tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post7261602209449966697..comments2024-03-28T11:52:35.171+00:00Comments on Woolgathering in North East England: Michael Sadgrove's Blog: EvensongAquiloniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15098649175728796819noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-61716687704668358152017-01-13T15:30:02.615+00:002017-01-13T15:30:02.615+00:00You are most welcome to publish it. You are most welcome to publish it. Aquiloniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098649175728796819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-73713770276779330222017-01-12T22:20:47.685+00:002017-01-12T22:20:47.685+00:00Would it be possible for me to publish this in the...Would it be possible for me to publish this in the Prayer Book Society Magazine - The Prayer Book TodayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17973457756415990681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-55825553519426266952016-10-08T18:15:02.847+01:002016-10-08T18:15:02.847+01:00Thank you so much. When I retired recently from a ...Thank you so much. When I retired recently from a post where I shared the Daily Office (BCP) with colleagues it was a major deprivation. I was brought into Anglicanism through Choral Evensong. The novelist and scholar, Robertson Davies, said that the BCP showed him how much religious feeling depended (for him) on invocation and splendour of language. Choral Evensong gives both, which is why I treasure it, along with the opportunity for contemplative sharing which you mention. How sad that in some cathedrals (NOT Durham, where I attended Evensong recently) the conduct of lay clerks, rather than of the boys or girls, conveys a sense that they just want to get it over with. Maintaining the blessing of Choral Evensong is a great responsibility for all of us.Father Barrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-9780437708179490532016-10-05T09:52:41.334+01:002016-10-05T09:52:41.334+01:00Thank you, most kind. I shall, of course, acknowle...Thank you, most kind. I shall, of course, acknowledge the source.Father Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902961006821419938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-21183763062246394122016-10-05T09:18:00.773+01:002016-10-05T09:18:00.773+01:00Thanks for comments. Athena: points taken, but eve...Thanks for comments. Athena: points taken, but even if people begin by coming "only" for the music, they can make a journey from the aesthetic to the spiritual and many do. I agree about girls and hope that all cathedrals will emulate the cathedrals I have served in by introducing girl choristers (Durham Cathedral inaugurated the girls' top line during my time as Dean, something of which I was/am very proud.) Great to hear John Puxty's story: yes, choral evensong goes on giving and giving. Father David: yes of course, anyone is welcome to print the piece citing the source please. Aquiloniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098649175728796819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-37106631991106856452016-10-05T04:22:15.297+01:002016-10-05T04:22:15.297+01:00Please may I have your kind permission to reprint ...Please may I have your kind permission to reprint this splendid article in the January edition of the Bexhill Parish Mag?Father Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902961006821419938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-40332146794674136732016-10-04T15:09:28.737+01:002016-10-04T15:09:28.737+01:00I left the Exclusive Brethren in my early twenties...I left the Exclusive Brethren in my early twenties a convinced and determined atheist. And then I discovered Choral Evensong at a local church and found something which 45 years later is still a source of blessing. It is now my privilege and joy to lead services of Evensong as a C of E Reader.John Puxtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05178488192770967218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-26411634584295968752016-10-04T15:08:54.284+01:002016-10-04T15:08:54.284+01:00I left the Exclusive Brethren in my early twenties...I left the Exclusive Brethren in my early twenties a convinced and determined atheist. And then I discovered Choral Evensong at a local church and found something which 45 years later is still a source of blessing. It is now my privilege and joy to lead services of Evensong as a C of E Reader.John Puxtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05178488192770967218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861480576960760833.post-31883319389183567982016-10-02T22:42:31.528+01:002016-10-02T22:42:31.528+01:00A very moving comment. And of course, people ca fi...A very moving comment. And of course, people ca find God when they didn't know him before by coming to the services. It is the great strength of the CofE. People who maybe don't believe, nevertheless come. But, I prefer what an organist friend used to call "Evensaid". I enjoy the evening prayers. And I know Cathedral canons who avoid the sung services, as they are at tea time and they have families, but they come to the spoken services. And, just to play devil's advocate, if people don't come unless the choir is singing, they ain't coming to meet God. Mind you, you may be right about some folk encountering him eventually. Fine. But in that case, why do so many Cathedrals exclude girls?Athenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497065436976563532noreply@blogger.com