History of the Moravian ChurchThe Moravian Church had its origin in the pre-

Reformation awakening under John Hus. Pro claim ingthat Jesus Christ is Lord, the Moravian Church is recog-nized as the oldest organized Protestant denominationin the world. Celebrating the sacraments of Holy Com -mun ion and Baptism, the Moravian Church places muchemphasis on mission, music, and education.

In agreement with the other creeds of the ChristianChurch, such as the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed,and the Augsburg Confession, the Moravian Churchhas adopted as its basic motto, “In essentials, unity; innonessentials, liberty; in all things, love.”

Central’s Director of MusicRebecca Kleintop Owens has been the Director of

Music and Organist of Central Moravian Church sinceSeptember of 2002. Previously Senior Organist at theinternationally televised Coral Ridge PresbyterianChurch in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as well as AssistantGrand Court Organist of the Wanamaker Organ inPhiladelphia (the world’s largest playing organ), Rebeccahas recorded several CD’s with Tim Zimmerman andthe King’s Brass, and has a collection of hymn introduc-tions and interludes, titled The Coral Ridge Collection,published by Warner Brothers Publications.

An active recitalist, accompanist, and clinician,Rebecca earned an Artist Diploma in organ perform-ance from the Curtis Institute of Music (Phil a del phia),and a Bachelor of Music degree, magna cum laude, fromMoravian College. Rebecca is also the Choir Directorand Organist for the Moravian Theological Seminary inBethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Central’s Music Committee The music committee, chaired by Llyena Boylan,

oversees the music program at Central Moravian Churchin conjunction with the Director of Music and theSenior Pastor.

Members of the Committee include appointeesfrom the Boards of Elders and Trustees, representativesfrom the Central and Chapel Choir, the Director ofMusic, members of the pastoral staff, members of themusic staff and representatives of the congregation.

LOVEFEASTS:Sunday, August 11 – 10 a.m.Sunday, September 29 – 9 a.m.Sunday, November 10 – 9 & 11 a.m.Sunday, December 1 – 11 a.m.Tuesday, December 24 – 1 p.m.Sunday, January 12, 2014 – 9 & 11 a.m.Saturday, April 19 – 3 p.m.Sunday, May 11 – 9 & 11 a.m.

HOLY COMMUNION:Sunday, August 11 – 10 a.m. Sunday, October 6 – 9 & 11 a.m.Sunday, November 17 – 9 & 11 a.m.Sunday, January 5, 2014 – 9 & 11 a.m.Sunday, March 9 – 9 & 11 a.m.Maundy Thursday, April 17 – 7 p.m.Good Friday, April 18 – 10 a.m.Sunday, June 8 – 10 a.m.Sunday, July 6 – 10 a.m.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES:Children’s Christmas Eve Lovefeast – 1 p.m.Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigils 5:30 & 8 p.m.(Tickets are required for all Christmas Eve services.) Wednesday, December 25 – 11 a.m.New Year’s Eve Vigil – 11:30 p.m.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES:Palm Sunday, April 13 – 9 & 11 a.m.Sunday, April 13 – 7 p.m.Monday, April 14 – 7 p.m.Tuesday, April 15 – 7 p.m.Wednesday, April 16 – 7 p.m.Maundy Thursday, April 17 – 7 p.m.Good Friday, April 18 – 10 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.Great Sabbath Lovefeast, April 19 – 3 p.m.Easter Dawn Service, Sunday, April 20 – 5:45 a.m.Easter Sunday, April 20 – 9 & 11 a.m.

To God All Praise and GloryReleased in 2010, this CD features RebeccaOwens on the renovated Möller/Walkerorgan playing favorite classical and sacredrepertoire.An Old-Fashioned MoravianChrist mas. Released in 2008, this CDfeatures Rebecca Owens on the renovatedMöller/ Walker organ play ing favoriteAdvent and Christ mas organ classics.Favorite Hymns of Central MoravianChurch. Released in 2007 and featuringthe Central Moravian Church Choir andBrass Ensemble, this CD celebrates both therich hymnody of the Moravian Church andsuch timeless and cherished hymns as Holy,Holy, Holy, and Eternal Father, Strong to Save.Christmas Eve at Central MoravianChurch.Released in 2005, this commem-orative CD recording includes traditionalMoravian Christmas hymns such as Morn ingStar and inspiring anthems by John Rutterand Morten Lauridsen, as sung at the historic Christmas Eve Vigils.

CDs are $5 including tax. Shipping andhandling are an additional $3 per CD.Detach this order form and make checkspayable to Central Moravian CD Fund.

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Bach at Noon – A Cantata SeriesThe Bach Choir of Bethlehem12:10 p.m.-1 p.m. September 10, October 8,November 12, 2013, January 14, February11, March 11, and April 8, 2014. Please visit www.BACH.org for more information.

A German and English AdventSingstunde

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7 p.m. in theOld Chapel. Presented by the MoravianArchives, the Moravian Music Foundationand Central Moravian Church. Please visit www.moravianchurcharchives.org for more information.

Moravian College Christmas Vespers Fridays, Dec. 6 and 13 – 8 p.m.Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14 – 8 p.m.Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15 – 5 p.m.Please call Moravian College at 610-861-1300 for ticket information.

Please contact the church office at 610-866-5661 forinformation on how to become a member of an ensemble.

Central Moravian Choir Rebecca Owens, Director

Chapel ChoirRichard Miller, Organist and Choir Director

for the 9:00 a.m. service

The Central Moravian Brass EnsembleCaitlin Worrich, Director

Handbell Ensemble Jeanne Bednarik, Director

Children’s Choir Carol Acheson, Director

Bethlehem Area Moravian Trombone Choir

Don Kemmerer, Director

Men’s Choir and Women’s ChoirRebecca Owens, Director

Throughout the year, we are blessed to feature specialinstrumentalists from both the community and thecongregation. We are especially blessed to haveMaestro Donald Spieth as our guest conductor andThe Mainstreet Brass as our guest brass quintet.

Music From the Communityat Central Moravian Church

Music Ensembles at Central

1954 Möller – Sanctuary (Restored in 2007 by Emery Brothers with digital enhancements

by the Walker Technical Company.) Four manuals, 109 ranks.

Old Chapel, Three manuals (Built in 2013 by Emery Brothers with

digital enhancements by the Walker TechnicalCompany.) Three manuals, 3 ranks.

1857 Erben – Kleiner Saal. One manual, 6 ranks.

The Organs of CentralMoravian Church

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A Hymn Festival – Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at 4 p.m. in theSanctuary. Celebrate favorite hymns sung by the choirs of Central MoravianChurch and accompanied by strings, Mainstreet Brass, Rebecca Owens on organ,and conducted by Maestro Donald Spieth.

An Advent Organ Concert – Rebecca Owens, organist – Saturday,November 30th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This program willinclude favorite and beloved Advent and Christmas arrangements on the 3,056pipe Möller/Walker organ. Suggested donation $10.

Chamber Music in the Chapel – Friday, February 28, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.in the Old Chapel. Enjoy the enchanting music of Robin Kani, flute, Fran Duffy,harp, and Rebecca Owens, organ. Suggested donation $10.

A Spring Organ Concert – Rebecca Owens, organist – Sunday, March16, 2014 at 4 p.m. Come spend an enjoyable afternoon listening to favoriteorgan classics as well as imaginative and festive hymn arrangements on the Kingof the Instruments. Suggested donation $10.

Chamber Music in the Chapel – Friday, April 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. inthe Old Chapel. Revel in the beautiful sounds of SATORI as they present aninventive concert of North American and South American music featuring flute,classical guitar, and string quartet. Suggested donation $10.

The Rt. Rev. C. Hopeton Clennon, Senior PastorThe Rev. Janel R. Rice, PastorRebecca Kleintop Owens, Director of Music

General Information for Concerts at Central

� All dates, times, locations, and artists are subject to change.

� Central’s sanctuary and Old Chapel are air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.

� For any changes, please confirm concertinformation prior to the event onwww.centralmoravianchurch.org.

Contemplative worship is an informal setting inwhich we quiet ourselves in order to be open to

the presence of God. Experience an hour ofquiet and reflective Christmas music on

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Contemplative Worship Services in the Old Chapel

A MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCEThursday, December 5, 2013 – 1:30 p.m.Saturday, December 7, 2013 – 1:30 p.m.

Step into history as you enter the 200 year old sanctuary of Central Moravian Church and experience the sounds, sights and traditions of a Moravian Christmas. Listen and sing along with Christmas favorites and Moravian traditional hymns played on the majestic pipe organ, accompanied by guest instrumentalists.

Tickets are required and available through www.christmascity.org.

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