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.

Caroling in July

Caroling in July By Mary Brooke The church service that we attended this morning was one of the longer ones I have attended.  But it was one of the most amazing (and musically diverse). I sat next to a young man from Nigeria (who played the trumpet), sang along with Russian Methodists (Oleg was a rock star in a former life), and visited with friends from good old Dunkirk.  All while in Voronezh, Russia.   God is truly everywhere!  After lunch of beef, not chicken! (we were excited!), we went with Irina to a park to begin our caroling session.  It was a wonderful surprise to meet up with some of our friends from the camp who call this beautiful city home!  We spent the afternoon traveling from parks to monuments, gathering a crowd at each location.  It helped to have Russian friends to translate!  We sang, we talked, and there was even some dancing!   Our last two stops of the day were the sweetest-- ice cream at Baskin Robbins and a visit to a chocolate store that sells treats made in Voronezh.  Some of us bought some to share; don't worry, parents! We are now enjoying dinner back at the church with our Russian friends.  It has been such a joy to spend time with them.  It will be difficult to say goodbye, but we press on to Moscow tonight!   Here's to chocolate and friends, two of God's greatest gifts! Off to the station in less than an hour! With love, Mary Brooke 01 July 2012