| Because you're just getting back into playing, I'll guess that you have a Bb trumpet. To play from the hymnal, transpose the treble cleft notes 2 half steps higher and add 2 sharps to the key signature. If the hymn is written in flatted signature all you do is subtract 2 flats. It's not as hard as it sounds and as oldlou said, soon you'll be transposing in the fly because these hymns are so familiar to you.
I, too, play in our church orchestra. PM me to other hints and tips!
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