Plymouth’s Advent ScheduleWe have a lot to look forward to this Advent at Plymouth Church.Below are just some of the big events happening in worship andbeyond. We hope you’ll mark these dates on your calendar!“O ANTIPHONS” GALLERY EXHIBITThis art exhibit in the Plymouth Gallery features 15 artists whohave each interpreted an “O Antiphons”, known today as theseven verses of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The artists haveused this 900-year old text as inspiration for creating works ofart that bring new life and contemporary interpretation into the20th Century. Read more about this exhibit on page 5.Artist Reception | Friday, Dec 20 at 5:30 p.m.Join us for a reception celebrating the work of our artists in theBurling Room.MANY MOODS OF CHRISTMASExperience a magical night of music with Robert Shaw and RobertRussell Bennett’s “Many Moods of Christmas!” Join us Friday,Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. for a spectacularpresentation of these beloved choral and orchestral carol suites,first performed at Plymouth decades ago. With stunning orchestraland organ accompaniments, this is your chance to revel in thetimeless beauty of some of the most cherished holiday melodieswith fresh and exciting orchestral colors and arrangements.FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL & SANTA BRUNCHThere will be a lot of fun activities! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 7from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring a potluck item for all to enjoy,decorate a keepsake wreath with the family, help build a LEGOvillage while watching a classic Christmas movie, or test yourthrowing skills with a friendly an all ages “snowball” fight in theGym. Santa will also be visiting us from the North Pole!SCROOGE: DRAMATIC READINGCharles Dicken’s classic tale, a ghost story that visits upon us thespirits of then and now. Join the Plymouth Players on Saturday,Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. or Friday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for thisgilded tale of charm is set in 19th century London, but the powerof such a story is its relevance in 2024. Sit with us for this shortperformance and indulge the ghosts to take you somewhereneeded, a place to center your own spirit.HANDBELLS FOR THE HOLIDAYRing in the season on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. with aconcert of music presented by ringers of all ages on handbellsand chimes. Plymouth’s Children’s Handchime Choir, YouthHandbells, Plymouth Bells, and Des Moines Concert Handbellsjoin together to present a program of music sure to jingle, tinkle,clang, and resound as we celebrate the Sounds of the Season.Plymouth Magazine 3
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