The Christmas season is, of course, a special time in the church. In addition to our regular Advent and Christmas Eve services, we hold special services. Festival Service of Lessons and Carols provides a time of reflection as the scripture readings from the Christmas story are read, carols are sung, and anthems presented.
Festival Service of Lessons and Carols
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is special Christmastide Service based upon the century-old tradition established at King's College, Cambridge, England, where it is performed to a standing room only congregation and broadcast world wide on National Public Radio stations each year.
The popular service of Lessons and Carols features nine lessons, readings from both the Old and New Testaments, with congregational carols and choral anthems interspersed retelling the advent and birth of Christ.
Reverend Sue Foster, the Deacons, and members of the East Woodstock Congregational Church provide the readings for this service. Director of Music Kristen Wedegis leads the ensembles.
Music provided by;
Kristen Wedegis, Director of Music
Nancy Glinsky, Organist