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The December 22, 2024 Christmas pageant at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City retells the story of the birth of Jesus. Diverging from traditional formats, the pageant opts for a more interactive approach and emphasizes themes of kindness, compassion, and inclusivity.
Our thanks to the Junior Singers for sharing their joyful music with us throughout the service!
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:57 🎵 Prelude: "We Are the Sheep"- words and music by David Owens; presented by the Junior Singers; David Owens, piano
02:15 Welcome & Announcements – Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
03:30 Chalice Lighting – Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
05:57 Christmas Pageant 2024
09:59 🎵 Hymn: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" – words by John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786); English translation by Frederick Oakeley (English, 1802-1880); music: John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786) / John Reading (English, c. 1645-1692)
11:34 Caesar Augustus – Rev. J Sylvan
15:17 🎵 Offertory Music: "Caravan" by Carolyn Miller – Matt Esko, Kurzweil keyboard; David Owens, piano
17:40 Mary, Joseph, and the Innkeeper
21:48 🎵 "Children Helping Children" – words and music by Dana Clark; presented by the Junior Singers; David Owens, piano; Nikki Blackburn-Fuller, assistant
24:54 Shepherds and Animals
28:24 🎵 Hymn: "The First Nowell" – words: traditional English carol; music: William Sandys's 'Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern' (1833); David Owens, organ
30:25 The Angels
34:11 🎵 "Angels We Have Heard on High" – traditional French carol; adaptation by Earl Marlatt (American, 1892-1976); Junior Singers and David Owens, piano
35:33 The Star
36:53 🎵 "Patapan" from 'Noëls bourguignons' by Bernard de La Monnoye (French, 1641-1728) – presented by the Junior Singers
37:49 The Three Wise People
39:08 🎵 Hymn: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" – words by Phillips Brooks (American, 1835-1893); music by Lewis H. Redner (American, 1831-1908); David Owens, piano
40:13 Gifts for Jesus / Conclusion
42:23 🎵 Hymn: "Joy to The World" – words by Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748); music attributed to George Frideric Handel (German-British, 1685-1759); arr. by Lowell Mason (American, 1792-1872); David Owens, organ
43:42 Closing Words – Amanda Esko
44:45 End Credits
Rev. J Sylvan, Senior Minister
Rev. Monica Dobbins, Assistant Minister
Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
David Owens, Director of Music
Stefanie Park, Administrator
Tristan Moore, Audiovisual Director
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
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🙏 We are supported by the financial contributions of our members and friends.
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The December 22, 2024 Christmas pageant at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City retells the story of the birth of Jesus. Diverging from traditional formats, the pageant opts for a more interactive approach and emphasizes themes of kindness, compassion, and inclusivity.
Our thanks to the Junior Singers for sharing their joyful music with us throughout the service!
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:57 🎵 Prelude: "We Are the Sheep"- words and music by David Owens; presented by the Junior Singers; David Owens, piano
02:15 Welcome & Announcements – Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
03:30 Chalice Lighting – Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
05:57 Christmas Pageant 2024
09:59 🎵 Hymn: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" – words by John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786); English translation by Frederick Oakeley (English, 1802-1880); music: John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786) / John Reading (English, c. 1645-1692)
11:34 Caesar Augustus – Rev. J Sylvan
15:17 🎵 Offertory Music: "Caravan" by Carolyn Miller – Matt Esko, Kurzweil keyboard; David Owens, piano
17:40 Mary, Joseph, and the Innkeeper
21:48 🎵 "Children Helping Children" – words and music by Dana Clark; presented by the Junior Singers; David Owens, piano; Nikki Blackburn-Fuller, assistant
24:54 Shepherds and Animals
28:24 🎵 Hymn: "The First Nowell" – words: traditional English carol; music: William Sandys's 'Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern' (1833); David Owens, organ
30:25 The Angels
34:11 🎵 "Angels We Have Heard on High" – traditional French carol; adaptation by Earl Marlatt (American, 1892-1976); Junior Singers and David Owens, piano
35:33 The Star
36:53 🎵 "Patapan" from 'Noëls bourguignons' by Bernard de La Monnoye (French, 1641-1728) – presented by the Junior Singers
37:49 The Three Wise People
39:08 🎵 Hymn: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" – words by Phillips Brooks (American, 1835-1893); music by Lewis H. Redner (American, 1831-1908); David Owens, piano
40:13 Gifts for Jesus / Conclusion
42:23 🎵 Hymn: "Joy to The World" – words by Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748); music attributed to George Frideric Handel (German-British, 1685-1759); arr. by Lowell Mason (American, 1792-1872); David Owens, organ
43:42 Closing Words – Amanda Esko
44:45 End Credits
Rev. J Sylvan, Senior Minister
Rev. Monica Dobbins, Assistant Minister
Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
David Owens, Director of Music
Stefanie Park, Administrator
Tristan Moore, Audiovisual Director
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
→ Website: slcuu.org
→ Facebook: facebook.com/firstuuslc
→ Instagram: instagram.com/firstuuslc
→ YouTube: youtube.com/FirstUUSLC
🙏 We are supported by the financial contributions of our members and friends.
→ Donate: slcuu.org/give
🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbbZvVRdb9M9HKzqT9D3pFC
→ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZaDixptY5SMOi_gdwmaSRkv
