Christmas Eve - Lessons and Carols

This afternoon, I will worship at my church, Independent Presbyterian Church, to celebrate the service of 9 Lessons and Carols. Merry Christmas to all of my friends here and around the world who celebrate with me. For those of you of other faiths, I pray we will continue to honor the beliefs of each other and find peace in this troubled world. 

Christmas Tradition

Today will be the  11th year I've attended the exquisite Service of Lessons and Carols at the Advent School. Under the direction of Richard Phillips, this beautiful service is the true beginning of the Christmas season for me. For 9 of these years, my two grandchildren Eva and Davis took part in the service as students then as members of the Choral Ensemble as well. I will miss seeing their sweet faces but look forward to sharing the service with friends. 

Sunday Church Series - The Acolytes

Acolyte - A person who assists the celebrant in the performance of liturgical rites.

On Christmas Eve, the acolytes at Independent Presbyterian Church brought light to each and every member of our congregation at the conclusion of our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.

Angels We Have Heard on High

( A rehearsal, so the cute Converse sneakers were allowed!)

One of the hightlights of the Christmas season for me is attending the Service of Lessons and Carols presented by the Advent Episcopal Day School in downtown Birmingham. I'll admit I'm partial, two of my five granchildren attend the Day School. Rick and Suzanne Philips, the music directors for the 4K through 8th grade do a fantastic job.

Today a photograph from a rehearsal shortly before Lessons and Carols. This is the Choral Ensemble, an elite choir of students chosen from grades 4-8. Nationally recognized, they are as professional as any choir you will ever hear! The entire student body participates in the service, and I regret you cannot hear an audio clip but you can order CD's of the choir here.

DON'T FORGET !

I am giving away a Paris Through My Lens 2010 Calendar on my Paris Blog. Leave a comment there and let my know why you'd like to win! Bonne chance mes amis. Drawing is Christmas Eve.