Sunday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.

Since April 13, 1742, Handel’s masterpiece, MESSIAH, has been a means of proclaiming the truth of Scripture in song.  Created in three parts, MESSIAH focuses on the prophecy/coming of Christ (Christmas), the sacrifice/resurrection of Jesus (Easter) and, finally, the gift of eternal life offered through these actions of Christ (Heaven).

On Palm Sunday evening, we will focus on musical material from Part 2 and Part 3 (not the whole).  As a live expression of worship, Pascale Butt (soprano), Beth Snow (mezzo-soprano) and David Steeves (tenor) will sing these scriptural solos accompanied by our guest organist, Alice Boyd, Music Director at Christ Church Parish Church.  In addition, on the big screens in the sanctuary, you’ll view recordings of choirs singing the choral selections that knit the Scriptural revelation together.  The evening will end with everyone assembled joining our soloists in singing the majestic Hallelujah Chorus.

This will be a very special event and we hope that you will come out and be part of it.  We note that due to copyright issues with the recordings, we will not be able to offer this worship concert on Youtube.  It will only be offered in person.  The offering from this service, after expenses, will go to our church’s ongoing work with Fredericton’s unhoused citizens.

Be sure to plan to stay after the concert for a dessert reception. If you are able, please drop your sweet contribution (finger foods, please) off at the church kitchen before 6:30 p.m.