In the season of Advent when Christians prepare their hearts and homes for Christmas,
Willow Grove Presbyterian Church invites the community to worship and concerts
during the month of December.
On Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 am, all are
welcome to enjoy Music Sunday and an intergenerational Christmas Pageant.
The choir, under the direction of Paul
DiDario, will sing "Bethlehem Boy" and other special Christmas
pieces. Mr. DiDario, a graduate of the
Julliard School of Music and Music Director of Willow Grove Church, will play an
arrangement of "Carol of the Bells" by George Winston.
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All
children, youth and adults of all ages are invited to help tell the story of
Jesus' birth using music, props and costumes as the narrators read. The ancient story will come to life as
participants act out the story and sing Christmas carols. The Children's Choir will sing "Go Tell It on the Mountain." After worship, refreshments will be served.
Music
Sunday continues in the afternoon with a special Celtic Harp Christmas Concert
at 3:00 pm. Preceding the concert,
children and families are invited to a Meet the Instruments at 2:30 pm. Both
events are free of charge.
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The Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols will be held on December 24 at 7:30 pm. All are invited to this special service of readings, prayers and candlelight.
Willow
Grove Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is located in Scotch Plains at 1961 Raritan
Road, across the street from the Scotch Plains Southside Firehouse and
Southside Soccer Field, and near the corner of South Martine Avenue. All our
facilities are handicap-accessible. Check our website for other
ministries. www.willowgrovechurch.org or call the
church (908)232-5678.
