Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip

Listen to choral services, recorded live at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, each Sunday at 4 p.m., September–May. Most services are Choral Evensong (sung Evening Prayer), which dates from the sixteenth century, yet has its roots in the far more ancient Daily Offices of Vespers and Compline. One of the jewels of our Anglican/Episcopal worship tradition, Evensong has given birth to one of the largest and richest bodies of sacred music outside of the Mass itself. It is, at its heart, a contemplative worship service, and much of the service is sung by the choir alone, employing sounds that span the known history of Christian music. At the formal close of Evensong, an intimate “liturgy of the table” is celebrated for those who wish to receive Communion. Occasionally a classically sung Choral Eucharist, or a diocesan confirmation, or a service of Lessons and Carols takes the place of Evensong.

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Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip

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Choral Evensong for the Eve of Holy Cross Day (September 13, 2026)

Choral services return for the 2026–2027 season! This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of Holy Cross Day. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:...

September 14, 2026 • 1:03:23

Choral Eucharist for the Association of Anglican Musicians annual conference (June 11, 2026)

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Barnabas for the annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians. The celebrant is the Right Rev. Michael Curry and preacher is the Very Rev. Win...

June 12, 2026 • 1:45:27

Choral Evensong for the Association of Anglican Musicians annual conference (June 7, 2026)

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip for the annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Repertoire includes:

June 08, 2026 • 1:38:18

Choral Eucharist for the Sunday after the Ascension (May 17, 2026)

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Sunday after the Ascension. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki (1665-1734), ...

May 18, 2026 • 1:38:40

Choral Evensong (May 10, 2026)

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:Käthe Wright Kaufman (b. 1993), Preces &...

May 11, 2026 • 1:00:21

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