December 8, 2021 Submitted by Rev. Steven M. Aucella
It’s back!
New North Church’s Christmas candlelight service, one of Hingham’s longest running and best loved holiday events, returns Sunday, December 19, after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The service will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the historic 1806 meeting house at 1 Lincoln Street in Hingham Square.
Always known for extraordinary music, this year’s edition of the holiday tradition features a distinguished and varied array of talented local musicians. The entire community is invited to come hear a program of music by The Chrysalis Ensemble, featuring Sally Davenport and Chris Robins (oboe), and John Davenport (piano); Robert Tobey, whose flute solos have been a favorite element of New North Christmas services for more than a decade; Soprano Paige Taylor, a vocal instructor at South Shore Conservatory who has sung at prior New North holiday services; and guest organist David Baharian.
New Nort's pastor, the Reverend Steven Aucella, will lead the service, which will also feature traditional Christmas readings.
Rev. Aucella stressed that while the service is open to all, in consideration of the musicians and other guests, attendees are requested to wear face masks regardless of vaccination status.
Unwrapped gifts of toiletries, books, stationery, and other personal items will be collected at the service for the residents of Father Bill’s & Mainspring shelters.
Collection boxes are available in the vestibule as you enter the church.
Following the service, all who care to join in are invited to attend the traditional Wassail bowl reception held in the Ruth Curry Parlor at the back of the church.
This sounds like a beautiful event ~ going to try and make it ~ Pam