The history of the “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” started in the 19th century in the Church of England. Though its origins go further back, it is commonly associated with King’s College, Cambridge, which held its first “Nine Lessons and Carols” service on Christmas Eve 1918. The BBC has been broadcasting this service since 1928, and it has become a well known, much loved and celebrated tradition all around the world.
We draw on this rich and beautiful tradition every year as we celebrate the birth of Christ with Lessons & Carols. This service has always been a highlight of the Christmas season, and has a very special place in the life of our school. Please join us as we retell the greatest story ever told in Scripture and in song: the fall of humanity, the promise of the coming of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
This year Carlisle Congregational Church will kindly host our Lessons & Carols service on December 19th at 6:30 PM.
Please see our highlights or our full program from last year’s service here:
