Direct Link to live-stream:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB-ygylaf0I

Order of Service:  Carols by Candlelight 2023 PDF

The ‘Carols by Candlelight’ is a traditional service of nine lessons and carols. In St Thomas’ Church, we have candles in wall-mounted sconces in the nave of the church and around the sanctuary, and for the Carols by Candlelight, we light all the candles, and each person is also given a candle(non-flame), so our carols are by candlelight! It is a very special service with a fantastic atmosphere as we hear the story of Christ unfold and sing much-loved and well-known carols.

Afterwards, everyone is invited to mulled wine (non-alcoholic) and mince pies, in the Monk Gibbon Hall, in the grounds of St Thomas’ Church. As with all our services, all are welcome.

As you will see elsewhere, the collection at the Carols by Candlelight will be in aid of Protestant Aid which helps families and individuals of all denominations, financially. It is a Church of Ireland version of St Vincent de Paul. There will also be a sum-up facility for you to make a donation at the end of the service, should you wish to do so.

Mount Merrion (St Thomas’) Select Vestry is using a company to provide a live-stream of the service.