Lessons and Carols, a brief history

First held on Christmas Eve 1918, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was conceived by Eric Milner-White, whom had been recently appointed Dean of King's College. An experienced army chaplain, Milner-White believed the Church of England needed more imaginative worship.

BBC first broadcast the service in 1928. With the exception of 1930, the service has been broadcast annually--even through World War II, when the King's chapel had no glass or heat. In the early 1930's, the BBC began broadcasting to millions of listeners worldwide

Join us for this timeless tradition Friday in the UMD Memorial Chapel!