Music
Sterling United Methodist Players to Perform “Godspell”
The Sterling United Methodist Church Players will present the musical “Godspell” on March 1, 2, and 3! This performance is a production of the 2012 revised version of the original 1971 musical composed by Stephen Schwartz. Godspell follows the story of Jesus Christ as he forms a community of lovable disciples, who teach lessons through […]
Continue ReadingKing Street Bluegrass to Perform at Sterling UMC
Speaking about bluegrass music, bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe once characterized the genre as: “Scottish bagpipes and ole-time fiddlin’. It’s Methodist and Holiness and Baptist. It’s blues and jazz, and it has a high lonesome sound.” Bluegrass music is referred to as a form of American roots music, an offshoot of country music that was inspired by mainly […]
Continue ReadingSummer Musicians Wanted!
Are you interested in performing in church? All you need is the desire. There are opportunities for those with talent and those who just want to learn and develop! Sterling United Methodist Church has an awesome music program that includes the choir that performs at the 9 AM service, our Latino musicians at 10 AM, […]
Continue ReadingSUMC’s Palm Sunday Cantata March 25, 2018
Continue ReadingBehold the Lamb! A Palm Sunday Musical Cantata
Almighty God, on this day your Son Jesus Christ entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed King by those who spread their garments and palm branches along his way. Let those branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him […]
Continue ReadingThe Third Sunday of Lent and The Youth Musical!
This Lent we will quiet things down and heighten our attention to the “still, small voice” of God and our own True Self. Listening through prayer as well as meditation on holy texts is an ancient Lenten practice. Come and rest, come and listen. This Sunday, the third Sunday of Lent, Pastor Steve Vineyard continues his […]
Continue ReadingApproaching Holy Week
The Old Testament prophet, Isaiah, predicted Jesus’ sacrificial suffering and death more than 700 years before it happened. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, […]
Continue ReadingChurch Activities for Wednesday, March 15
Due to Loudoun County Schools being closed, the church office is closed today. The CrossWalk meal, children’s activities (J.A.M.), and youth activities are canceled for this evening. The Aldersgate Choir and Contemporary Worship Team will rehearse as scheduled. Other Wednesday evening adult activities/studies will meet at the discretion of the leader of each group. Please contact your group leader for information. There will be limited child […]
Continue ReadingShrek, The Musical
The Sterling United Methodist Players have been working hard to bring you this year’s musical production: Shrek, The Musical. As you can guess, this show is based on the funny and family-friendly movie, Shrek. This musical will appeal to all ages, so invite your family and friends and come out and enjoy. Tickets go on sale […]
Continue ReadingLife Signs Youth Group
Sunday evenings 5:30-8:00 PM Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:00 PM LifeSigns youth ministry is excited for all we have to look forward to in 2017! With Christ as our foundation, each individual youth fits uniquely in as we grow and learn together and enjoy fun activities and music. Click here for more information. […]
Continue Reading“Gloria Deo.” Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 18 at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 AM Join us for “Gloria Deo.” Lessons & Carols. Led by our Aldersgate Choir. A musical celebration of the Christmas season along with the final sermon in our Advent series, “The Redemption of Scrooge.”
Continue ReadingChristmas in Sterling
Advent Focus: The Redemption of Scrooge Sunday Services at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 AM Based on Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol. We can draw important truths from the past, present, and future about brokenness and redemption and the Advent themes of hope, peace, love, and joy. December 4: The Remembrance of Christmas Past December 11: […]
Continue ReadingWe are happy to announce that this year’s show will be “Shrek, the Musical.” It’s funny and family friendly and will make for another amazing show. Calling all actors in 6th-12th grades (experienced and not so much). You are welcome to join us! Musical Workshops: November 7, 6:30-8:00 PM November 8, 6:30-8:00 PM. These workshops […]
Continue ReadingThis Year’s Musical
Are you ready for this year’s Musical announcement? …Well, you will have to wait a little bit longer! We are working out all the details behind the scenes to make another fantastic show. As always, we are looking for cast members to be in this year’s production. If you are between 6th-12th grade, you are […]
Continue ReadingLifeSigns Youth Fall Brochure
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Fundraiser Dinner & Talent Show
Come enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner and join in the fun at the Sterling UMC Talent Show, which will showcase the abilities of some of our very gifted members! You will encounter brilliant to artistic to clever. Great entertainment at a great price for a great cause (advancing the Capital Campaign). Wednesday, May 25 6:00-8:00 […]
Continue ReadingGood Friday Tenebrae Service with Rutter Requiem
On March 25th we will observe Good Friday at Sterling United Methodist Church with a Tenebrae candlelight service combined with the Rutter Requiem. This service will feature our Aldersgate Choir, several instrumentalists, and the changeless scriptural account of Good Friday. The music is haunting, transcendent, and sorrowful. Please join us in this emotional, ancient service […]
Continue ReadingYouth Musical Production
The SUMC players proudly present “Once Upon a Mattress” on March 4,5, and 6. This is a funny retelling of the famous children’s story “The Princess and The Pea.” Fun for the whole family! Show times: Friday, March 4 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, March 5 @ 7:00 pm Sunday, March 6 @ 2:00 pm Tickets: […]
Continue ReadingGood Friday Requiem
Join us at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 25, for a special presentation of John Rutter’s Requiem in celebration of Good Friday. The requiem is being presented by our Aldersgate Choir, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble. Cross photo by Claudio Ungari. Used under creative commons license from www.flickr.com
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