Han skal lede Kildens tradisjonelle julekonsert

Photo: Lars Gunnar Liestøl

The incoming dean of Kristiansand, Nils Terje Andersen, has his last day in the Church City Mission on December 20. He concludes by leading Kilden's traditional Christmas concert, Juleevangeliet.

- "I can hardly think of a better way to end my time at the Church City Mission. Christmas is so important, both for believers and non-believers, and it makes great sense to present this message in Kilden together with so many good people on stage," says Nils Terje Andersen.

Cooperation partner

The Church City Mission is a partner in this year's big Christmas concert in Kilden. Andersen thinks the Christmas message resonates well with the work being done in the organization.

- In many ways, the Christmas narrative is a story where everything is turned on its head. The Almighty comes to earth in the form of a small child and asks to be welcomed into the world. For the City Mission, it is important to show solidarity with the lives of others. Being part of this concert means a lot to us," he says.

Andersen will be joined by four people from the Church City Mission, who will contribute with text readings. The music will be presented by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nils Erik Måseidvåg, the senior choir Sølvstrupene, Kristiansand Opera Choir and soloists Kim Rysstad and Embla Holberg.

The tradition

Konserten Juleevangeliet har blitt en tradisjon i Kilden teater og konserthus. Nils Terje Andersen tror mange setter pris på å bli presentert det tradisjonelle julebudskapet i en hektisk førjulstid.

- For me, it's important to be reminded of what this is really about. It puts me in a very special mood. The Christmas story is commonplace in our culture. And it will be really nice to do this in Kilden. Kilden is for everyone, and I think the Christmas story can also be a story for everyone," says Andersen.