b'Christ. The service time accommodates those with plans to gather later that evening, and works for those who dont want to drive later at night. Special prelude music will begin at 4:30 p.m. including a brass quintet from Virginia Commonwealth University and He Shall Feed His Flock from Handels Messiah sung by Keely Borland and Caroline Whisnant. At the Lessons and Carols worship service the Parish Choir and soloists will sing musical selections by Marty Wheeler Burnett, Harold Drake, Patrick Hadley, Kola Owolabi, and John Rutter. Other soloists will include Chase Peak, Courtney Scottow, Abigail Stinnett, and James Taylor. The Parish Choir will be conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis, Choirmaster and Organist, and accompanied by Sean McDonald, Assistant Choirmaster and Organist.Holy Communion, Rite I A traditional Rite I communion service, with the Parish Choir Ensemble leading the music. The timing of this service reinforces 11:00pm(Church) the holiness of the birth of the baby Jesus in the deep dark of the bleak mid-winter, as the light comes back into the world. Special prelude music will begin at 10:30 p.m. including flute and harp duo, Parish Choir Ensemble, and He Shall Feed His Flock from Handels Messiah sung by Keely Borland and Caroline Whisnant. The Parish Choir Ensemble will sing musical selections by Camille Saint-Sans, Richard Shephard, and Charles Wood. Chase Peak will singGesu Bambino by Pietro Yon with flute and organ. The Parish Choir Ensemble will be conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis, Choirmaster and Organist, and accompanied by Sean McDonald, Assistant Choirmaster and Organist.Christmas Day ServiceHoly Communion, Rite I A traditional Rite I communion service, with simple music. We begin Christmas morning welcoming the birth of Christ. This 10:30am(Church) will be the only service on Christmas Day.Holiday Details, Parking, Childcare & Office ClosuresPlease consider leaving the parking behind the church for families with mobility issues or with very young children. The VCU parking deck gates at West Main Street will be open all day on Christmas Eve, providing plenty of parking within a short walk of the church. Childcare will be provided on Christmas Eve from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for up to age 7. There will be no childcare on Christmas Day and New Years Day. The church offices will be closed from December 26 th , 2022 through January 2 nd , 2023.educationA d ve nt Devotionals &Act i v i tyAs the calendar year ends, the church year begins. As the days become shorter and the light becomes weaker, we can see on the horizon the light of the great mystery of Christmas. This is a great mystery: we need to get ready to 6 | WINTER 2022-2023'