Dance for Joy
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, And the young men and the old, together; For I will turn their mourning to joy, Will comfort them, And make them rejoice rather than sorrow. (Jer 31:13)
Orthodox cultures across the world have retained many of their folkways, including dancing. American culture has often forgotten where it came from and what it once knew. To be Orthodox is to be human - and to be human means to dance when the time is right.
It's an Orthodox tradition--everyone dancing to the same steps. Dads with daughters, uncles next to nephews.
We will have our folk dance on Sunday, September 11, right after coffee hour, in the fellowship hall. Paul Taylor, who led the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers at the Celtic fest, will teach some dances, and our own parishioners will teach some dances they do today.
Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, Moldava, Ukraine, Russia, Scotland. We have people from these countries. Let's learn their dances and enjoy their music!
"Kick up your heels to kick off the new year!" An all church social for all ages.
Sunday, September 11, after coffee hour. All ages, no experience required!
