Do Not Be Afraid: A Saint Matthew’s Virtual Christmas Pageant
It remains a challenge for Saint Matthew’s to gather in person during this most special and holy season. In times like these, I wonder how technology might bring us together?
What is a virtual pageant?
A virtual pageant means that we won’t be performing inside of our church building this year. Instead, we’ll each record our lines in advance, combine them together, and interact with a recording being streamed live to our homes. Though this experience might feel new and maybe even a bit strange, do not be afraid! With your help, all of us will be able to create a memorable, joyful, and holy memory as Saint Matthew’s this year.
How will it work?
Anyone can participate, but we will prioritize children for the major roles! After you or your family signs up as a participant, they’ll be sent a few lines from our pageant script. From there we’ll ask you to record those lines, and send them to us when you’re done. We’ll stitch all of the clips from Saint Matthew’s together into one pageant movie, which you’ll be able to interact with at your home during the Advent and Christmas seasons. You’ll also be able to keep pageant forever, and send it to your loved ones with the click of a button.
What Now?
We’re asking families to sign-up here by Sunday, December 13th to participate. After that, we’ll send your family a few lines to record — we’ll ask if you’d like to create your own costumes, or if you’d like Saint Matthew’s to lend you a few of our own. Once you record your lines, we’ll show you how to send them to us. We ask that you do this before December 20th.
Who Do I Go To With Questions?
Reach out to a member of the Pageant Team! Anthony Carrella, Janine Buesgen, Antonia Edwards, and Martie Reynolds.
Yours in Christ,
Anthony M. Carrella,
Youth Ministry Coordinator
