Timeless. Classic. Generation to Generation.
Since shortly after the Civil War, Methodists have been gathering in Lufkin, Texas to worship God in the Wesleyan tradition. Today, at the dawn of the 21st century, that tradition lives on in our weekly 8:40 am Sanctuary service.
But "traditional" worship at FUMC means much more than antiquated ritualism. Enriched by the beauty of thoughtful architecture and world-class musical instruments, guarded by the wisdom of time-honored liturgy, freshened by the winds of contemporary creativity, traditional worship at FUMC is the crossroads where a storied past meets a hopeful present, and the conversation between the two distills into a worship experience that strikes a reverent balance between the transcendent and the immanent, the old and the new, the formal and the free.
If you're looking for worship of theological, liturgical and musical distinction, we think you'll find it in the traditional services of FUMC, Lufkin:
The strength of yesterday. . .the relevance of today. . .the touchstone of tomorrow
Chancel Choir
The FUMC Chancel Choir is the flagship ensemble of our choral music ministry. Having served FUMC faithfully for generations, the choir has a long and distinguished performance history. The ensemble presently serves our 8:40 a.m. Sanctuary service on a weekly basis (typically excluding the month of July). The choir sings various styles, but primarily focuses on standard liturgical music, including music of past masters of the art (Bach, Handel, Mozart), as well as more contemporary fare (Rutter, Butler). The ensemble performs one full-length anthem weekly, as well as providing introits, choral "Amens" and other service music for each service.
The Chancel Choir is open to all interested parties aged Senior High School and beyond. No auditions are required for membership, but it is expected that all participants will share a mutual commitment to the responsibilities of membership.
The Chancel Choir regularly rehearses on Wednesday evenings, 6:45 - 8:15 p.m., August - June, in the Choir Room. Child care is provided for all rehearsals and services.