Council and Election

On January 21 we had AGM and the congregation elected new Council Members.

These left the council: John Nielsen, Mike Karapetian and late Kent Hanson

These were elected: Connie Hanson, Bente Helsted and Karin Wasler.

These continue on Council: Gitte Olsen, Craig Longuevan, Linda Rasmussen, Amy Solares, Arne Madsen and Vivian Steindal.

The Church Council wil elect officers and constitute on 2/8

Cool Yule Koncert w. Mads Tolling 12/27

Cool Yule Koncert w. Mads Tolling 12/27

Mads Tolling & Colin Hogan

Cool Yule – A Nordic Christmas

CD Release Concert

Old and New World traditions meld in Cool Yule, a brand-new album and holiday concert by

two-time Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Mads Tolling. The wonderful Christmas traditions of

the Nordic countries—Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland—are steeped in mysticism

with many of these traditions at home here in America. Celebrating the spirit of Christmas or Jul

as it is known in his birthplace Copenhagen, Denmark, Mads blends the authentic customs and

sounds of the Nordic countries with the joy and spirit of American jazz.

Tonight’s performance features long-time collaborator, world class pianist Colin Hogan.

Mads and Colin give a special nod to Denmark’s beloved fairy-tale writer Hans Christian

Andersen, a reimagination of “Let it Go” from Frozen, based on The Snow Queen, a salute to

Julemanden (Santa Claus), Nordic Yuletide traditional classics and jazz renditions of your

favorite American holiday songs, including Santa Baby, My Favorite Things, The Christmas Song

and more. Pagan mischief can be enjoyed on the Danish “På Loftet Sidder Nissen” (The

Gnome’s Attic) and the Icelandic “Jólakötturinn” (The Christmas Cat).

Mads Tolling is a former member of the Turtle Island Quartet and The Stanley Clarke Band. As a

current member of Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Mads appears on three albums and has performed at

over a hundred concerts. Mads has been commissioned to write two violin concertos, which he

has performed in the US and Japan. He now leads his own band, Mads Tolling & The Mads Men,

with several international tours.

With Cool Yule, we invite you to experience the warmth and specialness of hygge, the Danish

word for cozy that sets the tone for ushering in the holiday season. 

Mads Tolling – violin

Colin Hogan – piano & accordion

November and December Services and Events

11/7 Fall Concert on the Patio. Reservation required.

11/28 Ableskiver and Glogg in the tents. Selling of Leverpostej and Danish Cheese.

12/6 9 Readings Musical Service. Virtual and in person.

12/13 Lucia Candlelight Sing-a-long outside the church.

12/24 Juleaften/Christmas eve Services at 11 am and 2 pm

12/25 Christmas Day Service 11 am

12/27 Christmas Sing-a-long Service

Remember all Services and events are under the restrictions of social distance, masks, and caution.

You will need to make reservation.