Worship in Music
Arts & Music
Ronald W. Richards Music Series
Trinity United Methodist Church has established this music series to glorify God and honor the memory of Trinity's longtime Director of Music, Ronald W. Richards. Free-will offerings are received at each concert toward our continuing support of the Kiwanis Ronald W. Richards Young Musicians Scholarship Fund. Approximately $60,000.00 has been given to Limaland musicians preparing for careers in the field of music through this scholarship that was established in 1986.
About Ronald W. Richards
Ronald W. Richards was the Director of Music for Trinity United Methodist Church from the fall of 1957 until he died in February 1986. During his tenure, he organized the entire choir program of the church starting with the children and youth. He directed the Chancel Choir of all post-high school adults and under his baton, the adult choir presented many of the master choral works including Berlioz' L'Enfance du Christ which was a musical drama staged with the help of his wife, Helen. Mr. Richards gave untiringly of his time to bring outstanding choral literature to the community through our church and through the Lima Public Schools, where he served as Director of Music for 25 years.
Musical Groups at Trinity
Children's Choir
Rehearses Sunday morning during G.R.A.C.E. time, after children's moments, 10:30 worship service.
Age: K - 4th grade
Youth Band
6th - 12th grade instrumentalists and vocalists who gather periodically to prepare contemporary music for worship.
Chancel Ringers
Rehearses Thursday 6:45 P.M.
Age: High school and older
John Mulder - Director
Chancel Choir
Rehearses Thursday 7:45 P.M.
Age: High school and older
David Schneider - Director
Dean Altstaetter - Accompanist
Praise Team
Meets weekly after worship to prepare music for our 10:30 A.M. worship service periodically throughout the year.