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Christmas morning service from Bath Abbey, a house of prayer for all nations.

Christmas morning service from Bath Abbey, a house of prayer for all nations, visited by people from around the world. God makes known his love in Christ, to and for all people.

Wonderful and uplifting singing bring 'Hope to the Nations' this Christmas morning. Bath Abbey is a house of prayer for all nations, visited by people from around the world. The service celebrates the joy of Christmas and explores the good news at its heart, with a sermon by the new Bishop of Bath and Wells, The Right Revd. Michael Beasley, asserting that, as Jesus came as God to be with us, God is himself with us and for us, in all the complexities of our humanity.  The service also celebrates the Abbey's links to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and there are prayers for peace and justice following an interview with a refugee from Ukraine. 

Hark how the bells (Leontovych arr Wilhousky, Ukraine); O come all ye faithful; Isaiah 9: 6-7; Christmas Bells (Longfellow); Suo gan (Welsh lullaby arr Guest); Luke 2v1-14; Joy to the world; Away in a manger (arr Williams); John 1:1-14; Mary Had a baby (Sargent); O little town of Bethlehem; I wonder as I wander (Rutti); Hark the Herald Angels Sing. 
Leader: Rev Stephen Girling, Abbey Missioner; Huw Williams, Director of Music; Martin Baker (Organ) Producer: Philip Billson

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