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Welcome to the source of our Space for Grace Concerts here at First Christian, Wilson.
Composed of primarily two Noonday Series, this collection of concerts is meant to provide a space for ​departure, meditation and renewal. 

The Sounds of Summer Series are Noonday concerts scheduled during the summer months.  2025 is the 6th year of this series.
The Advent Series, will be in it's 16th year in 2025, is an intimate series of noonday concerts every Wednesday during Advent.
These feature both secular and sacred melodies of Christmas! 

Music for Hope began in 2012 with support of musicians across the Wilson community and beyond. 
Our 2023 concert will be the 13th Annual Music for Hope concert with 100% of the donations going towards Hope Station.  

All concerts are free and open to all. 

Giving to the First Christian Space for Grace Series is more than a donation. Your giving is an investment in community, connection, and spiritual growth. This series creates a welcoming space where people can come together for meaningful conversations, inspiring performances, and shared experiences that deepen faith and understanding. Your support helps us continue offering these moments of grace where everyone, regardless of background, can find belonging and inspiration. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate community rooted in love and grace. When donating, simply include "music series" in the memo.  Thank you for your support!

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Upcoming Concerts at FCC Wilson
2025 Advent Series Series

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Wednesday, December 3
​Dr. Ginger Jones-Robinson, soprano
Casey Childers, pianist

A native of Garner, North Carolina, Ginger Jones-Robinson endeavors to share the awe of music. A mezzo turned soprano, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro and her Master of Music degree from the University of South Carolina (USC). Also at USC, she recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a focus on the vocal music of George Walker. Dr. Jones-Robinson has had several appearances as a soloist, including with the Kronos Quartet, the Brevard Philharmonic, and the South Carolina Philharmonic. Ginger is a versatile vocalist who is equally passionate about the music of Verdi and Margaret Bonds; Handel and Damien Sneed; and Shostakovich and Evelyn Simpson-Curenton.
 As music educator, Dr. Jones-Robinson has held faculty positions in both pre-collegiate and collegiate settings. At Allen University, she served as the chair of the music department while maintaining a vocal studio and directing choral ensembles. During her tenure at Allen, she also held posts at Benedict College, and Claflin University. Currently, she is the director of Choral Activities at Northern High School in Durham, NC.
 Ginger currently resides in Wake Forest NC, with her husband (also a music educator) and their energetic and precocious four-year old. 

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View the 12/3 Program here

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Wednesday, December 10 | Matthew Joyner, tenor
Casey Childers, pianist

Matthew Joyner is the Director of Choirs at Ralph L. Fike High School where he teaches mixed chorus and the Fike Vocal Ensemble.
He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from East Carolina University where he studied voice under John Kramar and Daniel Shirley, and choral methods under Andrea VanDeusen. There he was a member of the world-renowned choir, the ECU Chamber Singers (James Franklin, director), and an active member in the ECU Opera Theatre.  He has sung under major clinicians such as Simon Carrington and John Rutter, and also performed the roles of Lord Tolloller in Arthur Sullivan's Iolanthe and Mr. Erlansen in Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music.  Joyner is also a sought after tenor soloist and keyboardist for church services and recitals, most recently singing the solo in Camille Saint-Saën's Oratorio de Noël and giving several recitals in the Wilson area. 
Mr. Joyner is active as a thespian and music director. He made his Wilson theater debut as the Doctor/Escapologist in 2019's summer musical, Matilda: The Musical, and has music directed several ACT for Youth and Playhouse of Wilson’s productions including The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Musical (October 2019), A Little Princess: The Musical (February 2020) and SpongeBob: The Musical (October 2021).
Mr. Joyner is an active member of NAfME (National Association for Music Education), NCMEA (North Carolina Music Educator's Association), ACDA (American Choral Director's Association), and Pi Kappa Lambda Honors Society.
Mr. Joyner resides in Wilson with his amazing wife, Andrea, and two wiley cats, Kiai Sunshine and Koda Jo.

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View the 12/10 Program here

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Wednesday, December 17 | Shelley Maddox, soprano
Casey Childers, pianist

Shelley Maddox earned the Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy and a Certificate of Advanced Performance Studies in Voice from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina and the Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. Maddox was an instructor of voice at Chowan University from 2008-2016. She has spent the last twenty years performing across the southeast in a variety of genres including opera, oratorio, solo recitals and numerous choirs across the region. Some of Maddox’s favorite performances have been as a featured soloist in Handel’s Messiah and Fauré’s Requiem and in the title role in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. In addition to her solo work, Maddox enjoys choral singing. She is currently a member of the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church, the Maryville College Community Chorus, and is an Artistic Associate in the Maryville College Concert Choir. Maddox currently resides in Maryville, TN with her husband and chihuahua, Rosie. She is thrilled to return to FCC Wilson this year to share a recital of Christmas favorites.

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View the 12/17 Program here

Contributors

Our deepest gratitude is extended to all who have helped sustain
these concerts through their generous donations. 
​This series is continued solely on this gifts!

All giving listed is for the entirety of the year 2025. 

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Contributors

Anonymous
in honor of Marvin Boykin, Lessie, Johnny, Ralph & Robie Stancil

Sherry Lee Allen
in memory of Alex & Katherine Wilson

Otto Baron
in memory of Nancy Baron

Norma Faye Etheridge

Greg Gregory
​in memory of Bobi Gregory & Mary Louise Gray

Faye Maclaga

Supporters

Kitty Barnes
in memory of Henry Newcomb
​in honor of Sue Newcomb

Helen Batts
​in honor of Peggy Anderson and AJ Walston

Joanna Carraway 
in memory of Ed & Lenore Smith

Charles & Gilda Cauley

Wayne DuBois
in honor of America's War Veterans
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Connie Farris
in memory of  Alma & JD Barnes & Fletcher Barnes

W. A. Glasgow
in memory of W.A. Glasgow Jr. 

John & Annette Glover

​Jane Kolunie

​Phyllis Leary

Joyce Wolfe

Benefactors

Paul & Betsy Brewer

Morgan & Kathy Daughety 
​in honor of Casey Childers

Karen Casey-Wooten

Donors

Sustainers

Clayton & Nelda Bardin
​Dan & Helen Shingleton