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Evensong

The Service of Evensong
Sung prayers as the evening comes.
With Choir, Organ. 

Second Sundays at 4:00 p.m., September through May
In the Church, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE

Evensong is a short service of psalms, canticles, hymns, and anthems, sung by the choir. There is no sermon. 

Rooted in the ancient monastic offices of Vespers and Compline, this traditional Anglican service has been shaped by the greatest composers from England and around the world since the Reformation in the 16th century. Tallis, Byrd, Howells, Britten — generation after generation has poured profound spiritual feeling into this repertoire, building a tradition that is both uplifting and deeply beautiful.

As the sun lowers, and the day gives way to evening, Evensong is there — with music and scripture that touch something words alone cannot reach, and light the way into the night.
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People of all backgrounds and beliefs have found themselves moved in ways they didn't expect. Many walk away with a renewed sense of hope and peace. We warmly invite you to come and experience it for yourself.

Evensong Schedule

Second Sundays
September through May
4:00 p.m.


Spring 2026
​January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
​​Thursday, May 28:

Festal Evensong ​for the Feast of the Ascension
​(final of the season, resumes in September)

​Fall 2026
​
September 13
October 11
November 8

December 13  Advent Procession of Lessons & Carols (no Evensong this month)

at St. Paul's, All Are welcome.

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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Worship Ministries
    • Compline
    • Evensong
    • Choir
    • Confirmation
    • Baptism
  • Music
    • Concerts
    • St. Paul's Austin Organ
  • Ministries
    • Children & Youth
    • Food Pantry
    • Guns to Gardens
    • Social Justice
    • Environmental Stewardship >
      • Growing Milkweed
    • Loaves & Fishes
    • Oasis
  • Resources
    • Newsletter
    • History Book
    • Concert Venue
    • Weddings
    • Streamed Services >
      • Daily Messages
    • Community
    • Readings & Rota
    • Calendar
    • Downloads
  • About
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • History
  • Contact
  • GIVE
    • Narrative Budget
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Giving FAQs
    • Legacy Society