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Stories, sermons, music, and memories from the past 100 years
The life and times of Community United Church of Christ, Raleigh NC
Mozart Requiem - 1-MAY-2011
Mozart Requiem - 1-MAY-2011
The Mozart Requiem was performed by the CUCCC Choir along with a number of distinguished guests on May 1, 2011.
Shaker Christmas Music 2006 (13:38)
Shaker Christmas Music 2006 (13:38)
An intergenerational performance of traditional Shaker Christmas Music -- Anna Howells, Erin Kiel, Catherine Manus, David Snee, Annetta Berg, Marty Lamb, Maria Murray-Riemann. (December 2006)
Worship - December 23, 2012
Worship - December 23, 2012
Featuring John Robertson, Amy Jensen, Tim Jensen, Mike Schafale, and Kelsey Bennett along with the CUCC congregation and choir directed by Anne Moorman-Smith, with Doug Barrick on organ and piano
Christmas Eve Service - Dec. 24, 2012
Christmas Eve Service - Dec. 24, 2012
Featuring John Robertson, Amy Jensen, Tim Jensen, Mike Schafale, and Kelsey Bennett along with the CUCC congregation and choir directed by Anne Moorman-Smith, with Doug Barrick on organ and piano
Informal Singing at Christmas - 2012
Informal Singing at Christmas - 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).
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.)
Christmas Eve Service (2009) - In 2009 for the first time at CUCCC the Christmas Eve services were merged so that adults and children participated in a single Christmas Eve service at 5 PM.
Singing at Christmas Party - 2012
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).
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.
Peggy Hoffmann's Cantata (2013)
Peggy Hoffmann's 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.
Christmas in the Southwest - 2012
Christmas in the Southwest - 2012
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.)
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 as well as a piece in which four children from the church participate. Anne Moorman-Smith directs the choir, and Doug Barrick is on piano and organ. Mike Evans plays violin and Amy Jensen is on flute.
Rutter Requiem 2012 Performed by CUCC Choir and Guests.
Rutter Requiem 2012 Performed by CUCC Choir and Guests.
Christmas in the Southwest - Dec. 16, 2012
Christmas in the Southwest - Dec. 16, 2012
Introit plus prelude by Amy Jensen and Doug Barrick, and hymn "My Soul Gives Glory to My God"
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