First United Methodist Church

The Holy Ringers rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the school year. They participate in worship 4 to 5 times out of the year and join our Adult Handbell Choirs, in May for an evening concert.

The Holy RIngers also take an annual trip at the end of the school year.

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The band is currently under the leadership of Kevin Kosoris, a Waxahachie native.  Kevin was confirmed in this church and has been involved in leading worship in various roles and in many different settings since 2001.  Kevin came on staff at FUMC Waxahachie in September, 2008.

We currently have 6 musicians regularly leading worship in our 11:00 service on Sunday morning.

Do you think God is calling you to music ministry?  Are you interested in participating in the praise band?  Please email Kevin Kosoris at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more information about our ministry.  And don't forget to join us in worship!

Handbells The Glory Ringers Advanced Adult Handbell Ensemble

The Glory Ringers meet in the current handbell room, room 106.  They rehearse on Monday nights during the school year, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They rehearse on a 4 octave set of Schulmerich bells with the hopes to add the fifth octave in the future.

The Glory Ringers provide music for worship at least once a month and offer a concert to the community in the Spring.  They have been invited to play throughout Waxahachie and various churches in the Dallas /Ft. Worth Area.  They were invited to provide music for the 2008 Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.  High School students also participate in this group and are encouraged to bring their friends.

Our Chancel Choir consists of a variety of people who sing a variety of sacred music. Currently they provide music and help lead congregational singing for the 11:00 a.m. traditional service and occasionally the 8:30 a.m. service.

The Chancel Choir has been invited to sing for various congregations in the Dallas Forth Worth area.  In June of 2008 they were invited to give a conert for the Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.  In April of 2009 members of our Chancel Choir traveled to Spain and sang God's praises in Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona.