Prelude: Tierce en taille (Pange lingua), Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703)
The Heavenly Banquet, Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992)
Anthems at the Foot Washing: Dominus Jesus, Pax vobis, In hoc cognoscent omnes, Ubi caritas, Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986)
Offertory Anthem: O sacrum convivium, Thomas Tallis (ca. 1505-1585)
Communion Motet: Tantum ergo, Maurice Duruflé
This week our associate rector, Father Ed, reflects on late summer’s quieter rhythm in the city and the subtle shifts in energy he observes while making pastoral calls. He contrasts the effects of anxiety-inducing news cycles with the neurological benefits of worship and faith community—the oxytocin and endorphins that come from fellowship. He encourages us to keep returning to church, trusting that our shared spiritual practice sustains hope.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 16, 2026.