This evening we gather for an hour together online, of readings and carols and special music from the sanctuary of St. Andrew’s as we celebrate the birth of our Lord among us, ‘for us and our salvation’The service will be available December 24, 6 p.m. at https://youtu.be/qNpx0q95Zec

Please note that the outdoor carol sing has been cancelled.

Instead, perhaps you might consider joining with others in something closer to home. Yesterday I received an update from the World Council of Churches sharing that the Lutheran Church of Germany has invited all their members to go to their balcony or front door at 8 p.m. and sing a verse or two of ‘Silent Night’. What a great idea to connect with others and share some of our joy and faith! Will you join me this evening?

‘Services that bring everyone together are not possible this year, but it is still possible to do something that could bring everyone together. Singing ‘Silent Night’ together, perhaps with a burning candle in hand as light in all the darkness that weighs down and threatens life, could be a comforting sign on Christmas Eve. Because this particular hymn fits like no other this night, which will be quieter this year than the Christmas nights we are used to.’

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
‘Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
 
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia!
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
 
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, oh, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
 

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