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Christmas Worship at York Minster
Published: on 14th December 2007 by Alix Peacock in Press Releases
Everyone is welcome to attend the Christmas services held at York Minster and join in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. A variety of services will be held at the Minster over the Christmas season, appealing to young and old alike; from the traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols to the family orientated Crib service.
Two of the traditional Services of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held this year. The first will be at 16.00 on Sunday 23rd December 2007, the second will be held at 16.00 on Monday 24th December 2007.
The Crib service will be held at 12.00 on Monday 24th December. Children are encouraged to come dressed as shepherds or angels, to make up a 'living crib' during the service. Many children bring presents to the service, which are then placed in the Crib. After Christmas, these gifts are given to a number of local charities which work with children and young families. The charities especially welcome art and craft materials such as crayons, felt pens and coloured paper along with games and toys suitable for under five year olds. But any gift is most gratefully received.
The Midnight Eucharist service will be sung by the St William’s Singers and will begin at 23.30 on Monday 24th December 2007. On Christmas morning, the services will follow the pattern usually for a Sunday, with 10.00 Sung Eucharist, at which the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu will preach, and 11.30 Choral Matins, at which the Dean of York, the Very Revd Keith Jones, will preach. At 16.00, the Minster Choir will sing Evensong.
The Dean and Chapter hope that this full programme of services will afford everyone the opportunity to start the Christmas festivities with an act of worship.