St. Thomas Episcopal Church and St. Thomas Playhouse will collaborate for the 18th year of “Reflections on Christ’s Nativity: Advent Lessons, Carols and Poetry” on Sunday, December 7, 5:30 pm. The service promises to put you into the spirit of the holidays with scripture themed lessons, secular poetry, and music that spans traditional to contemporary. As we wait in anticipation of Christmas, we will hear the poetry of E.E. Cummings, Natalie Diaz, Anais Nin, and Luci Shaw.

Under the direction of Claudia McCain and musical direction by Joel Bejot and the prayers lead by The Rev. Jonah Kendall and The Rev. Kathleen Bean ALL ARE WELCOME at this once a year service.

Readers include: Sue Cossey, Carter Hedberg Schmidt, Courtney Loving, Ward Loving, Nick Miller, Alia Pettit, Sara Pettit, and Richard Waycott

Special music: St. Thomas Choir, Ward Loving, Cailyn Mills and Suzi Zook