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Sarasota News Leader December 6, 2013 Page 127 the Temple or in writing religious services to Sue was instrumental in planning and launchbe more meaningful to the congregants," the ing The Gan at Temple Sinai, Early Childhood release notes. Center, in 2006, the release continues. It is now accredited by the National Accreditation "Temple Sinai always had its own unique and Commission of the Association of Early open culture from the beginning," Huntting Learning Leaders and is "filled with enthusays in the release. "[The members] were siastic students" from 18 months of age to willing to experiment with liturgy and propre-kindergarten level, the release notes. gramming, an attitude that continues to this day. This, more than anything else, has made In June 2008, Sue Huntting became the Temple Sinai a success." Religious School director; she "utilizes cutting-edge learning concepts and innovative Sue Huntting, a nationally respected Jewish teaching methods that engage the students educator, has made her mark over the years and their families," the release adds. at Temple Sinai as well, the release points out. She has worked in the field for more Both Rabbi Geoff and Sue Huntting "have than 25 years and holds a Master of Arts in taught extensively in our Sarasota commuboth Jewish education and Jewish communal nity, most notably through the Melton Adult service from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Mini-School of the Jewish Federation," the Institute of Religion, which also awarded her release points out. "Temple Sinai and Sarasota an honorary doctorate in 2005 for her profes- are fortunate to have spiritual leaders of this caliber to inspire and nurture them." sional accomplishments. REDEEMER TO REPRISE POPULAR MESSIAH SING-ALONG The entire community is invited to join the Church of the Redeemer on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in its annual tradition of the Messiah Sing-Along — "a joyous singing of George Frideric Handel's Christmas Messiah, one of the best-known, most-beloved and most frequently performed choral works in Western music," the church has announced. The performance is dedicated to the memory of Redeemer's longtime composer in residence, Dr. Daniel T. Moe, a news release says. Each year, Redeemer's Messiah Sing-Along sells out; advance ticket purchase is highly recommended, the release points out. Ticket donations are $10. They may be made in advance online at redeemersarasota.org, by calling the parish office at 955-4263 or by visiting the church during regular business hours. Subject to availability, tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event. Complimentary parking will be available at the BMO Harris Bank parking garage on McAnsh Square between 6 and 10 p.m., the release says This festive family-friendly event features members of the choirs of Redeemer singing along with the congregation, accompanied by a chamber orchestra under the direction of conductor The Church of the Redeemer is a traditional Todd Craven and Redeemer's assistant organ- Episcopal parish located in the heart of downtown Sarasota at 222 S. Palm Ave. ist, Daniel Cartlidge, the release continues.