Dignitaries recite Christmas story at St. Peter’s in Morristown

Candles illuminate Lessons and Carols at St. Peter's in Morristown. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Candles illuminate Lessons and Carols at St. Peter's in Morristown. Photo by Mary Dougherty
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Candles illuminate Lessons and Carols at St. Peter's in Morristown. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Candles illuminate Lessons and Carols at St. Peter’s in Morristown. Photo by Mary Dougherty

Elected officials and dignitaries from Greater Morristown gathered at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Sunday to recite the Christmas story, during the church’s traditional Lessons and Carols service.

Speakers included Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th Dist.) and Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty

State Sen. Anthony Bucco (R-25th Dist.) also gave a reading, as did Chad Leinaweaver, director of the Morristown & Township Library, and Chris Cannon, owner of the Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen.

Rector Janet Broderick preached at the service, which included carols by the church choirs.

Our thanks to Morristown First Lady Mary Dougherty for these photos of the event.

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen and Mayor Tim Dougherty with choir members at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen and Mayor Tim Dougherty with choir members at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Photo by Mary Dougherty
State Sen. Anthony Bucco, Library Director Chad Leinaweaver and restaurateur Chris Cannon at St. Peter's holiday service. Photo by Mary Dougherty
State Sen. Anthony Bucco, Library Director Chad Leinaweaver and restaurateur Chris Cannon at St. Peter’s holiday service. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Rector Janet Broderick welcomes worshipers to St. Peter's Lessons and Carols. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Rector Janet Broderick welcomes worshipers to St. Peter’s Lessons and Carols. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen speaks at St. Peter's holiday , service. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen speaks at St. Peter’s holiday , service. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Mayor Tim Dougherty speaks at St. Peter's holiday , service. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Mayor Tim Dougherty speaks at St. Peter’s holiday , service. Photo by Mary Dougherty
Morristown First Lady Mary Dougherty with choir leaders at St. Peter's holiday service. Photo courtesy of Mary Dougherty.
Morristown First Lady Mary Dougherty with choir leaders at St. Peter’s holiday service. Photo courtesy of Mary Dougherty.
Visitors to Carol & Lessons service at St. Peter's. Photo by Mary Dougherty.
Visitors to Carol & Lessons service at St. Peter’s. Photo by Mary Dougherty.
Assistant Rector Susanna Cates, Mayor Tim Dougherty, Rector Janet Broderick, Mary Dougherty. Photo courtesy of Mary Dougherty
Assistant Rector Susanna Cates, Mayor Tim Dougherty, Rector Janet Broderick, Mary Dougherty. Photo courtesy of Mary Dougherty

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