The Rutland Area Chorus will be presenting G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and the world premiere of the 4th Composition Competition winning work on Dec. 13, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. and 7 pm.

No tickets required; seating is first come, first served.  All are welcome!

 

Thank you for your support!

A freewill offering will be accepted. Donations to the Grace Church Music Fund makes our Music Series possible. Checks can be made payable to “Grace Church” with “Music Fund” in the memo. Mail to Grace Church, 8 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701.

 

The Grace Church Sanctuary Choir and the VTSU Castleton University Chorale will celebrate the lives of those who have died this past year through poetry and music, including ‘Little Organ Mass’ by Joseph Haydn.

Get your toes tapping with Onion River Jazz Band and the Sanctuary Choir during the 10 am service.

The Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Concert, directed by Matt La Rocca.

Tickets can be purchased at the door [cash / check only] or by visiting, www.champlainphilharmonic.org.

 

Grace Church Choirs and local musicians will offer a concert in aid of Habitat for Humanity

More information coming soon.

Two Showings: 6 pm and 8 pm

LUMOS Experience string trio will be getting us ready for Rutland’s upcoming Halloween Parade, one of the largest and longest running Halloween parades in the U.S.

The trio will be playing music from a variety of Hollywood Halloween-themed hits while surrounded by 2,000 candles (LED) in our 19th century sanctuary.  Step into a world of candlelight, music and excitement.  Attenders are encouraged to dress up to add to the fun!

1. Jaws

2. Sherlock Holmes

3. Jurassic Park

4. Ghostbusters 

5. Skyfall from James Bond

6. James Bond 

7. Flying Theme from E.T. the Extra Terrestrial

8. Eptesicus from Batman Begins

9. The Imperial March from Star Wars

10. Thriller

11. This Is Halloween from The Nightmare Before Christmas

12. Pirates of the Caribbean

*Music listing is subject to change.

Visit lumos-experiences.com to purchase tickets: $25 – $70. Sorry, no tickets will be sold at the door. Need assistance purchasing tickets online? Contact the Church Office [deadline October 12.]

An Intimate Summer Evening in the Lincoln Family Home

This program requires registration, and does not include admission for the day. 

Treat yourself to a summer evening of piano, harp, and organ music as award-winning musicians Rachel Clemente and Dr. Alastair Stout bring the Lincoln family’s instruments to life in the intimate setting of the Lincolns’ home overlooking their formal garden in full bloom. A fitting nod to Mary Harlan Lincoln who was classically trained on harp and piano and to Robert who delighted in playing the Aeolian organ, this is a rare opportunity for audience members to experience an evening of music much as the Lincolns may have enjoyed it in their home. Hildene’s Exhibits and Collections Director, Gary Parzych, will share some stories about the Lincolns to accompany the music. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required, and seating is limited. Admission is by donation. All proceeds benefit Hildene’s Organ Restoration Fund.

Visit https://hildene.org/ for more information and to register.

Experience a ‘Who Done It’ Spaghetti Dinner

All are invited to an evening of food and intrigue! The music committee will present ‘Murder Well Rehearsed’ by John R. Carroll:

“As this suspense-thriller is unraveled, we find a group of performers preparing for a rehearsal only to discover a slain body, center stage! Amidst sharp accusations, careless amateur attempts at detection, and tense hysterics, an overconfident Police Inspector appears. The stage is plunged in darkness, during which time the body disappears! In addition, all the doors to the auditorium are barred and the overwrought group realizes they may be held captive by a crazed killer!”

Cast / Crew: Mary Forbes (Nan), Cathy Fullenwider (Meg), Kim Morgan (Sheila), Alexis Scangas (Jimmie), Mary Ashcroft (Inspector Webb), Rhonda Rivers (Tom), Randy Kelly (Frank), and Vanessa Mae (director)

John Decato and his team will provide a delicious dinner of salad, spaghetti and meatballs and dessert.

Tickets ($15) can be purchased from the Church Office or at Hospitality Time after church, proceeds will benefit the Grace Church Music Ministry.