First Congregational United Church of Christ, Jefferson Ohio Celebration on Dec 1

The First Congregational United Church of Christ, 41 E Jefferson St, Jefferson OH will be celebrating the adoption of their open and affirmation covenant (a loving welcome of LGBT+ persons and allies) on Sunday, December 1 at 3 PM. The event includes a guest speaker and live music. In addition, Signature Health will be offering free confidential HIV and Hep C testing in observance of World AIDS Day. The phone number is (440) 213-4745 and the web site for the church is fcuccjefferson.org

Guest Speaker:

Rev. Nayiri Karjian

General Minister of the Living Water Association; UCC

An Armenian Christian born and raised in Aleppo, Syria, Nayiri Karjian graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster PA. Nayiri's interests include the arts, especially music, reading, traveling, languages, global issues, and good chocolate.

Live Music:

Marge Adler

Known across North America for eclectic, innovative work as arranger, music director and keyboardist. Her music credits include an extensive range of musical theatre and original cabaret productions. Marge's debut solo CD, "BALM IN GILEAD: 12 MEDITATIONS FOR PIANO" won a national KEYBOARD Magazine Award.

Evan Howe, MD

Evan Howe is born, raised, and now resides in Jefferson, Ohio. He started playing Highland Bagpipes at the age of 10 under Sarah MacDonald. In recent years he has extended his interest in bagpipes to the study of Scottish Smallpipes, Irish Uilleann Pipes, Northumbrian Smallpipes, Swedish Säckpipa, and Catalan Sac de Gemecs as well as the cultural histories and experiences that accompany each instrument. He has performed at weddings, funerals, veterans events and many other celebrations of human experience.

Josh Woodard

Singer, Actor, Event Planner and Old Lady Impersonator. Josh an Ashtabula County native has an amazing voice and has performed in Music Theater Venues across Northeast Ohio. His performances include Brigadoon, Joseph's Technicolor Dreamcoat, Bye, Bye Birdie, Titanic and the Wizard of OZ.