Frank Runyeon to perform “Signs” at Christ Church Parish in Plymouth

Hollywood actor Frank Runyeon will present his one-man play “Signs: The Gospel of John” at Christ Church in Plymouth in two performances on Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16. He will star as Jesus in this interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and again at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

Runyeon wrote and staged “Signs: The Gospel of John” in an effort to help others better understand and appreciate the New Testament. This part of the Bible includes the Sermon on the Mount, Lord’s Prayer and the Golden Rule. This award-winning actor retells the story with surprising humor and powerful drama.

Runyeon is best known from his many years on television. He starred opposite Meg Ryan on “As the World Turns,” won two Emmys as a cast member of “Santa Barbara,” and guest-starred on “Falcon Crest,” “Another World,” “Melrose Place” and “LA Law.”

As a college student, Runyeon studied religion at Princeton University and graduated with a Master’s degree from General Theological Seminary. He returned to his spiritual roots after success in Hollywood to teach the Gospels.

Tickets for the Saturday performance are $10 per adult and $3 per child. An Old-Fashioned Church Supper will follow the Saturday performance at 6 p.m. The meal includes a full menu with a main dish, vegetable, bread, salad, desert and beverage – along with friendly fellowship.

For both the supper and performance, the cost will be $16 per person or $40 per family (two adults and two children under 16). Reservations may be made by calling Christ Church at 508-746-4959 during regular hours.

The Sunday performance will be held in place of the 10 a.m. church service. There will be no 8 a.m. service that day either. There is no ticket charge to attend the Sunday performance.

Christ Church is an Episcopal church in the Diocese of Massachusetts. Founded in 1844, Christ Church Parish is open to all people for prayer, worship and celebration of the Christian faith through the promotion of justice, peace, healing and love.

            Located at 149 Court St. in Plymouth, Christ Church offers an informal service with contemporary music on Saturdays at 5 p.m. On Sundays, Rite I is celebrated at 8 a.m. and Rite II with music is held at 10 a.m. Church school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Family Sunday is the first Sunday of each month September through May. Rector is The Reverend David Fredrickson and Deacon is The Reverend Helen Trainor.

            For more information, contact Christ Church Parish at 508-746-4959 or office@christchurch-plymouth.org, or go to the website: www.christchurch-plymouth.org.