Advent II - St. Nicholas Day Celebration & Potluck Luncheon
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
The Cathedral has been partnering with area religious communities this fall for “Night Church” on the first Sunday of each month.
This contemplative liturgy will include creative Taize worship followed by a simple supper.
All are welcome.
Praying for Peace - 20th Annual Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols
10:00 - Christmas Lessons & Carols
Simulcast from Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral & Christmas Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, Palestine
Join us in person at the Cathedral or online for the 20th annual service of Christmas Lessons and Carols simulcast live from the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in the United States and the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine. Hear familiar carols and readings in Arabic and English and words of hope. The Most Rev. Dr. Hosam E. Naoum, Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem will preach . For information visit www.diopa.org
Advent III - Centering Prayer for Gaudete Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist followed by Christian Formation
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
The Third Sunday of Advent traditionally is called Gaudate Sunday. We light the pink candle on the Advent Wreath, hear Isaiah proclaim the wilderness glad and listen to Mary sing the Magnificat. It is a day of rejoicing as the birth of our savior nears. Also, it might be a time when the busyness of the season threatens to overwhelm. Give yourself the gift of quiet, centering prayer. Join Dean Abigail in the Sullivan Chapel following our Sunday morning worship service. Brief instruction will be offered before entering into silent prayer together for twenty minutes.
Advent IV - Christmas Pageant & "Greening" of the Cathedral
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Pageant followed by the "Greening of the Cathedral"
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Join us at 10 am for the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant which is part of the Sunday Eucharist. It is followed by refreshments and a “carol sing” as we decorate and “green” the Cathedral in preparation for the birth of Christ.
Prelude: Variations on Nun komm' Heiden Heiland - Karen Keene
Postlude: Wachet Auf - J. S. Bach
Eve of the Feast of the Nativity - Festal Eucharist
5:00 pm
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, The Very Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher
This 5:00 pm service of Holy Eucharist begins with a prelude of sacred choral music and congregational carols and includes the blessing of the Christmas Crèche as we joyfully give thanks for the birth of Christ.
Prelude
Fantasy on Tempus Adest Floridum - Karen Keene
Choral Anthems
Carol of the Bells - Mykola Leontovich/Peter Wilhousky
In Dulci Jubilo - Cecilia McDowall
Rise Up Shepherd and Follow - Erik Meery
There Is Truth Send From Above - Thomas Lloyd
Feast of the Nativity - Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, The Very Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher
Join us on Christmas morning for a service of Holy Eucharist with traditional carols at 10 am. This is contemplative service of grace and peace celebrating the birth of our Savior.
Prelude
Noel X 0 Louis-Claude Daquin
Solo
St. Ita's Vision from the Hermit Songs - Samuel Barber
Brenda Bonhomme, soloist
Postlude
In Dulci Jubilo - J. S. Bach
