Lessons & Carols (FREE - Goodwill Offering)

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Sat Dec 13 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

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Saint Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church | Paradise Valley, AZ

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Our annual service of Lessons & Carols continues the great Anglican Advent tradition of telling the stories that prepare us for the season
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Saint Barnabas Presents
2025-2026 Concerts on the Desert Season

At Saint Barnabas, we are proud to continue our tradition of great music, world-class soloists, and a commitment to this community's cultural life.

All concerts are held in the beautiful sanctuary of Saint Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church, home of the Pritzlaff Memorial Pipe Organ. After each concert, a reception is held in the Joseph C. Lincoln Hall of the Gwen Harris Music Center.

Come celebrate this exciting season of concerts with us. Please take note of the special services throughout the year, and consider participating in other aspects of the Music Ministry at Saint Barnabas. You certainly won’t want to miss the wonderful events that we have planned!

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Saturday, December 13 | 4pm - Lessons & Carols (Free - Goodwill Offering)

Our annual service of Lessons & Carols continues the great Anglican Advent tradition of telling the stories that prepare us for the mystery of the Christmas season. The Saint Barnabas Parish Choir leads this service, complete with congregational hymns, choral anthems, and Biblical readings. (Make a goodwill offering in support here)


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Join us for four more ticketed concerts at Saint Barnabas this season.

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Saturday, January 17, 4pm: Favorites from the Pipes

The first concert of 2026 will feature our Music Minister and Organist, Michael Salazar, as he presents some of the most beloved organ pieces as well as some newer compositions in this wonderful recital that is free of charge. A goodwill offering will be taken in support of the Music Department.

FREE - MAKE A GOODWILL OFFERING IN SUPPORT HERE

Saturday, February 14, 4pm: “Share the Love” Concert

Join us on Valentine’s Day as we offer an evening of music centered around love and care of one another. Enjoy choral classics with instrumental guests, musical theater favorites and operatic numbers all while enjoying a glass of wine and some delectable desserts. Note: this is a concert that will utilize multiple spaces on our campus and guests will travel from space to space!

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Saturday, February 28, 3pm: Urban Nocturnes

The Phoenix-based chamber music ensemble Urban Nocturnes returns to Saint Barnabas for another thrilling exhibition of tremendous skill and harmonic collaboration. Pieces by Beethoven, Brahms and Scharwenka highlight this concert focused on 19th century Germanic greats.

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Sunday, April 19, 4pm: Phoenix Brass Collective

The Phoenix Brass Collective are back on the Saint Barnabas stage by popular demand and will close their season in our beautiful Sanctuary. This large brass and percussion ensemble under the direction of Jeff Quamo has delighted Phoenix audiences for many years with their diverse repertoire ranging from classical gems to music from iconic movies and film.

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Saturday, May 16, 4pm: Evensong

The Saint Barnabas Adult Parish Choir will present an Evensong service as a preview for their upcoming residency at the cathedral in Salisbury, England in July of 2026. Come and worship with us in our beautiful Sanctuary space as we send the choir off across the pond to spread their music abroad.

FREE CONCERT - MAKE A GOODWILL OFFERING IN SUPPORT

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Saint Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church, 6715 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, United States

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