The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.
Isaiah 9:2
St. David’s on-the-Hill invites you to our Christmastide services, celebrating the birth of Christ and the promise of new life amid the cold and barren winter.
This year, St. David’s will host in-person services according to current COVID-19 requirements for masking and social distancing. Please review our reopening video to learn more.
Our services will also be available on the Videos page and the St. David’s YouTube channel.
If you’re interested in joining St. David’s choir for Christmastide, contact Choir Director Alan Cotnoir at (401) 450-9433. Rehearsal for upcoming services is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 19, following Morning Prayer.
Friday, Dec. 24:
Christmas Eve service: The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, will officiate Eucharist service at St. David’s beginning at 5 p.m. A 15-minute carol sing will be held prior to the service.
Sunday, Dec 26:
Festival of Lessons and Carols: This service, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., includes readings from the Bible followed by selected Christmas carols.
Sunday, Jan. 2:
Morning Prayer: Christmas hymn sing at 8:45 a.m., followed by Eucharist service officiated by Bishop Knisely at 9. Have a hymn that you’d like to hear? Email Alan by Dec. 26.