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Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church, 36 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT | Get Directions »
$25.00
MANHATTAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE
TO SING HOLIDAY CONCERT
AT ST. MATTHEW’S
On Sunday, December 4 at 4:00pm, the Arts at St. Matthew’s welcomes back the Manhattan Choral Ensemble (MCE) to sing their holiday concert, “Joy!” This is a wonderful way to herald the season with spectacular music right here in Wilton! MCE is a premier 40-voice community based choir dedicated to the performance of an international and historically varied repertoire. All of these young professionals work in New York City, but because of their passionate interest in music and singing, came together several years ago to form what has come to be known as a highly acclaimed and talented choir (and many of the members are from our area!).
In celebration of New York City’s rich heritage, the MCE performs in New York landmarks and creates concert events in partnership with the city’s cultural organizations. The MCE also fosters the musical life of the city through innovative commissioning projects focused on New York City’s composers.
The Ensemble’s performance on December 4 will celebrate universal sentiments that are part of the Christmas experience. With a theme of “Joy,” the concert will include choral works and topical readings from diverse perspectives exploring the meaning of joy and its expressions. MCE is a popular group in the city and the Arts at St. Matthew’s is fortunate to have them come to Wilton for their only Connecticut performance.
For 14 seasons, The Arts at St. Matthew’s has fulfilled its mission to bring the beauty of the arts and the warmth of the parish to the community-at-large. The MCE concert continues that tradition. Tickets (Regular tickets $25, Patron tickets—preferred seating— $40 and student tickets $10) are available on line at www.stmatthewswilton.org, at the church office (203-762-7400, or at the Open House Gift Shop in Wilton Center. The concert will be performed at St. Matthew’s Church, 36 New Canaan Road, Wilton.
Event Details
| Where | Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church 36 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 4:00 pm–5:30 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.stmatthewswilton.org |
| Phone | 203-762-7400 |
| ellen.lewis@stmatthewswilton.org | |
| Price | $25 reg., $10 student, $40 patron |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
More About Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church offers a wide variety of activities for members of its congregation. Events include secular activities such as auctions, clambakes, picnics, and spiritual activities like prayer meetings and celebration of the holy Eucharist (twice on Sundays, once on Wednesdays).
St. Matthew's is involved with several charities, including the Norwalk Emergency Shelter and the Edwards Chest, which collects food and other items for the poor; the Bishop's Fund, which collects money for children at risk; and Bread & Roses, a charity for victims of AIDS.
As a community, St. Matthew's is devoted to the arts, especially music, which is used as an inspiration for faith. In addition to hosting regional and national artists (most recently the Manhattan Choral Ensemble), St. Matthew's itself has five choirs organized by age. Director of Music Rodney Ayers oversees these choral activities and maintains the two instruments most often used in St. Matthew's worship: a 1971 Helmut Wolff tracker organ and a restored Steinway grand piano dating back to 1929.
St. Matthew's is steeped in history and can trace its origins to 1802, the same year Wilton was incorporated. From 1864 to 1972, St. Matthew's was located in the Old Stone Church on Danbury Road (which now houses Wilton Baptist Church), but St. Matthew's had to move to its current location to accommodate a growing congregation.
St. Matthew's places an emphasis on religious education, with programs for children, adults, and especially teenagers. St. Matthew's shares this goal of religious education with the Wilton Presbyterian Church. The St. Matthew's Web site describes this partnership as a "legal and practical and spiritual joint venture," in which the two churches co-own property, operate under an umbrella budget, and are run by the same board of directors.
Key staff for the church includes "lay leadership" such as facilities coordinator Sandy Muschler and clergy such as rectors Mary Grace Williams and John A. Satula.
St. Matthew's welcomes newcomers, and can be contacted at 203-762-7400.
Other events here
- Weekly Service and Church School Weekly on Sundays, 10:00 am–11:00 am
