In December, we enjoy our traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Please join us for a beautifully customary festive service of lessons, carols, hand bells and choir anthems.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Our traditional readings are:
Genesis 3:8-19 | God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head |
Genesis 22:15-18 | God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall the nations of the earth be blessed |
Isaiah 9:2-7 | Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah |
Isaiah 11:1-9 | The peace that Christ will bring is foreseen |
Luke 1:29-38 | The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Luke 2:1-7 | Saint Luke tells of the birth of Jesus |
Luke 2:8-16 | The shepherds go to the manger |
Matthew 2:1-12 | The wise men are led by the star to Jesus |
John 1:1-14 | Saint John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation |