Welcome! Voices In Praise exists for the glory of God and in service to others. As the youth choir of Friendship United Methodist Church, the group is open to all youth in grades 6 -12 who have a desire to sing and a willingness to make the commitment to the group. Singers are not required to be a member of the church or to have any background in singing. Our doors are open to everyone!

The choir rehearses on Mondays. Girls rehearse from 6:30pm – 8pm; Guys rehearse from 7pm – 8:30pm.

New singers are welcome any time. Feel free to contact Director Holly Reynolds Lee at 301-728-1748 with questions!


Want to learn more about Voices In Praise? We made this video as part of a fundraising campaign in 2014. Meet Director Holly Reynolds Lee and learn more about our music and ministry.

See you at Smithville!

Voices In Praise kicks off the choir year with a performance this Saturday, September 25 at a Festival on the Lawn at Smithville United Methodist Church in Dunkirk, MD. We're part of a stellar line-up that includes many different kinds of music (from bluegrass to praise and worship) and if the weather is as beautiful as it is today, it's going to be a fantastic time to hang out with VIPs and our friends in the community.


Choir members are asked to report to Smithville at 1:45pm on Saturday wearing their purple VIP T, and any shorts, pants, capris, or skirt. We sing at 2:30pm. Here's the musical line-up:

1.) Great Gettin' Up Morning - Chicago Tour Choir + any HS VIPs who want to try it

 2.) Testify to Love - All VIP

3.) Oye - Soloist Kate McGowan, all VIP on the Chorus, Chicago Tour Choir on verses and "layering" section


EVERYONE is invited to this great festival! You're welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs, along with a dessert or dish to share at the picnic. There will be a freewill offering to support the Calvert County Food Pantry.

Hope to see you on the lawn at Smithville on Saturday!