CUMC MUSIC MINISTRY presents “The Day He Wore My Crown” arranged by David Clydesdale, featuring the CUMC Chancel Choir with orchestra, Dr. James Calhoun, conducting with Jeff Ball, narrator; Good Friday, March 30, 2018; 7:00 p.m.
This 45 minute cantata will leave you speechless and spell-bound. You will be moved by lyrics that take every heart on a journey from the crowds crying out, “Hosanna!” to the passion of Christ on the cross.
The Community UMC Music Ministry wants you. We are searching high and low for new ringers in our Adult Handbell Ensemble. For those of you that have said “I can’t sing,” here is the perfect opportunity for you to be a part of the music ministry team here at Community. This will require very little of your valuable time. We meet each Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 PM, so we invite you to come out and be a part of this fantastic ensemble. Hope 2 C U soon.
– James Calhoun
Community United Methodist Church presents Christmas concert: a “Festival of Lessons and Carols” by Jonathan Willcocks, featuring the Chancel Choir, Joyful Noise (children’s choir), Celebration Singers (youth choir), Adult Handbell Choir, and Instrumental Ensemble on Saturday, December 9 (6:00 PM) and Sunday, December 10 (3:00 PM). All are welcome, the event is FREE, and no tickets are required.
“Festival of Lessons and Carols” is a fresh interpretation of the traditional service held at the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England. The format of the service was created by army chaplain, Eric Milner-White, was originally presented on Christmas Eve in 1918, and has been broadcast every year since 1928 (excluding 1930) with millions of listeners worldwide.
The work combines 17 well-known carols with eight scriptural lessons, beginning with the fall in the Garden of Eden, following Isaiah’s prophecies of the coming Christ, and culminating with the story of Jesus’ birth. The congregation participates in more than half of the songs creating an interactive, compelling celebration to brighten your Christmas Season.
We hope you will join us Saturday, December 9, 6:00 PM and Sunday, December 10, 3:00 PM for this extraordinary worship experience.
This Sunday, November 17, is our first rehearsal for everyone that would like to be in the upcoming Christmas Pageant. Meet in the Sanctuary at 11:15 AM. Rehearsal will be over at 12:15 PM. If you have not received a copy of the lyrics and the links for the downloadable music please let Marty Drake know. You may contact her at marty@cumchb.org. All ages are welcome to participate. We will have one more rehearsal, December. 3 at 11:15 AM
The pageant will be performed in worship on December 10!
Marty Drake
Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries
Community UMC, Huntington Beach
marty@cumchb.org
714 842-4461
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