Lessons & Carols 2024

Join us for one of Advent’s most beloved traditions!

The Advent tradition of Lessons & Carols stems from the very first Festival of Lessons and Carols that was held on Christmas Eve in 1918 in the chapel of King's College in Cambridge, England. Advent has been continuing this tradition as a school for over fifty years. All of our students, JPK- 8th grade, participate in the service which is a perfect start to the Christmas season. In addition to this Anglican tradition, Advent's Festival of Lessons and Carols has a unique tradition of its own. Each year, students and alumni join together to sing O Holy Night in French during the Sunday service.

Services

Friday, December 13, 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 15, 2:00 p.m.

The Service will also be broadcast on APT on Christmas Eve at 4:30 p.m.

Additional Fellowship Opportunities

Alumni Christmas Party

Immediately following the 2:00 p.m. service on Sunday, alumni and their families are invited to join us across the street at City Club of Birmingham for our annual Alumni Christmas party! Check back soon for a link to RSVP!

Parent Reception

Families and friends are invited to join us on December 13 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for coffee and pastries before the Friday morning. Check back soon for a link to RSVP!

Lessons and Carols would not be possible without the generosity and support of our community. Offerings made during the Friday and Sunday services will be donated to the Advent Fund, which not only supports Advent’s most pressing programmatic, technology, and facilities needs, but also enables us to carry on the rich traditional of Lessons and Carols into the future. Please click the button below if you would like to make your offering in advance of the service. We are grateful for your support!