Music

About Our Music

The Music Ministry of University Christian Church seeks to glorify God through meaningful worship and music performances. Music is an important avenue to worship, helping the congregation to pray, praise, and proclaim God’s message. Through weekly anthems and musical offerings we seek to create affective moments of understanding that deepen our faith and help to make real the rational discernments in our hearts. The Belltower Series goes beyond weekly worship to provide concert events as a gift to the Fort Worth community.

UCC’s music program offers handbell ensembles for youth and adults. They ring regularly during morning worship and annually for the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival. Additionally, the UCC Bell Ringers, for grades 9–12, enjoys quadrennial tours of England.

Since its founding in 1873, the Chancel Choir has played an integral part in the life of the church. They have enjoyed international and national tours, various concerts in collaboration with TCU choirs, and six holiday concerts with the New York Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. The choir continues that heritage by commissioning new choral works, including “The Tyger and the Lamb”, a commissioned work for chorus and orchestra by Ola Gjeilo in 2020.

The Sanctuary organ is the main instrument we utilize in our music and it has a story all its own.

The Organ History

“WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?” Concert Event

September 22, 3:00 PM

UCC’s Music Ministry is pleased to host Tom Trenney for a special event highlighting the work of Mister Fred Rogers and related music. The Chancel Choir, Todd Prickett and Janet Pummill, will join Tom in this one-of-a-kind presentation.

This concert event will be held in the UCC Sanctuary and is free to the public. Please, follow Mister Rogers’ lead and invite a neighbor to attend with you! Additionally, we are pleased to welcome Tom into our morning worship services that morning. The Chancel Choir will sing one of his beautiful anthems and he will sing a familiar tune!

The University Christian Church Handbell Choir returned to St Andrews Church in Nuthurst on Friday 7th July 2023 as part of its quadrennial tour of England.

10th Quadrennial England Tour
June 30—July 14, 2023

The UCC Bell Ringers showcased their remarkable talent during their performances at Bolton Priory, Bath Abbey, St. Thomas Church Salisbury, St. Andrew’s in Nuthurst, Canterbury Cathedral Chapter House, and the London Actors’ Church. In addition to their musical endeavors, UCC members explored the iconic sights of London, York, and Stratford, immersing themselves in the rich history and cultural offerings of these vibrant cities.