The Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent, which follows a format popularized by King’s College of the University of Cambridge, England, alternates readings from Scripture with the singing of songs and carols appropriate for the season of Advent. Members of the church’s music ministry, including the Youth choir, Handbell Choir, Parish Choir, and contemporary group SonShine, will come together to present the music for the service, under the direction of Minister of Music Julie Ford.
A reception will follow the concert, and a unique feature of the reception will be the display of artwork by local artist C. Robin Janning. Janning’s artwork combines multiple media and vivid colors in an abstract style. Artwork for the Advent Lessons and Carols display will especially highlight the mystery of Advent and Christ’s birth.
Although the concert is free of charge, attendees are encouraged to give generously to a free-will offering. Benefits from the concert will be donated to the Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Gleaners, which was founded in Detroit in 1977, distributes more than 28 million pounds of food annually through its five Metro-Detroit distribution centers.
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St. John’s Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent is part of the church’s concert series, Resounding Art in a Sacred Space. For more information on this program, the concert series, or the parish, please telephone 734-453-0190, ext. 16, or visit the church website at www.stjohnsplymouth.org
