Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King’s College, Cambridge, this is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time. For those who are traveling at Christmas and wish first to celebrate with loved ones here at home, and for all who hold the music and message of Christmas dear, this service is a meaningful and joyous way to celebrate the season. All are welcome! Invite a friend: it may be the best gift you give.

“Once in royal David’s city” Irby
Peter Warlock, Adam lay ybounden
Stanford Scriven, Jesus Christ the apple tree
“Thy strong word did cleave the darkness” Ton-y-Botel
arr. John Rutter, Sans Day Carol
“Comfort, comfort ye, my people” Psalm 42
arr. Jim Clements, Gabriel’s Message
arr. David Willcocks, “God rest you merry, gentlemen”
Bob Chilcott, The rose in the middle of winter
Richard Runciman Terry, Myn Lyking
arr. David Willcocks, Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing
“On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodie
arr. Simon Preston, I saw three ships come sailing in 
arr. Dale Adelmann, “Of the Father’s love begotten” Divinum mysterium
Christopher Churcher, In the bleak midwinter
“O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles

All worship services at the Cathedral of St. Philip are admission free, and all are welcome.