Christmas Services

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Nine Lessons and Carols

The Christmas season begins with the traditional service of nine lessons and carols

First Lesson: Genesis 3: 8–15; 17–19 (NRSV)

God tells Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his offspring will bruise the serpent’s head.

Second Lesson: Genesis 22: 15–18 (NRSV)

God promises Abraham that in his offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.

Third Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2; 6–7 (NRSV)

The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour.

Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11: 1–3a; 4a; 6–9 (NRSV)

The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.

Fifth Lesson: Luke 1: 26–35; 38 (NRSV)

The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sixth Lesson: Luke 2: 1; 3–7 (NRSV)

St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

Seventh Lesson: Luke 2: 8–16 (NRSV)

The shepherds go to the manger.

Eighth Lesson: Matthew 2: 1–12 (NRSV)

The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.

Ninth Lesson: John 1: 1–14 (NRSV)

St John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.

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The Children’s Christmas Service is a nativity play where all children are welcome to dress up in costume and play one of the characters

All children are welcome welcome to dress up in costume and play one of the characters in the nativity play.

Costumes, props, and script are provided.

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Carols by Candlelight with Midnight Mass is the highlight of Christmas at St Marks

Midnight Mass is the highlight of Christmas Eve at St Mark's

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Christmas Day is a time for worship together at St Mark’s