The music at the very first service in Cambridge in 1918 was directed by Arthur Henry Mann. The service was first broadcast by the BBC in 1928.

The format of those early services did not differ substantially from that familiar to us today. Scriptural lessons, or readings, are interspersed with music and carols.

From the Organisers: 

The beautiful Service of Nine Lessons & Carols has become an annual tradition here in Budapest.

We hope you, your family, and friends will be able to join us for this special ecumenical service, celebrated together with Saint Columba's Church of Scotland, where our service this year will again be held.

Our music will be provided by members of two excellent local choirs, the Gabrieli Choir and the Exultate Boys’ Choir.   This will be a wonderful opportunity to introduce friends and neighbours to this enriching and stirring service in the days before Christmas itself.  

There is no sermon at Lessons & Carols.  A free-will offering is asked, and children are of course very welcome.  The service lasts a bit over one hour. 

Date and time:
Saturday Evening, 14 December 2024, at 18.00 CET

Venue:
Saint Columba’s Scottish Presbyterian Church
Budapest 1064, Vörösmarty utca 51

Getting there:
Metro 1 to the Vörösmarty utca (not tér) stop.
Walk north to the church.