On the third Sunday of Advent, December 17, as part of the worship service at the Murrayville church, the United Churches of Langley choir will be presenting their annual Christmas Cantata. This year we are blessed to have the Cloverdale United Church choir joining our choir for a beautiful new cantata by Lloyd Larson: “Sing Joy to All the World - A Christmas Celebration.”
The overriding theme of this inspiring Christmas work by Lloyd Larson is joy. It celebrates the promise that joy comes to those who wait, that following the long dark night, the breaking of dawn brings joy for the new day. The Old Testament tells of God's promise to Israel, which was fulfilled in the coming of the Messiah to the remote village of Bethlehem. As recipients of that joy, it becomes the privilege and responsibility of all who have experienced it to share the good news: "Sing Joy to All the World!" The music incorporates original melodies with familiar carols in a work that ranges from contemplative to celebratory.
We welcome everyone to come and experience anew the joy of the compelling story of God becoming human and living with us in a way that changed our world forever!