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Wednesday 7 June at 20h in the sanctuary.

Featuring the ACP Adult Choir and accompanied by incoming visiting artist-in-residence Dr. Tony Leach. Reception to follow in the Theater.

Music Scholar in Residence

Dr. Anthony T. Leach is professor emeritus of music/music education at Penn State University and continues to serve as music director and founder of Essence of Joy. He was conductor of the Penn State Choir from 1994 to 2015 and taught under-graduate and graduate courses in choral music education, choral literature and conducting. He holds a PhD in music education and a M. M. in conducting from Penn State, and a B.S. in music education from Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA. During the 2009 – 2010 academic year, he served as Penn State University Laureate.
 
Dr. Leach has conducted choral festivals in numerous US states, as well as in France, Venezuela, Argentina, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Choirs under his direction have performed for the American Choral Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Conference for Music Education, International Federation of Choral Musicians, the National Board of the NAACP, Schaumberg Museum (NYC).

Visiting Pastor

Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr. received a Bachelor of Arts from Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma; a Master of Education in Music from Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee; a Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. As a music scholar and teacher, Ozzie has held posts at Chicago State University, Lemoyne-Owen College and Memphis City Schools in Memphis Tennessee. As a professional musician, he has functioned in roles as a bass vocalist, alto saxophonist, tenor saxophonist, bass guitar, soprano saxophonist and as arranger for many types of musical organizations and events. In addition to his pastoral duties,Ozzie serves in his affiliation with the South Holland Ministerial Association, Community Renewal Society, Anti-Racism Institute - Clergy and Laity Concern, Church and ministry Community of the Chicago Metropolitan Association.

Informational Meeting: Wednesday 21 June at 19h30 on Zoom
Walk: Friday 23 June at 12h30, Chartres, France
You must provide your own transportation to Chartres

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The ancient Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral is perhaps the most famous labyrinth in all the world. Walking the labyrinth mimics the spiritual journey, a prayerful opening to God’s presence in our lives.

Led by Pastors Don and Tana, this adventure will be held on Friday, 23 June at 12h30 in the City of Chartres. On that day, we will meet at the Cathedral, walk the Labyrinth, share about the experience with each other, and enjoy lunch.In addition, we will offer an informational class on the Labyrinth on Wednesday evening 21 June at 19h30 on Zoom. This will help newcomers to this experience be informed about the practice. We will also go over details of the adventure at that time.

Each participant will find their way to Chartres in whatever form of transport they prefer. For lunch, we bring our own goodies for a picnic outside the cathedral and maybe go to a cafe for a coffee. Then, we can make it home as we wish, as some may want to enjoy the beautiful city of Chartres before returning.

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Hero Hotline

Place: American Church in Paris
Dates & Times:
   Sunday afternoon, 27 August 15h-17h, and
   Monday-Wednesday, 28-30 August 9h-12h each day
Who: Children ages 3-11

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We hope that you and your children will join us for Vacation Bible School this year as we gather at the Hero Hotline Headquarters, ready to "spring into action and explore the ultimate Hero Handbook -the Bible - to discover how all Heroes can follow the examples set by a cast of supporting Bible Heroes in stories from the Old and New Testaments, who work together to bring peace, build each other up, and share the great story of God’s love for us where they are and with the whole world."

Many adult volunteers make the fun possible, so be sure to let me know if we can count on you to be a part of our squad! Contact Allison Wheeler, Children’s Ministry Director, if you'd like to join the team!

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