Deutscher Weihnachtsgottesdienst (German Christmas Communion Service)
December 8 @ 2:00 PM
Featuring the Monroe Swiss Singers and violinist Robert Eversman, with organist and director Deborah Krauss Smith.
The format is “Nine Lessons and Carols”, with native speakers from the choir reading the nine scripture selections, and Karen Lound Fowdy, longtime German teacher at Monroe High School, leading the other parts of the service.
The service is rooted in the early traditions and heritage of St. John’s, which was founded in 1862 by Swiss and German immigrants. Services at St. John’s were conducted in German until the 1920s.
An English translation of the entire service is provided and a fellowship time follows the service. The building is handicapped-accessible, with ample off-street parking.