The Fellowship is...
Intergenerational and Interdisciplinary
The Fellowship is made up of musicians, clergy, dancers, artists, lay ministers, and others of all ages, all involved in creating, supporting and implementing worship in local congregations.
An Ecumenical Organization
Formerly known as The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music & Worship Arts, we are now an ecumenical organization open to all. We remain deeply rooted and connected in The United Methodist Church and its General Board of Discipleship, and serve as a resource for all worship artists.
Open to All!
(And we mean all!)
We are a faith community that provides training on all aspects of worship through events, publications, webinars, and the myriad connections that are made with other worship leaders.
Statement of Welcome
The Fellowship of Worship Artists is a community of diverse worship artists who are not of one mind on a wide range of theological and cultural issues. We acknowledge that we have been blessed by the gifts and presence of a variety of people. We covenant to uphold the sacred worth and dignity of all persons, without exception. We welcome all into membership and leadership in The Fellowship, including:
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persons with divergent theological and political convictions, even as we seek to emphasize our connectedness and unity in Christ;
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persons of all races, cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic conditions;
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persons at all places on the spectrum of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression;
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persons of various ages and life experiences, and persons who are differently abled.
Christ made no mistake in opening the table of grace to everyone. Therefore, our membership and its leaders commit to embrace one another with boundless compassion and affirmation so that the reign of God might be made known “on earth as it is in heaven.”
Cultivate. Equip. Worship.
Our Calling
We are Christians called to minister through our creative gifts to foster worship which makes disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our Structure
The Fellowship is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service and operates within the confines of its Bylaws and Standing Rules.
