The Community Cantata singers will present the Christmas Cantata “Comfort and Joy” from December 13-14, under the direction of Sheila Childs and accompanied by Janell Brakell. The concerts will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. These concerts are a joyous way to celebrate Christmas and enjoy the Christmas carols we love. 

Singers are needed for the Cantata choir.  There is no audition and no cost involved; all singers are welcome. Practices are at 4 p.m. each Sunday, with the location alternating between the two churches where the Cantata will be performed.  

On Sunday, Oct. 26, the 4 p.m. rehearsal was held at Trinity Lutheran in New York Mills. The November 2 rehearsal will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Perham, followed by the November 9 rehearsal at Trinity in New York Mills. The November 16 rehearsal will be at St. Paul’s, and the November 23 rehearsal will be at Trinity. The last two rehearsals will be dress rehearsals: November 30 at St. Paul’s and December 7 at Trinity.  

For any questions, or more information, contact Lisa Peterson (218) 371-7174 or Keith Hepola (218) 371-0604.