Choral Eucharist

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We welcome back today the Gentlemen of the Choir. The full choir of Men & Boys returns on Sunday, September 11.

‚ñ∫Whether you attend the service 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, as does the Rector’s Weekly Message for the week beginning June 26. 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 new photos of the rehabilitated 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∫In his weekly audio message, the Rector speaks about taking the time to read during the summer. He particularly enjoys reading novels over the summer months. We hope you enjoy the remainder of the summer and then will join us for the full slate of choral services, recitals, concerts and parish events in September.

• Choral Services
• Worship Services