Our Music & Worship

AUMC has long been a leader in the church music community in Orange County. With a beautiful pipe organ, a 9 foot concert grand, 7 foot grand, and a 6 foot grand readily available, not to mention excellent acoustics, the facilities are excellent for making music.

We aim to employ a variety of musical forms and expressions from both the past and the present. We incorporate the organ, piano, guitar, bells, and more to create a meaningful worship experience.

Chancel Choir

Only requirement: wonderful people that have a desire to sing as a team.

  • You don’t have to read music!

  • You don’t have to sing a solo!

  • You don’t have to come to every rehearsal or service, and our schedule is flexible!

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Modern Service

Our Modern service (Messy Church) meets on the 2nd Sunday at 5 PM. Led by Emilio Tello, the Modern Worship team brings joyous and modern music to each service. Volunteer musicians are always welcome, whether you play an instrument or sing.

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Our Worship Service

Service Elements

Serve as Liturgists who guide congregants through Sunday worship services

  • Read scripture passages during worship services

  • Aid in the preparation and distribution of communion

  • Serve as ushers and greeters on Sunday mornings

  • Decorate the sanctuary for Easter, Christmas, Holy Week, etc.

  • Prepare for special services and events

Meet Our Music Team

  • A smiling man with brown hair, a beard, wearing a blue polo shirt, standing against a yellow wall.

    Herman Hope

    MINISTER OF MUSIC

  • Portrait of a man in a blue suit with a polka dot tie, white shirt, and a boutonnière, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Emilio Tello

    MODERN WORSHIP LEADER

  • A woman with short black hair and earrings standing outdoors in front of a leafy tree, wearing a denim jacket and black top.

    June Jongeun Lee

    COLLABORATIVE ACCOMPANIST