Please note – The YouTube recording will be updated at 10:00 p.m. following the in-person service.
Welcome to our Christmas Eve Online Worship at the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC!
No matter WHO you are, or WHERE you are on life’s journey, YOU are welcome here!
December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve – Traditional Candlelight Service 8:00 p.m.
The Christmas Story Told in Lessons and Carols
PARTICIPANTS IN THIS SERVICE:
Rev. Maureen R. Frescott, Senior Pastor
Kevin G. S. Marsh, Acting Associate Pastor
Michael Havay, Organist/Accompanist
Russ Demarest, Deacon in Charge
Nye, Angela, Thomas, Carolyn and Hadley Hornor, Advent Wreath Lighters
MUSIC:
Prelude: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Felix Mendelssohn/Anna Laura Page, ©2009 Alfred Music Publishing Co. from collection Sunday Morning Organist Vol. 1
Anthem: Carol of Joy, Dan Forest; Chancel Choir
Anthem: Glory to the Lamb, Don Besig; Chancel Choir
Offertory: The First Nowell, David Cherwien, ©2001 Lorenz Publishing Co. from Nov/Dec 2012 issue of The Organ Portfolio
Postlude: Angels We Have Heard on High, Anna Laura Page, ©2012 Lorenz Publishing Co. from Nov/Dec 2012 issue of The Organ Portfolio
Carols:
O Come, All Ye Faithful
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
What Child Is This
Angels We Have Heard on High
Silent Night
Joy to the World!
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-731944.
Donations Appreciated!
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It is New Years Day and I have an un-impeded moment to view, hear and feel our Christmas Eve. service…
The music of Michael and the choir aiding the congregation in a beautiful , “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” to the anthem transported me to my happy place full or overflowing tears. Pastor Kevins prayer, to the Christmas prayer to Maureens sermon was an active flow of reflection of Christmases past, present and hoped for…The whole service embodies goodwill to all and an eye on helping and serving those in need. Empathy abounds. PS. During the candlelight moment, Michaels collar of his robe shone like a halo. Like his music, Michael shines. Thank you for the streaming service. Happy Christmastide to all.