Prayers Beyond Boundaries Interfaith Concert

All are invited to a special interfaith concert, Prayers Beyond Boundaries: An Uplifting and Inclusive Musical Experience, at Congregation Beth Elohim in Acton on Sunday, February 9th at 4 pm. The event is co-sponsored by St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, also in Acton.

During this participatory and celebratory concert, attendees will be invited to listen and sing along to prayer-songs from the Abrahamic faith traditions including contemporary interpretations of the Golden Rule, wisdom teachings of Rabbi Hillel, The Lord’s Prayer, and other faith-based songs. The songs include lyrics sung in English, Hebrew, and Aramaic.

This inspiring musical journey will be accompanied by a jazz instrumental ensemble and 30+ person interfaith chorus. The music features lead vocalists Belle Halpern, an accomplished lay cantor who performs internationally, and Walter Cooper, a lifelong singer of spiritual music and co-founder of the Gospel Love Tones. The ensemble is conducted by Cathy Meyer, Minister of Music at South Church UCC in Andover.

Congregation Beth Elohim is an egalitarian, independent synagogue committed to fostering an open, diverse community. It serves as a place for spiritual development and the celebration of Jewish culture and values.

People of all ages and religious traditions are invited to attend this participatory concert, which starts at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9th at Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton, MA. While the concert is free and open to the public, voluntary donations at the door will be collected to defray expenses and to support Dignity in Asylum, a non-profit group based in Concord that provides housing and support to refugees and immigrants seeking asylum.

Please sign up at https://saint-matthews.org/events/prayers-beyond-boundaries so we have some idea of how many people may be coming.