Music at FUMC, Baton Rouge

12/22/2025

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Share with a friend as we proclaim Christ's birth!
You are invited to Christmas Eve Worship on Wednesday, 12/24 at 11:00 a.m., 2:00, 4:00, or 6:00 p.m.

Sussex Carol - arr. Barlow Bradford

12/19/2025

You are invited to The Longest Night Service on Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. as we honor the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. This contemplative, candlelit service offers healing, hope, and encourgament to persons who have had a difficult year and to all of us who have unspoken concerns and needs.

"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" arr. Dan Forrest

12/13/2025

Tomorrow is the big day!

12/12/2025

We are excited to share beautiful music of the season this Sunday. Be sure to invite a friend!

12/03/2025

As we enter the four week season of Advent (derived from the Latin "adventus" or "coming"), we eagerly await the birth of Christ who's love frees us from sin and earthly strife.

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
For more info & details: http://bit.ly/42UXEZB

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!

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).