St. John's Lutheran Church - Joyful Noise 2010-2011 Season

Upcoming Events

Superbowl Party Feb. 5
Annual Meeting Feb. 12
More information about this and other events can be found here.

Simply Giving
St. John's Online Giving Program

Tuna Drive

As we do each year, the Sunday School will be collecting cans of tuna in each class during the Sundays in January. The class that collects the most cans by the end of the month will be treated to breakfast on Christian Ed during Sunday School on February 5th. All of the tuna will be donated to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Last year we collected around 1,200 cans of tuna.

2011-12 JOYFUL NOISE SEASON

JOYFUL NOISE, a series of musical events offered for the greater Stamford community, features three programs with notable artists this season. St. John’s is proud to have what we believe is the longest continuous-running church concert season in Stamford. Click here for this season's brochure.

Gospel Music Concert Features Vaneese Thomas and Area Choirs

Vaneese Thomas, internationally acclaimed Gospel singer, will be featured in a concert of Gospel music Sunday, October 30, at 4 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Joining Ms. Thomas will be members of church choirs from Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Bridgeport and Fairfield, and a professional instrumental ensemble.

Vaneese’s talents as a singer, songwriter, producer, and actor have made her a sought-after solo performer as well as a first-call vocalist for projects by other top-name artists including Luciano Pavarotti, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Eric Clapton, and numerous others. Embracing a remarkable family legacy, she carries forward the rich heritage of Memphis soul and R & B, a music that has touched several generations and crossed many divides. At the same time Vaneese has combined all the influences of her background and experience R & B, gospel, blues, and jazz to cultivate a soul-stirring style that is all her own.

Suggested contribution for the October 30 recital is $15 for general admission, and $50 for those who wish to be "Angels." A reception given by the Joyful Noise Committee follows the program. For further information, please call 203-322-0066 x18.

2011-2012 Season Schedule
Sunday, October 30, at 4:00 p.m.	Gospel Concert with Vaneese Thomas and area choirs
Sunday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m.	Organ Recital with Stephen Hamilton
Sunday, March 25, at 4:00 p.m.	Joyful Noise Benefit with Deborah Lifton, soprano
Suggested contribution for each event is $15. A reception follows. Be an Angel and contribute $50 or more to support future Joyful Noise programs and scholarships for students attending summer music camp. If you would like to make a one-time gift to Joyful Noise, please click here. The Joyful Noise concert series is beginning its 28th season and is Stamford's longest continuously-running church concert series offering musical events to the greater Stamford community.

To receive a season brochure, please e-mail Stephen Rapp, Director of Music, at stephenrapp@sbcglobal.net or call or the church music office at 203-322-0066 ext. 18.