The Union Gospel Mission's Changed Lives Choir is an eclectic mix of UGM program participants as well as staff. Their shared passion to deliver the message of the love of Jesus Christ creates a unique, motivating, and encouraging experience. This inspirational music will lift you up and set you firmly on higher ground.

The UGM Changed Lives Choir is directed by the acclaimed Heart of the City Worship Band's founder, Dan Adler. Dan served as the Minister of Music and Worship at the Church of the Open Door in Minneapolis for 11 years. The church's attendance grew from 350 attendees to over 5000 in the weekend worship services during that time.

In 1996, Dan and his wife Sandy, began a new para-church ministry called “Heart of the City Ministries”. This ministry focuses on promoting and leading, regular city-wide worship celebrations throughout the Twin Cities. The 22 piece inter-racial Heart of the City Worship Band is known for the variety of styles of worship music that they use, from Black Gospel to hymns, contemporary praise and worship, Caribbean and Latino rhythms as well as songs in Spanish and in Hmong.

Dan’s song “Right Here, Right Now" has been in the Top 20 of the Christian music charts and his song “To You” was the number one Praise and Worship song for 6 weeks.

For additional information or to inquire about having the UGM Changed Lives Choir perform at your church or event, please contact Gail Gisi at ggisi@ugmtc.org

Event Schedule
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