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 Feast of William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury (November 8, 2026)

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Jaakko Mäntyjärvi...

November 09, 2026 • 1:04:53

Choral Evensong for the Feast of Tabitha of Joppa – The Choir of St. Paul's, Chattanooga (October 15, 2026)

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee (Christian Crocker, conductor), observes the Feast of Tabitha (Dorcas) of Joppa. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. ...

October 26, 2026 • 1:02:36

Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Luke (October 18, 2026)

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Luke. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Annabel Rooney (b. 1973), Preces & Responses<...

October 19, 2026 • 1:04:58

Choral Eucharist for the Feast of St. Philip (October 11, 2026)

This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip, Deacon and Evangelist. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:David Briggs (b. 1962)...

October 12, 2026 • 1:16:04

Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Francis (October 4, 2026)

This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Francis. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:Jessica French, Preces & Responses...

October 05, 2026 • 1:02:00

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