Sanctuary Series is dedicated to furthering the mission and vision of Christ Church United Methodist through music. The events are free and open to the public with an offering collected to bless worthy organizations both local and abroad. Through sacred music, Sanctuary Series invites its patrons to “worship God in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 96:9) and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Sanctuary Series is funded entirely through private donations. If you are interested in financially supporting this concert series, visit www.ccum.net/sanctuary-series-support.
SEPTEMBER EVENT
One in the Spirit: Music for Friends and Faith
Sunday, September 20 | 7 pm
To celebrate his tenth anniversary in ministry at Christ Church, our music director, Dr. Daniel Blosser, is hosting a vocal music concert! Come and experience One in the Spirit highlighting Dr. Blosser’s work as composer, conductor, and singer together with some of his close friends, both old and new, including the Christ Church Chancel Choir. Selections by Brahms, Britten, Schubert, and Mendelssohn will be featured in addition to three world premieres. A freewill offering will benefit the Madina Village School of Sierra Leone.
DECEMBER EVENT
Emmanuel Shall Come to Thee (Christmas Concerts)
Sunday, December 6 | 5 pm
Wednesday, December 9 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 13 | 9:00 & 11:15 am
Tuesday, December 15 | 7:30 pm
Join us in celebrating the Christmas season with one of our church’s most treasured traditions, now in its 37th year! Our annual Christmas concerts feature carols, both old and new, presented by the Chancel Choir, Carillon Ringers, Jubilate Ringers and orchestra. A freewill offering will benefit the Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center Capital Campaign.
DECEMBER DAYTIME EVENT
Ballard Madrigals
Monday, December 7 | 11:30 am
The Ballard High School Madrigal Singers enters its 45th season this fall. Each year the top singers at Ballard prepare nearly two dozen songs in a variety of genres and languages. Practicing after school for their dinner and Christmas performances, these students put their full hearts into their music. Come support this rich tradition and enjoy the show! A freewill offering will benefit Portland Promise Center.
FEBRUARY EVENT
Precision, Passion & Pizza - The Louisville Youth Orchestra
Sunday, February 27
Instrument Petting Zoo | 10 am
Pizza | 11:15 am
Concert | 12 pm
The Louisville Youth Orchestra presents a concert featuring their junior ensembles and youngest student artists. This educational program will excite young audience members through an informal petting zoo interaction with orchestral instruments followed by a formal concert narrated by LYO’s enthusiastic conductors. A freewill offering will be donated to LYO’s Tuition Assistance Fund to reduce financial barriers to equitable music education.
MAY EVENT
We Will Rise! | The Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir and Gold Standard Singers
Thursday, May 13 | 7 pm
Under the direction of conductor Tom Trenney, The Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir and Gold Standard Singers travel to share compelling music and uplifting stories that inspire resilience, compassion, and hope. The tour program will feature Jake Runestad’s dramatic musical soliloquy from the heart of Beethoven, A Silence Haunts Me, and the choral suite from Craig Hella Johnson’s poignant and powerful Considering Matthew Shepard. A freewill offering will benefit Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes.