This is Chelmsford Cathedral in the picture. I took this picture on my way to my John Lewis performance. I always looked forward to the Midnight Mass church service but I haven't actually been to one for quite a few years now as I have been away from home and it hasn't been so easy to attend. But it has always been my favourite service. There is always so much anticipation and joy and when you have communion so late into the night or early into Christmas morning, it is always so special.
Do you ever go to the Midnight service?
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This is Day 22 of my Advent Calendar with Julie
My parents do - after our family meal on Christmas eve. There is something magical when spires and towers are up-lit, makes them appear all them more huge!
ReplyDeleteWe did when we were kids. I can't stay up that late now - such a sleepy bug!
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I haven't been to one for years, but I always remember they were magical
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I always enjoy the Christingle services ... not been to a midnight service though.
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All the best Jan
I used to go to midnight mass years ago but our church has a kid mass early and another mass at 9:00 pm. I miss the midnight mass. There was a certain mystic feeling about it.
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Hugs,
Julia
I have never been to Midnight service, but my husband did go with his mum when he was a boy. xxx
ReplyDeleteI always go to the Midnight service and it always feels so special.
ReplyDeleteI've been to a few very late night Christmas Eve services that were so lovely -- one in a mountain town years ago at a beautiful stone Episcopal church (very high church) with beautiful music. Ended at midnight. More recently I attended a late Christmas Eve service in Oriental and the sanctuary was so full -- all the towns folk were there. It was quite joyous, and we all went forward for communion, which is not as common in Protestant churches here. It was lovely, as is your photo.
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