Musikanten Montana, conducted by Kerry Krebill, will sing a traditional Advent Service of 9 Lessons and Carols at 7 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 18 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, 511 N. Park (next to the YWCA).
Patterned after the King’s College historic celebration at Cambridge, England, the most widely observed Advent service in the world, the service includes 9 scripture readings – from the creation and the Garden of Eden, to the Prophets and John the Baptist and finally the Angel Gabriel’s appearance to Mary. Beginning with a child, the Lessons are read by members of the St. Peter’s and the community, concluding with Bishop Marty Stebbins.
Following each lesson is an anthem by the choir or carol sung by all. Organist Wendy Yuen will play a prelude and postlude. Featured music this year includes works of Palestrina, Hammerschmidt, Gibbons, Poston, Howells and Mendelssohn.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Women are again presenting this Advent program as a gift to the Helena Community. The service is free and open to all, and is followed by a reception. For more information, please call the Episcopal Cathedral at 406-442-5175.
