On Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 pm, we will present Handel's famous oratorio Messiah (Part 1 - Christmas). The choir of St John's Church will be joined by the choirs of Woodroffe United and Kanata United as well as the Strings of St John's chamber orchestra, all under the direction of Gordon Johnston. Soloists include Cara Gilbertson-Boese, Carolyn Streich, Grayson Nesbitt, Beth Junkins, Shirley Hockin, and Jean-Sébastien Kennedy.

The concert will include seasonal music by each choir as well as audience sing-along carols. The programme will last approximately an hour and a half. It will also be presented on Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 pm at Woodroffe United Church.

Tickets are $20 each with special pricing for families. They are available from the parish office. You can also purchase tickets online by going to

www.Messiah2018.ca