(Rhythm, Melody and Harmony as Theology)
Music plays such an important part of the Advent and Christmas Seasons. This study will be devoted to looking at some hymns and carols of this special time of year. As we’ve done in the past, we’ll once again be exploring several different hymns, some may be familiar to us, others may not be. Each one, however, has a message to tell and can help us more fully appreciate this season. Each session will be devoted to listening to these hymns and reflecting upon them in greater depth. Some history on each hymn will be given. Connections to scripture will be made and the theology behind the hymns explored. An in-person class will be held on Tuesdays, from December 2nd through December 23rd in the Parish Hall from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. Then, an online session will be offered from 6:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. All are welcome.
December 2nd: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, Blessed be the God of Israel.
December 9th: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, MySoul Gives Glory to My God
December 16th: In the Bleak Midwinter, Love Came Down at Christmas, O Little Town of Bethlehem
December 23rd: O Come, All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World
