Choral Evensong

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The Saint Thomas Girls’ Course has begun, but they are not yet singing. Today, the Gentlemen of the Choir sing, and the girls will be with the congregation in the pews. But as the week progresses, you’ll have three opportunities to hear the girls. They sing at two special summertime weekday Choral Evensongs, both at 5:30pm, on Tuesday and on Thursday. Then, they sing at the 11am Festal Eucharist next Sunday for the Feast of the Transfiguration.

‚ñ∫Whether you attend today’s 11am Eucharist in person or listen via the webcast, you might notice that the organ sounds unusual. That is because you are hearing a different organ! During the summer choir holiday, our main organ blower, which dates from 1913, is undergoing essential maintenance and restoration. The Rector’s April Chronicle describes this in more detail. We are fortunate in having the Loening-Hancock organ on the gallery, and the Martha Dodge continuo organ in the choir to help lead our worship in the absence of the Arents Memorial Organ. But in order to provide accompaniments for some of the visiting choirs, we have moved the 3 manual Allen Electronic organ from the Choir School and placed it in the choir to be used when necessary. When you go up to receive communion, you will notice that there are several speakers visible in the choir stalls. Read more about the new organ project (and see a video narrated by Jon Meacham and photos of the removal of the organ blower) and please consider making a donation.

‚ñ∫Holy Communion is distributed today at the High Altar rail only, and not at the Chantry rail. If you (or someone you are with) are unable to navigate the stairs up to the high altar and need communion brought to you on the floor of the nave, do not hesitate to contact the Verger in advance, and then let an usher know when you arrive.

‚ñ∫As you listen to Psalm 17 during today’s service, consider the text. You might be surprised by the translation we use. Many think it comes from the KJV, but it doesn’t. The Rector explains in his weekly message.

• Choral Services
• Worship Services