Advent/Christmas concert in Langley

The Langley Methodist Church Chancel Choir, under the direction of R. William Humphreys and Betsy Arand, will present “Welcoming the Mystery,” a concert of seasonal music and readings at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

The Langley Methodist Church Chancel Choir, under the direction of R. William Humphreys and Betsy Arand, will present “Welcoming the Mystery,” a concert of seasonal music and readings at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Highlights of the concert include two settings of the text “O Magnum Mysterium,” one ancient (Tomas Luis de Victoria, 1548-1611) and one modern (Frank La Rocca, 2008).

Special guest artists include violinists Gloria Ferry-Brennan and Linda Morris, violist Louise Fiori, cellist Siri Bardarson, soprano Anna McLeod, and local, internationally-acclaimed poet Judith Adams.

Admission is free. Donations will be given to local agencies helping those in need.

The concert is in the Sanctuary of the church at Third and Anthes streets. Contact 221-4233 or lumc@whidbey.com for more information.