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Happy thanksgiving!

Nov 21, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, I want you all to know how truly grateful I am for you. The ways you show up, encourage, support and rally around one another as community is nothing short of inspiring and my heart is strengthened. I am grateful for the ways our children remain beacons of truth, joy and light in the world. I am listening and learning from them daily.

In just over a couple of weeks, we’ll share that joy and light in our first concert of the season: “Holy One”. The workshop choir has just a few more songs to learn on Dec. 6th and the weekly groups have finally made it to the review phase so we’re coming along! As a reminder, I am asking ALL Lifted families to prioritize making it to our Full Concert Run-Through on Wednesday, December 10th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. For many of us, it will be our first time reviewing all the songs together as one group and build better anticipation for the day of the concert.

Soloists have been selected! You can view the list of soloists here. As always, I am available to support soloists in preparation for the concert. To set up a time to meet with me, please email liftedyouthgospelchoir@gmail.com.

Please take a moment to review the calendar at the bottom of the newsletter. There are important dates you don’t want to miss. If you’re interested in tracking our song progress to keep your young person(s) up to date with what they should be reviewing, please check out the progress document here!

Finally, There will be no choir rehearsal on Wednesday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Break. Crystal will offer a makeup session to anyone who wants to participate on Tuesday, November 25th from 5 to 6 PM. Please email liftedyouthgospelchoir@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

You are loved. You are worthy of love. You are excellence. This is your family.

Crystal Hairston

Founding Director of Lifted! Youth Gospel Choir

CONCERT DETAILS

This year’s concert will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church. We are grateful for their willingness to host us again. Here are a few details to keep in mind as you are planning for the day:

Call Time: 10:30 AM

Sound Check: 11 AM to Noon (A light lunch will be provided directly after.)

Concert Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM. Reception to follow.)

Attire: All black (New Christmas stoles will be provided the day of the concert.)

Accessories will be available for those who want them.

As the concert approaches, we’ll be looking for lots of volunteers. If you have not yet signed up for Safe Church Training with Michael, please email him at michaelwon@lbpc.org to arrange a time. All volunteers need to be trained through this process to ensure the safety of our young people. The training takes approximately 45 min and can be done in-person or virtually.

Finally, we have a need for volunteers to bake or purchase cookies for the cookie reception after the concert. If you are willing to help, please sign up HERE.

Community Spotlights

Congratulations to the Mullen Family on the success of their new brick and mortar restaurant “Richard’s Too Good”! So far the reviews have been raving about their delicious eats made straight from the soul. If you are in the area and would like to support, they are located at: 1123 34th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. They are open Thursday through Sunday.

Lake Burien Presbyterian Church has a Community Fund to offer financial assistance for rent, essential bills or utilities, and food/gas. If you’d like to request support, please email office@LBPC.org.

Lifted! will also be accepting grocery gift card donations to be a blessing to our choir families, especially as many of us prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. If your family could benefit from some extra grocery support in this season, please don’t hesitate to reach out to liftedyouthgospelchoir@gmail.com.

We truly believe in the ABUNDANCE of community and that, together, we have everything we need. Let’s continue to share resources, ideas, creativity and even our kitchen tables to make sure everyone is cared for.

CALENDAR UPDATES

You’ll notice our third workshop of the season is December 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and we encourage everyone who’s able to join us. You’ll also notice an event directly after our concert on Sunday, December 14th in Tacoma. We are opening for the matinee musical of “A Hilltop Christmas” which is an urban version of Scrooge performed at Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center. Everyone is welcome to participate. We will be singing two songs from our concert repertoire and joining the production for “Ready for A Miracle” by LeeAnn Rhimes. More details to come. Please mark your calendars if you have not already.

Makeup session: 11/25/25 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

11/26/25 - REHEARSALS CANCELLED for Thanksgiving Holiday

12/3/25 - Ages 7-12 Rehearsal @ Lake B - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Ages 12-18 Rehearsal @ Lake B - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

12/6/25 - Saturday Workshop @ Lake B - 1 PM - 4 PM

12/10/25 - Concert Run-Through @ Lake B - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

12/13/25 - Holy One: A Lifted! Christmas Concert @ John Knox PC - 1 PM to 2:30 PM (CALL TIME 10:45 AM)

12/14/25 - Guest Performance: A Hilltop Holiday @ T.U.P.A.C.

12/17/25 - Post-Concert Holiday Celebration (all groups) - 4:30 PM

12/18/25 - 1/6/26 HOLIDAY BREAK (no rehearsals/workshops)

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