By Debbie Noffsinger
The 2019 Annual Conference to be held July 3-7 in Greensboro, N.C., will feature concerts by the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, Jonathan Emmons, and Friends with the Weather. Register for the Conference and find out more about the schedule and other special events at www.brethren.org/ac .
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Wednesday, July 3, 8:30 p.m.
This legendary southern gospel group will be bringing their signature harmonies and gospel style to Annual Conference. As pioneers of the Christian music industry, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet are eight-time Grammy Award winners, have recorded over 200 albums, and sold over 50 million records.
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet concert is free only to registered Conference attendees. Name tags will be required for entrance. Concert tickets will be available for purchase for $50 at the door and in the onsite Conference office for those who are not registered attendees.
Jonathan Emmons Organ Recital
Friday, July 5, 11:30 a.m.
Jonathan Emmons has become well known for his musical abilities in the Church of the Brethren, having served as organist at Annual Conference many times. His recitals include a mix of sacred and classical organ compositions as well as informative commentary and information. This concert is free and open to all Conference attendees.
Friends with the Weather
Friday, July 5, 8:30 p.m.
Friends with the Weather is a project of singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalists Seth Hendricks, Chris Good, and David Hupp. They bring a unique blend of dynamic musicianship, three-part vocal styling, and rich lyrical content, while exploring how we can learn and grow in the midst of challenging times, and strive to be sources of love, hope, passion, and vision. This concert is free and open to all Conference attendees.
For more about Annual Conference go to www.brethren.org/ac .
— Debbie Noffsinger is registration coordinator for Annual Conference.