The First Congregational Church in Stoneham Presents its 2015 Christmas Cantata "The First Noel"

The First Congregational Church in Stoneham’s choir along with guest instrumentalists and vocalists will present its annual Christmas Cantata, “The First Noel. Born is The King,” on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church on Church Street next to the Common in Stoneham, MA.

All are welcome to come rejoice in the true meaning of Christmas through this moving cantata. The First Noel was a singular event of mystery and miracles, of wonder and adoration, of fear and affirmation. It was the birth of the King of all Kings. The admission is free and refreshments will be served. A freewill offering is appreciated.

Directed by Joyce Simpson of Revere and narrated by Jeremy Little of Wakefield, this musical experience attracts singers and instrumentalists from Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, Saugus, Everett, Revere, Burlington, Chelmsford, Malden, Wilmington, Peabody and many other communities and towns in Massachusetts as well as Salem, NH. Donna Boucher, ASL Interpreter, will be the signer for the hearing impaired during the performance.

Soprano:

· Laurie Cecere, Chelmsford

· Jan Droz, Stoneham

· Erica Farrand, Burlington

· Jane Francis, Stoneham

· Sandra Jones, Swampscott

· Hannah Korwan, Reading

· Patti McClenthen, Malden

· Dottie Terrell, Revere

Alto:

· Rosemary Aylward ,Medford

· Jan Barry, Wakefield

· Wanda Cantrell, Everett

· Meg Crutch, Medford

· Susan Dunbar, Saugus

· Judi Groga, Melrose

· Anne Korwan, Reading

· Nikki Thain, Wilmington

· Donna Wall, Stoneham

Tenor:

· Jim Burns, Chelsea

· Joe Haddad, Wakefield

· John Haddad, Stoneham

· Gary McClenthen, Malden

· Tom Rowen, Peabody

Bass:

· Joe Francis, Stoneham

· Hue Jones, Swampscott

· Richard Perry,Reading

· Michael Petrilli, Salem NH

· Ed Terrell, Revere

· Andrew Thain, Wilmington

Instrumentalists:

· Tim Deik, trumpet , Beverly

· Bill Griffin, trombone, North Reading

· Steve Knepper, bass, Andover

· Dan McInnis, guitar, Marlboro

· Angelique Bolduc, keyboard, Wakefield

· Kevin Murphy, drums, Wakefield

Children’s Choir:

· Meredith and TJ Korwan

· Spencer and Hudson Little

· Max Santa Maria

· Uma and Randy Gerweck

· Kateri Byrd

· Fisher Zhang,

· Kale and Sean Griffin

· Avari Wall

· Tommy and Lexi Manni

· Nick and Will Wierzbowski

· Sharron Signer

· Nora Kennedy

· Rowen and Lorna Ferguson

· Matthew and Zachary Terrell

About the First Congregational Church in Stoneham

The First Congregational Church of Stoneham was chartered in 1725. At that time, the town and the church were one entity, leading the political, social and religious life of its 300 citizens. Today, the Church continues its active role in the Stoneham community and surrounding towns serving countless families through all life events. The Church also offers a well-regarded nursery school for pre-school children and a host of other services for individuals and families in need, including the Stoneham/Board of Health Food Pantry and weekly community dinners through an interfaith program.

For more information, call: 781-438-0097.

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