Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of Timothy and Titus. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces & ResponsesHerbert Sumsion (1899-1995) in G (SATB)Richard Shephard (1949-2021), The secret of ChristGabriel Jackson (b. 1962), Creator of the stars of night

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David’s, Roswell)Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Cathedral of St. Philip, AtlantaLeo Sowerby (1985-1968), Psalm 122Aaron Copland (1900-1990), At the river

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Aelred of Rievaulx, Monastic and Theologian. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Margaret Burk (b. 1990), Preces & ResponsesIvo Antognini (b. 1963), Trinity ServiceHerbert Howells (1892-1983), I would be trueStephen Paulus (1949-2014), Pilgrims’ Hymn

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes: George Malcolm (1917-1997), Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib)Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Here is the little doorOliver Tarney (b. 1984), The wisemen and the star

Prelude at 0:00; service begins at 22:40 Modeled on the beloved carol service broadcast each Christmas Eve from King’s College, Cambridge, A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is our most popular choral service of the year. Ancient prophecies foretelling the coming of a Messiah and the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus are illumined by extra-biblical texts, anthems and Christmas carols that have inspired composers, choirs, and worshippers throughout the world and across time. ...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Advent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & ResponsesWilliam Byrd (1540-1623), Second ServiceAnonymous, Rejoice in the Lord alwayOrlando Gibbons (1583-1625), O thou, the central orb

Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 20:40. This Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols is organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas. The choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblical prophecies is expanded upon by the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns which anticipate the...

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Reign of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (St. David’s, Roswell)Arvo Pärt (b. 1935), MagnificatLeo Sowerby (1895-1968), Nunc dimittis in DLarry King (1932-1990), And He shall reign as KingT. Frederick H. Candlyn (1892-1946), King of glory, King of peace

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hilda of Whitby. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971), Preces & ResponsesJoanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971), King’s College ServiceElizabeth & Thomas Coxhead, My eyes for beauty pineLucy Walker (b. 1998), Oculi omnium

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Leo of Rome. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & ResponsesKenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Second ServiceOwain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true lightArvo Pärt (b. 1935), Littlemore Tractus

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ResponsesHenry Purcell (1659-1695) in G minorHenry Purcell (1659-1695), I was gladHenry Purcell (1659-1695), Hear my prayer, O Lord

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & ResponsesT. Tertius Noble (1867-1953) in A minorWilliam Harris (1883-1973), Strengthen ye the weak handsSpiritual, arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949), There is a balm in Gilead

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Messe SolennelleDavid Briggs (b. 1962), Ubi caritas et amor

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Francis. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & ResponsesJaako Mäntyjärvi (b. 1963), Trinity ServiceGrayston Ives (b. 1948), The Canticle of Brother SunJudith Weir (b. 1954), I love all beauteous things

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Preces & ResponsesCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) in GCharles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), And I saw another angelBob Chilcott (b. 1955), Angel voices ever singing