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Music
Appreciation
Sunday
Sunday, May 17
11am
The Cathedral Choir,
directed by
Dr. Jonathan Talberg,
with
Christoph Bull,
Organist-in-Residence,
and
Southern California
Brass Consortium
present
John Rutter’s
Gloria
in worship service
at 11am.
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Personally Speaking
Music Appreciation Sunday
by Dr. Jonathan Talberg, Director of Music
Music Appreciation Sunday is coming up on May 17. This is the last Sunday of the musical year at First Church
with the full choir and on this day it’s tradition for the congregation to say “thank you” to the choir. But at First Church, our
members show their gratitude for the music every Sunday.
This year, the Cathedral Choir will say “thank you” to the congregation by singing John Rutter’s evocative Gloria as part of
our worship service. The choir will be joined by the Southern California Brass Consortium, one of the area’s finest brass groups.
Written for choir, organ, trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba and percussion, this piece is one of Rutter’s most loved because
of its varied textures, tempi and colors. And, it takes full advantage of The Great Organs.
What we do every Sunday is a real team effort. I am grateful for the constant support of the congregation, our ministers and
all the church staff. The choir works extremely hard every Sunday morning in rehearsals and in service to bring our music alive.
Our outstanding musicians, both volunteer and professional, are up for anything—from Gregorian Chant to African Circle
Songs. We do it because we love singing for First Church. We look forward to seeing you on May 17.
Book Talk:
Dreams and Resurrection by Jack Call
TODAY – 12:30pm – Barnum Room
If you have ever been haunted by the thought of being sucked away into nothingness, you should read
Dreams and Resurrection by church member Jack Call. Perhaps everything that can be said about the
probability of an afterlife has already been said, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is whether you
remember the reasons why personal, subjective immortality make sense and eternal death doesn’t.
Join us for a compelling discussion at our book talk after today’s worship service.
Host a Coffee Fellowship
Architectural Tour
TODAY at 12:15pm – Meet below the Pulpit
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We need hosts for Coffee Fellowship in the weeks ahead. You
can host, or co-host with others, by providing treats or by
writing a check to cover the cost of purchasing them. If you
would like to help in this way, sign up at the Welcome Table
following our worship service, or contact Jade Hornbaker at
213.355.5231 or [email protected].
Celebrate!
First Church
Photo of the Week
First Church Members
Come From Far and Wide
Andrew and Birge Amondson and their youngsters
Nova and John, attended
church here on a Sunday
in April. The Amondsons
are members of our church
who live in Berlin—yes, the
Berlin in Germany—part of
the year. When they are in
Los Angeles, they make it a
point to be in attendance at
our worship service. First Church is grateful to have so many
dedicated members in our congregation.
Cathedral Choir
performing the
Offertory Anthem.
Get social and
stay connected
to everything
happening at
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get featured.
Photo by Charity.
Looking Ahead!
This Month at First Church
Participate!
Every Week at First Church
8:15am
9:30am
9:30am
10:15am
10:30am
11:00am
11:15am
12:15pm
Cathedral Choir Rehearsal
Adult Education: Seekers Class
First Kids First: Childcare
Chancel Ringers Rehearsal
Prelude on The Great Organs
Worship Service
First Kids First
Coffee Fellowship
Women’s
Association
Luncheon
Thursday, May 14 – 12:30pm
Chancel Ringers
Join Us Every Sunday
at 10:15am
Music Appreciation
Sunday
Gloria by John Rutter
UPCOMING MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
7:30pm
Finance Committee
THURSDAY, MAY 7
6:00pm
Board of Trustees and
Governing Board
MONDAY, MAY 25
Memorial Day:
Church Office Closed
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
6:30pm
Board of Trustees
THURSDAY, MAY 28
10:30am
Women’s Association Board
Sunday, May 17 –11am
2015
Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 17
12:30pm
Shatto Chapel
Southeast
Symphony
Concert
Verdi Requiem
Sunday, May 17 – 4pm
Organ Concert
Christoph Bull Organica
Sunday, May 31 – 3pm
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Women’s
Association
Luncheon
A Magical Afternoon
Thursday, May 14 – 12 noon
Come to our next luncheon with magician Karl Washington
who will amaze and astonish you with his slight of hand.
Please RSVP no later than May 12, by NOON, to Nikki
DeVries at [email protected] or 213.355.5229. This may
be a sell out so make your reservation early! Cost is $10.
The Women’s Association will be presenting a new slate of
officer nomineess to be voted on at the May 14 meeting.
The nominees are:
PresidentGloria Kent
Vice President (programs)
Karen Weismann
Vice President (spiritual)
Sally Ross
Recording Secretary
Marie Fouts
Corresponding Secretary
Aurora Bahou
Treasurer
Joyce Renly
Southeast Symphony Concert
“Verdi Requiem”
Sunday, May 17 – 4pm – The Sanctuary
The final concert of Southeast Symphony’s 67th season
will be the Requiem Mass of Giuseppe Verdi. Over 250
musicians—including four soloists, triple chorus and large orchestra—will combine to perform this dramatic and popular work.
Tickets are $50 for VIP seating, $35 for general admission ,and $25 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, please go online
to ticketpeak.com/sea or call 310.673.7372 or 818.507.8856.
2015 Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 17 – 12:30pm – Shatto Chapel
Please mark your calendars to be with us in worship on May 17 as we honor our 25- and 50-year members on Music
Appreciation Sunday. After worship, we hope you will attend our Annual Meeting. Important business will be covered,
including the election of officers and approval of the budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
In the coming weeks, all materials, including nominee photos and biographies, will be posted on a secure, member-only
section of our website at http://www.fccla.org/annualmeeting. The password for members can be obtained from Rev. Shanna Steitz
at [email protected]. On May 1, a complete Annual Report will be sent to all members for whom we have an email address. Should
you desire a hard copy of the documents, a complete set may be obtained from Rev. Shanna Steitz after May 1.
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