Christmas Services
Celebrate the nativity of Jesus at Immanuel
Lessons and Carols: Christmas Eve, 5pm
This shorter service (about one hour) features well-known Christmas carols, a children’s choir, strings, and classic readings on the prophecy and birth of Jesus. The service opens with Once in Royal David’s City and closes by candlelight singing Silent Night. This service is ideal for families with young children.
Divine Service: Christmas Eve, 11PM*
Solemn joy rings out at this “midnight mass.” Opening by candlelight, the Proclamation of Christmas is chanted, giving way to the fourth century hymn Of the Father’s Love Begotten and Luther’s classic Christmas hymn, From Heaven Above to Earth I Come.
*Incense is used at this service
Festival Divine Service: Christmas Day, 10AM
The Christmas Day Festival Service praises the birth of Jesus with triumphant hymns such as O Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. Much of this liturgy is chanted, and features the traditional Christmas Day Gospel from John 1, “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” Music is jubilant, and the church is adorned with gold paraments.
Immanuel Lutheran School 2024 Advent Choral Evening Prayer