Sunday 5pm
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King’s College, Cambridge, was first held on Christmas Eve in 1918. Since then, churches around the globe have continued this time honored celebration, highlighting the start of the Christmas season. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Tampa as the Louise Lykes Ferguson Memorial Choir, under the direction of Ryan Hebert, presents music for this festive worship service. Our guest organist will be Simon Morley from St. John’s. Traditional and new carol settings by David Willcocks, Egil Hovland, Carolyn Jennings, John Rutter, and others are sure to lift your spirits as we commemorate the nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. A reception will be held in the Parish Hall immediately following the service. Please invite your friends, family, and neighbors to what is sure to be a memorable occasion.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church was established in Tampa in 1871. Its first service was held in the hospital building at Fort Brooke. A wooden church was erected in 1883 on the city block bounded by Marion, Twiggs, Morgan, and Madison.
This history of the Windows of Saint Andrew’s is based upon research by the late Laban G. Lively. Additional information has been added by Nancy Turner. It is reconstructed for presentation on the WWW by Joe Daurril. Photos taken by Chris Cobb.
The organ at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Tampa, Florida, was designed and built by C. B. Fisk, Inc., of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Ministry at St. Andrew’s is an integral part of our parish life and our community.
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