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Calling Festival Choir members!

The first reading of the Easter Festival music will be on February 23, at 9:00 am, in
the sanctuary. The reading/rehearsal will be followed by a light lunch at 11:30 am
in the Fireside Room. After the initial reading session, Festival Choir rehearses on
Wednesday nights at 7:00pm, starting on February 27, and continuing on March 6, 13,
20, and 27th. Dress rehearsal is March 30 at 9:00am in the sanctuary, followed by our
Easter luncheon in the Fireside Room ...

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Categories: Events Blog, Music, Music and Worship Blog, News and Events, Special Events, Volunteers, Worship

Ugandan Orphans Choir, February 24, 5:00 pm

2013-Ugandan-orphansThe Ugandan Orphans Choir is presenting a concert of lively, authentic Ugandan music, dance and story-telling in United Churches sanctuary, February 24, at 5:00 p.m. Come hear an engaging evening of music. The concert is part of a ten-month tour, raising awareness and offering opportunities for sponsorships of children through Childcare Worldwide.

Downloadable poster for this event.

 

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JAN
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Feb 24 Ugandan Orphans Choir–hosts needed

United Churches’ Fine Arts Event Series is sponsoring the Ugandan Orphans Choir in concert on Sunday, February 24, at 5:00 pm. This delightful choir of eight-to-twelve year olds will sing and dance their hearts out for us. They are traveling internationally to raise awareness of the plight of Ugandan orphans, to offer sponsorships of orphans and to seek financial support for their orphanages.

Would you like to be an overnight host for a choir member or members, for three nights starting February 24?

If you’d like ...

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JAN
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Categories: Children, Events Blog, Family Programs, Fellowship, Music, Music and Worship Blog, News and Events, Serving the Community, Social Justice, Special Events, Special Offerings, Stewardship Blog, Uncategorized, Volunteers, Youth

Twelfth Night Celebration: January 6

United Churches Fine Arts Event Series is pleased to present our second series event, Twelfth Night Celebration, on Sunday, January 6, at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The service is a musical benefit for the Students of Greater Olympia youth orchestra. Suggested donations of $10. will be gratefully received.  The program includes Christmas carols and chamber music for string quartet, oboe, English horn, voice and organ. John Oliver Chamber Music is the featured performance group and includes advanced orchestra musicians, plus ...

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DEC
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Categories: Music, Music and Worship Blog, Special Events

Join us on Christmas Eve

On Christmas, we celebrate the mystery of God with us. God comes to live with us again. We share in this mystery by telling the story of Jesus birth over 2,000 years ago so that we might find God with us here and now. We offer two services to embrace this mystery.

At 5:30 pm, families and children are invited to enter into the story of Christ’s birth told ...

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NOV
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Categories: Events Blog, Family Programs, Music, Music and Worship Blog, News and Events, Special Events, Worship

Choir Kick-Off Picnic September 11

Chancel Choir resumes on Tuesday, September 11, with the annual fall Kick-Off Picnic, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, in the Carlyon Beach Clubhouse. This is a time to get re-acquainted and meet some new singers. Bring your family, plus a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Main dish meats, rolls, and beverages will be furnished. Kids of all ages can enjoy the picnic, park, swings and beach areas, and the amazing fellowship of our choir. If you would like to ...

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SEP
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Categories: Children, Family Programs, Fellowship, Music, Music and Worship Blog, News and Events, Small Groups, Special Events, Volunteers, Worship, Youth

Choir Kick-Off Picnic September 11

Chancel Choir resumes on Tuesday, September 11, with the annual fall Kick-Off Picnic, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, in the Carlyon Beach Clubhouse. This is a time to get re-acquainted and meet some new singers. Bring your family, plus a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Main dish meats, rolls, and beverages will be furnished. Kids of all ages can enjoy the picnic, park, swings and beach areas, and the amazing fellowship of our choir. If you would like to ...

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Old Time Religion August 26

Cheri Kelly will lead us in singing old favorites, at the Old Time Religion Service on August 26. Come sing the songs of your youth, and the favorites you remember from years ago, including spirituals, gospel songs and revival hymns.

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World Sacred Music Festival 2012

Saturday, July 21 at St. Martin’s University Worthington Center
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A day of fabulous sacred music! International sounds and cultures shared by local artists in a concert to benefit Interfaith Works and SMU Campus Ministry.

Featured instruments include gongs, classical flute and piano, native flute, didgeridoo, and Tibetan singing bowls.

Buy an all-day ticket or choose just the afternoon or evening performances. A great way to celebrate sacred traditions and support a great cause.

More information at www.interfaith-works.org. ...

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JUL
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July Musical Offerings

Summer musical offerings for July worship services continue with presentations by special ensembles and soloists. The annual Dixieland service, with the St. Louis Rivermen, opens the month on July 1. Donna Lotton and Jon Pugh sing “Blessings” on July 8, Allen Chase, Baritone, sings Faure’s “Pie Jesu” on July 15, the United Churches’ Classical Chamber Ensemble plays a variety of traditional selections on July 22, and Jon Pugh closes the month by leading a service of Contemporary Christian Music on ...

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JUN
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