We invite you to join us for Choral Evensong, a distinctly Anglican liturgy offered at Christ Church, Georgetown on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month, October through May. We extend a special invitation to those who have never experienced the richness and beauty of this contemplative evening rite.
Choral, organ, and congregational music will include:
Voluntary: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 - Johann Sebastian Bach
Choral Introit: Come, thou long-expected Jesus - Marty Wheeler Burnett
Hymn: "Sleepers, wake!" A voice astounds us - Wachet auf
Preces and Responses - Richard Ayleward
Psalms 111, 112, and 113 - Chants: Richard Massey, John Goss, and James Turle
Evening Service in B minor - T. Tertius Noble
Hymn: Comfort, comfort ye my people - Psalm 42
Anthem: Creator of the stars of night - Malcolm Archer
Hymn: The King shall come when morning dawns - St. Stephen
Voluntary on St. Stephen - David Blackwell
The service will be sung by the professional Choir of Christ Church. A reception will follow.
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