Over 20 local children, youth and adults starred in Mustard last Sunday, a lighthearted, one-act musical about the power of good deeds created by Delta composer Lesley Sutherland for a unique new creative arts-based Sunday school program at St. David's Anglican Church.
Sutherland, a conductor, composer, writer and music teacher who has composed musical scores for film, live theatre and television, including for the popular kids CBC preschool series See the Sea, proposed the idea for the Creation Zone last year.
The Creation Zone welcomes any interested children and youth aged five to 17. The program runs Sundays during the 10 a.m. service and explores themes through drama, music and art projects.
The inaugural production, Mustard, based on the parable of the mustard seed, includes original music by Sutherland, and will play again at All Saints Anglican Church this Sunday at 10 a.m. Next up will be The Star of Bethlehem, a festive evening presenting the Christmas story through beautiful music, lessons, drama and sing-along carols. Set for Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m., it will feature the choirs of St. David's as well as the children and youth of the Creation Zone.
Families are invited to be part of this special evening and are welcome to join in on the fun with the Creation Zone on Sunday mornings or with the Christmas Choir on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. To learn more, call St. David's at 604-943-4737.
