Midnight Mass

The first Eucharist of Christmas was celebrated in candle-lit darkness in Holy Trinity Dunoon - a few strategically-placed lights in windows and at floor level supplemented more candles than you could shake a stick at. Joyously, there was no attempt to switch on the main lights - for the first time in over 40 years we have a Rector who believes in maintaining atmosphere right to the moment we all left after mulled wine and a few extra carols.

I was singing with our usual quartet, so now I am voiceless but elated. Happy Christmas to anyone who happens by ...