Comfort at One presents the concert “Lagrime Mie” which explores the female perspective in composition, particularly the raw evocation of emotion heard in the music of the famous Baroque artist, Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677), who broke through gender barriers to become the most successful composer of secular vocal music in Venice in her time.
As we look forward to the Mother’s Day weekend, Comfort at One presents a cantata that focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern BWV 1, paired with Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 16.
God overturned the fear-based relationship ancient peoples had with their gods. "He loved us and he sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice of our sins." We participate in the Love that God has for us. Watch the sermon from the Rev. Phil Jackson.
"In Jesus's time they always talked about being vines," said the Rev. Michael A. Bird at our Family Worship service today, reflecting on John 15:1–8. "We need to be intertwined like vines, and the way vines grow, the way we grow, is by resting, by abiding in Jesus."
This information session covers a range of topics including defining what health means to individuals, how one can attempt to maintain a balanced lifestyle, and how by creating personal goals and attributes life satisfaction can be achieved. We explore resources within the community that can support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
Instead of our usual at-home Friday Comfort at One edition, today we bring you a special at-church offering: Down by the Riverside arranged by Moses Hogan, a moving spiritual directed by associate organist Janet Yieh with members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.