Carolers gather for tree-lighting at Trinity Episcopal

Carolers gather for tree-lighting at Trinity Episcopal

Parishioners gathered for carols and a tree lighting at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lime Rock on Dec. 7.

Patrick L. Sullivan

LIME ROCK — About 30 parishioners gathered on a brisk winter’s evening at Trinity Epsicopal Church in Lime Rock Saturday, Dec. 7, for caroling, hot chocolate and the tree lighting.

The tree’s lights came on during “Jingle Bells.”

Choir director Christine Gevert had choristers in the church for a quick run-through of the program half an hour before kickoff at 5 p.m.

Then the group, plus the portable organ, set up inside the vestibule as people gathered outside.

There was hot chocolate, which while tasty enough was also useful for hand-warming purposes.

Rev. Heidi Truax greeted the carolers and, wasting no time, the music began.

As the singing proceeded, passing cars on Lime Rock Road slowed momentarily. One car pulled over briefly, windows down, for a quick sample of Christmas cheer before moving on.

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