www.robinchapel.org.uk SERVICES & MUSIC October 2018 January 2019
Drawing used by courtesy of Professor John Hume, Scotland s Churches Scheme W ELCOME TO THE ROBIN CHAPEL. Whether you come as part of a Christian denomination or of none, all have a place within these walls where the love of God dwells. Every Sunday the Chaplain and Choir sing a choral service. As part of the Chapel s inter-denominational foundation we have regular visiting preachers from across the various Christian churches, and all are most welcome to join us in worship at the Robin Chapel. Full details of services and of other events can be found on the Chapel website: www.robinchapel.org.uk. Chaplain The Reverend Thomas Coupar Chair of the Thistle Trust Julian Birchall Director of Music James Slimings Organist Morley Whitehead The Robin Chapel Choir Verger Dr Teodor Borz All services take place at 4.00 p.m. Hymns are taken from Common Praise. Psalms are taken from the Free Church of Scotland s Sing Psalms, unless the Scottish Psalter (1650) is indicated, or Anglican chant is used at services of Choral Evensong.
OCTOBER 7 Harvest / Blessed John Henry Newman Choral Eucharist Byrd Mass for 4 Voices Hymns: 270, 557(i), 272 Psalm 67 (t.205) Byrd Choral Amen 14 Pentecost XXI Revised Order (Canticles) Preacher: Andy Scarcliffe Portobello Baptist Church Wood Oculi Omnium NCAB Hymns: 311, 581 (t.463), 376 Psalm 22 vv1-5 (t.169) Wood Evening Service in E Flat No. 2 ECM2 Harris Strengthen ye the weak hands Farmer Lord s Prayer Rutter Amen in E flat 21 Pentecost XXII Choral Evensong Preacher: Canon Dr. Anne Tomlinson Principal, Scottish Episcopal Institute Hymns: 266, 621 Leighton Preces and Responses (ii) Psalm 104: vv1-8 Leighton Second Service Bruckner Christus Factus Est ESM 28 Simon and Jude Revised Order Preacher: Captain Gosling, The Salvation Army Durufle Ubi Caritas Hymns: 207, 371(ii), 189(ii) Psalm 119: Part 19 (t.292) Gardner Evening Hymn Durufle Lord s Prayer Rutter Choral Amen in F
NOVEMBER 4 All Souls Choral Eucharist Vierne Messe Solennelle Hymns: 507, 14, 493 Psalm 24 (t.322) Rutter Choral Amen 11 Remembrance Original Order Preacher: Very Revd Dr. Finlay Macdonald Chaplain to HM The Queen Hymns: 495(i), 538, 369 (RWV) Psalm 46 Guest Th ey Shall Not Grow Old Parry Lord, let me know thine end 18 St. Margaret of Scotland Choral Evensong Preacher: Rev Charlie Robertson LVO, Chaplain to HM The Queen Hymns: 246, St Margaret Psalm 16 Havergal Aylewood Preces and Responses ECM 2 Dyson in D Bairstow Let all mortal flesh keep silence Wilson Festal Responses 25 Christ The King Revised Order Preacher: Rev Alex McAspurren North Leith Parish Church Gibbons O Clap Your Hands Hymns: 589(i), 601, 466 Psalm 93 (t.108) Vaughan Williams Let all the world Parsons Lord s Prayer Smith Amen OxBTA
DECEMBER 2 Advent Carol Service Join The Choir of The Robin Chapel for a service of quiet reflection and music on a theme of anticipation. 9 Advent 2 Revised Order (Canticles) Preacher: Prof. Bert Kerrigan QC Trustee Pärt O Adonai Hymns: 516(ii), 34, 35 Psalm 125 (t.179) Finzi Magnificat Vaughan Williams Te Deum in G ECM2 Vaughan Williams This is the truth sent from above Durufle Lord s Prayer Rutter Choral Amen 16 Advent 3 Choral Evensong Preacher: Revd Prof David Ferguson New College, University of Edinburgh Hymns: 29, 93 Psalm 146 Rose Preces and Responses Harwood in A Flat Poston Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Naylor Festal Responses 23 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols All are welcome for this traditional service of nine lessons and carols. With music spanning 500 years, interspersed with traditional and contemporary readings, this service will have something for everyone. 30 Mary, Mother of God Choral Compline The Chaplain and Choir will lead this ancient service of Choral Compline by candlelight. A reflective service of Benedictine chant and prayer provides the perfect place to escape the whirlwind of the Christmas rush.
JANUARY 6 Epiphany Choral Eucharist Haydn Missa Brevis St.Joannis de Deo Hymns: 84(i), 83, 88 Psalm 72: vv15-19 (t.145) Byrd Choral Amen 13 St Mungo Revised Order (Canticles) Stanford O for a closer walk with God CAB Hymns: 622, St Mungo, 430 Psalm 29 (Ley) Wood Collegium Regale Goss O Taste and See Taverner Lord s Prayer Rutter Choral Amen 20 Epiphany III Choral Evensong Preacher: Ian Wallace Volunteer, Scottish Churches Trust Hymns: 165, 295 (part i) Psalm 36: vv5-12 (Hopkins) Rose Preces and Responses Stanford Evening Service in B Flat Walton Jubilate Deo Naylor Festal Responses ECM2 27 Holocaust Memorial Day Revised Order Preacher: Rabbi David Rose Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation Vierne Agnus Dei from Messe Solennelle Hymns: 586, 536(ii), 442(t.278) Psalm 23 (sung by the choir) Howells Take him earth for cherishing Taverner Lord s Prayer Mundi Choral Amen List correct at time of printing, but please see the weekly sheet available in the Chapel for any changes.
Library Catalogue Key 16C 16th Century Anthem Book 100 100 Carols for Choirs AWTE Ash Wednesday to Easter CAB Church Anthem Book CfC1 Carols for Choirs 1 CfC2 Carols for Choirs 2 CoW Cloud of Witnesses CP Common Praise ECM2 English Church Music, vol. 2 ESM European Sacred Music GS Gibbons Songbook MS Musique Sacre e du XX e Sie cle MTP More Than Psalms NBC Novello Book of Carols NCAB New Church Anthem Book NNAB New Novello Anthem Book NTA Tudor Anthems (Novello) OTA Oxford Book of Tudor Anthems SN Sing Nowell TA Tallis Anthology
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