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SUMMARY:Considering Matthew Shepard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a moving performance of Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson. This powerful oratorio reflects on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard\, weaving together poetry\, personal reflections\, and diverse musical styles to tell a story of loss\, compassion\, and hope. Through music that is both intimate and profound\, this work invites us to remember\, to reflect\, and to recommit ourselves to dignity\, understanding\, and love. \nTickets available in advance or at the door: \n\nAdult $50\nSenior $45 (65+)\nEducator $30 (with teacher ID)\nStudent $15 (with student ID)\nChildren 12 and under are free with paying adult.\n\nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae. \n\n\n			\n				Purchase Tickets
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/considering-matthew-shepard-2/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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SUMMARY:Considering Matthew Shepard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a moving performance of Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson. This powerful oratorio reflects on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard\, weaving together poetry\, personal reflections\, and diverse musical styles to tell a story of loss\, compassion\, and hope. Through music that is both intimate and profound\, this work invites us to remember\, to reflect\, and to recommit ourselves to dignity\, understanding\, and love. \nTickets available in advance or at the door: \n\nAdult $50\nSenior $45 (65+)\nEducator $30 (with teacher ID)\nStudent $15 (with student ID)\nChildren 12 and under are free with paying adult.\n\nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae. \n			\n				Purchase Tickets
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/considering-matthew-shepard/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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SUMMARY:Carols for Peace in Our Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of choral music centered on the theme of peace. Through reflective sacred works\, moving contemporary pieces\, and joyful seasonal selections\, this program explores peace in our hearts\, our communities\, and our world. From moments of quiet stillness to vibrant celebrations of unity\, the music invites us to embrace compassion\, hope\, and the power of coming together in song. \nTickets available in advance or at the door: \n\nAdult $50\nSenior $45 (65+)\nEducator $30 (with teacher ID)\nStudent $15 (with student ID)\nChildren 12 and under are free with paying adult.\n\nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae. \n			\n				Purchase Tickets
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/carols-for-peace-in-our-time/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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SUMMARY:Carols for Peace in Our Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of choral music centered on the theme of peace. Through reflective sacred works\, moving contemporary pieces\, and joyful seasonal selections\, this program explores peace in our hearts\, our communities\, and our world. From moments of quiet stillness to vibrant celebrations of unity\, the music invites us to embrace compassion\, hope\, and the power of coming together in song. \nTickets available in advance or at the door: \n\nAdult $50\nSenior $45 (65+)\nEducator $30 (with teacher ID)\nStudent $15 (with student ID)\nChildren 12 and under are free with paying adult.\n\nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae. \n			\n				Purchase Tickets
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/carols-for-peace-in-our-time-2/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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SUMMARY:St. John Passion
DESCRIPTION:We join the Bach Cantata Vespers series at Grace Lutheran Church for two compelling performances of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion. This dramatic and deeply moving masterwork brings the Passion narrative to life through powerful choruses\, expressive arias\, and Lutheran chorales. Balancing intensity with moments of profound reflection\, Bach’s music invites listeners into a story of suffering\, faith\, and redemption. Scored for orchestra\, soloists\, and chorus\, Bach’s St. John Passion remains one of the most stirring and transformative works in the choral repertoire. \nAdmission is free\, with a free-will offering. \nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae. \n			\n				Learn More About Bach Cantata Vespers
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/st-john-passion/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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SUMMARY:St. John Passion
DESCRIPTION:We join the Bach Cantata Vespers series at Grace Lutheran Church for two compelling performances of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion. This dramatic and deeply moving masterwork brings the Passion narrative to life through powerful choruses\, expressive arias\, and Lutheran chorales. Balancing intensity with moments of profound reflection\, Bach’s music invites listeners into a story of suffering\, faith\, and redemption. Scored for orchestra\, soloists\, and chorus\, Bach’s St. John Passion remains one of the most stirring and transformative works in the choral repertoire. \nAdmission is free\, with a free-will offering. \nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae.\n			\n				Learn More About Bach Cantata Vespers
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/st-john-passion-2/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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SUMMARY:Two Streams: Mercy and Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of music for chorus\, soloists\, and string orchestra\, inspired by the theme “Two Streams: Mercy and Love.” Featuring Two Streams by Daniel Knaggs and The Hope of Loving by Jake Runestad\, this program explores the ways mercy and love flow through our lives—shaping our relationships\, our communities\, and our understanding of one another. \nTickets available in advance or at the door: \n\nAdult $50\nSenior $45 (65+)\nEducator $30 (with teacher ID)\nStudent $15 (with student ID)\nChildren 12 and under are free with paying adult.\n\nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae. \n			\n				Purchase Tickets
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/two-streams-mercy-and-love/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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SUMMARY:Two Streams: Mercy and Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of music for chorus\, soloists\, and string orchestra\, inspired by the theme “Two Streams: Mercy and Love.” Featuring Two Streams by Daniel Knaggs and The Hope of Loving by Jake Runestad\, this program explores the ways mercy and love flow through our lives—shaping our relationships\, our communities\, and our understanding of one another.Tickets available in advance or at the door: \n\nAdult $50\nSenior $45 (65+)\nEducator $30 (with teacher ID)\nStudent $15 (with student ID)\nChildren 12 and under are free with paying adult.\n\nParking for Grace Lutheran Church Performances is free and available on the streets surrounding the church as well as in the parking structure directly south of the building on Bonnie Brae. \n\n\n			\n				Purchase Tickets
URL:https://consonancechicago.org/event/two-streams-mercy-and-love-2/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 7300 Division St.\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305
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