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Christmas cantatas and more in this week’s faith briefs

The St. Elmo United Methodist Church Worship Choir at their December 2017 performance of "Canticles in Candlelight." The Joseph Martin cantata earned them notice by a New York City production company, DCINY, that resulted in an invitation to sing Martin's "The Winter Rose" with 26 other ensembles at Carnegie Hall. (Photo from St. Elmo United Methodist Church)
The St. Elmo United Methodist Church Worship Choir at their December 2017 performance of "Canticles in Candlelight." The Joseph Martin cantata earned them notice by a New York City production company, DCINY, that resulted in an invitation to sing Martin's "The Winter Rose" with 26 other ensembles at Carnegie Hall. (Photo from St. Elmo United Methodist Church) The St. Elmo United Methodist Church Worship Choir at their December 2017 performance of "Canticles in Candlelight." The Joseph Martin cantata earned them notice by a New York City production company, DCINY, that resulted in an invitation to sing Martin's "The Winter Rose" with 26 other ensembles at Carnegie Hall. (Photo from St. Elmo United Methodist Church)

By Lisa Denton 3 min read

PERFORMANCES

* Christmas cantata: The Adult Choir of McKendree United Methodist Church, 106 Highway 150, Jasper, Tennessee, will present “Bethlehem Morning” by Russell Mauldin and Sue Smith at 11 a.m. CST Sunday, Dec. 15.

* Christmas cantata: The Worship Choir of St. Elmo United Methodist Church, 4626 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, Tennessee, will present “Christmas Dreams Cantata” on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 6-7 p.m.

* “Messiah” sing-along: Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7450 Standifer Gap Road, will host a community sing-along of Handel’s “Messiah” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

* Chattanooga Singing Circle: Center for Mindful Living, 400 E. Main St., Suite 150, hosts a community singing session to promote peace, with songs taught by repetitive call-and-response, 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. $10 suggested donation; free for children under 13. www.centermindfulliving.org.