Advent & Christmas 2008
Return and re-experience the mystery, wonder, and joy of Advent and Christmas through services and celebrations at Washington National Cathedral.
Enjoy Advent Lessons and Carols, Sunday services of Holy Eucharist and sermons, Christmas Lessons and Carols, and the Festival Holy Eucharists on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ... and, of course, the Christmas pageant!
Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, November 30
The Cathedral choirs presented anthems and carols amid Scripture lessons and prayers. Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III offered the homily.
Christmas Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 21
This service called “Carols by Candlelight” alternated carols sung by the Cathedral choirs with collects and Scripture readings. The homily was delivered by Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III.
Sunday Eucharists
The Sundays in Advent 2008
Worship online with recorded services during Advent, or return to just the sermons.
Bethlehem Prayer Service
Saturday, December 20
A simulcast Christmas service held in the Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel and in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24
Festival Holy Eucharist on Christmas Eve. Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III and the Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane preached and presided.
Watch the 6 pm service
Watch the 10 pm service
Watch Dean Lloyd’s sermon
Watch Bishop Chane’s sermon
Follow the service leaflet
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
Televised nationally, Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III preached the Christmas sermon and the Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane presided at the Eucharist. The Rev. Canon Carol L. Wade shared the Christmas story with children in a children’s sermon.
Watch the service
Watch the sermon
Follow the service leaflet
Christmas Pageant
Saturday, December 20
Children and families reenacted the Nativity with the help of shepherds, angel, wisemen, animals, and a monster!