March 24, 2017

In This Issue
Recitals This Week
VBS Early Sign-up Begins
Contributions Statements Posted
With photos from Easter weaving, Youth Sunday, and a refugee talk
Armando Sosa cuts the thread to finish the second of three tapestries in the Easter Weaving Project. The first tapestry will be unveiled on Palm Sunday, the second on Maundy Thursday, and the third on Easter Sunday. See the Holy Week schedule. 
organArt Song and Organ Recitals This Week
Youth Sunday 2017
Director Patty Thel gives a word to the youth choir during rehearsal before Youth Sunday last Sunday. 
Rachel Barker-Asto and Mark Loria Present Art Songs in "Apparition"
This Sunday, March 26, at 3:00 PM Rachel Barker-Asto and Mark Loria will present a recital of 20th- and 21st-century art song entitled "Apparition: Reflections on Life, Love, and Death." 

This free recital will feature works by George Crumb, Thomas Whitman, and Paul Moravec. Come experience these fascinating American works performed by two outstanding musicians.
Catherine Rodland Organ Recital
Join us next Friday, March 31, at 8:00 PM for a much-anticipated organ recital presented by Dr. Catherine Rodland, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Bach, Craig Phillips, and Vierne. Catherine has toured extensively and is a prizewinner in many national and international organ competitions.  A reception will follow this free recital. 
Sunday Classes

 

This Sunday, March 26, we go to 16th-century England with historian Alastair Bellany for two views on the early days of the Reformation. 

 

In the Music Room, with Melissa Martin we continue our study of the psalms of lament, looking at the trope of declaring trust in God. 

 

Plus 1st Corinthians in-depth with George Hunsinger continues in Mclean House. 
Tom Charles Next Conference
Church member Tom Charles recently spoke at the national NEXT Church conference of the PC(USA) about the refugee family, our resettlement efforts, and his personal experience. Click above to watch his 15-minute talk. Says Tom, "It is when I'm working with a refugee family that I feel closest to Christ." 
vbsGospel on the Go: VBS 2017
Stories from the Book of Acts
Early sign-up has begun for this summer's Vacation Bible School, "Gospel on the Go: Stories from the Book of Acts," from Monday, June 26, to Thursday, June 29, for children age three to rising grade six. Learn more and sign up now.
taxstatementsContribution Statements Posted
Working on taxes? Contribution statements for 2016 have been posted to My Nassau. 
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