Around the Diocese posted Thursday, December 08, 2011
CFS Christmas Pageant
“Why the Chimes Rang”
CFS, the School at Church Farm warmly invites the community to its annual Christmas Pageant, Why the Chimes Rang. Admission is free to this historic and dramatic pantomime, enhanced by timeless organ and choral music, which dramatizes the meaning of Christmas. The Pageant will take place in the Chapel of the Atonement, 1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Based on the classic short story, written by Raymond MacDonald Alden in 1909, Why the Chimes Rang is a perfect way for children and adults to begin the holiday season. According to The Rev. Edmund K. (Ned) Sherrill ll, Head of School, “The CFS production, perfected by four generations of students and faculty members, is truly unique and wonderful. We are proud to make this annual offering to the community and sincerely welcome all, including those who have never visited CFS before, to join us.”
Scores of students, including the CFS Choir, take part in the annual production, which is enhanced by the music of the School’s magnificent Aeolian pipe organ and magnificent costumes dating from the early 20th century. Faculty member John Ceschan directs the Pageant, and Gary Gress, who chairs the CFS music program, is the organist and choir director.
Located on a 150 acre campus in Exton, the School at Church Farm is a college-preparatory, Episcopal boarding and day school for 190 boys, grades 7 through 12, of ability and promise from Chester County, the greater Philadelphia area, around the country and throughout the world. Students take part in a rigorous academic curriculum as well as comprehensive athletics and arts programs. CFS is not tuition driven and, through the beneficence of friends and alumni, provides uniquely generous scholarships. As is typical, every graduate of the Class of 2011 attends a four year college, including some of the nation’s finest universities.
For directions or more information, please call (610) 363-5383.
Submission by J.D. Lafrance, Administrative and Communications Assistant
