Johnson, Winston A.

Winston A. Johnson (1915-2008) was an organist and church musician who served several churches in the Seattle area, including the First Covenant Church.

Swedish Julfest (Fall/Winter 2024)

During the Christmas holidays in 1957, a group of Covenant friends enjoyed a Swedish smörgåsbord and fellowship in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Hjalmar Lindberg. During the evening Blanche Lindberg requested that Winston Johnson play Swedish Christmas hymns on the piano. Blanche, her sister Helen Blomgren, and other friends gathered by the piano and sang. At its conclusion, Blanche and Helen suggested that we have an annual tradition of a Swedish Christmas program in our church early in December. This program could include Swedish hymns, anthems, and sermon, as well as a Lucia bride ceremony, with an offering to be received for the church outreach benevolence fund. Following the program, Swedish refreshments could be served in the dining hall.