Events

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

The Nativity depicted in the South Stall Woodwork of Saint Thomas Church
Eternal God, who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of thy one true light: bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth, to see the radiance of thy heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

A Service of Lessons & Carols & The Blessing of the Creche
4:00 p.m.

SeatingThe 4pm service, while often drawing large numbers, is not full to capacity. No tickets are required. We suggest that you plan to arrive fifteen minutes in advance, and if you want very good seats, perhaps by around 3:30pm.

Festival Music
10:30 p.m.

Christmas EveThe Fifth Avenue doors open to the public at 10pm.

The Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity
11:00 p.m.

SeatingMany people ask about available seating on Christmas Eve. Here is how it works:Our church holds approximately 1,850 people, including the seats in the rear gallery and the south gallery. Many more than 1,850 people would like to worship with us on Christmas Eve, and that warms our hearts. Yet, unfortunately not everyone who wants...