Choral Evensong with Dedication of George H. W. Bush Kneeler
November 29, 2023 - 5:00pm
Great Choir
Free
Join us in-person or online for a special Weekday Choral Evensong which includes the dedication of a needlepoint cushion crafted in honor of President George H. W. Bush, 41st President and 43rd Vice President of the United States. The kneeler joins the Cathedral’s collection of kneelers honoring prominent Americans. Canon Historian Jon Meacham will offer a brief homily.
about choral evensong
One of the treasures of the Anglican tradition, evensong is a service of sung evening prayer. The interspersing of music spanning from the Renaissance to the modern day, between familiar passages of scripture and ancient prayers, creates a contemplative mood.