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Not your typical Christmas muzak…

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

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Winter 2011 Major Work Poster Clipping
On Sunday, December 4, at 10AM, the Montclair Presbyterian Church Choir will present Christmas music from the English choral tradition. Featured works include Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” and Gustav Holst’s “Christmas Day.” Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams were members of the Royal College of Music and were quite prolific at the turn of the 20th century. They were close friends despite having very different musical styles. This year, MPC’s adult and children’s choirs will be joined by a string ensemble and pipe organ. Come celebrate the season with majestic music written for Gothic cathedrals!

For visitors: on other Sundays we have children leave partway through the service to go to classes. On this day, however, we will encourage all children to stay in and hear the choir. The “wiggle room” in the nursery is available for children up to age 6 who don’t want to stay in the service. For more about what to expect click here.

 

Matter of Life and Death

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

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Guest preacher Duke Robinson (pastor of MPC from 1968-1996) discusses our relationship with death, highlighting sections from his upcoming book “Create Your Best Life — Kill the Grim Reaper”.

 

Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

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Traditional Hymn “Invitation”

Arr. Alice Parker

Montclair Presbyterian Church Choir

 

Mi Shebeirach (Prayer for Healing)

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

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Words and music by Debbie Friedman

Performed by the Montclair Presbyterian Church Women’s Choir

 

A Time for Justice and Healing

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

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In this participatory, call-and-response style sermon, the MPC community explores themes of helplessness and loneliness, as well as the purpose and strength we draw from each other and from God.

 

Race to the Starting Line

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

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Guest preacher Talitha Phillips discusses the parable of the vineyard workers, focusing on the lessons it teaches about generosity, fairness, and “the last shall be first”.

 

The View from Mt. Nebo

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

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Guest preacher Rev. Dr. Carol Miles reflects on Deuteronomy 34 and the difficult but inspiring lessons it teaches us about the nature of ministry.

 

The Heavens are Telling

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

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by Franz Josef Haydn

Montclair Presbyterian Church Choir
Marcia Roy, Piano

 

Trading in our Scorecards!

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

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Rev. Beth continues last week’s theme of conflict within a community and between individuals, reflecting on Matthew 18:21-35 and the lessons it teaches about forgiveness.

 

This Messy Life We Live

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

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Rev. Beth discusses conflict within church communities in response to Matthew 18:15-20, focusing on conflict roots and resolution, and particularly on the importance of reaching out to the person with whom we are in conflict.