90th Annual Candlelight Carol Service

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021 at 05:00 pm

Grace Covenant | Richmond

Grace Covenant
Publisher/HostGrace Covenant
90th Annual Candlelight Carol Service
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This service is in the tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, led this year by the Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, and soloists, featuring prelude music by the Quatuor Cent Cordes string ensemble. This popular worship celebration attracts hundreds and quickly fills the entire sanctuary. Visitors should plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and seating. All are welcome.

Preludes: 25 minutes of string ensemble music
Carillon on a Ukrainian Carol for Organ (Gerald Near)

Handbells: The First Noel (John Behnke)
Angels We Have Heard on High (Fred Gramann)

Choir: Ding Dong Merrily on High (Mack Wilberg)
Creator of the Stars of Night (Michael Burkhardt)
A Polish Lullaby (Daniel Schwandt)
Who Is He in Yonder Stall (Benjamin Harlan)
Carol of the Star (June Nixon)

Postlude: In dulci jubilo (Johann Sebastian Bach)

Congregational Carols:
Once in Royal David's City (IRBY)
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
What Child Is This (GREENSLEEVES)
O Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES)
Hark, The Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN)
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Event Venue

Grace Covenant, 1627 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220, United States

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