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Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Week 1

March 1, 2023
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    Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Music, presents a series of hymn-based devotions on Wednesdays during Lent. The first is Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross by Fanny Crosby Jesus, keep me near the cross; there a precious fountain, free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary’s mountain. Refrain: In the cross, […]

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Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, commonly known as Sonata Pathétique

January 10, 2023
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  During the Offering at Pender UMC’s Traditional Service on January 9, 2022, we were treated to Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, commonly known as Sonata Pathétique played by Liz Eunji Sellers .   View the entire service Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, […]

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Christmas Countdown: Just In Time For Christmas

December 4, 2022
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From RevKev, Pender UMC’s Former Associate Pastor – “As it was, so it is, Christmas about Jesus. We are all distracted by the glitz and festivities, but let us hear the sound of Angels and the call to worship our Newborn King. Just in time for Christmas, a gift from God to you: A baby […]

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Trunk or Treat Near Greenbriar

October 28, 2022
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  This is an event open to local families, happening rain or shine. Pender UMC 12401 Alder Woods Drive Fairfax, VA

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Benefit Concert for Ukraine

April 15, 2022
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Concert repertoire will include: Harp arrangements by Debussy Piano trio of Jazz/Baroque Flute Concertino by Chaminade Woodwind Quintet with music of Duke Ellington The Widor Toccata Organ Symphony Movement V and an Irish session! Get Directions

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Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Holy Week

April 13, 2022
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Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Music, presents a series of hymn-based devotions on Wednesdays during Lent. The Holy Week selection is Lamb of God by Twila Paris from The Faith We Sing, #2113 The Faith We Sing Number 2113 Text: Twila Paris Music: Twila Paris Tune: SWEET LAMB OF GOD, Meter: Irr. with Refrain

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Palm Sunday Music

April 10, 2022
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  Every Palm Sunday, without fail, my father’s church choir in Connecticut sang this.  I still know it nearly by heart. This hymn for Palm Sunday was originally written in French as “Les rameaux” originally published in 1864 by French art collector, operatic baritone and composer Jean-Baptiste Fauré (1830–1914). Jean-Baptiste Fauré should not be confused with French composer, […]

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A Journey to Bethlehem, December 5, 2021

December 2, 2021
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  For children and their families… Kids will have the opportunity to walk along with Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem. They’ll complete a census with the Roman guard before they meet Mary and Elizabeth to grind some grain and sew a quilt square, help Joseph in his carpentry shop, and visit the manger […]

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Movie Night!

October 16, 2021
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Two movies will be offered on this date; one directed to young children and their families and the second movie directed to teenagers. Sign up your children. Sign up for the Teenage Movie

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Music for Palm Sunday

March 28, 2021
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  Every Palm Sunday, without fail, my father’s church choir in Connecticut sang this.  I still know it nearly by heart. This hymn for Palm Sunday was originally written in French as “Les rameaux” originally published in 1864 by French art collector, operatic baritone and composer Jean-Baptiste Fauré (1830–1914). Jean-Baptiste Fauré should not be confused with French composer, […]

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