The 150th anniversary celebrations of Christ Church Eaton began with a Choral Hits II Concert on Sunday, October 15. The concert featured the first public performance of a specially commissioned anthem, Behold! How Good and Joyful by Simon Lole. The event was a success and included performances by the Christ Church Choir, organist Neil Ricketts, and instrumentalists Geraldine Verschoor and Kathy Jenner. The concert also showcased two organ solos, Toccata & Fugue in D minor by J S Bach and Variations on ‘America’ by Charles Ives. The main celebrations for the church’s anniversary will take place from November 24 to 27.
As part of the anniversary festivities, a thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, November 26. This service will feature the newly commissioned anthem and will be attended by important dignitaries such as The Bishop of Norwich, The Lord Mayor, The Lady Mayoress, and the Sheriff. Following the service, guests will enjoy sparkling refreshments and nibbles. Another highlight of the anniversary weekend is the Fantastic Fish Exhibition, which will run from Friday, November 24 to Monday, November 27. This exhibition is an opportunity for anyone to submit a homemade fantastic fish to commemorate the church’s birthday. Admission to the exhibition is free.
Overall, the 150th anniversary celebrations of Christ Church Eaton started with a successful Choral Hits II Concert. The concert featured the debut performance of Behold! How Good and Joyful by Simon Lole, a specially commissioned anthem for the church’s anniversary. The event also included organ solos and performances by the Christ Church Choir and instrumentalists. Looking ahead, the main celebrations will take place over the weekend of November 24 to 27. A thanksgiving service featuring the new anthem and attended by important dignitaries will be held on November 26. Additionally, the Fantastic Fish Exhibition will be open to the public during the anniversary weekend.
