In person only

There is no need to register in advance to attend this service which is in-person only and not streamed online.

A copy of this month's music list is available here. If music is listed for the date you wish to attend then Choral Evensong is taking place.  If not then it will be said Evening Prayer.

Choral Evensong 

For many people, Choral Evensong according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer is a treasure of Church of England liturgy. Its particular choral style is uniquely characteristic of the Anglican Church and draws its origins from the sung liturgies of monastic communities of the early centuries of the church’s life.

On weekdays the service lasts for about 40 minutes (on Sundays it might be 10 minutes longer, when there is a sermon). The service is enveloped by the music of organist and choir which sings verses from scripture, psalms, biblical songs (canticles) and an anthem. Our prayers are inspired and transported by the striking beauty of the words, silences and music, and we add our own voice in saying the Amens and in singing the hymn. It is an ideal way to mark the end of a busy day and the transition into the evening time.

Evening Prayer

Evening Prayer is the said equivalent to Choral Evensong, although it lasts for only 15 minutes and is a contemporary language service. As at Morning Prayer and Choral Evensong, it follows a recognisable shape, drawing together biblical phrases, psalms, readings and canticles, much of which are said by congregation and officiant together.