Music
For decades, good music has drawn worshippers to Monroe Street UMC. Still today, our services feature a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary tunes that inspire people to rejoice through song. Whether you sing like an angel, sound like a rock star, or can’t carry a note in a bucket, your voice is welcome here.
Wesleyan Chorus
The Wesleyan Chorus has a long history of singing the fine sacred choral literature of the church as well as newer contemporary songs. This choir—with both trained and untrained voices—provides music for Sunday worship and special services.
Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Angels’ Wings Handbell Choir
Our handbell choir generally rings for worship 6-8 times a year and occasionally for special services or events. Some musical background is helpful but not required. With a bit of coaching and practice, you can have a great time ringing bells.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Praise Team
Voices and instruments join together on contemporary music to enhance our worship. Although rehearsals are weekly, Praise Team leads music in worship about once or twice a month.
Currently rehearsals are on Mondays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, but the day and time are adjustable to accommodate schedules.
Meet Our Director of Music!
Kristina Davis
Kristina Davis has been singing from a very early age and began piano study in second grade. By the time she was in seventh grade, Kris and her sister were singing and playing duets in church. So began a lifelong journey serving the church through music.
During high school, she sang with the Chapel Choir at Monroe Street UMC under the direction of Mary Anderson. She graduated in1980 from The University of Toledo, where she earned a Bachelor of Music Degree, with a major in voice and a minor in piano. While at UT, she studied voice with Barbara Rondelli, piano with Frances Renzi, and harpsichord with Susan Kinkaid. Concurrently, she studied the organ with Richard Palmquist at Monroe Street Church. While studying organ, Kris became the Assistant in Music at MSUMC, where she served in various roles until 2006. She has directed vocal and handbell choirs of all ages, taught private piano and voice students, and has been a substitute pianist for area churches.
In 1996, she began a vocal and handbell music program that included global music when she became Director of Music for Toledo Campus Ministry, continuing through 2012 when she cut back on her musical responsibilities to care for family needs. Kris continues to sing with and direct For Unity, a five-voice treble ensemble born out of TCM.
Kris returned to Monroe Street Church in 2018 as a substitute accompanist. In 2019, she became the Interim organist/accompanist, then the Organist/accompanist, and in the fall of 2020, she became Director of Music. Kris says that though it was unexpected and not part of her plan, she is delighted to have returned to MSC. She thanks you all for the warm reception. It feels as though the Spirit has brought her home.
Email: krissings4u@gmail.com
Phone: 419.473.1168
