St. John Lutheran Church Boar's Head Festival

St. John Lutheran Church Boar's Head Festival "For unto us a child is born...the Lamb of God, which takethaway the sin of the world."(Isaiah 9:6, John 1:29) We also thank Immanuel Lutheran Church, St.

Rooted in pagan times when the boar was the first dish served at a Roman feast, the colorful ceremony of the Boar's Head became a part of the Christmas celebration in the great manor houses of the Middle Ages. The Christian Church endowed the custom with symbolic meaning and elevated it to the service of God, thereby enriching the lives of all it touched. The ceremony, sponsored by the Lord of the

Manor, became a Service of Praise to Jesus Christ, Lord of the Universe and Redeemer of the World. In 14th century England the boar was a ferocious beast and sovereign of the forest, a danger and menace to man and, therefore, the symbol of evil. The presentation of the boar's head at Christmas time signified the triumph of the Christ Child over sin. No one knows who first planned the Boar's Head Procession, but it is a matter of record that it was in use at Queen's College, Oxford, shortly after the founding of the English University in 1340, and there it continues to this very day. After centuries of presentation, to the ceremony of the Boar's Head there has been added the Yule Log (symbolizing the "Light of the World") whose embers burn all year and then light the next year's log. Also added over the course of many years were the Wise Men, the Shepherds, Mary and Joseph, Good King Wenceslas, and the Beefeaters (English ceremonial guards). The Festival came to America already in colonial days where it was first observed in New England. Through Episcopal churches and schools the ceremony was well established by the late 19th century, particularly at the Hoosac Boys School of Hoosick, New York. From these beginnings, the Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival has since spread to be celebrated in many Christian settings. Saint John Lutheran Church continues this ancient tradition, giving it new life through the music, drama, and gifts shared with our community by the members of this congregation. This Festival is presented with the hope and prayer that it may be an offering of praise to the One whose birth we celebrate and that it may witness the joy we share in His Salvation. We at Saint John are especially grateful to Concordia University, Ann Arbor and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Saginaw for their encouragement and guidance. Charles, Missouri; and Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, Ohio for the valuable assistance they have given to our preparation of the Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival.

05/21/2020

The Ascension of Our Lord -May 21,2020

Link to the Bulletin:

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04/10/2020

April 10, 2020 Good Friday

Link to the Bulletin:https://unite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/tenants/stjohnfraser/attachments/236474/April_10_-_2020_-_Good_Friday.pdf

03/18/2020

Lenten Midweek Service IV "Redeemer" March 18, 2020

12/13/2018

Our 12th annual Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival is in the books and was another success. Many thanks go out to all the performers, musicians and all the people behind the scenes. Sometimes the people behind the scenes aren't recognized, but it takes an army of volunteers to pull this event off every year. Also, watch this page for a link to download photos for your personal use. It should be done by the end of the week. These are not all of the photos taken so if you had a special someone in the event that you would like the photos please come back to this page. You will be able to download your photos for your personal use.

If anyone is interested in any of the photos from this year's (2018) Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival here is the link....
12/13/2018

If anyone is interested in any of the photos from this year's (2018) Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival here is the link. http://jimshieldsphoto.pass.us/boarshead2018

You can download the photos from this site. The password is boarshead2018.

Hope you enjoy and have a Very Merry Christmas.

Jim Shields Photography • http://jimshieldsphoto.com

12/05/2018
08/24/2018

Here is our "new/used/rebuilt" harpsichord. This instrument will be used with the Court musicians in the festival, but will also be usable throughout the year in worship with choirs and instruments. It is a historical recreation of a 17th century Italian single manual harpsichord with a short octave keyboard. We are thankful to many people who recently contributed toward this instrument in memory of loved ones. Come see and hear it in the December performances!

04/09/2018

The Steiner-Reck Organ of Saint John Lutheran Church in Fraser, Michigan was dedicated in June of 1987, the year after the new church was completed. It has served and inspired the congregation for over 30 years, but has displayed an increasing number of mechanical and electrical issues leading to th...

Just a few photos from Boar's Head 2017. Watch for a link coming soon to download photos from this event. There are many...
12/15/2017

Just a few photos from Boar's Head 2017. Watch for a link coming soon to download photos from this event. There are many more than what is shown here.

12/14/2016

To see photos of this years (2016) Boar's Head Festival click the link below. Please note that you will asked to create an account before proceeding to the photos. Once you have accomplished that the password to the event is boarshead2016. Also note that these photos are divided into two collections titled, Dress Rehearsal 2016 and Performances 2016. The collections you will find on the left side of the page. You can download, or order photos directly from this site as it is tied to a professional lab. Pricing is very reasonable and all profits go back to the Boar's Head for future performances. Enjoy.

http://jimshieldsphoto.pass.us/Boars_Head_2016

Jim Shields Photography • http://jimshieldsphoto.com

Just a teaser from the dress rehearsal on Thursday, December 6, 2016.
12/07/2016

Just a teaser from the dress rehearsal on Thursday, December 6, 2016.

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