Grace Cathedral Choral Evensong

Filled with joyful music, some regard Evensong as one of the most beautiful and prayerful liturgies in the Anglican tradition, especially as celebrated in cathedrals.

Evensong is livestreamed during the academic year, except during school holidays.

Proof of full vaccination is required. Advance registration is recommended. For those not preregistered, names and emails will be collected at the door for contact tracing. Masks must be worn and social distancing protocols followed.

Evensong expands the daily Evening Prayer service prayed by Episcopalians and Anglicans all over the world, with music by the cathedral choir. Combining elements from both Evening Prayer and Compline (Night Prayer), Evensong includes chants and anthems by the choir, readings from scripture, hymns sung by the congregation, and prayers for the church, the local community, and the wider world.

During the academic year, our boy choristers sing at Thursday Evensong along with the men of the cathedral choir. When school is not in session, Evensong is sung by the men of the Choir.

Help us save paper! When the online version of the service leaflet becomes available, you can .

Doors open for seating at 5:10 p.m. Entrance to the cathedral is at the top of the Great Steps. The accessible entrance is via the breezeway on Sacramento Street between Taylor and Jones Streets or via the glass doors on Taylor Street to the left of the garage entrance. Take the first left and follow the hallway to the elevator.

Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. as doors may be closed at that time.

Do let us know if you require any assistance or accommodations.

For questions, please write to [email protected].

On the day of the service, please do not attend if you answer yes to any of these questions:

1. In the last 24 hours, have you had ANY COVID-19 symptoms, that are new or not explained by another condition?
2. In the past 10 days, have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 or had a test confirming you have the virus?
3. In the past 10-14 days, have you had “close contact” with anyone who has COVID-19, during their contagious period?

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