Below is a comprehensive list of our Advent/Christmas related services. Live streamed services are indicated beside location. You can also view each service and more on our calendar page.
SEVEN WEEK ADVENT
Advent traditionally consists of the four weeks prior to Christmas and is a time of expectant waiting for the Nativity of Christ at Christmas. However, there is a longstanding and widespread alternative tradition of observing Advent for a period more equivalent to the 40 days of Lent. St. Paul’s will be celebrating a 7 week Advent in 2025, which will begin on November 9.
We hope you can find peace within our four walls. All are welcome.
SUNDAY, NOV. 9
8 am – Eucharist – In the Cathedral
10:30 am – Choral Eucharist – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
5 pm – Evensong – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
SUNDAY, NOV. 16
8 am – Eucharist – In the Cathedral
10:30 am – Choral Eucharist – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
5 pm – Veterans Day Evensong – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
SUNDAY, NOV. 23
8 am – Eucharist – In the Cathedral
10:30 am – Choral Eucharist – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
5 pm, Advent Procession
In the Cathedral and live-streamed
Advent Procession (in its full format) returns! This much-beloved service, similar in style to a “Lessons and Carols” service, is sung entirely in procession as the choir makes its pilgrimage through the Cathedral and chapel. As we explore an extended 7-week Advent this year, this service of Preparation complete with the Great “O” Antiphons is a wonderful way to explore this Advent tradition more deeply. This year the service will be sung by members of the cathedral Schola as well as Alumni of the St Cecilia girls’ choir. We will have Alumni singers spanning the entire history of the St. Cecilia girls’ choir at St Paul’s – more than 50 years will be represented!
SUNDAY, NOV. 30
8 am – Eucharist – In the Cathedral
10:30 am – Choral Eucharist – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
5 pm – Evensong – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
8 am – Eucharist – In the Cathedral
10:30 am – Choral Eucharist – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
4 pm, San Diego Master Chorale Messiah Sing
In the Cathedral
From SD Master Chorale: “Join the Chorus! Celebrate the season with the San Diego Master Chorale’s 15th annual MESSIAH SING, led by Music Director John K. Russell. Lift your voice alongside SD Master Chorale members, featured soloists, and fellow music lovers as we perform selections from Handel’s timeless Messiah, accompanied by Associate Music Director and organist Martin Green. This joyful community tradition sells out every year – secure your seat early and be part of the tradition!”
This service will be replacing our regularly scheduled 5 pm Evensong.
SUNDAY, DEC. 14
8 am – Eucharist – In the Cathedral
10:30 am – Choral Eucharist – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
5 pm, Gun Violence Prevention Vigil
In the Cathedral and live-streamed
Join us for the 13th annual Sandy Hook Gun Violence Vigil. We pledged to never forget the children and educators who died on December 14, 2012. We now remember the many thousands more who have lost their lives to senseless gun violence. Reception to follow.
SUNDAY, DEC. 21
8 am – Eucharist – In the Cathedral
10:30 am – Choral Eucharist – In the Cathedral and live-streamed
4:30 pm, Lessons and Carols for Christmas
In the Cathedral and live-streamed
Members of the Cathedral Schola offer a heart-warming and beautiful service of Scripture readings and carols, to usher in the Christmas season in the tradition of the Church of England. The service will include favorite carols from our traditional Lessons and Carols service.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24
5 pm, Christmas Eve Family Service
In the Cathedral
Join us for a children and youth lead Carol Service on Christmas Eve.
10:30 pm (Prelude begins at 10 pm), Solemn Midnight Mass
In the Cathedral and live-streamed
Join us for one of the highlights of the Cathedral year, when we celebrate the birth of Christ. Prelude will begin at 10 pm. The celebration features members of the Cathedral Choir, carols, and a sermon from Bishop Susan.
THURSDAY, DEC. 25
10:30 am, Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
In the Cathedral
We celebrate Christmas morning with a service of Eucharist featuring organ and carols. The Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue will preach and Dean Penny will preside at this service.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
7 pm, New Year's Eve Labyrinth Service
In the Dean’s Courtyard (Entrance on 5th or 6th ave. Labyrinth located on 6th ave side)
Join the Cathedral community in a tranquil and meditative service to say goodbye to 2025. If it is too cold we may move this event into the Great Hall. Look for signage on campus.
THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2025
10:30 am, Holy Name Eucharist
In the Chapel of the Holy Family (located within the Cathedral)
Welcome the New Year with a Eucharist service observing the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.
Adult Forum series: A Holy Night in the (not so) Holy Land
David Mosley Ph.D guides us through and in-depth study on the birth narrative of Jesus in our Advent formation series. You can view the entire 4 part series below or on our Youtube channel.
