Congregational Evensong
Evensong is one of the crown jewels of Anglicanism and a classic model of worship that we are proud to offer once a month at Emmanuel.
Evensong creates an artistic setting in which the ‘song’ of voices sounding together in harmony is heard at the ‘even’ point between the active day and the restful night, allowing listeners time for calm contemplation in inspiring spaces. Evensong offers believers and unbelievers alike an oasis of beauty that is both free of charge and free of demand.
The tradition of singing Evensong goes back in a virtually unbroken line to the middle ages. Tracing its roots to the ancient monastic offices of Vespers and Compline, the service is almost entirely sung, and the prayers and music are set to words from the Book of Common Prayer and the Bible.
More information about the history of this uniquely Anglican musical offering, its resurgence in popularity, and what to expect may be found at http://www.choralevensong.org , a website responding to the growing attendance at such services in the UK.
Join us on the third Sunday of the month at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of State and University to experience calm contemplation in inspiring spaces.
Evensong creates an artistic setting in which the ‘song’ of voices sounding together in harmony is heard at the ‘even’ point between the active day and the restful night, allowing listeners time for calm contemplation in inspiring spaces. Evensong offers believers and unbelievers alike an oasis of beauty that is both free of charge and free of demand.
The tradition of singing Evensong goes back in a virtually unbroken line to the middle ages. Tracing its roots to the ancient monastic offices of Vespers and Compline, the service is almost entirely sung, and the prayers and music are set to words from the Book of Common Prayer and the Bible.
More information about the history of this uniquely Anglican musical offering, its resurgence in popularity, and what to expect may be found at http://www.choralevensong.org , a website responding to the growing attendance at such services in the UK.
Join us on the third Sunday of the month at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of State and University to experience calm contemplation in inspiring spaces.