The church year is structured in such a way as to lead the worshiper through the life of Christ. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day with a season of waiting, anticipation, and preparation known as Advent, from the latin adventus meaning “coming; arrival”. During Advent we reflect on the physical nativity in Bethlehem and ask for the reception of Christ in our own hearts. As a favorite carol puts it:
“O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in,
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
o come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel!”
Choral Services During Advent
The Week of Advent Sunday
Advent Sunday heralds the coming of the Messiah and comforts us with the promise of God’s protection.
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 04, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
The Week of Advent II
Advent II invites us to hear the words of prophets to preach repentance and salvation.
Sunday, December 08, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 08, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 08, 2024 @ 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 08, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
The Week of Advent III (Gaudete)
On the third Sunday of Advent we rejoice in the coming of the Savior, the Prince of Peace.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m.
Advent IV
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent ask God to dwell in our own hearts as we await Emmanuel – God with us.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m.
Attended by members of the Diplomatic Service, the United Nations, and the St. George’s Society
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
Nicolas Haigh and Maks Adach, organ
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m.
