On Sunday, July 7, at 10 AM we will combine Celebration! and Traditional worship in a single service in the sanctuary to sing God’s praises together. Hymn requests from our blue hymnal will be taken at the service.
After the service the Deacons will host an ice cream sundae social in Old Buttonwood Hall. Please join us!
On Sunday, July 9, at 11 AM we will combine Celebration! and Traditional worship in a single service in the sanctuary to sing God’s praises together. Hymn requests from the blue hymnal will be taken at the service. If you would like to request a hymn that is not in the blue hymnal, please send your request to Andrew Senn so we can include it in a hymn booklet. (We can’t promise that we’ll be able to sing every requested hymn during the service!)
After the service the Deacons will host an ice cream sundae social in Old Buttonwood Hall. Please join us!
On Sunday, July 31, we will combine the Celebration and Traditional services at 11 am in the sanctuary to sing God’s praises together, followed by an ice cream sundae social in Old Buttonwood Hall. All are welcome!
Please send your favorite hymn requests to Andrew Senn so that they can be included in the hymn booklet. (But we can’t promise that we’ll be able to sing every requested hymn during the service.)
Please join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, June 5 at 4 PM. With its roots in the ancient monastic tradition, this meditative, early evening service is centered around the singing of a significant portion from the Psalms, as well as the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis. The service is sung mostly by the choir, with the congregation joining in hymns and prayers.
Preses and Responses - Andrew Senn
Magnificat and Nunc dimittis - Sarah MacDonald
Behold, O God Our Defender - John Scott
Blest Pair of Sirens - Hubert Parry
At First Presbyterian Church, we remain steadfast in our commitment to protect our community. We have adopted guidelines consistent with the City of Philadelphia’s mandates and recommendations as to masking and other COVID-19 safety protocols. Accordingly, for those who are vaccinated, mask use is optional for services in the sanctuary, but is required for those who are not vaccinated.
For those unable to attend, it will also be live streamed on the church’s website.
On street parking is available with placard.
Please join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, May 1 at 4 PM. With its roots in the ancient monastic tradition, this meditative, early evening service is centered around the singing of a significant portion from the Psalms, as well as the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis. The service is sung mostly by the choir, with the congregation joining in hymns and prayers.
At First Presbyterian Church, we remain steadfast in our commitment to protect our community. We have adopted guidelines consistent with the City of Philadelphia’s mandates and recommendations as to masking and other COVID-19 safety protocols. Accordingly, for those who are vaccinated, mask use is optional for services in the sanctuary, but is required for those who are not vaccinated.
For those unable to attend, it will also be live streamed on the church’s website.
On street parking is available with placard.
Please join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, March 6 at 4 pm. With its roots in the ancient monastic tradition, this meditative, early evening service is centered around the singing of a significant portion from the Psalms, as well as the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis. The service is sung mostly by the choir, with the congregation joining in hymns and prayers. The anthem at this service is a setting of Spem in alium by Nick Lombardelli, a member of our choir and talented composer and jazz musician.
Currently, the city of Philadelphia mandates mask use in indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status. For those unable to attend, it will also be live streamed on the church’s website.
Please register online in advance by completing the form below, by calling the church office (215-567-0532), or in-person at the door. Please check-in with an usher when you arrive.
On street parking is available with placard.
Please join us for a mid-Advent choral Evensong on Sunday, December 5, at 4 PM. In this darkest time of the year, ancient plainsong melodies and the polyphony of Thomas Tallis will help center us, as we await the coming of Jesus.
With its roots in ancient monastic tradition, we offer this beautiful and meditative early evening service in our Reformed setting. The service is sung mostly by the choir, with the congregation joining in hymns and prayers.
Currently, the city of Philadelphia mandates mask use in indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status. For those unable to attend, it will also be live streamed on the church’s website.
Please register online in advance by completing the form below, by calling the church office (215-567-0532), or in-person at the door. Please check-in with an usher when you arrive.
On street parking is available with placard.
Please join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, November 7 at 4 PM. With its roots in ancient monastic tradition, we continue this beautiful and meditative early evening service in our Reformed setting. The service is sung mostly by the choir, with the congregation joining in hymns and prayers. As we celebrate the lives of all the Saints in light, the anthem will be Thanksgiving Song by Ellen Taaffe Zwillich, one of the foremost American composers of our day.
Currently, the city of Philadelphia mandates mask use in indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status. For those unable to attend, it will also be live streamed on the church’s website.
Please register online in advance by completing the form below, by calling the church office (215-567-0532), or in-person at the door. Please check-in with an usher when you arrive.
On street parking is available with placard.
Please join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, October 3rd at 4 PM. With its roots in the ancient monastic tradition, we are delighted to be resuming this meditative, early evening service. The service is sung mostly by the choir, with the congregation joining in hymns and prayers. The anthem at this service, “An Hymn to the Evening” by Richard Webster, was commissioned by First Presbyterian Church in memory of Ike Williams, faithful church member who sang for over 50 years in the choir and who died last year.
Currently, the city of Philadelphia mandates mask use in indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status. For those unable to attend, it will also be live streamed on the church’s website.
Please register online in advance by completing the form below, by calling the church office (215-567-0532), or in-person at the door. Please check-in with an usher when you arrive.
On street parking is available with placard.
Evensong invites worshipers into a reflective worship experience as darkness falls to end the day, and it creates a sense of space and mystery where one feels the presence of God. For many, it is a time when breathing and heart rate slow, and the quiet rhythms of music, speech, and silence fill the sanctuary. Feel free to close your eyes and let music and word wash over you.
The service is largely sung by the choir - chanting the psalms of the day, singing the Magnificat, Mary’s song as she awaits the birth of Jesus, and the Nunc Dimittis, Simeon’s song as he reaches the end of his life. The music of Evensong is the music of prayer, as the musicians pray on behalf of the congregation, the community, and the world. In our Reformed setting, the service includes scripture read by congregants, hymns sung by the congregation, and a meditation.
Following the service, we hope you will stay and join us in Old Buttonwood Hall for a light supper.
On street parking is available with placard.
Evensong invites worshipers into a reflective worship experience as darkness falls to end the day, and it creates a sense of space and mystery where one feels the presence of God. For many, it is a time when breathing and heart rate slow, and the quiet rhythms of music, speech, and silence fill the sanctuary. Feel free to close your eyes and let music and word wash over you.
The service is largely sung by the choir - chanting the psalms of the day, singing the Magnificat, Mary’s song as she awaits the birth of Jesus, and the Nunc Dimittis, Simeon’s song as he reaches the end of his life. The music of Evensong is the music of prayer, as the musicians pray on behalf of the congregation, the community, and the world. In our Reformed setting, the service includes scripture read by congregants, hymns sung by the congregation, and a meditation.
Following the service, we hope you will stay and join us in Old Buttonwood Hall for a light supper.
On street parking is available with placard.
Please join us for a festival of lessons & carols for Advent and Christmas in the sanctuary. The prelude begins at 3:40. A reception follows the service in Old Buttonwood Hall.
On-street parking is available with placard.
Evensong invites worshipers into a reflective worship experience as darkness falls to end the day, and it creates a sense of space and mystery where one feels the presence of God. For many, it is a time when breathing and heart rate slow, and the quiet rhythms of music, speech, and silence fill the sanctuary. Feel free to close your eyes and let music and word wash over you.
The service is largely sung by the choir - chanting the psalms of the day, singing the Magnificat, Mary’s song as she awaits the birth of Jesus, and the Nunc Dimittis, Simeon’s song as he reaches the end of his life. The music of Evensong is the music of prayer, as the musicians pray on behalf of the congregation, the community, and the world. In our Reformed setting, the service includes scripture read by congregants, hymns sung by the congregation, and a meditation.
Following the service, we hope you will stay and join us in Old Buttonwood Hall for a light supper.
On street parking is available with placard.
Evensong invites worshipers into a reflective worship experience as darkness falls to end the day, and it creates a sense of space and mystery where one feels the presence of God. For many, it is a time when breathing and heart rate slow, and the quiet rhythms of music, speech, and silence fill the sanctuary. Feel free to close your eyes and let music and word wash over you.
The service is largely sung by the choir - chanting the psalms of the day, singing the Magnificat, Mary’s song as she awaits the birth of Jesus, and the Nunc Dimittis, Simeon’s song as he reaches the end of his life. The music of Evensong is the music of prayer, as the musicians pray on behalf of the congregation, the community, and the world. In our Reformed setting, the service includes scripture read by congregants, hymns sung by the congregation, and a meditation.
Following the service, we hope you will stay and join us in Old Buttonwood Hall for a light pizza supper.
On street parking is available with placard.
Evensong invites worshipers into a reflective worship experience as darkness falls to end the day, and it creates a sense of space and mystery where one feels the presence of God. For many, it is a time when breathing and heart rate slow, and the quiet rhythms of music, speech, and silence fill the sanctuary. Feel free to close your eyes and let music and word wash over you.
The service is largely sung by the choir - chanting the psalms of the day, singing the Magnificat, Mary’s song as she awaits the birth of Jesus, and the Nunc Dimittis, Simeon’s song as he reaches the end of his life. The music of Evensong is the music of prayer, as the musicians pray on behalf of the congregation, the community, and the world. In our Reformed setting, the service includes scripture read by congregants, hymns sung by the congregation, and a meditation.
Following the service, we hope you will stay and join us in Old Buttonwood Hall for a light pizza supper.
Next Sunday, July 28th, during the 11 am worship service, we’re having an old-fashioned hymn sing in place of the sermon, followed by an ice cream social for fellowship hour! Don’t miss it!
Please join us for a festival of lessons & carols for Advent and Christmas in the sanctuary. The prelude begins at 3:40. A reception follows the service in Old Buttonwood Hall.
