Christmas Music for Everyone

Christmas Music for Everyone

by | Dec 3, 2024 | News

Many of Crawford’s musicians are members of other choirs, orchestras, and so forth. And at this time of year many of those organizations are performing concerts of Christmas music you might enjoy. Here is a short list of upcoming musical events at which you’ll find one or more Crawford member. Those Crawford musicians invite you to join them for one or more of these upcoming performances. Click on the links below (in red) for more information.

Just added: Compaq Big Band Concert at City Winery… two shows on Sunday, Dec. 22! See below!

Copley Singers Holiday Concert Series
Multiple dates and locations

Irish Tenors Christmas Concert
Multiple dates and locations

Celtic Woman White Christmas Symphony Tour
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA
Wednesday, December 18, 7:30pm

Hancock Carillon and Morning Glory Ringers Christmas Concert
Hancock United Church of Christ, Lexington, MA
Friday, Dec. 15, 10:30am and Sunday, Dec. 1, 3:00pm

Compaq Big Band Christmas Concert
City Winery, Boston, MA
Sunday, Dec. 22, shows at 3pm and 7:30pm

 

Back Bay Chorale Christmas Concert – Dec. 21

Back Bay Chorale Christmas Concert – Dec. 21

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Join us on Saturday, December 21 for a Christmas concert by the Back Bay Chorale, of which our own Barb Siftar is a member! This concert is a local favorite every Christmas season!

From bbcboston.org:
Don’t miss this annual highlight of the holiday season, featuring the mighty Back Bay Chorale, brass, organ, and Boston’s favorite carol sing-along…The Back Bay Chorale’s “A Boston Christmas” returns, bringing the warmth and cheer of the holidays to our audiences through choral music. The grand but inviting, historic space provided by Old South Church, the sounds of brass and organ, and the invitation to sing carols that many of us have known since infancy all signal that this is a time of year for reflection, connection, and hope.

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 • 4:00 pm
Where: Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston , Copley Sq.
How to get tickets: Tickets are Dress Circle, $65.00 floor, fully accessible.  Preferred balcony seats are $36 each. Bernadette needs your ticket request and money to buy the tickets no later than Sunday, December 1.
Good to know: Parking will likely cost approximately $45. The MBTA is also an option, as the Copley Sq Green Line station is very near the venue.
Questions? If you’re interested or have any questions, Bernadette would appreciate a text or phone call to let her know (617-947-3161).

For Future Generations: Debt

For Future Generations: Debt

by | Nov 17, 2024 | Sermons

Debt, by definition, is future-oriented. It represents a promise in the present of something we will do in the future. It becomes a problem when the future arrives and the promise is not fulfilled. The Bible has a lot to say about how to handle debt—both to those who incur it and those to whom it is owed. There are even entire public policies about debt in the Bible. Let’s learn more.

– Pastor Anne

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For Future Generations: Hunger

For Future Generations: Hunger

by | Nov 10, 2024 | Sermons

In Matthew, Jesus addresses the crowds and declares, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Can that possibly speak to this past week? I believe it can. Come be with us this week. We are not alone; you are not alone; God is with us.

– Pastor Anne

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Low: An Honest Advent Devotional

Low: An Honest Advent Devotional

by | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

In addition to the weekly Adult Study with Laura Myers, Crawford will offer an “At Home” personal Advent Devotion.
Using the book Low: An Honest Advent Devotional by John Pavlovitz. Participants will be partnered and encouraged to text, talk, email, or meet daily with their partners to discuss the simple, poignant, and practical day’s reading. Partners can be randomly chosen for you or you may join the Devotion with a friend.
 
Although you can join with a partner or even choose to participate alone, I encourage you to consider sharing the days of Advent with someone you may not know well or at all. I have done similar Devotions and although it was a little scary to be vulnerable with a woman I didn’t know well, I can tell you that I certainly knew her and myself better by the end of Advent! I found it both an enriching and joyful experience.
 
Participants will be offered discussion topics and questions to facilitate their devotion. We are hoping for new connections, new ideas, and new ways to connect with ourselves, others, and our God as we wait in joyful hope for our dear Savior’s birth.
Books are available for $5.99, HERE, on Amazon. If you are unable to purchase the book on your own — either from Amazon or your local independent book seller — let Stacey know in the church office (office@crawfordumc.org or 781-729-5056) and she will order one for you (in which case, we hope you will consider making a donation to cover the cost of the book and/or shipping).
 
 
 
If you plan to participate or have questions, please contact me via talk or text at 617-947-3161 or grab me at church so I can pair you up with a discussion partner!  Please join in…it won’t be the same without you!”
 
– Bernadette