The 78th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers was presented on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2. The program of Christmas carols and anthems was presented by the college’s Department of Music and featured more than 200 performers in historic Dimnent Memorial Chapel.

  • The program cover shows an images of the Dimnent Memorial Chapel stained glass panel of Mary and Baby Jesus.
  • Members of the College Chorus wait to progress to the front of the chapel.
  • Chapel Choir Director Christopher Dekker waits in back of Dimnent Chapel until it's time for him to conduct.
  • Violin players are waiting to perform their parts.
  • Orchestra Directory Christopher Fashun conducts the musicians during the service.
  • A close up of members in the Chapel Choir.
  • A woman carries a large cross during the processional
  • A close up of members of the orchestra performing.
  • Red from the carpet and ponsettias reflect off the chapel floor and pews.
  • A cello player performs
  • Two College Chorus members carrying candles are part of the processional.
  • Rev. Trygve Johnson participates in the service.
  • Members of the Orchestra perform.
  • Members of the Orchestra perform.
  • Members of the Chapel Choir and Orchestra perform.
  • Dr. Chris Dekker directing the Chapel Choir.
  • A cello player waits for his time to perform.
  • Provost Cady Short-Thompson participates in the service.
  • Orchestra Directory Christopher Fashun conducts the musicians during the service.
  • Members of the Orchestra perform.
  • Members of the Orchestra perform.
  • Members of the Orchestra perform.
  • Several members of the Orchestra resting with poinsettias in front and a decorated Christmas tree behind them.
  • A silhouette of Director Chris Dekker directing the Chapel Choir.
  • An overview of the Chapel before Vespers starts.
  • The Chapel Choir sings up front on the stage.
  • A close up of the red poinsettias lining the stage.
  • A section of the orchestra performs.
  • An overview of the front of the chapel while the Orchestra performs.
  • Members of the Chapel Choir spread out across the front the chapel and sing.
  • A violin solo is performed.
  • The candles at the front are lit before the service starts.
  • An overview of the stage showing all the musicians participating in Vespers.
  • The Chapel Choir performs in the balcony.
  • The Chapel Choir performs in the balcony.
  • Orchestra Directory Christopher Fashun conducts all the musicians during the service.

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Prepared remarks by Rev. Dr. Dennis N. Voskuil, excerpted from the President’s Address, Pre-College Conference, August 23, 2018.