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Chinese New Year: Fellowship Lunch January 22
We will celebrate the Chinese New Year at a luncheon with our church family on Sunday, January 22, even though China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines and other countries observe New Year’s Day on January 1 of the Lunar Calendar. As … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry
Tagged asian cuisine, Chinese food, Chinese New Year, dumplings, Korean Zodiac, Philippines, Year of the Rooster
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Sermon Series: The Absurdity of Advent – Enduring Peace
On December 4, the second Sunday in Advent at the early service, Bob Meola read the scripture (from Isaiah and Philippians) Laverna Albury explained the theme to the kids at Children’s Time in a clear and understandable way. And Rev. Catherine … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Sermon, Worship
Tagged For unto us a child is born, Handel, Jill Bolte Taylor, LaVerna Albury, Philippians 4:4-9, Rev. Catherine Williams, sermon series
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Singing Joy and Ringing Faith
Today, to illustrate “giving thanks” for 9:30 service at Children’s Time, Tom Shelton presented five of the youngest choristers singing folk favorites like “Kumbayah,” “I’ve Got the Joy in My Heart” and “This Little Light.” It was such a blessing … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Music
Tagged choirs, Duo Grazioso, handbells, Hyosang Park, Princeton, Tom Shelton
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Green Robes, Young Singers
Tom Shelton’s Lower Elementary choir tries on their robes. They wear them for the first time this Sunday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. at the All Saints Day service. Their smiles match their music!
Posted in Children, Sunday School, Worship
Tagged All Saints Sunday, children's choir, Tom Shelton
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Confidence – Creativity – Collaboration: Choirs at PUMC
Parents—PUMC members and non-members–don’t let another year go by without signing yourr child up for PUMC’s Children’s Choir. Music education is one of the most important developmental programs we offer children and we don’t want you to miss out on this … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Music, Youth
Tagged choirs, Lindsay Diehl, President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, sing with me, Tom Shelton, Westminster Choir College
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Rally around the Heifer Ark on September 11
We’re getting off to an exciting start to the Sunday School year! On Rally Day, September 11, kids parents, teachers will gather in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. for the first 15-20 minutes of worship. We will celebrate that our Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Sunday School
Tagged Heifer International., Rally Day, Sunday School
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Warming up to music: Tom Shelton
Tom Shelton, director of children’s and youth choirs at Princeton United Methodist Church and assistant professor at Westminster Choir College. will present a nationally broadcast webinar on Thursday, August 25, at noon for the Choristers Guild, a church music publisher, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Music
Tagged children's choir, Choristers Guild, teaching techniques, Tom Shelton
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BOOM! Speaking truth to power
“Boom!” was the topic for Rev. Jana Purkis Brash on August 21, 2016. “Boom!” as in the sound made by the mike when a speaker — invigorated by the success of the speech — drops the mike and walks away. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Sermon, social justice, Worship
Tagged Children's Time, Luke 10, Rev. Jana Purkis-Brash, sermon series
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Sing with Us: Meet the Children
Introducing singers from PUMC’s Children’s Choir! Tom Shelton, director of children’s and youth choirs at Princeton United Methodist Church and assistant professor at Westminster Choir College. presented a nationally broadcast webinar on Thursday, August 25, at noon for the Choristers … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Music, Youth
Tagged American Choral Directors Association, Choristers Guild, PUMC Choirs, Sing With US, Tom Shelton, Westminster Choir College
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Sing with Us! Open house September 7
Watch a master teacher at work! See and hear the Children’s Choir from Princeton United Methodist Church in rehearsal. This clip — warming up their voices — was filmed by Tom Shelton for a national webinar he’ll give … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Music, Youth
Tagged children's choirs, Sing with Us Ring With Us, teaching children, Tom Shelton
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