Originating with the synagogue evening prayer, Evensong is one of the oldest traditions of the church. By the fourth century Evensong was celebrated in the cathedrals and larger parish churches of the Christian world. Prayer and praise were the essence of this office, which by their nature were musical. The distinctive feature of Evening Prayer was the Lucernarium, or lampighting, with its hymn of praise, Phos hilaron or hymn of Light. The reading of Scripture was followed by the singing of the Gospel canticles Magnificat (song of Mary) and the Nunc Dimitis (song of Simeon) from the Gospel of St. Luke. Evensong is a brief service that is very beautiful. If you have never experienced evensong please treat yourself to this holy and peaceful close of the day and beginning of your week.

Our Evensong Series happens once a month through out the school year. We still have one left for the 2008 -2009 Season. Check back here often for the Evensong Series Schedule and to see what is in store for the 2009 - 2010 Season.