MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
The Reno Choral Society will present its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children in grades K–8. An immediate family ticket is available for $30, but only at the door. All other tickets may be purchased from any Reno Choral Society member or by calling 620-669-9123.
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols dates back to Christmas Eve 1919, when it was first performed at King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, England. The service has since become a cherished tradition in churches around the world, each adapting the program to its own community. The theme centers on the birth of Christ, conveyed through scripture readings and carols that span more than six centuries. The selections highlight well-known favorites, newer compositions, and music traditionally used in the famed King’s College Christmas Eve service.
In keeping with the group’s ecumenical mission, worship leaders from various area churches will join society members in presenting this year’s readings.
The Reno Choral Society is a long-standing, non-auditioned community choir recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This year’s concert is under the direction of Roger Wilson, a Hutchinson resident and veteran music educator with 38 years of experience. Wilson holds degrees from Kansas Wesleyan University and Wichita State University and currently teaches vocal music in Sedgwick after many years at Hutchinson High School.
The Society also announced its 2026 performance schedule at Trinity United Methodist Church: Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m., and Salute to America on Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m.
Organizers encourage the community to mark their calendars and join in celebrating the season with this historic and uplifting musical tradition.