EXPERIENCE REAL STAR POWER!
Join us on Sunday, January 9th at 7:00 PM when the OpenSpirit Collaborative and First
Congregational Church present an exceptional opportunity to usher in the season of
Epiphany!
First Congregational Church will be one of just three locations in our area to experience the
energy and vision of The Oîkos Ensemble: Music and Stories to Change the World. The
Oîkos Ensemble is a consortium of gifted musicians celebrating stories of transformation
and enlightenment from around the world. Transcending musical boundaries, Oîkos paints
vibrant soundscapes with the brush stroke of jazz improvisation affirming the human family
as one, global ensemble.
During the past four years, the
Rev. Clifford Aerie and The
Oîkos Ensemble have received
rave reviews from
congregations, national/regional
gatherings, religious
communities, colleges and
seminaries around the country.
They will be joined on January
9th by the talents of our good
friend, Willie Sordillo.
Cliff has a unique background in the arts and ministry. He has pastored five congregations,
founded an experimental arts ministry, and worked as a media producer before coming to
the UCC national office as Special Events Producer, a position he held for nine years. Cliff
has been leading creative jazz worship and telling stories for more than thirty years. He
now leads the ensemble as a full time adventure in ministry.
“Cliff and Oîkos took us around the world though the rhythms and refrains of jazz, an
innovative and inspirational way to explore global mission.”
~ Tim Downs, Southeast Conference
“I salute Cliff Aerie and the Oikos Ensemble for their inspired music and mission.
They are serving the world with their song.”
~ Paul Winter, Paul Winter Consort
What better time of year to affirm that our world is a global village then to join the magi on
their Epiphany journey back out into the world with the good news that God has made us
one family!
Join in the celebration and discover the many ways and place where the
star of Bethlehem still shines!
This Epiphany, experience real star power!
WHEN: Sunday, January 9, 2011 7:00 pm
WHERE: First Congregational Church of Natick, 2 East Central Street, Natick, MA
Join us on Sunday, January 9th at 7:00 PM when the OpenSpirit Collaborative and First Congregational Church of Natick present an exceptional opportunity to usher in the season of Epiphany!
First Congregational Church will be one of just three locations in our area to experience the energy and vision of The Oîkos Ensemble: Music and Stories to Change the World. The Oîkos Ensemble is a consortium of gifted musicians celebrating stories of transformation and enlightenment from around the world.
Transcending musical boundaries, Oîkos paints vibrant soundscapes with the brush stroke of jazz improvisation affirming the human family as one, global ensemble.
During the past four years, the Rev. Clifford Aerie and The Oîkos Ensemble have received rave reviews from congregations, national/regional gatherings, religiouscommunities, colleges and seminaries around the country. They will be joined on January 9th by the talents of our good friend, Willie Sordillo.
Cliff has a unique background in the arts and ministry. He has pastored five congregations, founded an experimental arts ministry, and worked as a media producer before coming to the UCC national office as Special Events Producer, a position he held for nine years. Cliff has been leading creative jazz worship and telling stories for more than thirty years. He now leads the ensemble as a full time adventure in ministry.
“Cliff and Oîkos took us around the world though the rhythms and refrains of jazz, an innovative and inspirational way to explore global mission.” ~ Tim Downs, Southeast Conference
“I salute Cliff Aerie and the Oikos Ensemble for their inspired music and mission. They are serving the world with their song.” ~ Paul Winter, Paul Winter Consort
What better time of year to affirm that our world is a global village then to join the magi on their Epiphany journey back out into the world with the good news that God has made us one family!
Join in the celebration and discover the many ways and place where the star of Bethlehem still shines!
Join us for a meditative evening with Berry’s poetry, the smooth jazz of Willie Sordillo and Co., and the opportunity to journey into the labyrinth. As we prepare for the Lenten journey, we heed the invitation to be those “coming into the shadow” as the poet puts it,
The Spark of Love Joy Band will be featured, leading you in playing percussion at this OpenSpirit evening at Edwards Church in Framingham.
“In the bleak midwinter”… the echoing words of the carol seem so true, too true. In this season of ice, we long for our world, our hearts to melt and thaw.