest musicians to sing, grow in faith, explore worship, play musical games, learn beginning instruments, and experience the fun of making music with friends. All children ages 4K through 5th grade are invited to participate!
Rehearsal Information:
Wednesdays 5:00–5:45 p.m.
We meet in the Main Building in Rooms 110, 112 and the Parlor.
Contact sfletcher@trumc.org with any questions.
Youth Choir
Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 5:00–5:45 p.m. We gather in the Parlor on the Main Hall and rehearse in the Choir Room. This choir offers a welcoming community where young people can grow in faith, develop their musical skills, and build lasting friendships while leading worship through song. All students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!
Carillon Handbell Choir
The Carillon Handbell Choir welcomes both experienced ringers and those interested in learning. This ensemble enriches worship with beautiful handbell music each month and enjoys sharing music and fellowship together. We’d love to have you ring with us!
Rehearsal Information:
Wednesdays 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Leisure Ministries Building, Riser Room on Third Floor
Contact sfletcher@trumc.org with any questions.
Ministries are supported by tithes, offerings, and service of the Trenholm Road United Methodist Church congregation and supplemented by the TRUMC Foundation. To learn more about the TRUMC Foundation and how it supports the various ministries of the Trenholm Road United Methodist faith community, click here. To read our blog with the latest missions and activities of the TRUMC Foundation, click here.