On Saturday 17th of December the Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Ecumenical Carol Service was held in the Parish Church of San Andres in Torre del Mar, where Christians from different traditions, friends and residents in the Axarquia, came together to pray and enjoy the traditional carols.
The prayers were led by the reverend James Taylor Spanish Episcopal Reformed Church, Rev. Jorgen Christian Madsen from the Danish Church and Don Miguel Angel Alonso Oliva parish priest from the Catholic Church, readings by various members of the congregation and the carols were performed by the Spanish Choir “Amigos de Lux Mundi”, director Julio Bautista, The German Choir “Con Los Cantores”, director Lisa Kropp and the TIMS English Choir director Margaret Williams.
It was a most enjoyable Service, with the congregation joining in the various carols, the words of which were displayed on the large screen at the sides of the church and during the service members of the congregation placing small symbols of the important pieces of the nativity story on the alter steps.
After the service many friends went back to the Lux Mundi Centre to enjoy a buffet and drinks and of course more carol singing. Lux Mundi, give thanks to all who supported the event and gave generously to support the local Caritas, 528, 22€ was raised enabling them to purchase gifts for the children and help the needy families over Christmas.
