Merry Christmas!
The tree of life my soul hath seen,
Laden with fruit, and always green:
The trees of nature fruitless be
Compared with Christ the apple tree.
For happiness I long have sought,
And pleasure dearly I have bought:
I missed of all: but now I see
’Tis found in Christ the apple tree.
This fruit doth make my soul to thrive,
It keeps my dying faith alive;
Which makes my soul in haste to be
With Jesus Christ the apple tree.
Richard Hutchins (c. 1700-1800)
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Christmastide at Heavenly Rest
December 24, 2025 - January 5, 2026
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Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
4:00 pm - Family Holy Eucharist with Choir, Choristers, and Candlelight Carols
6:00 pm - Lessons and Carols
10:00 pm - Festival Holy Eucharist with Choir and Candlelight Carols
Choral and Instrumental Prelude begins at 9:45 pm
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist with Carols
1:00 pm - Holy Eucharist in Swahili
Sunday, December 28 - First Sunday after Christmas
8:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II
1:00 pm - Worship in Swahili
Thursday, January 1 - Holy Name
12:00 pm - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
Sunday, January 4 - Second Sunday after Christmas
8:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II
1:00 pm - Worship in Swahili
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Monday, January 5 - Eve of the Epiphany
5:30 pm - Holy Eucharist for the Eve of the Epiphany
6:30 pm - Twelfth Night Feaste (Gerhart Hall)
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Unless otherwise noted, all Christmas services will take place in the Nave.