Advent Lessons and Carols

Based on the formula made famous by the Christmas Lessons and Carols from King's College, Cambridge, this service follows a similar pattern of readings, choral anthems, and congregational hymns. It begins in a darkened Chapel, with the choir singing and processing by candlelight. The service lasts about one hour. The music, led by the Chapel's Vespers Ensemble, includes settings by Palestrina, de Wert, Hassler, Manz, Britten, and Howells; stirring hymns for Advent include: "Comfort, comfort ye my people," "Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding," "Come, thou long-expected Jesus," "On Jordan's Bank," and "Lo! He comes with clouds descending." Paid parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis in the Bryan Center garage at 125 Science Drive. ADA parking is available in the Bryan Center Surface Lot at the same address.