Music and Choir Opportunities

Dalton First is a historic yet vibrant church that has been helping people go deeper with Jesus for over a century.

Chancel Choir

Colossians 3:16- "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."

The Choir leads songs, hymns and spiritual songs in a variety of anthems and arrangements that serve Christ’s Word of Truth in the sanctuary at our 11:00 am service. A smaller ensemble leads worship in our 8:45 am service. The choir also present worship concerts that reach our members and community through our annual Smiley Gregg Memorial concert, December concerts, Sacred Patriotic Concerts, and to Walker State Faith and Character Based Prison. Any Adult or Youth interested in becoming part of the Chancel Choir ministry is welcome to join any time of the year! Come and worship the Lord in Spirit and Truth in rehearsals and in our services!

Canterbury Bell Choir

Meets in the Adult Choir Room at 6:00 pm. We are welcoming new ringers to this wonderful group. If you are an Adult or Youth, you are invited to ring. They help lead worship in the sanctuary once a month.

Encounter Worship

In our contemporary-style “Encounter” worship service, we desire just that. To have a powerful, intimate encounter with the one true God, closely following the direction of the Holy Spirit. We believe that our worship is a double-edged sword, in that not only do we glorify God by the lifting of our voices, but that is our greatest weapon in fighting our toughest battles. We invite you to join us each Sunday as we minister to the heart of The Father and worship together in Spirit and in Truth!

Are you interested in singing and playing with our worship team to lead others in worship, or serving in one of our volunteer media roles? We would love for you to join our team.

Children's Choirs

Grades 1st through 5th grade, “Alleluia and Celebration Choirs” meet starting at 5:45 pm. The choir rehearsals alternate with Children’s ministry teaching time.

The Children’s Choirs lead worship on the fourth Sunday morning of each month for our “Family Worship” in the Sanctuary. (except for summer break). They also sing for our “White Christmas” ministry evening in December, and for quarterly outreach to those in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes.

Joy Choir (3 yrs - preschool)

The Joy Choir meets from 5:45 to 6:15 pm on Wednesday evenings on the first floor. A Bible story and activity time follows from 6:15 until 7:00 PM.

Alleluia Choir (K - 2nd grade)

The Alleluia Choir meets in room 326 on Wednesday evenings from 5:45 to 6:20, followed by a time of Bible Study from 6:20 until 7 PM.

Celebration Choir (3rd - 5th)

The Celebration Choir rehearses from 6:20-7:00 PM in room 326 on Wednesday evenings. Prior to choir rehearsal, the older elementary children participate in a Bible Study from 5:45 until 6:20 PM.

Sounds of Joy

Sounds of Joy is a community choir for older adults that is sponsored by Dalton First United Methodist Church. The group rehearses on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the third floor Music Suite and presents seasonal programs at the church as well as in local nursing and retirement homes.

Dulcimer Group

Meets every Wednesday at 2:30pm in the Chapel hallway.

Prayer Live

Contact Austin McBryar ([email protected]) if you're interested in participating in worship leading during our Prayer Live service that happens every Wednesday at 6:00pm (except for Summer.)