January concert celebrates sacred music

A spectacular celebration of sacred music by a conglomeration of Barrington churches is coming to Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, at Route 59 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Now in its third year, the festival features a variety of sacred music styles from the participating churches as well as massed choir pieces directed by festival founder Dr. James Skomer of Salem United Methodist Church. This year's massed anthems include: "Laudate Dominum," with soloist Colleen Bolthouse, "Precious Lord," "Take My Hand," "All My Trials, Lord," and "Elijah Rock."

Churches and directors: Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Helen Ailabouni; Barrington United Methodist Church, Karen Maxwell; Presbyterian Church of Barrington, Kirsten Hedegaard; St. Anne Catholic Community, Rory Cooney; St. Mark Episcopal Church, Bruce Hall; St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Kathy Gathman; St. Michael Episcopal Church, Nancie Tobison; Salem United Methodist Church, Dave Hartley; and Village Church of Barrington, Tim Brubacker.

For information, call (847) 359-6663.