Handel’s Messiah Concert and Festive Reception

Christ Church in Short Hills will present a Special Holiday Concert featuring George Frideric Handel’s Messiah (Part 1) on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The performance, conducted by guest conductor and CCSH parishioner George Mathew, will feature the Christ Church Festival Choir, Orchestra, Organ and vocal soloists. The Christ Church Festival Choir, under the direction of Christ Church Organist and Choirmaster, Dr. Andrew Moore, will include choristers from the Community Congregational Church in Short Hills, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Millburn, Temple B’Nai Jeshurun and other local churches, educational and musical institutions. The Festival Orchestra will comprise distinguished artists from major New York orchestras including the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, American Ballet Theater Orchestra and others. Concert is is free and open to the public. Festive Reception in Parish Hall follows. More info: https://www.christchurchshorthills.org/messiah