Advent Lessons & Carols
Schedule
Sun, 08 Dec, 2024 at 05:00 pm
Location
1012 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201-4203, United States | Evanston, IL
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Saint John XXIII Parish Annual Advent Lessons & Carols at 5 PM at St. Mary Church. This cherished event, celebrated at St. Mary for over 25 years, offers an hour of peaceful reflection through the blending of scripture and song, preparing our hearts for the coming of the Lord.An Advent Lessons and Carols service is a traditional Christian celebration marking the beginning of Advent, a season of anticipation and preparation for Christmas. Originating in Anglican tradition, this service intertwines readings from Scripture—known as "lessons"—with the singing of carols and hymns, creating a reverent and reflective atmosphere.
Typically, the lessons trace themes of prophecy, expectation, and the coming of Christ, moving from Old Testament prophecies to New Testament passages about Jesus’ birth. Each reading is followed by a carol or hymn that echoes the themes of the passage, often performed by a choir and the congregation, and sometimes interspersed with instrumental or solo musical offerings. The carols range from well-known, beloved Christmas songs to solemn, reflective pieces unique to the Advent season.
The tone of the service is meditative and hopeful, filled with candlelight, quiet pauses, and the gradual building of joyful anticipation. Advent Lessons and Carols services are often held in the evening to deepen the sense of quiet reflection and mystery, reminding attendees of the light that breaks into the darkness with the birth of Christ.
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1012 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201-4203, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: