Choral Evensong is an opportunity to gather and spend time in prayer through listening and participating in music that is selected to bring us into deeper understanding of the mysteries of our faith.

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The settings of the Canticles of Mary (Magnificat) and Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) are sung and led by the choir and organ. The Suffrages (prayers) and the Responses between the Officiant and the people are also sung, often using call and response.

 

The service normally lasts around 55 minutes and includes a sermon and readings from the Scriptures.

 

The congregation are invited to join in silent meditation through the prayers and canticles.