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10:10am – Adult Forum: For Unto Us a Child is Born
November 26, 2017 @ 10:10 am - 10:50 am
Forums take place at 10:10 AM every Sunday morning from September to June in the St. Hilda’s Room of St. Paul’s on the
Green (unless otherwise noted).
Download an Adult Forum Brochure – Fall 2017 regular or pick one up in the Welcome Center. (You’ll also find information about Theology Tuesdays, Race & Social Justice on Wednesdays and St. Paul’s Faith in a New Millenium series)
Sunday, November 26
For Unto Us a Child is Born: The Enduring Legacy of Handel’s Messiah
Though not originally composed for Advent or Christmas, Handel’s Messiah has become irrevocably associated with Christmas for many musicians and music lovers. How did the piece carve out for itself such a prominent place in the musical canon? What makes it so meaningful and so fun? At the start of the annual Messiah season, Assistant Rector Peter Thompson leads a fast-paced journey through Handel’s rich and monumental work, still exciting after all these years.