First Congregational Church of Essex Junction

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Community Concerts @ First is delighted to share that the next CC@F concert is just around the corner! Join us on Sunday April 14 at 3pm for a concert by Vermont Virtuosi.

Flutist Laurel Ann Maurer and pianist Michael Sitton will present a captivating and engaging program of works for flute and piano at the First Congregational Church of Essex Junction. Maurer, a seasoned recitalist and recording artist is also principal flute of the Vermont Philharmonic. Sitton, has concertized extensively and was the Dean of the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.

The concert program will include Vermont composer David Gunn's new piece The Fourth Highway, being performed for only the second time; Arthur Frackenpohl's beautiful settings of 4 American folks songs for alto flute with piano; Claude Debussy's "Afternoon of a Faun" and History of the Tango by Astor Piazolla; as well as works by Donizetti and Schubert.

Tickets are available through Seven Days: https://sevendaystickets.com/events/vermont-virtuosi-4-14-2024 or at the door. Cash, check and credit cards accepted.

$20 suggested donation. Free for 18 and under. You may also call the FCCEJ office at 802-878-5745 to reserve tickets.

First Congregational Church of Essex Junction
39 Main Street
www.fccej.org / welcome@fccej.org
"No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey you are welcome in this place"

Community Concerts @ First is excited to announce the first concert in our 2024 season!

We are thrilled to welcome Vermont's Addison County group Va-et-vient on Sunday, March 10 at 3pm in the FCCEJ Sanctuary.
Va-et-vient ('Come & Go') celebrates the many colors found in music from several French cultures. These musiciennes will take you through the centuries from France to Québec and New Orleans with lively dance numbers, touching love songs, kickin' Cajun and Créole tunes, and rollicking Québecois favorites. The group includes Carol Reed from Leicester (voice, guitar, & mandolin), Suzanne Germain from Lincoln (voice and percussion), and Lausanne Allen from South Starksboro (voice, fiddles, flute, penny whistles, harmonica, & mandolins).

Concert Proceeds Support: Steps to End Domestic Violence & FCCEJ
Suggested Donation: Adults-$20 / 10 & under-free
Tickets: https://sevendaystickets.com/events/va-et-vient-3-10-2024

Steps to End Domestic Violence Mission: To assist in the transition to a safe, independent life for all those who have been affected physically, sexually, emotionally, or economically by domestic abuse and to promote a culture that fosters justice, equity, and safety.

First Congregational Church of Essex Junction
39 Main Street, Essex Junction
802-878-5745 - www.fccej.org - welcome@fccej.org
"No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey you are welcome in this place."

First Congregational Church of Essex Junction is excited to present a Calcutta on Saturday, March 9 at the Catamount Country Club! Enjoy dinner and a night out and support an intergenerational mission trip to the Blackfoot Reservation in Montana. There will be dozens of quality prizes (gift cards to local businesses, electronics, and more!) and a chance to win big.

Never been to a Calcutta? Here's how it works: for $150.00 you get one ball with a number from 1-100, plus dinner for two. As the evening progresses, our professional emcee eliminates numbers and awards prizes. There are chances to get back in the game, raffles, and a $1k grand prize!

Contact the Church Office (802-878-5745 or welcome@fccej.org ) to get your ticket or for more information. Deadline for ticket sales is Sunday, March 3.

First Congregational Church of Essex Junction 1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 www.fccej.org "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey you are welcome in this place."