Advent Lessons & Carols 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4 PM
Livestreamed from the Church of the Transfiguration
Order of Service
Organ Prelude
Rorate Caeli, Demessieux
Prelude in C Major, J. S. Bach
Wach Auf! Ruft uns die Stimme, J. S. Bach
In dulci jubilo, J. S. Bach
Herr Jesu Christ, der einige Gottes Sohn, J. S. Bach
Nun komm her Heiden Heiland, J. S. Bach
Fugue in C Major, J. S. Bach
God Rest ye merry, Gentlemen, Weidner
Once in Royal David’s City, Farrell
I Saw Three Ships, Weidner
Silent Night, Bock
Introit
O Magnum Mysterium, Lauridsen
Hymn O Come All Ye Faithful
Reading
O Magnum Mysterium, Poulenc
Gabriel’s Message, arr. Phillips
There is no Rose from A Ceremony of Carols, Britten
Hymn The Snow Lay on the Ground
Reading
As the Pauper Waits for Plenty, Bonighton
The Three Kings, Cornelius, arr. Atkins
Good Christian Men, Rejoice, arr. Rutter
Hymn Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Reading
Song of the Shepherds, Roth
Nativity Carol, Mathias
Sir Christèmas, Mathias
Hymn Joy to the World
Postlude
Carillon on a Ukrainian Carol, Near
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Christmas Concerts with Gloriae Dei Cantores, Creare Symphonia
Dec. 5, 7:30 pm & Dec. 6, 3:00 pm Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans
Dec. 6, 7:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster
Experience the joy and wonder of the season with the very best of Christmas music right here on Cape Cod—exquisite music in a stunning setting! Encounter the Characters of the Nativity story through beloved carols by John Rutter, hear treasures from Hansel & Gretel, Amahl and the Night Visitors, and all-time favorites like Joy to the World, Ding-Dong Merrily on High and Vaughan Williams’ Greensleeves. Join us to celebrate the beauty, hope, and true miracle of Christmas!
Tickets: 508-240-2400 or artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
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