Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

November 5	7:30 p.m.	The All People Band*
November 29	7:00 p.m.	Y-Haven Theatre “Lost and Found”
December 18	10:00 a.m.	Christ Longed for; Christ Present
January 7	7:30 p.m.	Kentucky Border*
February 12	4:00 p.m.	Valentine Concert
March 31	7:30 p.m.	Fran McKendree*
April 29	7:00 p.m.	Monday Morning Handbell Choir
May 20	7:00 p.m.	WUMC Chancel Choir presents Alice Parker’s Melodious Accord

*	Will appear the following day at the 11:21 worship service at Westlake United Methodist Church.

The WUMC Performing Arts Series

The WUMC Performing Arts Series was formed in 2001 as an extension ministry of Westlake United Methodist Church with a mission to bring outstanding performances to the Westlake community. Since its inception, the WUMC Performing Ar ts Series has played host to professional musicians, fine collegiate ensembles, children’s choirs, and Westlake United Methodist Church’s own outstanding ensembles. Now in its eleventh year, the series celebrates the gifts that God has given for use in this community of faith and sees its mission as sharing those gifts with the larger community. All events, unless indicated, are held in the beautiful sanctuary of Westlake United Methodist Church, consistently praised by performers for its outstanding acoustic environment. If you would like to find out more about the Performing Arts Series or Westlake United Methodist Church, please visit our website at www.westlakeumc.org/performingarts or call 440-871-3088.

The All People Band*

Saturday, November 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Birthed as the church band for The United Methodist Church for All People (C4AP), The All People Band is made up of some of the finest and most versatile singers and musicians in the Columbus Area. Not your ordinary church band, the APB helped birth an authentically multi-racial and cross-class urban congregation in 2001 by providing worship music that crossed genres and also supported our fundamental message: God loves us just the way we are, and God is not finished with any of us yet. C4AP is one of few multi-racial congregations that authentically both works and worships with people in poverty. To learn more, visit www.4allpeople.org.

Y-Haven Theatre “Lost and Found”

Tuesday, November 29 – 7:00 p.m.
Cleveland Public Theatre’s Y-Haven Theatre Project partners CPT Teaching Artists with residents of Y-Haven, the Cleveland YMCA’s transitional home and comprehensive treatment center for formerly homeless men in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Since 1998, CPT and Y-Haven have annually collaborated to create an original theatre production, performed by the residents and based on their personal experiences. This year’s performance is entitled Lost and Found . The play’s content will align with recovery from alcohol and chemical dependency, including a 50-minute play followed by a moderated post-show discussion with the men. The Y-Haven Theatre Project supports newly learned skills for sober and independent living and honors the unique and important perspective men in recover y bring to the Cleveland community. To learn more, visit www.cptonline.org.

Christ Longed for; Christ Present

Sunday, December 18 – 10:00 a.m
The fine ensembles of Westlake United Methodist Church share songs and carols of Advent and Christmas in this worship service filled with sounds of the season. We are invited to be in the spirit of anticipation of the Christ-child’s coming, while also being mindful that we live in the knowledge and presence of the living Christ in our midst. The music is the centerpiece of this special worship service.

Kentucky Border*

Saturday, January 7 – 7:30 p.m.
Kentucky Border is a modern bluegrass band with a strong, traditional sound. Founded in 2009, the band has been growing its audience base in Ohio and the surrounding states playing in a wide variety of venues. While delivering a solid bluegrass sound and tight blended vocals, this band has a great time on stage and it shows! They’re serious about great bluegrass music and having fun sharing it with their fans. For more information, visit www.kentuckyborder.com.

 

Valentine Concert

   Sunday, February 12 – 4:00 p.m.
 Let songs of love surround you as you spend the day with the one you love. As always, the tremendously talented musicians of WUMC present love songs from Broadway, popular charts, and standard classics to put you in the mood. in this, the ninth annual Valentine Concert. Come enjoy the day with your love and with us!

 

 

 Fran McKendree began his professional career playing at coffee houses in and around Syracuse University. Moving to the Glens Falls area of NY he formed “McKendree Spring,” a four-piece folk-rock ensemble that the legendary promoter/manager Bill Graham dubbed “one of the best unknown bands in the world.” They played with some of the best in the world, and are included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with their own exhibit. A visit to a small Episcopal church in New York led to an epiphany that launched a new spiritual direction for Fran. He has continued to develop and explore his calling; doing concerts, as music leader and coordinator for conferences, keynote presenter, mentor, and workshop leader. For more information, visit www.franmckendree.com.

 

 WUMC Handbell Choirs

  Presenting as always an outstanding and entertaining concert of familiar hymn settings, newly composed works, and popular ballads are the handbell artists of WUMC— the Monday Morning Handbell Choir and Joyful Spirit. This concert is a wonderful evening to enjoy the culmination of a year of artistry by the very talented and dedicated ringers of the church.

 

 

  The Chancel Choir joins with brass and harp in presenting this inspiring collection of early American hymnody. Subtitled “A Concert of Praise,” this collection is entirely based on hymn tunes and texts found in early editions of Genuine Church Music, a shape-note hymnal. The period from which they are drawn is 1832-1852. In singing this work, we are reminded of the rich tradition of folk-hymn singing and the heritage passed on to us through these uniquely American expressions of faith.