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Eastern Mennonite University welcomes the Advent season and celebrates Christmas cheer this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 9: A Bach Festival Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival hosts \u201cA Bach Festival Christmas\u201d featuring soprano Jessica Spafford<\/strong>, pianist David Berry<\/strong>, violinist Domenic Salerni<\/strong>, and bassist Sam Suggs<\/strong> performing a festive musical mix of classical, jazz, and holiday classics. Listeners can participate in a group sing led by SVBF Artistic Director Ken Nafziger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concert will be Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Martin Chapel, Eastern Mennonite Seminary. View the event announcement for more information.<\/a><\/strong>\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the livestream link!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 13: Lighting of the Green, 4:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Faculty, staff, students, retirees and family members are invited to attend the annual Lighting of the Green Ceremony<\/strong> on the Front Lawn. The EMU Jazz Ensemble will perform beginning at 4:40 p.m. A short ceremony with the EMU Chamber Singers and a tree lighting begins at 5 p.m. (This event will not be livestreamed.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 13: Christmas Lessons & Carols service, 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The community is welcome to the annual Christmas Lessons & Carols service<\/strong> on Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. Music will be provided by the EMU music department. A freewill offering will benefit the Faith and Spiritual LIfe Compassion Fund. Masks are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook Live from the EMU Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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