HELLO! 

We are the Chancel Choir for Hollywood UMC, a progressive church in the heart of Hollywood. Our mission as a diverse and affirming congregation is to be a beacon of hope and service to our community.

Each June, we perform a self-produced concert of secular songs we wouldn’t ordinarily sing in church – from showtunes to pop hits and more! This year, in an effort to expand our mission, we are presenting Choirchella: A Wildfire Relief Concert on June 22, the proceeds of which will go to the Cal-Pac Fire Recovery Fund. This fund was established in response to the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in January 2025 and offers direct contributions toward relief and recovery for those impacted.

We look forward to seeing you in the audience, but there’s more you can do!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

DONATE HERE!

Click Donate Now and under “Special Causes” you will find the Los Angeles Fires Recovery Fund. Please write ‘Hollywood’ in the notes section!

To learn about Altadena UMC, a vital church community who lost their structure to the fires, or to donate to them directly – CLICK HERE!

ARE YOU A SINGER?

Come sing with us! Seriously! We’re putting together a massive choir to end the show with Make Our Garden Grow from Candide. And guess what? We will send you the music and tracks ahead of time! The only time commitment is the dress rehearsal on Saturday, June 21 in the afternoon (time tbd) and the concert on Sunday, June 22nd at 1:30pm. All parts and singers are welcome! 

Email our choir president Rebecca Vail and we will get you all the information you need to be a part of this special event.

Since those first weeks of January, 2025 has been a year of profound change that has often felt overwhelming and isolating. As singers, music is our resource to be in solidarity with our community, which is why we are throwing this event. We cannot wait for you to join us in joyful song to support our community who needs us. We can build a better future, but only if we do it together!