First Congregational Church of Webster Groves

Jazz Noel is a modern-day reimagining of the Christmas story through creative storytelling and the improvisational spirit of jazz featuring the music of the Oîkos Ensemble.  Our storytellers will be the Logos Interpretive Readers.

Jazz Noel is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received for the Ministry of Imagination, Creativity and the Arts (MICA). Please bring non-perishable food items for a local hunger relief agency. Join us after the concert for seasonal refreshments.

The Oîkos Ensemble (www.oikos-ensemble.com) is a national jazz ministry under the direction of its founder and saxophonist, the Rev. Cliff Aerie. The band features some of St. Louis’ most talented jazz musicians—Carolbeth True (piano), Glen Smith (bass), David True (drums), Tim Osiek (trumpet) and one of St. Louis’ great jazz vocalists, Kim Fuller and Arianna Aerie (vocals). Oîkos has performed at more than 300 faith-based communities around the country.

Rev. Cliff Aerie (www.worshipjazz.com) is a musician and storyteller, with a uniquely varied background in the arts and ministry. He has been leading jazz worship services and sacred jazz concerts for more than forty years.