Our vision A spiritually alive world Our mission Reimagining church with courage, joy and wonder. Evensong. Thursday, February 7, :15 p.m.

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1 Our vision A spiritually alive world Our mission Reimagining church with courage, joy and wonder Evensong Thursday, February 7, :15 p.m.

2 Evensong Thursday in the Fourth Week After Epiphany 7 February :15 pm Welcome to Grace Cathedral. Choral Evensong marks the end of the working day and prepares for the approaching night. The roots of this service come out of ancient monastic traditions of Christian prayer. Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury in the 16th century, created this form as part of the simplification of services within the newly-reformed Church of England. The Episcopal Church, as part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has inherited this pattern of evening prayer. In this service we are invited to reflect on the business of the past day, to pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. The beauty of the music is offered to help us set our lives in the light of eternity; the same light which dwelt among us in Jesus, and which now illuminates us by the Spirit. May this service be a blessing to you. Voluntary Evening song David Hurd Opening Sentence Preces Officiant The people stand as the procession enters. The Invitatory and Psalter O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. Kenneth Leighton Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. A men. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord's name be praised. Hymn 656 Sung by all. Franconia text: Sts. 1 and 3, John Keble ( ), alt.; st. 2 and 4 William John Hall ( ), alt.; music: melody Johann Balthasar Konig ( ); adapt. & harm. William Henry Havergal ( ) Psalm 19:1-7 Sung by the choir, the people sit. Vernon Hoyle (BCP, p. 599) 1

3 The Readings Micah 6:1-8 The Magnificat The people stand. Orlando Gibbons Short Service My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Luke 1: Matthew 5:1-12 The people sit. The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Gibbons Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Luke 2: Homily The people sit. The Rev. Kristin Saylor Director of Formation The Apostles Creed All Sung by all on a monotone, standing. I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 2

4 Officiant The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Prayers Leighton The Lord s Prayer The Suffrages The Collects Anthem Officiant Let us pray. The people may kneel. Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save this land. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Sung by officiant. Leighton Leighton Arvo Pärt Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Amen Matthew 5:1-11 3

5 Closing Prayers The people may kneel. The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Dean Hymn 118 Sung by all. Star in the East text: Reginald Heber ( ), alt.; music: from the Southern Harmony, 1835 Voluntary Trivium Pärt 4

6 The Readings Micah 6:1-8 Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the Lord. With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Serving the Assembly Officiant Homilist Musicians The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean The Rev. Kristin Saylor, Director of Formation The Cathedral of Men and Boys Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music Copyrights: 'Blest are the pure in heart' (Hymn EH ): (public domain); 'Brightest and best' (Hymn EH ): ; music: By permission of Oxford Univeridty Press; Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A , All Rights Reserved; Used with permission; Licensing license number Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission. 5

7 A GALA TO B E N E F I T G R AC E C AT H E D R AL spiritual practice In the Body of the Word: Women s Bodies in Scripture Thursday, February 6 6:30 p.m. Holy Wisdom, fallen Eve, the Samaritan woman at the well, or Paul s companion Lydia, women and women s bodies are marked in diverse ways in Scripture to varying effect across the ages. A M AG I C A L EVEN I NG OF V E N E T I A N REV E L RY Tuesday, March 5, Join 400 of our biggest champions to dine, celebrate and propel Dine, celebrate and our mission forward propel at theour cathedral s most mission forward! spectacular night of the year. Together we re Purchase tickets at reimagining church with courage, joy and gracecathedral.org/carnivale wonder. Tickets: gracecathedral.org/carnivale. Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Friday, February 8 6 p.m. Labyrinths Walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. justice and outreach Volunteer with Bayview Mission Monday, February 11 9 a.m. Join us in providing services, food and supplies to families in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. Learn more gracecathedral.org/bayview. Rise Against Hunger Saturday, March p.m. You ll be amazed that we can package 10,000 (yes, 10,000!) dry pack meals in 2 hours. Come out to enjoy music and comradery as we do good and package meals for those in hunger around the world. gracecathedral.org/ riseagainsthunger congregational life 50+ Anniversary Evensong Sunday, February 10 3 p.m. Chapel of Grace Couples who have been married or partnered for 50 years or more are invited to celebrate at a special Evensong with Bishop Marc. Couples may renew their wedding vows during the service. Register at gracecathedral. org/50plus or contact the Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell at ninap@gracecathedral.org or (415) Winter Crab Feed Friday, February 22 5 p.m. Dining Room Enjoy an informal tasty meal of freshly cooked crab with the cathedral community. $30 donation requested. Visit gracecathedral.org/ crabfeed to RSVP or volunteer. Book Study: I See Satan Fall Like Lightning Sundays, February 24 March 31 4:30 p.m. Wilsey A Join a discussion of I See Satan Fall Like Lightning by the late René Girard. Girard saw the Bible as a gradual revelation of the injustice of all human violence and of the way of Jesus as the path towards peace. Please read chapters 1-3 for the first meeting. Questions? Lnstrinc@yahoo.com. Inhabiting Grace: Becoming a Christian at Grace Cathedral Sundays, March 3-April 28 9:30 a.m. Inhabiting Grace introduces a way of life that is spiritual, practical, reasonable, mystical and in service to the community and world. music, arts, ideas Forum Guest David Thompson This Sunday, Februry 10, the eminent film critic and historian discusses his new book Sleeping with Strangers: How the Movies Shaped Desire. The Sound Healing Symphony Friday, February 15 8 p.m. San Francisco Sound Meditation presents a convergence of meditative musicians on a variety of ancient instruments, led by Guy Douglas. Tickets available at Dusk@Grace Friday, February 22 6:30 p.m. Cathedral Dance down the cathedral aisles as the light in the stained-glass windows slowly fades. Presented by Daybreaker, which holds yoga and dance gatherings in an eclectic range of venues, from Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to South of Market nightclubs. Tickets on sale soon.

8 cathedral worship Sunday Nursery Eucharist Sunday School Choral Eucharist Evensong Evening Eucharist Monday - Friday Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist Evening Prayer Tuesday Yoga Resumes January 8 Wednesday The Vine Contemporary Worship Thursday Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong Saturday Morning Prayer Evening Prayer 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. The Forum The Forum is a series of stimulating conversations about the issues of our day. Events take place at Gresham Hall on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to all. For more information, visit gracecathedral.org/forum. February 24: Tomiquia Moss, CEO of Hamilton Families on the current state of homelessness in the Bay Area. March 10: Larry Brilliant, author of Sometimes Brilliant, epidemiologist, tech CEO, philanthropist on effecting positive change. March 17: Mary Roach, best-selling author on Year of the Body, with her fascinating perspectives on death, sex, eating, spaceflight, and war. WINTER I 2019 when we re open Cathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Columbarium: Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Friday 1 3 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the font). Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (@gracecathedralsf), Instagram (gracecathedral), YouTube (Grace Cathedral San Francisco), Twitter (@gracecathedral) and follow our dean on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for Cathedral Highlights, our weekly events , or for congregation updates at gracecathedral.org/connect. Listen to sermons and services online The 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist and 5:15 p.m. Thursday Evensong are posted on our website for a week after each service. Subscribe to the sermons through itunes or listen at gracecathedral.org/listen. Prayer Requests To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, prayer@gracecathedral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to the concerns of the community and remembers those who have died. Cathedral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California bishopmarc@diocal.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean dean@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry maryg@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries judeh@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon ninap@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Kristin Saylor, Director of Formation kristins@gracecathedral.org (415) Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecathedral.org (415) Canon Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Regarding the Cathedral Congregation congregation@gracecathedral.org General Information (415) info@gracecathedral.org gracecathedral.org Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.