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Wednesday, December 19

12:00 pm
Duke Chapel by Candlelight: Christmas Open House
Welcome the splendor of the season at the annual candlelight open house at Duke Chapel.

Thursday, December 20

7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Community Choir Rehearsal
All are welcome to sing in the community choir during the Chapel's Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols service at 11:00 p.m. on Monday, December 24.

Saturday, December 22

4:00 pm
Weddings - Chapel Closed to Visitors from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30p.m.
The Chapel strives to protect the privacy of its wedding parties and the safety of their personal items by keeping the Chapel closed to the public before, during, after, and in-be

Sunday, December 23

9:45 am
Adult Forum (Westbrook Building): The Music, Message and Meaning of Handel's Messiah (part 4)
With a variety of guest speakers, the Adult Forum offers presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics.
Speaker: Dr. Richard Heitzenrater, William Kellon Quick Professor Emeritus of Church History and Wesley Studies, Duke Divinity School
11:00 am
University Worship
All are welcome. Parking is available in the Bryan Center garage (125 Science Drive).
Speaker: The Reverend Sally Bates
12:15 pm
Public Docent-Led Tour
Free and open to the public. To join the tour, please meet the docent near the on the front lawn. Tours will begin at 12:15, or immediately following the 11 a.m. service.
Speaker: Chapel Docent
4:00 pm
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is a centuries-old tradition that continues to be prayed every day all over the world.

Monday, December 24

2:00 pm
Christmas Eve Children's Service
This interactive and creative worship service is perfect for families with young children.
4:00 pm
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Christmas Eve Worship Service with hymns and a sermon. The guest choir is the Durham Children's Choir.
6:00 pm
Christmas Eve Worship Service with Holy Communion
Christmas Eve Worship Service with Holy Communion.

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