Bethel AME Moorestown celebrates the Christmas season with Jazz Vespers

BETHEL AME CHURCH (Moorestown, NJ) invites the community to celebrate the Christmas holidays with a Jazz Vespers service – Make a Joyful Noise! will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 4:00 pm. It will be held at the church, located at 512 N. Church Street in Moorestown.

Jazz Vespers is a new take on an old service and is typically held in the late afternoon or early evening. The service includes prayers, poetry, reflection, and music, specifically Jazz. This is the 8th anniversary of Bethel’s Jazz Vespers. The music offered will be a mixture of jazz and holiday music and is designed to get listeners into the spirit of the season.

Appearing this year will be the AYA Smooth Jazz Band. Comprised of exceptionally talented musicians, the group embodies versatility and musical artistry. Their journey began as musicians for a production at the Freedom Theater in Philadelphia in 2013. The group transformed into a formal band, dedicated to of jazz, R&B, and gospel.

A donation of $20 is requested and all funds go to support the activities of the 2024 Women’s Day Committee at Bethel. Tickets may be reserved in advance by calling the church at (856) 235-3152. Tickets are also available through Givelify on the church website or may be purchased at the door.