Adrian College’s annual Service of Lessons and Carols is Dec. 3

The Adrian College Women’s A Cappella Ensemble is shown performing at last year's Service of Lessons and Carols.
The Adrian College Women’s A Cappella Ensemble is shown performing at last year’s Service of Lessons and Carols.

ADRIAN — Adrian College’s annual Lessons and Carols Service will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in Herrick Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Adrian College Orchestra member Abigail Baker is shown performing last year.
Adrian College Orchestra member Abigail Baker is shown performing last year.

The service opens with festive Christmas music, led by Adrian College Orchestra and Choir Director Phillip Clark, Women’s A Cappella Ensemble Director Kristin Clark, and Flute Choir Director Melissa Masher. The organist is Jantz Black, and the pianist is Wendy Rickard.

The performance will include, “Tidings of Comfort and Joy!” “Christmas Morning Suite,” “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “A Most Wonderful Christmas,” and other holiday favorites.

A traditional Christian worship service begins at 7:30 p.m. with a choral processional in candlelight, followed by readings and carols.

This year’s officiant is the Rev. Alice Ford of First United Methodist Church. Guests will be invited to join the choir and orchestra in Handel’s famous “Hallelujah” Chorus.

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