Advent & Christmas Services

Whether you’re joining us in-person at the Cathedral or connecting online from your home, we’re thrilled that you have chosen to celebrate with us! Learn about our many seasonal worship offerings below. Due to capacity concerns, some of our more popular services require reserved passes.

Advent Lessons & Carols

Tue Dec. 13 • 6pm Wed Dec. 14 • 8pm Thur Dec. 15 • 4pm As we prepare for the birth of Jesus at Christmas, join us for this popular seasonal service. Readings from Holy Scripture, hymns, and seasonal choral music proclaim the coming of the Promised One. In-person passes are NOT required.

Blue Christmas

Tue Dec. 13 • 6pm Wed Dec. 14 • 8pm At a time when so many continue to experience grief, loss, and hardship, this service of prayer, music, and reflection invites us into hope and healing. Priest Associate Patrick Keyser delivers the homily. In-Person Passes NOT required.

Family Christmas Service

Tue Dec. 13 • 6pm Heaven and nature sing! A menagerie of live animals helps bring the Nativity to life in this joyful service of carols and prayers. Gather loved ones of all ages to welcome the Holy Family in the festively decorated Cathedral nave. Passes required.

Gospel Christmas: The Light Has Come

Wed Dec. 14 • 8pm As we prepare for the birth of Jesus at Christmas, join us for this popular seasonal service. Readings from Holy Scripture, hymns, and seasonal choral music proclaim the coming of the Promised One. In-person passes are NOT required.

Christmas Lessons & Carols

Tue Dec. 13 • 6pm Wed Dec. 14 • 8pm Thur Dec. 15 • 4pm At a time when so many continue to experience grief, loss, and hardship, this service of prayer, music, and reflection invites us into hope and healing. Priest Associate Patrick Keyser delivers the homily. In-Person Passes NOT required.

Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist

Tue Dec. 13 • 6pm Wed Dec. 14 • 8pm Thur Dec. 15 • 4pm Heaven and nature sing! A menagerie of live animals helps bring the Nativity to life in this joyful service of carols and prayers. Gather loved ones of all ages to welcome the Holy Family in the festively decorated Cathedral nave. Passes required.

Christmas Day Eucharist

Thur Dec. 15 • 4pm On this day earth shall ring! In this festive morning service, we mark the birth of Christ with readings from Holy Scripture, favorite hymns, seasonal choral and instrumental music, and preaching by Provost Jan Naylor Cope. Dean Randolph Marshall Hollerith presides. Incense will be used. This service includes Holy Communion. In-person passes are NOT required.