Festival of Lessons and Carols - December 7, 2025
Highlands United Methodist Church
Birmingham, Alabama
www.highlandsumc.net
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Officiants – The Reverend Mikah Hudson, Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Handbell Choir Director - Kathy Burdette
Prelude: The Holy Boy - John Ireland
Hymns:
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (GOD REST YE MERRY)
O Little Town of Bethlehem (ST. LOUIS)
Angels from the Realms of Glory (REGENT SQUARE)
Carols:
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come - Paul O. Manz
Adam Lay Y’bounden - Christopher Hampson
Away in a Manger - James H. Cook
Good King Wenceslas - Hugh Thomas
Ding Dong Merrily on High - Charles Wood
The Coventry Carol - Steve Pilkington
Candlelight Carol - Sir John Rutter
Handbell Anthem: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - Arranged by Linda R. Lamb
Voluntary: Fantasia on VENI, VENI EMMANUEL - Alec Rowley