Advent and Christmas at St John's

Sunday, December 1

7:30 p.m.

Advent Procession

A transfixing sequence of readings, hymns, and choral music,
exploring the themes of Advent –
light and dark, endings and beginnings, hope and justice.
Sung by the Choristers of St. John the Divine.

Saturday, December 14

4.00 p.m.

Christmas Pageant

Urban Outdoor Retelling of the Christmas Story – rain or shine, dress appropriately!
Barbecue & hot apple cider at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday December 15

7.00 p.m.

Lessons and Carols for Christmas

The traditional service of lessons and carols for Christmas,
as popularized by King’s College Cambridge:
carols new and old sung by the Choristers of St. John the Divine,
and favourites for everyone to sing.

Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24

4:00 p.m.

All-Age celebration of the Christmas Story

Bring the whole family and rejoice at the birth of Christ.
Children, especially, are invited to participate in the telling
of the Christmas story in word and song.

10:30 p.m.

Midnight Mass

The festive Christmas service, with Holy Communion, traditional carols, and candlelight.
With the Choristers of St. John the Divine, and Sermon by The Venerable Alastair McCollum.

Christmas Day - Wednesday December 25

10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist for Christmas

A Christmas morning service of Holy Communion, with sermon, congregational carols, and the Community Choir of St. John the Divine.