Vocal Confluence proudly presents our annual holiday show, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” on Saturday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00pm in the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood sanctuary.  This is our first performance since our last holiday show in December 2019, and we are thrilled to be performing our music for you in-person again.
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We will not be requiring the purchase of tickets to attend but we suggest a $10 donation at the door.

COVID PROTOCOL:
Following the lead of choruses in our area and across the country, we will be requiring masks for all audience members, as well as proof of COVID-19 vaccination for those ages 12 and up. Masks must cover the nose and mouth at all times. Please have your physical CDC card, or a photo of it, ready at the front door prior to entering the church. If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home to prevent the spread of any illness at our event. Pews will be blocked to allow for social distancing - therefore capacity will be roughly 150 guests on a first come, first served basis. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate in-person performances in a post-pandemic world. 

Second graders at Shady Side Academy Junior School collected more than 1,000 non-perishable food items in the annual Second Grade Food Drive.

On Thursday, Nov. 18, the class took a field trip to deliver the busload of donations to the Deacons' food pantry at the FPCE, in time to be distributed to local families in need for Thanksgiving. The Junior School has partnered with the church on the annual food drive for more than 20 years.

​Each year as an interdisciplinary service project, the second grade spearheads a school-wide food drive during the month prior to Thanksgiving. Collection boxes are placed around the Junior School, and second graders take on the task of educating their schoolmates about hunger and encouraging them to support the drive. Students use their art skills to create posters and flyers promoting the drive; practice their public speaking skills by making announcements at assembly; and use their math skills to count the items they collect each week.

The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra  will be Back Home for the Holidays on Saturday December 4th at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. This concert will again feature performances by each of the sections of our orchestra — winds, brass, and strings!  Repertoire includes Bach Brandenburg No. 3, Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel Overture, Handel’s Royal Fireworks music, and many holiday favorites including fun with the Toy Symphony! Tickets are free of charge but reservations required, please click here to order. Suggested $15 donation greatly appreciated.

Help us usher in the holiday season in the Edgewood community by joining our pick-up caroling choir!  Light Up Edgewood is scheduled for 7:00-9:00PM on Saturday, December 11 and includes the tree lighting at Memorial Park, a walking tour, Santa’s arrival, live performances, Christmas movies, vendors for last-minute gifts, horse & carriage rides, refreshments, and more.  We have extended invitations to members of our own Sanctuary Choir, Vocal Confluence, East Shore Chorale, and Voces Solis, but anyone who would like to join is welcome!

Our Caroling Choir will meet in the church sanctuary at 6:30PM to run through 4 or 5 well-known carols in 4-part harmony, then walk across the street to sing them for the tree lighting at 7:00PM.  Hot cocoa and cookies will be available after for those participating, and there is also an opportunity for interested singers to be strolling carolers during the walking tour along Maple Avenue.  Join us!

Join Elder Tim Hoffman for a weekly one-hour bible study on the life of Joseph held on Zoom at 7:00pm Wednesday nights.  No password is needed.  Just click the button below to load the page. You will be automatically placed into a waiting room then brought into the main room by the host and moderator, Tim Hoffman. Email [email protected] with questions.

Mark your calendar – Sunday, November 21, following worship.  We will meet after worship to pull out the decorations to “deck the hall” (or in our case, the sanctuary!).  If you feel safe, healthy, and comfortable enough to join us, you are welcome.  Judy has everything well-organized, with directions and photos of where items should be placed.  We can make sure to socially distance ourselves with masks on while serving as the worker bees of the church.