Worship

Who was Chloe, mentioned in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians in the mid-first century? What were her concerns and the concerns of those meeting in her house church? Who gathered there to hear Paul’s letter response to their concerns, and what were they arguing about? What does it say to us now?

Let us join together at the worship services on Sunday, May 15, to enjoy and learn from an imaginative re-enactment of a mid-first century communion observance, “Remembering Together,” created by our Adult Christian Education and Foundations class.

Written in 1888, the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré is the most popular European cantata from this period. He wrote it “simply for the pleasure of it.” Fauré, encouraged by his teacher Saint-Saens to write in his own style, created lyrical melodies which are simple and compelling. He was organist at the prestigious Madeleine Church in Paris and served as a teacher of composition and director of the Paris Conservatory.

The Requiem will be performed by the 60-voice Chancel Choir under the direction of Diane Hires. Guest baritone Jeffrey Ray and our own Karen Owen will be the featured soloists. A chamber orchestra of 15 instrumentalists including organist Pattie Barnes will accompany the choir.

We will have worship at the regular times of 8:15am, 9:30am, and 11:00am. Pastor Greta will preach on Matthew 2:1- 12 and Isaiah 60:1-9. We will share in Holy Communion at all three services.