As we draw to the close of the church’s liturgical year, you are invited to join us along with the Cathedral Singers under the direction of Dr. Thomas Lloyd and organist Erik Meyer for a service of Choral Evensong. The service will include the music of César Franck, Maurice Duruflé, Gerald Near, Herbert Howells, Sir Hubert Parry and Louis Vierne. A light reception will follow.
Following the 10 am Sunday Eucharist, ministry partners from Eddies House & Credible Messengers will be updating the congregation on recent developments regarding gun violence prevention in West Philadelphia. All are welcome.
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, The Very Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher
Join us for worship on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
All are welcome in this sacred place.
Prelude:
Fantasia - Charlies Villiers Stanford
Anthems:
Purest & Highest - Charles Villiers Stanford
Best of Rooms - Gerald Near
Postlude:
Fantasia - Charlies Villiers Stanford
Dave Kasievich, Head of the St. James' School, along with recent graduates will join us to share the good news of St. James School, " a tuition-free, private Episcopal middle school that provides students with year-round academic, physical, spiritual, and creative nourishments while working to uplift the surrounding community" Please join us for an engaging discussion.
Feast of Christ the King
10:00 a.m. - Festal Eucharist
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, The Reverend Carol Anthony, Preacher
Join us on the last Sunday of Pentecost as we celebrate the feast of Christ the King and conclude our liturgical year. Next Sunday, is the first Sunday of Advent and we will prepare in joyful anticipation to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Prelude:
Alleluyas - Samuel Preston
Anthems:
The deer’s cry - Arvo Pärt
Lord, God Revealed - arr. Robert A. M. Ross
Postlude:
Litanies-Jehan Alain
Deepen your journey through Advent and join us for a special short forum after the 10 am service. Dean Abigail will explain the wonderful Advent calendar we will create together as a congregation each Sunday and display in the Cathedral. The calendar uses simple cards with art and prompts to inspire us. Meredith Wiggins will demonstrate a home liturgy for families to use before dinner each Sunday. We will have a table of curated resources for you to browse and take home.
Advent II - St. Nicholas Day Celebration & Potluck Luncheon
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Praying for Peace - 20th Annual Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols
10:00 - Christmas Lessons & Carols
Simulcast from Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral & Christmas Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, Palestine
Join us in person at the Cathedral or online for the 20th annual service of Christmas Lessons and Carols simulcast live from the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in the United States and the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine. Hear familiar carols and readings in Arabic and English and words of hope. The Most Rev. Dr. Hosam E. Naoum, Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem will preach . For information visit www.diopa.org
Advent III - Centering Prayer for Gaudete Sunday
11:45 am -12:30 pm
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
The Third Sunday of Advent traditionally is called Gaudate Sunday. We light the pink candle on the Advent Wreath, hear Isaiah proclaim the wilderness glad and listen to Mary sing the Magnificat. It is a day of rejoicing as the birth of our savior nears. Also, it might be a time when the busyness of the season threatens to overwhelm. Give yourself the gift of quiet, centering prayer. Join Dean Abigail in the Sullivan Chapel following our Sunday morning worship service. Brief instruction will be offered before entering into silent prayer together for twenty minutes.
Advent IV - Christmas Pageant & "Greening" of the Cathedral
10:00 a.m.
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Join us at 10 am for the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant which is part of the Sunday Eucharist. It is followed by refreshments and a “carol sing” as we decorate and “green” the Cathedral in preparation for the birth of Christ.
