The Hamilton College Choir, directed by Professor G. Roberts Kolb, will lead a Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m., in the Hamilton College Chapel. The tradition of the Service of Lessons and Carols dates back to Christmas Eve of 1918 and Cambridge University in England. Planned by the new Dean of King's College, fresh from his role as army chaplain in World War I, the service has become a tradition for many colleges across the world.
This year Hamilton College welcomes the campus community and the general public to join us in the celebration of the Advent season, anticipating the profound joy of Christmas, reading together the biblical narratives of hope and the familiar songs of comfort and joy. Officiating over the service will be Rev. Jeffrey H. McArn, College Chaplain, with the assistance of a group of readers and candle bearers from Hamilton College. A reception with Christmas cookies, punch and coffee will follow the service upstairs in the chapel. The service is, of course, free and open to the public.
For more information contact Rev. Jeffrey McArn, College Chaplain at Hamilton College at 859-4130 or by email jmcarn@hamilton.edu, or check the web at http://www.hamilton.edu/college/chaplain
