Since only a few years after its first performance in 1742, Messiah has been unmatched in its popularity and prominence among choral works. Although nearly all choral singers have sung parts of Messiah, very few have sung the piece in its entirety – and fewer still have done so in its liturgical context.

Over the calendar year from December 2018 through November 2019, the Festival Choir and Orchestra will divide this masterpiece into four parts in order to place each into its appropriate liturgical season and context.

If you would like to be part of this historical performance at First Pres, see rehearsal schedules, and learn how to participate:

Friday, November 9, 12:00 PM, Parlor

Yehuda Jacobi will talk about the seven powers or principles by which one can demonstrate the presence of God in this world.

In addition to Yehuda’s years of spiritual studies, he is also the author of two books, Precious Scars: My Journey to Freedom through Forgiveness and Beyond the Open Door: Grief as an Opportunity to Rediscover the Self, as well as a compilation of devotions given at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest.

RSVP to Donna Birney at 224.544.1966, $5 to offset the fee for lunch is appreciated.

Sunday, November 4, 10:10 AM or 12:10 PM

Ever wonder how we got from Jesus to the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest? You only need to spend an hour to find out! On November 4, Pastor Chip will be presenting Done in 60 Minutes: Church History. Come to one of the two identical sessions, at 10:10 AM and 12:10 PM in the chapel. The latter of these includes a light lunch.