South Campus
"Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy" - Psalm 33:1-3
South Campus at Cokesbury seeks to offer an authentic worship experience to all seekers and believers. These services are a blend of many styles and forms of music, video, scripture and ritual.
The Cokesbury Choir is at the core of the music ministry each Sunday. They sing a wide variety of anthems including classical, contemporary, spirituals, folk songs, and anything else that moves the spirit. The congregation enjoys singing traditional hymns and contemporary choruses and also experiences energetic, contemporary children's choirs, youth choirs and instrumental ensembles, as well as excellent soloists.
At the center of traditional worship is the message. Week after week you will be encouraged, loved and challenged by our awesome ministers, Dr. G. Steven Sallee, Rev. Stephen DeFur, Pr. Micah Nicolaus and Rev. Rebekah Fetzer as they bring you a biblically-based message from the Lord. We hope you and your family will come and join us this Sunday.
How to Get Involved in Our Music Ministries
COKESBURY CHOIR - As you join this wonderful group of committed believers who weekly pour out their hearts and voices, you will experience and be amazed by the glorious worship of our Most High God!
Led by Marcelo Urias, our rehearsals are dedicated to perfecting all technical aspects of high quality music-making, and also to make sure that we praise the Lord wholeheartedly.
You are welcome to be a part the Cokesbury Choir and its exciting ministry. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m through 8:00 pm. in the Choir Room, in the South Campus, Choir Room. Child care is provided. There is no audition and although previous music experience is a plus, it is not a requirement. For more information, call (865) 246-0434 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES - At Cokesbury we love to praise the Lord with all musical instruments. We are delighted to have a handbell choir and in our worship and we frequently employ an orchestra and a rhythm section. If you play an orchestral instrument and would like to join us in worship, please call (865) 246-0434 or
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Our handbell choir director is the talented Suzie Atcher. She welcomes you should you wish to be a ringer. The handbells practice every Wednesday, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, September through Easter in the South campus. In 2009, they will resume practice on September 9.
SPECIAL MUSIC PROGRAMS - Cokesbury Church holds some exciting events throughout the year. Every year we experience the glory of Easter through the presentation of a magnificent musical which involves hundreds of volunteers, choirs, and orchestra.
Knoxville has been greatly blessed by our traditional Thanksgiving Community service, held each year on the evening of the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving Day. Each year the crowds grow and we all enjoy a time of celebration, inspiration and, naturally, thanksgiving to the Lord.
Our Christmas season is nothing short of thrilling. We appreciate all our choirs throughout the month of December and we hold a truly warm and loving Christmas Eve candlelit service. The highlight of the season is a classical music concert held mid-December by the Cokesbury Choir during our Sunday morning worship services.