Music at FUMC, Baton Rouge

11/24/2025

Enjoy this musical meditation on the beloved hymn, "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by Tom Trenney, sung by Chelsey Geeting.
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11/20/2025

"We thank the music makers who help us find our voices. Help us make our lives a song, and all God's world rejoices!"

What a joy to hear 22 3rd-5th Graders sing with the Chancel Choir on Sunday! Do you know a child who loves to sing? There's a spot for them in this important ministry.

11/13/2025

We are so proud of our youngest singers! Come and hear the 3rd-5th Grade Choir sing with the Chancel Choir this Sunday.

10/27/2025

Join the LSU School of Music in the Sanctuary on Thursday, 10/30 at 7:30 p.m. to hear the renowned Amernet String Quartet. This free concert will feature works of Beethoven, Dankner, and Mendelssohn.

Come and hear "One of America's finest ensembles" (Cincinnati Enquirer) as the Amernet String Quartet comes to Baton Rouge! 🎻
The LSU School of Music presents this FREE concert that you don't want to miss!

Thursday, October 30, 2025 · 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
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Program includes: Beethoven’s Op. 18 No. 6 (“La malinconia”), Stephen Dankner’s String Quintet featuring LSU’s own Dennis Parker (cello), and Mendelssohn’s storm-lit Quartet in F minor, Op. 80.

10/18/2025

We're looking forward to worshipping with you tomorrow onsite or online!

Sanctuary Services - 8:30 and 11:00 AM
America Street Service - 9:45 AM
Mid City Church - 5 PM (at Spoke & Hub)

Morning services are streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and www.firstmethodist.org

10/09/2025

It was a joy to welcome the Baton Rouge Magnet High School Choirs, under the direction of Emily DeFoe, for their fall concert on Tuesday, October 7. These talented singers presented "Songs of Hope for Humanity." Thank you for sharing the beautiful music and the energy you bring!

10/02/2025

Jesus says, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" (Luke 6:20). In this musical call to prayer, we hear about those beloved ones for whom this pronouncement is good news.

09/30/2025

Thanks to the audience's generosity at this week's "Concert with a Cause," we are providing over 4,100 meals for our neighbors in Baton Rouge! Thank you for being such a receptive and giving audience, we are excited to welcome you back for the next installment.

Congratulations on a stunning concert to organist Dr. Catherine Rodland of St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN), and violist Dr. Kimberly Sparr, of LSU!

09/04/2025

We are excited to welcome our K-2nd and 3rd-5th Grade Choirs back this Sunday! Do you know a child who loves to sing? Join us for Kids' Night on Sundays 5-6:30 p.m. Register at fumcbr.org/kidsnight (meal optional).

08/28/2025

Watch the full recording of Denis Bédard's Sonata for Organ and Alto Saxophone by clicking the link in the comments! Save the date for our next Concert with a Cause on Sunday, September 28 at 4 p.m. benefitting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

08/21/2025

The Chancel Choir was excited to get back to rehearsals last night– The energy in the room was infectious and we are overjoyed to welcome four new members to this shared ministry!

08/06/2025

"Sacred Fire," composed by Sarah Class with lyrics by Welsh poet, Grahame Davies, was one of twelve new compositions commissioned by King Charles III for his coronation in 2023. Reflecting themes of hope and renewal, the lyrics of “Sacred Fire” allude to the “tongues of fire” that descended upon the apostles on Pentecost, signifying the Holy Spirit’s arrival and the birth of the Christian church. This connection conveys a sense of divine purpose, empowering faith, and a new beginning.