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First United Methodist Church of Loveland Christmas cantata: December 18, at 7 p.m.

The First United Methodist Church of Loveland is hosting the very talented musicians of “First Snow” who will present Ghosts of Christmas Eve, a contemporary cantata featuring the music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra ^[2] and the writing skills of Paul O’Neill. Ghosts of Christmas Eve is the story of man’s past, lost and then rediscovered by a gift of grace and circumstance. The orchestra brings together traditional instruments such as piano, strings and hand bells (while also adding guitars), drums, and voices to a selection of classical but contemporary songs of the season accompanied  by a light and media presentation. Our hope is that the Loveland/Berthoud community will hear the story of the Christ being born within a contemporary message of heart and soul.

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This concert is presented as a gift to the community, although there will be a special free-will offering for the Alternatives to Violence Safehouse Project. Your gift will help Alternatives to Violence match funds toward building a Safehouse in Loveland to serve victims of domestic abuse in southern Larimer County.

The church is located at 533 Grant Avenue in Loveland.

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