As A Witness, a Christmas pageant for the 21st century, will be performed at the Old Whaling Church on Sunday, Dec. 18, and Monday, Dec. 19.
The production features music ranging from medieval carols such as The Angel Gabriel Came Down, and O Come All Ye Faithful to modern gospel music including Rise Up Shepherd and Follow, and He Had Done Great Things for Me.
The cast features a wide variety of ages from preteens to retirees and members of at least three different churches. They are accompanied by dulcimer, guitar, organs, recorders, and Ed Rodgers on trumpet.
Both performances begin at 6 p.m. Sunday night’s performance follows the Traveler’s candlelight service which begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday’s performance follows the regular community supper offered by the United Methodist Church of Martha’s Vineyard in the Baylies room at the Whaling Church, beginning at 5 p.m.
A $5 freewill offering for the pageant is requested.
For more information, call 508-627-8619.
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