Annual Christmas Vespers, Tree-Lighting to be Held Dec. 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Nov. 23, 2015

Chambersburg, Pa. — Wilson College will hold its annual Christmas vespers service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Thomson Hall’s Alumnae Chapel. The service will be followed by a special “Hospice Tree of Light” ceremony. The public is invited to attend.

Wilson’s vespers service will include scripture readings by students, faculty and staff; songs by the Wilson College Choir, and Christmas carols sung by all.

After vespers, refreshments will be served in Lenfest Common and at 6 p.m., the tree-lighting ceremony will be held on the campus green. Wilson College partners with the Lutheran Social Services Foundation to host the event.

MEDIA CONTACT:       
Rev. Emily Morgan, Helen Carnell Eden Chaplain
Phone: 717-264-4141, Ext. 3307
Email: chaplain@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 29 majors and master’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a fall 2015 enrollment of 923, which includes students from 22 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.