The University of Pretoria Indigenous Choir stands on the steps of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with Senior Minister Steve Jungkeit at left and chorus Director Mxolsi Duda front right, with back to camera.

As part of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme’s continuing celebrations of its 350th anniversary, a choir made up of 22 members of the University of Pretoria (South Africa) Indigenous Choir will present a concert Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in the church.  All are welcome and admission is free.  A freewill offering will be taken.

The Choir singing at a recent church service.

The choir will be directed by Mxolisi Duda, who originally visited the church as a student in 2002. The choir has not only already performed at a number of church services during their stay, but also has visited and sung at several elementary schools.

Smiling faces on arrival in the US.

For more information, visit www.fccol.org or call 860.434.8686.