Service of Nine Lessons & Carols

Sunday 17 December 2017

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A wonderful service with lovely music from our excellent choir under the direction of Andrew Wright, with superb support on the organ from Stephen King

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nine-lessonsBishop Alan Williams officiated at the service with was recorded by BBC Radio Essex – to be broadcast on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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nine-lessonsReaders came from many parts of the Diocese

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Distinguished Guests included the Lord Lieutenant of Essex and the High Sheriff of Essex both of whom gave readings

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Essex High Sheriff Lord Lieutenant of Essex

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Fr Martin Boland, Dean of the Cathedral read from the Gospel

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nine-lessonsThe candles are extinguished – time to go home

 

Photos – Graham Hillman