Lessons & Carols
Worship at Christ Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22 will include nine Bible stories interspersed with Christmas carols by the Christ Church Senior Choir under the direction of Joe Mello, with opportunity for the public to sing along. The church is at 62 Main Street in Newton.
Christ Episcopal Church in Newton will present the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The worship service includes nine Bible stories interspersed with Christmas carols which depict the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus. The Christ Church Senior Choir will perform along with a brass quintet under the direction of Choirmaster, Joe Mello. There will be several opportunities for the public to sing along.
The format for the service was based on an Order drawn up by Edward White Benson, later Archbishop of Canterbury, for Christmas Eve, 1880 in Truro, Cornwall. It has since been adapted and used by other churches all over the world.
The event is free and open to the public, although a free will offering will be taken. Christ Church is located at 62 Main Street in Newton. For more information about the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, call Christ Episcopal Church at 973-383-2245 or visit www.christchurchnewton.org.