WORSHIP & ARTS

The Sanctuary Choir rehearses on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Gregory Durr White Music Room. Its repertoire consists of anthems, spirituals, hymn arrangements and gospel music. They provide music for worship on first and third Sundays during the 8:30 am and 11:00 a.m. services. During Easter, Christmas and other special holidays/events of the liturgical year, this choir provides special music for services.

For more information contact Dr. Jeremy Jackson at 251-5173 ext. 229 or sixthavenue.worshipmusicandarts@gmail.com.

The Progressive Choir rehearses on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Gregory Durr White Music Room. Its repertoire consists of gospel music, praise songs, and spirituals. They provide music for worship on second and fourth Sundays during the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. During the fall, this choir presents a concert entitled Harvest Concert, for the benefit of providing scholarships to deserving students.

For more information contact Dr. Jeremy Jackson at 251-5173 ext. 229 or sixthavenue.worshipmusicandarts@gmail.com. 

The Male Chorus rehearses on selected Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Gregory Durr White Music Room. Its repertoire consists of anthems, spirituals, hymn tunes, and gospel music. They provide music for worship on fifth Sundays during the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. During the fall, the Male Chorus is presented in concert entitled “Men In Black” for the benefit of providing scholarships to deserving students.

The arranger is Mr. Vedric Shelby .

Our children and youth choirs sing once a month during worship service. The choirs are designed to encourage our children’s love of music and increase their understanding of music as a part of our worship to God. All music chosen for the choirs are age-appropriate and scriptural based. Occasionally, they provide additional music for special worship services, minister with other youth groups and/or churches and sing at nursing homes. They also participate in seasonal services along with the adult choirs.

The Youth Choir is for high school singers. They provide music for worship on fourth Sundays. They rehearse on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in the Chapel.

The director is Vedric Shelby, you may reach him @ virtuoso1906@yahoo.com .

The Middlers is for singers who are enrolled in middle school. They provide music for worship on first Sundays. They rehearse on Wednesdays at 5:50 pm in the Gregory Durr White Music Room.

The director is Danielle Warren you may contact her @ d.m. warren@hotmail.com

The Children’s Choir is for singers ages 4-fifth grade. They provide music during worship on the third Sundays. They rehearse on Wednesdays at 5:15 pm in the Gregory Durr White Music Room.

The director is Danielle Warren you may contact her @ d.m.warren@hotmail.com

The Sixth Avenue Orchestra is composed of instrumentalist age 13 and above. The ensemble performs during the month on 1st Sundays and other occasions.

Mr. Edward Crenshaw is the director, you may contact him at crenshaw9121@bellsouth.net.

The Sixth Avenue Baptist Youth Ministry for Christian Dance is an auxiliary of the church that serves youth ages 9 – 17 and young adults starting at 18 years of age. The mission of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Youth Ministry for Christian Dance (YMFCD) is to provide its members with resources to grow in the knowledge of the holy word and to promote the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit while maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and leading a wholesome Christian life in total submission to God. The ministry is committed to teaching its members responsibility, prioritizing, and making sound decisions, learning from mistakes, cooperating in a group environment and developing a positive independent disposition.

Javan Patton is the ministry leader for this group, you may contact her @ javan.patton@gmail.com

This ministry empowers volunteers to utilize their God-given gifts, talents and abilities to express the teachings of Jesus through dramatic arts. This is done through the arts of speaking, writing, spiritual dramatic expression, instruments, vocalizing, poetry, and choreography.

Led By: Mrs. Annie Holmes, you may contact her @ 403-2993 or anne_36756@yahoo.com

The Praise Team is an ensemble of mixed singers who rehearse on Mondays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel. They provide music for Sunday worship services, the New Years Eve Anointing Service and some special services.

The director is Mr. Sam Whatley, fangaz.sw@gmail.com.

The Cultural Arts Committee develops, promotes and maintains relevant social and cultural events that touch the lives of church members and the entire Birmingham community. The members of this committee achieve this through showcasing a wide array of artists who are exceptional in their craft. Contact Person: Mrs. Ava Smith @ 322-6023 or adsfo1@yahoo.com.

The Audio/Visual Ministry is responsible for the technical aspects of worship at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Members of the A/V ministry run the sound board and provide recorded music for the worship services and special events. They also provide lighting for conferences, concerts and drama presentations held at Sixth Avenue. The A/V ministry makes the audio, video, and digital video recordings of the worship services and special events available to those who would like copies of them. If you have a gift for working with technology and audio visuals, please consider offering your time and services to this ministry

Led By: Mr.  Bryon Davis, you may contact him @ byronb.d.davis@gmail.com