Join us for carols, cocoa, and cheer at Carols & Community
Friday, December 19, 6:30pm
Join us for a festive evening as we kick off the holiday season in support of our music ministry! This joyous fundraiser will feature beloved carols by our LBUMC musicians, delicious treats, and a special guest performance by noted soloist Drew Tablak. Warm up with hot cocoa, holiday sweets, and other refreshments for purchase throughout the night. We will also take a free-will offering to continue growing and uplifting our music ministry. Don’t forget to bring your scarves, mittens, and all the holiday cheer you can carry. It promises to be an evening full of warmth, community, and holiday spirit.
Can’t attend but still want to support? Donations are welcome through Venmo. Just search for us at @lbumc.
MEET OUR HEADLINER:
DREW TABLAK
Drew Tablak’s critically acclaimed vocal ability and performance versatility have given him the privilege to perform all over the world.
He has had the honor of being a guest soloist for the Long Beach Pops Symphony Orchestra, The Premier Chorale of Los Angeles, The Pacific Symphony, The Orange County Symphony, and The Golden State Pops. He has been a soloist at Carnegie Hall and has also made guest appearances on Glee and on American Horror Story. He was also a featured guest on the Emmy-nominated PBS special, “Songs Of A Lifetime”.
An accomplished a cappella singer and in-demand clinician, he has worked with numerous collegiate and professional groups, including the world-famous jazz a cappella group, M-Pact.
Working for Disney Entertainment, he has performed in a number of various shows, recording studios, and live concerts. He was the soloist at the groundbreaking ceremony for Disneyland Shanghai and was recently privileged to be the soloist for the Disney Candlelight Processional. He currently works in the world-famous Dapper Dans, and proudly sang with The Mad T Party Band and the illustrious Voices of Liberty.
He had a successful run as Mary Sunshine in the musical Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl, directed by Brooke Shields, and also toured with It Gets Better the Musical, a project dedicated to the prevention of bullying and suicide. Drew has also released A Holiday record, “What Christmas Means To Me”, as well as being featured on numerous other recording projects. He later reprised his role in Chicago at the Tulchin Opera Fest with the Lviv Philharmonic in Ukraine.
Drew proudly owns the Drew Tablak Vocal Studio.
JOIN IN
THE ADVENTURE
THAT IS ADVENT AT LBUMC
Saturday, December 6, 10-12:30pm
Cookies with Santa
Skip the mayhem at the mall and join us for a morning of memory-making at our cozy little church overlooking the Pacific. Bring the whole family to get a photo with Santa (and Mrs. Claus!), enjoy homemade cookies and hot chocolate, and play special Christmas games.
Sunday, December 7, 3-5:30 pm
Create for Christmas
Make Christmas wreaths and ornaments and hear the Christmas story told in creative new ways. Family members of all ages will find rewarding things to do..
Wednesday, December 24
4pm, 7:30pm, and 11pm
Christmas Eve Services
Celebrate Christmas Eve with us through three beautiful services designed for every age and spirit.
Join our family-centered service at 4pm, our choir and candlelight celebration at 7:30pm, or our intimate late-night communion service at 11pm.
