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Announcing the 2024-2025 season of the Community Concert Series!
We are happy to announce the upcoming season of our longstanding Community Concert Series! We are so excited to welcome back many series regulars, as well as some newer performers. We can’t wait to see you there to enjoy some great music and raise money for some wonderful local organizations. All concerts begin at 7 pm. 2024-2025 Season Lineup: September 14 Pad the Road for the Aliveness Project October 5 Tjärnblom for FamilyWise November 9 Friends of Arthur Maud for…
Wrapping up a successful season of the Community Concert Series
On Saturday, May 18 we had our final performance in the 2023-2024 season of our Community Concert Series. The Friends of Arthur Maud, a talented quartet of performers, filled the sanctuary with beautiful renditions of pieces composed by Arthur Maud, an accomplished composer and longtime Prospect Park resident. This final concert marked a departure from our usual pattern of raising money for external nonprofits; instead, we raised money for our Free Community Meals program, which allows us to offer a…
May Community Concert Series supports Voices for Racial Justice
Twin Cities-based duo My Anchor Holds performs an original song, their reflection on the murder of George Floyd entitled, I Can’t Breathe.The benefitting social service organization is Voices for Racial Justice, committed to building power through collective cultural & healing strategies across Minnesota. To listen to this month’s song and make a donation, visit: https://www.prospectparkchurch.org/calendar-events/community-concert-series/
April Community Concert Series: Support MNIPL!
In April, we feature the music of First Saturday Folk, and benefit Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light (MNIPL). The seed of the idea for the Community Concert series may have been born in a First Saturday Folk rehearsal. The idea of bringing fine musicians into the church while raising money for excellent causes continues to spread the music and the causes. Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light is an interfaith community co-creating a just and sustainable world. They work in partnership with faith communities…
March Community Concert Series
In March, we feature the music of Tjärnblom, and benefit Glendale Food Shelf. Tjärnblom, Swedish for “woodland lake flower”, features a beautiful blend of Nyckelharpa, Octave Mandolin, Harmonium and Cello. Located in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, the Glendale Food Shelf provides food support to families living in Glendale Town Homes. To learn more and make a donation to Glendale Food Shelf, visit our Community Concert Series page.
February Concert Series: Calliope + SE Seniors
In February, we feature the music of Calliope Women’s Chorus in support of Southeast Seniors. Calliope Women’s Chorus, founded in 1976, is the second oldest feminist chorus in the United States.Southeast Seniors is a neighborhood non-profit program coordinating services to help people 65 and older live well at home. Visit the our Community Concert Series page to listen to Calliope perform Moon Goddess by Jocelyn Hagen, and make a donation to SE Seniors! Thank you for your generosity.
January Concert Series: Timbre Junction, benefiting Habitat for Humanity
This month’s pairing for the Community Concert Series is Timbre Junction benefiting Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. As one of the Twin Cities hardest working acoustic acts, Timbre Junction has cemented a reputation for playing across a variety of musical styles and putting on a spirited show. With their emphasis on skillful playing, tight arrangements and expressive vocals done “their way”, Timbre Junction pushes the envelope…this is not your everyday Minnesota bluegrass band. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is committed…
December Concert Series: Tower Hill Brass, benefiting FamilyWise
In December, we feature the music of Tower Hill Brass, and benefit FamilyWise (MCCC). Visit the Concert Series page to listen to some holiday selections from Tower Hill Brass and make a donation. 100% of the proceeds will go to FamilyWise.
November Concert Series: Jumpin’ Jehosafats + Simpson Housing Services
In November, we feature the music of Jumpin’ Jehosafats, and benefit Simpson Housing Services. Visit our Concert Series page to listen to Jumpin’ Jehosafats perform Wesley Rules Blues, and learn more about the work that Simpson is doing to help those experiencing homelessness.
Timbre Junction performs for the Community Concert Series
Timbre Junction brings bluegrass, old-time, folk and traditional music to PPUMC on Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m. to benefit Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity! As always, there’s no admission fee, with proceeds from the evening’s freewill offering going to support Habitat for Humanity. https://www.timbrejunction.com/ The Prospect Park United Methodist Church Community Concert Series supports our community through music and fellowship. Each month, September through May, PPUMC hosts exceptional performers from across the Twin Cities, who donate their gift of…
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