Christmas at Annunciation
Advent Lessons and Carols December 21st 9:00 AM
Lessons & Carols services in the Anglican tradition began in 1878 and was formalized as a Christmas service in 1880 by the Bishop of Truro, later Archbishop of Canterbury, Edward Benson. An Advent version of the service – normally carried out as a procession with lessons and carols – developed slightly later at King’s College and is now celebrated around the world, normally as an evening service on the first or second Sunday in the season of Advent.
During the service, scriptural readings are interspersed with choral presentations and hymns, all of which recall mankind’s longing for liberation from sin and death, and our hope and expectation for both the first and second coming of Christ the Lord.
Blue Christmas December 18th 7:00 PM
What is “Blue Christmas”?
The holidays can be difficult times for anyone who has suffered loss or hurt. Many congregations across the country now offer a “Blue Christmas” to recognize that reality. A service of comfort, it is a way we can recognize the depth of the season and help process those negative feelings that might be held within during the holidays. By doing so, we can all celebrate more fully, knowing we have acknowledged those who are no longer with us or what we might have left behind.
Christmas Eve Service
December 24th 4:00pm (Christmas Hymn sing at 3:30pm)
O, Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Christmas Day Service
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
Join us for the celebration of Jesus' birth - December 25th at 10:00am