Events
“Altar to God’s Glory” 100 5×5 panels
“REFLECTING THE GLORY” ART EXHIBIT
Presented by Sandra Bowden, acclaimed visual artist
Opening Reception June 20, 4:00 PM
Exhibit: June 20 – August 24, Thursdays – Saturdays 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Patmos Gallery, Community of Jesus, Orleans, MA
No admission fee
This show highlights several gilded encaustic panels that recall many iconic paintings from our Christian heritage. Their distinct shapes identify the historic works, but because of their solid gold surface, allow the viewer to delight in the radiance of each panel, while drawing on memory and imagination to fill in the form. Forty encaustic gilded panels and forty black panels that are incised with text, become “40 Days/40 Nights.” The black panels are inscribed with the text from John 1, “the light shines in the darkness and the darkness does not overcome the light.” The one hundred panels in “Altar to God’s Glory” remind us God is perfect, all knowing and omnipotent. “The Twelve” challenges us to recall its significance throughout the Bible.
Bowden says, “I believe that art is a means to illuminate both the interior life and the exterior world, both seen and unseen. I hope “Reflecting the Glory” will lead those who see the exhibition beyond the edge of their consciousness into a place of splendor, wonder and transcendence.”
Let Freedom Ring! Independence Day BBQ, Concert & Fireworks
July 2, 5-10 PM
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
Join us for a celebratory evening! Appetizers begin at 5 pm followed by a BBQ dinner on the lawn. A spectacular band concert includes patriotic favorites Liberty Fanfare, Symphonic Portrait, Symphonic Overture, Stars & Stripes, America the Beautiful and Hymn to the Fallen. The night ends with premium seating for the Rock Harbor Fireworks!
Creare Symphonia Orchestra Concert
July 19, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
This summer, come in from a balmy summer day to hear Creare Symphonia in concert in the “accoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration on Orleans. The program will feature Prayer of Saint Gregory by Alan Hovhaness, Sacred Suite: from Armenian Liturgy, arranged for strings by Grigor Arakelian, and César Frank’s Sonata for Violin and Piano.
Transfiguration Concerts
August 1 & 2, 2025, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Experience the “sheer physical thrill of a live performance” (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony #2: Resurrection, performed by world-renowned choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The Resurrection Symphony has been hailed as a “vast symphonic fresco”(Gramophone), offering an epic journey that is magnificent, spiritual, frightening, charming, triumphant. This work requiring vast forces of over 150 musicians, and joined by the church’s unique surround-sound St. Cecilia Organ will be performed in the “acoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the church’s dedication (2000-2025).
Caroline Robinson Organ Concert
August 9, 2025
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Join acclaimed guest organist, Caroline Robinson, in concert on the “fabled” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) St. Cecilia organ. Her program, Celestial Joy: Music in Praise of the Heavens, features works by Bairstow, Vierne, Star Fantasy by Kristina Arakeylan, and a transcription of Mars, Jupiter and Venus from Holst’s The Planets. Experience these pieces on the unique surround sound organ in the “acoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration.
Gregorian Chant Retreat
The Extraordinary Colors of Ordinary Time!
Explore the Riches of Tempus per Annum
October 5-8, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
This Fall, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast) focused around the many chants of Ordinary Time! Be refreshed by the beauty of the Community of Jesus monastery in the fall, overlooking Cape Cod bay! Participants will join the members of the community singing the Liturgy of the Hours in the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Accommodations and all meals included.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Nathan Laube Organ Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Hear guest organist Nathan Laube in concert on the unique surround-sound St. Cecilia organ at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. A leading performer, pedagogue, and Grammy award-winning artist, Mr. Laube has performed extensively around the globe, and is known for his “masterful” (The Tracker) performances, and for exhibiting playing that was “flawless, inspired, and… transporting.” (Diapason). And the Boston Musical Intelligencer says, “Don’t miss him the next time he’s in town!” Experience the exquisite artistry of Nathan Laube in concert on the the St. Cecilia organ, complete with 11,964 pipes and restored by Nelson Barden of Boston, is comprised of parts of twenty-seven different E. M. Skinner organs and is the only organ in the world with its particular surround-sound configuration.
Gaudete Baroque Ensemble in Concert
October 25, 7:30 PM
October 26, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Creare Symphonia in Concert
featuring works by Elgar, Finzi & Ralph Vaughn Williams
November 7, 7:30 PM
November 8, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Advent Lessons & Carols with Gloriæ Dei Cantores
November 28, 4:30 PM
November 29, 4:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Embrace the spirit of the season with candlelit services of Advent Lessons and Carols—uplifting readings, prayers, and carols performed by Gloriæ Dei Cantores at the Church of the Transfiguration—a cherished tradition for over thirty years. Doors will open one hour before the service; no tickets required.
Christmas Pops Concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia
December 5, 7:30 PM
December 6, 3:00 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Gregorian Chant Retreat
Veni Emmanuel: Prepare for the Coming of Christ with the Chants of Advent
December 7-10, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
During the Season of Waiting, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast) focused on the Chants of Advent. Be nourished by the beauty of the monastery during the season of Advent. Participants will join the Community of Jesus for singing the Liturgy of the Hours in the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Accommodations and all meals included.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Christmas Pops Concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia
December 12, 7:30 PM
December 13, 3:00 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
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