Advent and Christmas at King's Chapel
Join King's Chapel - virtually or in person - during this time of reflection and preparation.
Christmas at King's Chapel
Christmas Eve Services
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Family Christmas Eve Service
Friday, December 24 | 5:00 PM at King's Chapel (directions here) | In Person and Virtual The story of Jesus’ birth comes alive through word and carols. In this service, the ministers serve as narrators and tell the story of the birth of Jesus as children in the congregation participate in various ways. With classic Christmas carols and an age old story, this service is rooted in time-honored traditions. Any child who wants to participate as a shepherd or angel in our nativity pageant will have the opportunity to do so. |
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Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve Service
Friday, December 24 | 8:00 PM at King's Chapel (directions here) | In Person and Virtual | Prelude begins at 7:30 PM A traditional service with full choir and candlelight modeled after the service offered at Truro Cathedral in 1880. The King's Chapel Choir serves as our guide, as we hear again the message of the angels told through scripture and song. The candlelit sanctuary helps us to keep vigil as we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. Be sure to arrive early. This is our most popular service of the church year. |
Christmas Day Service
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Christmas Day Service with Holy Communion
Saturday, December 25 | 10:00 AM at King's Chapel (directions here) | In Person King's Chapel was the first known Christian church to celebrate Christmas Day in New England. In 1686, Boston Anglicans (and curious onlookers) gathered to celebrate Holy Communion. This tradition continues to this day. |
Post-Christmas Services and Festivities
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Morning Prayer Worship Service Sunday, December 26 | 11:00 AM at King's Chapel (directions here) | In Person |
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Heinrich Christensen Plays The Nutcracker Suite Tuesday, December 28 | 12:15 PM at King's Chapel (directions here) | In Person |
"Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."
Isaiah 40:3, King's Chapel Prayer Book
Isaiah 40:3, King's Chapel Prayer Book
