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A Service of Lessons and Carols at Guildford Cathedral
Come and join us for this wonderful moment in the liturgical calendar. Our service begins with a solo verse of ‘Once in Royal David's City’ emerging from the silence. The service progresses through readings which give the narrative of the Christmas story and an abundance of wonderful singing.
Music:
‘Out Of Your Sleep’ by Robin Nelson
‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’ arranged by John Rutter
‘Bogoroditsye Dyevo’ (a Russian version of the 'Ave Maria') by Sergei Rachmaninov, who died 80 years ago this year, and an elaboration on Rachmaninov's composition by contemporary British composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad
‘The Shepherd's Carol’ by former Kings' singer Bob Chilcott
‘I Wonder As I Wander’ by Richard Rodney Bennett
‘The Christ Child Lay’ by Scottish composer Kenneth Leighton
‘Where Riches Is Everlastingly’ - also by Bob Chilcott and featuring percussion.
All are welcome to join us, but if you cannot come to the Cathedral, please watch via our livestream on YouTube and Facebook. This service is also taking place on Sunday 25 December at 4pm.
Music:
‘Out Of Your Sleep’ by Robin Nelson
‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’ arranged by John Rutter
‘Bogoroditsye Dyevo’ (a Russian version of the 'Ave Maria') by Sergei Rachmaninov, who died 80 years ago this year, and an elaboration on Rachmaninov's composition by contemporary British composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad
‘The Shepherd's Carol’ by former Kings' singer Bob Chilcott
‘I Wonder As I Wander’ by Richard Rodney Bennett
‘The Christ Child Lay’ by Scottish composer Kenneth Leighton
‘Where Riches Is Everlastingly’ - also by Bob Chilcott and featuring percussion.
All are welcome to join us, but if you cannot come to the Cathedral, please watch via our livestream on YouTube and Facebook. This service is also taking place on Sunday 25 December at 4pm.
Doors open at 5.30pm, the service starts at 6pm.
It is free to attend this service.
It is free to attend this service.
Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill Surrey GU2 7UP
Sun 17 Dec 2023