The uniquely American “Kirkin’ of the Tartans” service originated at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, in...
The anthem at the Offertory, “I know that my Redeemer lives” by Sasha Johnson Manning (b. 1963), was commissioned by Sarah Bryan...
For most All Saints’ Day services, we sing the hymn “Shall we gather at the river” in a splendid and surprising arrangement by...
Psalm 6 shares a similar sentiment to that of the cry of the rich man in the Gospel for this service. English Tudor composer Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625) uses the first four verses of this psalm in his full anthem O Lord, in thy wrath, sung...
The Prelude to this Sunday's service was composed by Gerre Hancock (1934- 2012), a noted organ improviser and composer who was the Organist and Master of the Choristers at St. Thomas Church in New York City for many years. His Meditation on...
This Sunday is "St. Peter's Day," an opportunity for this parish to celebrate its Patron, St. Peter. St. Peter's feast day is joined with St. Paul's on June 29, and it's for this reason that you'll hear both saints mentioned in the Collect of the...
We will experience the final echoes of the Christmas season soon at St. Peter's. First, this Sunday, when we celebrate the Epiphany. The Epiphany is always January 6, the day after the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmas. But it doesn't...
Dear readers, Please accept my apologies for not keeping up with the blog in the final stretch of the season after Pentecost. I return to writing in this space with renewed Advent vigor! It's no secret that I love Advent. I would wager most...
