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Greenbank Parish Church, Edinburgh
Wednesday 24th December 2025
Christmas Eve Watchnight Service
In-Person and Livestreamed Worship at 11.30pm,
with carol singing from 11.10pm
Conducted by Rev Ian Gilmour, with carols introduced by Phil Barnes
Organist: Alberto Massimo
Order of Service
Organ: Pastorale from Messiah, by Handel
Welcome and intimations
Call to Worship
Hymn 304: O little town of Bethlehem [Tune: Forest Green]
Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Lighting the Advent Candles
Hymn 303: It came upon the midnight clear [Tune: Noel]
Reading: John 1: 1–9, 14 (NRSV pew Bible) [Reader: David Reid]
Solo: O holy night, by Adolphe Adam [sung by Olivia Massimo]
Reflection
Hymn 309: Still the night [Tune: Stille Nacht]
Christmas Candle
Hymn 320: Joy to the world [Tune: Antioch (Comfort (Mason))]
Prayers
Hymn 306: O come, all ye faithful [Tune: Adeste Fideles]
Benediction
Organ: Toccata improvisation on Adeste Fideles