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100 Years
Stories, sermons, music, and memories from the past 100 years
The life and times of Community United Church of Christ, Raleigh NC
2009 Christmas Party
2009 Christmas Party
Three short musical videos illustrating the fun and fellowship of the annual Christmas Party. Group singing is led by Anne Moorman-Smith. Mike Schafale is featured on hammer dulcimer, and Mike Evans on the violin (accompanied by Doug Barrick.)
Shaker Christmas Music - 2006
Shaker Christmas Music - 2006
Amy Jensen and Linda Baker
Amy Jensen and Linda Baker
Amy and Linda played regularly during 10:30 worship for several years. This recording is from August 28, 2011.
CUCC has many excellent musicians. Our professional musicians, Anne Moorman-Smith and Doug Barrick, contribute to CUCC in so many ways. But we also have numerous superb amateurs including Tim Jensen, Linda Baker, Anne Pope, Amy Jensen, and Mike Schafale. Here's a medley from Oct. 30, 2011, of Amy Jensen and Doug Barrick practicing in the CUCC sanctuary to perform at an upcoming wedding at a neighboring Presbyterian church.
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Christmas Cantata 2013
Christmas Cantata 2013
On December 15, 2013, the CUCC choir performed the Christmas Cantata "God's Son is Born, A Christmas Cantata" published in 1964 by Peggy Hoffmann. The most recent previous performance of this work at CUCC was in 1999. Peggy and Arnold joined the United Church of Raleigh around 1950, and Arnold served as choir director while Peggy was the organist. Their children Rosemary and Ted were present for the performance on Dec. 15, 2013. The notes written by Rosemary for the occasion are available below, as well as the program for the cantata.
The recording below is edited to remove long silences between selections while choir members were repositioning themselves between selections.
Informal Singing at Christmas Party - 2012
Informal Singing at Christmas Party - 2012
The congregation held its annual adult Christmas party on December 8, 2012. The event took place in the Fellowship Hall, with a host of desserts along with coffee, hot cider, and spirits. Following the food, fun, and felloship, the group turned toward the piano and joined Doug Barrick (piano) in singing of Christmas carols (with enthusiasm).
Rutter Requiem - 2002
Rutter Requiem - 2002
Performed by CUCC Choir June 2, 2002.
Down in Yon Forest (Quartet) - 2000
Down in Yon Forest (Quartet) - 2000
A quartet consisting of Geri Bowen, Marty Lamb, Mark Denlinger, and Mike Ross. Recorded in December 2000.
Vivaldi Gloria - 2000
Vivaldi Gloria - 2000
Performed by the CUCC Choir on December 17, 2000.
Music from Christmas 2005
Music from Christmas 2005
This recording is from the choir special performed during the Christmas season of 2005 (date unknown).
A Christmas Fable - 2004
A Christmas Fable - 2004
Led by the CUCC Choir, this musical worship service took place on December 19, 2004.
Mozart Requiem (2004)
Mozart Requiem (2004)
The Mozart Requiem was recorded on May 9, 2004 in the CUCC Sanctuary.
Congolese Apostolic Voices - 1998
Congolese Apostolic Voices - 1998
This video of "Black Sacred Music" was made around 1998 in the church sanctuary. The singers are members of the Congolese Community within CUCC. At the time the Congolese worship community within CUCC was known as the Church of the 12 Apostles. Its present name is the Good New Message Church.
Christmas Music 2003
Christmas Music 2003
The CUCC Choir leads a Christmas worship service, Dec. 21, 2003
Christmas in the Southwest - 2002
Christmas in the Southwest - 2002
Performed by the CUCC Choir December 22, 2002
Remembering Mary Pickering
Remembering Mary Pickering
On March 9, 2008, Mary Pickering sang for the offertory during 10:30 worship. Eight months later Mary died in a tragic car accident. This poignant clip is a haunting reminder not only of Mary's beautiful voice but of the message she shared with all of us. (3 minute video)
Christmas Music from 2011
Christmas Music from 2011
CHOIR SELECTIONS FROM DECEMBER 18, 2011
On December 18, 2011, the CUCC choir directed by Anne Moorman-Smith performed a number of short anthems as part of the 10:30 AM worship service. The selections below include the prelude by Amy Jensen and Doug Barrick as well as two hymns sung by the congregation.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - 2011
This recording of the Christmas Eve service from 2011 features the CUCC Choir and a number of soloists. There are 13 musical selections from the program (listed below in the order in which they appeared in the program), and the recording of the entire program includes all parts of the service, i.e. all spoken portions of the service as well as all music.
(There are 4 slides in this collection. The first slide lists selections from December 18, and the remaining slides list selections from the Christmas Eve service.)
Congolese 44th Anniversary Celebration - 2003
Congolese 44th Anniversary Celebration - 2003
A Celebration of the 44th Anniversary of the Church of the 12 Apostles (Congo) held by the Congolese community and friends at CUCC, March 8, 2003.
Congolese Singing - 2011
Congolese Singing - 2011
On October 30, 2011, during 10:30 worship at Community United UCC, a Congolese worship song is sung in Lingala (Ngala), a native language from the northwest part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Christmas Music from 2010
Christmas Music from 2010
Music from the Dec. 19 choir special and the Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24, 2010.
On December 19, 2010, the CUCC choir performed a number of special selections as part of the worship program. The selections include a solo by Erin Moorman (Track #7) as well as a piece in which four children from the church participate (Track #8). Anne Moorman-Smith directs the choir, and Doug Barrick is on piano and organ. Mike Evans plays violin (Tracks #1, #2, #9, and #10) and Amy Jensen is on flute (Track #4).
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