African Dancing & Drumming This Sunday at First Church

First Church of Christ in Middletown welcomes Aly Tatchol Camara, a native of the West African country of Guinea, on January 24, at the 10 am worship service in the Parish Hall of First Church of Christ, Congregational, UCC, at 190 Court Street in Middletown. All people, of any faith or of no particular faith tradition, are enthusiastically invited to attend — to dance, to watch, or both.

Aly, the principal dance instructor for the New Haven School of African Drum and Dance at Yale University, will explain the role of drumming and dancing in the life of his native Guinean community and teach the church a traditional African song. He will then perform a special dance, accompanied by First Church’s own African drumming ensemble. Worshippers will be invited, but not required, to join Aly on the dance floor and follow his simple but energetic movements.

This event is offered in the spirit of fostering awareness, understanding, and appreciation for a variety of religious traditions in the world. Children are most welcome to attend and join in the dancing. They will love it.

For more information, call the First Church office (860) 346-6657 to speak with John Hall (ext. 13) or Shari Lucas (ext. 11).