Sunday Service Notes & Music
Jan 14, 2021
January 17, 2021
Prelude
TBD
Opening Hymn
371 Thou, whose almighty word, Tune: Moscow
First Reading
1 Samuel 3:1-20
Sequence Hymn
536 Open your ears, O faithful people, vv. 1-2, Tune: Torah Song
Gospel
John 1:43-51
Offertory Solo
Beautiful City (from the musical Godspell, by Stephen Schwartz – Lou Bayard, soloist
Presentation Hymn
538 God of mercy, God of grace, Tune: Lucerna Laudoniae
Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten
Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten
Music During Communion
Hymn 324 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, Tune Picardy
Closing Hymn
477 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine, vv. 1-2, 5, Tune Engelberg
Postlude
TBD
January 10, 2021
Prelude
Minuet-Trio on Kings of Orient, Rebecca Groom Te Velde (b. 1956)
Opening Hymn
117 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, Tune: Morning Star
First Reading
Genesis 1:1-5
Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
Offertory Hymn
128 We three Kings of Orient are, Tune: Three Kings of Orient
Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten
Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten
Music During Communion
Coventry Carol, Traditional English Carol, setting by Martin Shaw – Lou Bayard, soloist
Closing Hymn
497 How bright appears the Morning Star, vv. 1 & 3, Tune Wie schön leuchtet
Postlude
Meditation on Wie schön leuchtet, David Bednall (b. 1979)
January 3, 2021
Prelude
Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?, arr. Gilbert M. Martin
Opening Hymn
98 Unto us a boy is born!, Tune: Puer nobis nascitur
First Reading
Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Gospel
Matthew 2:13-15,19-23
Offertory Anthem
Huron Carol, French Carol, arr. Paul Halley – Virtual Chamber Ensemble
Presentation Hymn
104 A stable lamp is lighted, Tune: Andujar
Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Music During Communion
In Wintertime, Op. 103, Words by Betty Askwith, Music by Lennox – Virtual Chamber Ensemble
Closing Hymn
92 On this day earth shall ring, Tune Personet hodie
Postlude
Chorale Prelude on, Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her’ (From heaven above to Earth I come), Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
December 27, 2020
Prelude
Contemplation on St. Louis, Aaron David Miller (b. 1972)
Opening Hymn
107 Good Christian friends, rejoice, Tune: In dulci jubilo
Song of Praise
96 Angels we have heard on high, vv. 1 & 3, Tune: Gloria
The First Lesson
The Creation by James Weldon Johnson (adapted)
Hymn After Lesson I
82 Of the Father’s love begotten, Tune: Divinum mysterium
Gospel
Luke 1:26-38
The Second Lesson
Isaiah 7:10-15
Hymn After Lesson II
Angels, from the realms of glory, Tune: Regent Square
The Third Lesson
Isaiah 9:2, 6–7
Hymn After Lesson III
86 O Savior of our fallen race, Tune: Gonfalon Royal
The Fourth Lesson
Luke 2:1–7
Solo After Lesson IV
Lo! How a Rose e’er blooming, Tune: Es ist ein Ros, arr. Mark Hayes; Charmian Crawford, soloist
The Fifth Lesson
Luke 2:8–20
Hymn After Lesson V
LEVAS 26 Rise up, shepherd, and follow, African American Spiritual
The Sixth LessonJohn 1:1-18
Hymn After Lesson VI
92 On this day earth shall ring, Tune: Personet hodie
Offertory Anthem
In Wintertime, Op. 103, Words by Betty Askwith, Music by Lennox Berkeley, Virtual Chamber Ensemble
Hymn After Lesson VI
111 Silent night, holy night, Tune: Stille Nacht
Closing Hymn
109 The First Nowell, Tune: First Nowell
Postlude
In dulci jubilo, arr. Dale Wood (1934-2003)
December 20, 2020
Prelude
Prelude on Picardy, setting by Craig Phillips (b. 1961)
Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford
Opening Hymn
54 Savior of the nations, come!, Tune: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
First Reading
Romans 16:25-27
Gospel
Luke 1:26-38
Dance
Mary and Gabriel: An Advent Dance (2016), Music by Jeff Kempskie, Conceived by Jessie Babcock, Claire Jones & Dustin Kimball, Courtesy of Bowen McCauley Dance
Offertory Anthem
Mary’s Canticle, Leon C. Roberts
Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 1,7, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel
Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Music During Communion
Carol of the Advent, Words by Eleanor Farjeon , Besançon Carol Tune, arr. Philip R. Dietterich
Closing Hymn
LEVAS 14 Soon and Very Soon, Andrae Crouch
Postlude
O Come, O come, Emmanuel, Veni, Emmanuel, arr. Marilyn Bier (b. 1959)
December 13, 2020
Prelude
Prelude on Suo Gân, setting by James Biery (b. 1956)
Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford
Opening Hymn
76 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry, Tune: Winchester New
First Reading
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Gospel
John 1:6-8,19-28
Offertory Anthem
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, Paul Manz
Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 1,6, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel
Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Music During Communion
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (from Messiah), George Frideric Handel
Closing Hymn
66 Come, thou long expected Jesus, Stuttgart
Postlude
On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry, Winchester New, arr. Malcolm Archer (b. 1952)
December 6, 2020
Prelude
Prelude on Columcille Irish melody, setting by David Sims (b. 1983)
Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford
Opening Hymn
67 Comfort, comfort ye my people, Tune: Psalm 42
First Reading
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Sequence Hymn
LEVAS 6 Christ is coming: Prepare the way
Gospel
Mark 1:1-8
Offertory Anthem
Drop Down Dew, O Heavens, Robert Twynham
Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 3-4, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel
Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Music During Communion
Wayfaring Stranger, Southern American Folksong, arr. Richard Walters
Closing Hymn
65 Prepare the way, O Zion, Bereden vag for Herran
Postlude
The King Shall Come, Morning Song, setting by Edwin T. Childs (b. 1945)
November 29, 2020
Prelude
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645, (Wake up, the voice calls to us), J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford
Opening Hymn
61 “Sleepers, wake!” A voice astounds us, Tune: Wachet auf
First Reading
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel
Mark 13:24-37
Offertory Anthem
My Lord What a Mornin’, Spiritual, arr. R Lee Gilliam
Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 1-2, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel
Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd
Music During Communion
640 Watchman, tell us of the night, vv. 1-2, Aberystwyth
Closing Hymn
68 Rejoice! rejoice, believers, Llangloffan
Postlude
In dir ist Freude, BWV 615, J.S. Bach
November 22, 2020
Prelude
Voluntary III: Slow, Allegro, Largo, Fugue, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Opening Hymn
494 Crown him with many crowns, vv. 1, 3, 5, Tune: Diademata
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
Ephesians 1:15-23
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 25:31-46
Offertory Anthem
God is seen, Captain Kidd, arr. Alice Parker – Virtual Chancel Choir
Presentation Hymn
382 King of glory, King of peace, Tune: General Seminary
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
Let all the world in every corner sing, Words by George Herbert, Music by Calvin Hampton – Katherine Buchanan, soloist
Closing Hymn
LEVAS 14 Soon and Very Soon, Andrae Crouch
Postlude
From Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 8, Vivace, Grave, Allegro, Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
November 15, 2020
Prelude
II. Sehr langsam from Sonata I, Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)
Opening Hymn
9 Awake, awake to love and work, vv. 3-6, Tune: Morning Song
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 25:14-30
Offertory Solo
How Firm a Foundation, Early American Melody, arr. Richard Walters – Katherine Buchanan, soloist
Presentation Hymn
541 Come, labor on, vv. 1-3, 5, Tune: Ora Labora
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
Garden Hymn, Traditional, arr. by Alice Parker & Robert Shaw – Virtual Chancel Choir; Aaron Tucker, soloist
Closing Hymn
721 Sings of ending all around us, Tune: Ton-y-Botel
Postlude
Toccata, Op. 59, Max Reger (1873-1916)
November 8, 2020
Prelude
Prelude on Kremser, Matthew H. Corl (b. 1965)
Opening Hymn
436 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates, vv. 1-3, 5, Tune: Truro
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 25:1-13
Offertory Anthem
Sound Over All Waters, Words by John Greenleaf Whittier, Music by Paul Halley – Marika Klein, soloist; Virtual Chancel Choir
Presentation Hymn
We Would Be One, Tune: Finlandia
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, Words and Music by Billy Taylor & Dick Dallas – Katherine Buchanan, soloist
Closing Hymn
Lift Every Voice and Sing, Words by James Weldon Johnson, Music by J. Rosamond Johnson
Postlude
Pavane, Op. 50, Gabriel Fauré, arr. Robert Husson
November 1, 2020
Prelude
Elegy, C. Hubert Parry (1848-1918)
Opening Hymn
287 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, vv. 1-4, Tune: Sine Nomine
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
1 John 3:1-3
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 5: 1-12, The Message
Offertory Anthem
Hear My Prayer, Felix Mendelssohn – Logan Clark, soloist; Virtual Chancel Choir
Presentation Hymn
620 Jerusalem, my happy home, Tune: Land of Rest
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
Pie Jesu, Gabriel Faure – Katherine Buchanan, soloist
Closing Hymn
618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones, Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen
Postlude
Praise the Almighty, My Soul Adore Him, setting by Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
October 25, 2020
Prelude
Hymn to Joy, Tune by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Arranged by Albert L. Travis
Opening Hymn
376 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, Tune: Hymn to Joy
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 22:34-46
Offertory Solo
Here I Am, Lord, Daniel L. Schutte, arr. Craig Courtney – Katherine Buchanan, soloist
Presentation Hymn
593 Lord, make us servants of your peace, Tune: Dickinson College
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
Sicut Cervus, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525-1594) – Virtual Chamber Ensemble
Closing Hymn
688 A mighty fortress is our God, Tune: Ein feste Burg
Postlude
Festival Finale, Malcolm Archer (b. 1952)
October 18, 2020
Prelude
Invention No. 1 in C major, BWV 784, J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Opening Hymn
377 All people that on earth do dwell, vv. 1-4, Tune: Old 100th
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
Isaiah 45:1-7
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 22:15-22
Offertory Anthem
Jesu, joy of man’s desiring, J.S. Bach – Katherine Buchanan, soloist
Presentation Hymn
573 Father eternal, Ruler of creation, vv.1-3, Tune: Langham
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
Hymn 488 Be thou my vision, Tune: Slane
Closing Hymn
655 O Jesus I have promised, Tune: Nyland
Postlude
Invention No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784, J.S. Bach
October 11, 2020
Prelude
Andante Cantabile, from Quartet, Op. 11, Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
– Kevin Pearl, oboe
Opening Hymn
51 We the Lord’s people, heart and voice uniting, Tune: Decatur Place
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
Philippians 4:1-9
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 22:1-14
Offertory Anthem
The Lord is my shepherd, from Requiem, John Rutter
– Kevin Pearl, oboe; Virtual Chancel Choir
Presentation Hymn
556 Rejoice, ye pure in heart! vv. 1-5 , Tune: Marion
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings, Words from Psalm 54, Music by Samuel Liddle
– Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist
Closing Hymn
WLP 763 As we gather at your table, Tune: Raquel
Postlude
Trio No. 2, Op. 49, Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901)
October 4, 2020
To be updated soon…
September 27, 2020
To be updated soon…
September 20, 2020
Prelude
Méditation, Gabriel Dupont (1878-1914)
Opening Hymn
410 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, Tune: Lauda anima
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
Philippians 1:21-30
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 20:1-16
Offertory Solo
Dwell Thou In Me, Marian Wood Chaplin – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist
Presentation Hymn
541 Come, labor on, Tune: Ora labora
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
Hymn 659 O Master, let me walk with thee, Tune: de Tar
Closing Hymn
527 Singing songs of expectation,Tune: Ton-y-Botel
Postlude
Paean Philip Moore (b. 1943)
September 13, 2020
Prelude
From Sonata d’Intavolatura, Op. 1: All’Elevazione No. 1 & Al Post Communio, Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726)
Opening Hymn
390 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Tune: Lobe den Herren
Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood
First Reading
Genesis 50:15-21
Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana
Gospel
Matthew 18:21-35
Offertory Anthem
Grant Peace, We Pray, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Carl Schalk – Virtual Chancel Choir
Presentation Hymn
411 O bless the Lord, my soul!, Tune: St. Thomas
Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown
Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis
Music During Communion
Sheep May Safely Graze, Johann Sebastian Bach – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist
Closing Hymn
347 Go forth for God; go to the world in peace,Tune: Litton
Postlude
Fantasia in G Major, BWV 572 “Pièce d’orgue,” J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
September 6, 2020
Prelude
Father, we thank thee who hast planted, Tune: Rendez à Dieu, arr. Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927)
Opening Hymn
546 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve, Tune: Siroë
First Reading
Romans 13:8-14
Psalm 119:33-40
Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20
Offertory Solo
Mein gläubiges Herze (My faithful Heart), Johann Sebastian Bach – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist
Presentation Hymn
302 Father, we thank thee who hast planted, Tune: Rendez à Dieu
Sanctus
S 125 From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx
Fraction Anthem
WLP 866 Owen Burdick
Music During Communion
It Is Well With My Soul, Philip P. Bliss, arr. Randa Kirshbaum – Susanne Allen, soloist
Closing Hymn
610 Lord, whose love through humble service,Tune: Blaenhafren
Postlude
Prelude & Fugue in D minor, BWV 554, J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
August 23, 2020
Prelude
Sonata in A major, Wq 70/1, H 133: Allegro, C.P.E. Bach
Opening Hymn
427 When morning gilds the skies, Tune: Laudes Domini
First Reading
Romans 12:1-8
Psalm 138
Gospel
Matthew 16:13-20 (from the International Children’s Bible)
Offertory Solo
A Simple Song (from Mass), Leonard Bernstein – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist
Presentation Hymn
291 We plow the fields, and scatter, Tune: Wir pflugen
Sanctus
S 125 From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx
Fraction Anthem
WLP 866 Owen Burdick
Music During Communion
Hymn 513 Like the murmur of the dove’s song, Tune: Bridegroom
Closing Hymn
523 Glorious things of thee are spoken, Tune: Abbot’s Leigh
Postlude
Sonata in A major, Wq 70/1, H 133: Allegretto, C.P.E. Bach
August 16, 2020
Prelude
Cantilène réligiesuse, Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
Opening Hymn
408 Sing praise to God who reigns above, Tune: Mit Freuden zart
First Reading
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Psalm 67
Gospel
Matthew 15:21-28
Offertory Solo
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Traditional Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan – Charmian Crawford, soloist
Presentation Hymn
51 We the Lord’s people, heart and voice uniting, Tune: Decatur Place
Sanctus
S 125 From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx
Fraction Anthem
WLP 866 Owen Burdick
Music During Communion
Panis Angelicus, César Franck – Charmian Crawford, soloist
Closing Hymn
544 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun, Tune: Duke Street
Postlude
Sortie, Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
August 09, 2020
Prelude
Voluntary in A minor, William Boyce (1710-1779)
Opening Hymn
435 At the name of Jesus, Tune: King’s Weston
First Reading
Romans 10:5-15
Psalm 85:8-13
Gospel
Matthew 14:22-23
Offertory Solo
Climbin’ Up the Mountain, Spiritual, arr. Patsy Ford Simms – Charmian Crawford, soloist
Presentation Hymn
637 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Tune: Lyons
Sanctus
S 125 From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx
Fraction Anthem
WLP 866 Owen Burdick
Music During Communion
LEVAS 106 Take My Hand, Precious Lord, Thomas A. Dorsey
Closing Hymn
680 O God, our help in ages past, Tune: St. Anne
Postlude
Fugue in F minor, Charles Burney (1726-1814)
