Covenant Presbyterian to Offer the Traditional Advent Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m.

Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buckhead will offer its annual worship service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend this special Advent service, which will feature traditional Christmas music, as well as spirituals by William Dawson and music arranged specifically for the Covenant women’s choir by Director of Music Jeffrey McIntyre. Covenant Presbyterian Church is located at 2461 Peachtree Road. Free parking is available on the top deck of the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, immediately south of the church.

“Lessons and Carols is a celebration of the Christmas season with many of the beautiful Christmas carols and well-known scripture verses we know and love,” said Dr. Jill Ulrici, associate pastor of Covenant Presbyterian. “We welcome all visitors into the sanctuary to join us for this special service, and hope they will enjoy the music and the chance for spiritual reflection in what can be a very hectic time of year.”

The service of Lessons and Carols dates back nearly 140 years ago to England. Through the service, the story is told of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus through a series of short readings from the Old and New Testaments, accompanied by the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and other music. While Lessons and Carols originated in the Anglican church, over the decades it has been adapted and used by other denominations worldwide. The most well-known presentation of Lessons and Carols is broadcast annually from King’s College, Cambridge.

“This is Covenant’s fourth Christmas season with Jeffrey McIntyre as Director of Music,” said Dr. Ulrici. “Many Atlantans know him as the Founder and long-time Artistic Director of the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus. He has also worked on musical and theatrical productions at DeKalb Music Theatre, Georgia State University, Georgia State University and Onstage Atlanta, as well as serving as organist and choir director for a number of churches. We feel very fortunate to have him directing our music ministries here at Covenant Presbyterian.”

About Covenant Presbyterian Church
For nearly a century, Covenant Presbyterian Church has served the city of Atlanta through its mission of “Equipping the people of God to serve Christ in the world”. Covenant Presbyterian Church is a member of Presbyterian Church (USA) and opened its doors in downtown Atlanta in 1904 as Harris Presbyterian Church. Twenty years later, the church community moved to its present location at 2461 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, where it holds Sunday morning and evening worship services.

Today, Covenant is home to a welcoming congregation that seeks, serves and celebrates together. The church boasts a lively youth group, hands-on mission work, a women’s spirituality ministry and a strong music program, as well as offering public lectures, social events, educational opportunities and more. Currently, the church supports numerous organizations including Buckhead Christian Ministry, the Central Night Shelter, ChildSpring International, Habitat for Humanity, The Open Door Community, Earth Covenant Ministry and Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta. Covenant also takes a leadership role in the LaGonave Haiti Partners, a more than 20-year partnership with the Episcopal Church of Haiti. Ongoing Haiti projects include a community health center, as well as programs for education, agriculture, adult literacy and children’s nutrition. www.covenantpresbyterian.us