Advent Lessons and Carols at Grace Church Sunday afternoon

Christ in Glory, from the Wheel Window, Grace Church.

2018 marks the 100th year since Eric Milner-White, a World War I British Army chaplain, introduced the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Kings College, Cambridge.

The tradition continues today in Anglican churches worldwide and will be observed at Grace Episcopal Church in Plainfield this coming Sunday, December 2, at 5:00 PM.

This quiet service of short lessons recalls the story of salvation from the fall of humanity through the promise of the Messiah to the birth of Jesus. The brief lessons are interspersed with carols sung by the choir or hymns sung by the congregation and the choir together.

Though more than a hundred years old, as the newest of Anglican services it reflects the ancient tradition of respectful silence and awe before the Divine Majesty.

The quiet traditional hymn "Once in royal David's city" opens the service. Among the high points is the singing of "O come, O come, Emmanuel" based on the great "O antiphons" of the ancient liturgy.

All are invited to this quiet time apart from the beginnings of the busy Christmas rush to pause and reflect on the new thing for which the season of Advent (which begins this Sunday) is a preparation.

The warm and welcoming evening candlelight make Grace Church a perfect spot to pause and reflect on this season of expectation.

Grace Church is at East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue and is an accessible facility. Parking available on the street or in the public lot across 7th Street from the church.

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 -- Dan Damon [ follow ]

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