2026-27 Resources for Bell Parents: Just For Bell Nerds

Malmark vs Schulmerich

A little history… did you know there was a "Great War" in the history of handbells? It was Schulmerich vs Malmark - but was there really a truce or does the battle rage on?

It's a 19 minute listen: "Episode 592: Bell Wars (Classic), NPR Planet Money, Dec 22, 2014. https://www.npr.org/2021/12/23/1067333584/bell-wars-classic

Geeking Out with Anna Nelson

Ever heard of "Change Ringing?" Our own beloved bell nerd and mathematician, Anna Nelson, gave a talk about "The Mathematics of Bell Ringing" and you can see the slideshow here:

https://annacnelson.github.io/assets/pdf/MathematicsOfBellRinging_2020Talk.pdf

PLEASE BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER GROUPS IN THE BUILDING:

Family Promise uses the CUMC basement housing August thru October and February thru April. Fall families arrive on the first Sun in August and leave on the first Sun in November. Spring families arrive on the first Sun in February and leave on the first Sun in May. Often there are families with small children so we need to be mindful that they do not follow us into the rummage storage areas.
The Explorer PreSchool is in session during rummage week. We need to keep all rummage traffic out of the East side of the building - especially on Friday - the first day of the sale.
All rummage sale items and setup must be contained to the gym until Thursday evening. During setup, keep hallways clear.
Be mindful of facilities and flooring at CUMC. Do not push / slide heavy or damaged furniture on the floors. Watch out for doorways and walls to prevent damages.

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