Soli Deo Gloria “Praise the LORD. Praise God JOHANN SEBASTION BACH famously wrote the initials: APRIL 3 – Harpsichord mini-concert and discussion with Susan Miller FAITH S.D.G. at the end of all his church compositions. These in his sanctuary; praise him in his initials short for the Latin phrase “Soli Deo Gloria”, or APRIL 10 – Stories from Bach’s Life (from The Bach mighty heavens. Praise him for his Reader shared by Judy Boyd) Glory to God alone, inspire us to offer our best to God. DIALOGUES APRIL 17 – Organs and Melodies of the Day, Organist acts of power; praise him for his In preparation of the upcoming Faith Dialogues Rilling Tim Bibelheimer surpassing greatness.” AT SAINT MARK Lecture, the Saint Mark APRIL 24 – Historical context and contemporaries of —:1-2 community will be exploring Bach, facilitated by Deb Mantey aspects of Bach’s life and the These conversations and mini-concerts will set the stage FAITH • UNDERSTANDING • COMMUNITY time frame in which Bach for the “Theological Aspects of Johann Sebastian Bach’s lived. Join us Sundays in Music” lecture by Herr Rilling on Saturday, April 30th. April at 9:45am for the Adult Forum in the Fireside Lounge at Saint Mark. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Pastor Charles Mantey About Faith Dialogues at Saint Mark [email protected] 503.588.0141

“Faith seeks understanding”— so said Saint faith in our society today. The ecumenical stmarksalem.org/about/faith-dialogues Anselm. Faith Dialogues at Saint Mark (formerly community, including students at Willamette the Visiting Theologian program) seeks to promote University, Western Oregon University and Mount understanding among the faithful, not only within Angel Seminary, have participated. the parish of Saint Mark, but also within the wider By means of visiting teachers, Saint Mark hopes church as a gift to the entire Salem community. to encourage lively reflection Since the early 1970’s, Saint Mark has welcomed and faithful action within more than thirty distinguished theologians and the congregation and all scholars into the Congregation’s life of worship, faith communities, inviting Helmuth Rilling learning and service. Teachers of church history, broad participation in the Internationally renowned German ethics, Bible, culture, art, theology, liturgy and program for the sake of mutual conductor, scholar & lecturer sacramental life have enriched our community’s appreciation, growth in deliberation on what it means to live the Christian common understanding and April 28th– May 1st, 2016 COVER PHOTO CREDIT: HOLGER SCHNEIDER Recent Visiting Speakers

2015 Susan Pitchford 2012 Mark Allan Powell 2009 Bruce Bengtson 2006 Paul Wadell 03.2016 2014 David & Susan 2011 Lisa Dahill 2009 Phyllis Anderson 2006 Dr. David Jensen SAINT MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 790 Marion Street NE • Salem, Oregon 97301 Palo Cherwien 2008 Bishop Gomez 2005 Kelly A. Fryer 2010 Stephen Bouman 503.588.0141 • [email protected] 2013 Barbara Rossing 2009 Martin Marty 2007 Bishop David 2005 Mark Brocker stmarksalem.org Brauer-Rieke All events are open to the public. Schedule of Events Tickets required for select events—see schedule for details.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 This Year’s Faith Dialogues Presenter: Helmuth Rilling 11:30am–1:00pm Theological Aspects of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Music Over his career, HELMUTH RILLING has become a series which was finished in time Lecture by Helmuth Rilling; one of the most respected choral conductors in the for the 300th anniversary of Bach’s Willamette University Hudson Hall; Free world. Born in , Germany, Rilling grew up birth in 1985. The Kantorei, in a musical family; his father was an organist and under Rilling’s direction, has also FRIDAY, APRIL 29 choir conductor, while his mother played violin. made extensive appearances with He himself took up piano and organ as a child, foreign orchestras, including one 4:00–6:00pm Master Class with the Willamette University Chamber Choir showing a fine talent for each. He later studied at particularly memorable occasion in Willamette University Hudson Hall; Free the Hochschule für Musik in his home city, becoming Israel in 1976. It was the first time a distinguished Kantor in Kornwestheim and German and Israeli musicians had SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Stuttgart; he received his music diploma in 1954. performed together since World War II, and Rilling conducted the Rilling had already started 10:00–10:30am Welcome & Opening Kantorei in the Israeli national down the path to a long PHOTO CREDIT: MUSACCHIO & IANNIELLO Saint Mark Sanctuary anthem as a further gesture of and fruitful career when am Theological Aspects of reconciliation. 10:30–11:45 he founded the Gächinger ENJOY A CATERED LUNCHEON ON Johann Sebastian Bach’s Music SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH Kantorei in December 1953. Outreach through music was nothing new to Rilling; Lecture by Helmuth Rilling; Saint Mark Sanctuary EVENTS HOSTED BY Gächinger is a small town the Kantorei had undertaken a tour of East Germany The Salem Chapter of the AGO will sponsor a box lunch at Noon–1:00pm Catered Luncheon Saint Mark in southwest Germany, almost immediately after its founding, and in general Noon on Saturday, April 30th catered by The Sassy Onion of Saint Mark Fellowship Hall; Reservations required; $12 but Rilling’s Kantorei were Rilling always tried to bridge the gap between East Salem, Oregon. The cost is $12. Reservations are required and Contact Elaine at [email protected] or 503.769.2520 well enough supported and West with music before the Iron Curtain lifted. can be made by contacting Elaine McNitt at [email protected] or by phone at 503.769.2520. 1:00–3:00pm American Guild of Organists: by the locals that their He also conducted the premier performance of Selections from the Orgelbüchlein by J.S. Bach reputation soon spread as the for Reconciliation, which combined The deadline for lunch reservations is Friday, April 15th. Saint Mark Sanctuary; Free leaders in the performance movements written for the occasion by composers

7:30–9:00pm Willamette Master Chorus Concert of unaccompanied choral repertoire. The from all the nations involved in World War II. Willamette University Hudson Hall Gachinger Kantorei’s singer’s success is due both Though his activites have been centered in Germany, Helmuth Rilling, Conductor to the dedication of its members and the amazing WILLAMETTE MASTER CHORUS Tickets available at willamettemasterchorus.org Rilling’s activities have taken him all over the world; CONCERT PROGRAM pedagogical skills of its leader. he founded the in 1970, and Music of Johann Sebastian Bach for Chorus, Soloists and SUNDAY, MAY 1 Eventually, Rilling founded the Stuttgart Bach- he has instructed choral groups all over the world. In Orchestra. Performances on April 30th and May 1st. Collegium orchestra to accompany the Kantorei, and 1981 he founded the International Bach Academy CANTATA #80 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott 3:00–4:30pm Willamette Master Chorus Concert the synthesis was an immediate success. Rilling and in Stuttgart, and in 2001 established the Festival (A Mighty Fortress is Our God) Willamette University Hudson Hall his ensembles recorded all the major works of Bach: Ensemble of the European Music Festival, also in Helmuth Rilling, Conductor CANTATA #147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Tickets available at willamettemasterchorus.org the Passions of St. John and St. Matthew, the B Stuttgart. All of his performances are deeply felt, (Heart, Mouth, Action and Life) Minor Mass, and eventually the complete cantatas, scrupulously detailed, and outstandingly sung.