Music at Riverside UMC

Sing lustily and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength...

Sing modestly. Do not bawl, so as to be heard above or distinct from the rest of the congregation, that you may not destroy the harmony, but strive to unite your voices together, so as to make one clear melodious sound...

-- From John Wesley's Directions for Singing, 1761 Music is a critical part of our life together at Riverside UMC.