Our Wednesday service of Evening Prayer (Evensong) follows the ancient liturgy for the evening “Daily Office” as found in the Lutheran Service Book, offering both reflective worship and communal prayer.

  • Service of Light – The service opens in the dimly lighted church, centering on Christ as the true Light of the World (John 8:12; 1:5) and recalling the Emmaus disciples’ plea, “Stay with us” (Luke 24:29). A lighted candle is carried forward, after which we join in the ancient hymn Phos Hilaron (“Joyous Light of Glory”).
  • Psalmody – We pray Psalm 141, asking that the incense of our repentant prayer ascend to God, while His loving-kindness descends upon us.
  • Hymn, Readings, Homily, & Canticle (Magnificat) – Following an office hymn, Scripture readings, and a brief homily, we rise to sing the Magnificat (the song of the Blessed Virgin Mary as found in Luke 1:46-55)), proclaiming God’s strength, mercy, and faithfulness.
  • Prayers – A responsive Litany invites us to pray for the Church, our world, our leaders, and one another. We conclude this time of intercession with the Our Father.
  • Collect, Benedictions & Silent Prayer – We pray the Collect for Peace, invoking God’s peace that surpasses worldly calm. The service then draws to a close with the Benedicamus (“Bless we the Lord… Thanks be to God”), the Benediction, and a final moment of silent prayer, inviting personal reflection on and thanksgiving for God’s presence.