Christmas Lessons and Carols from Bethlehem and Philadelphia (12/16/23)

Now more than ever, we pray for peace as we enter this holy time of year.  The 17th annual Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols simulcast live between the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in the United States and the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16th at 10 am EST and 5 pm Bethlehem time.  Hear familiar carols and readings in Arabic and English, and a word of hope preached this year by Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan & the Holy Land. 

The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral invites you to join in person for this free event. 

You can also participate virtually by watching it live on YouTube.