Hope UCC Hosts Great Lakes Threshold Choir Gathering

The Circle Singers of Hope UCC in Sturgeon Bay are hosting the second annual Great Lakes Threshold Choir Gathering. Women are invited to attend this Threshold Singers workshop the weekend of June 24 – 26 at Hope United Church of Christ in Sturgeon Bay.

Kate Munger, the founder of the original Threshold singing groups, will lead some of the singing. Threshold Singers are groups of a capella singers who sing for people in need of care and comfort. There are more than 100 Threshold Choirs active across the United States. The choirs grew out of Munger’s desire to bring the ancient therapy of song to those who are ill, grieving or dying.

The sessions, featuring the singing of simple rounds and harmonies, will take place on Friday evening, June 24 and all day on June 25. Workshop participants will also perform on June 26, during regular services at Hope Church and the Unitarian Fellowship in Ephraim. No singing experience is required. There is a $25 fee for the workshop.

A session entitled “Ways for Church Staff and Threshold Choirs to Work Together in Their Communities” will take place Friday, June 24 from 1:30 – 3 pm.

For more information and registration materials visit http://www.hopechurchdc.org/node/473 or call Barb Hansen 920.487.3442.

Hope United Church of Christ will also feature pianist David Beck for the first concert in a series of summer concerts at the church on June 28 at 7 pm. The concert will feature music by Billy Joel, Elton John, and others.

Beck graduated in 2007 with a degree in Piano Performance from St. Norbert College. He serves as the organist at the Hope United Church of Christ and as accompanist for Gibraltar and Oconto Falls High School. He teaches private piano lessons and performs in concerts throughout Door County.

A free-will offering will be collected at the concert.

Hope United Church of Christ is located at 141 S. 12th Street, Sturgeon Bay. For more information, call 920.743.2701 or visit http://www.hopechurchdc.org.