Join us for Choral Evensong for Lent, March 3 at 5 p.m.

Join us for Choral Evensong for Lent THIS SUNDAY, March 3 at 5 p.m. The sung service of evening prayer offers an opportunity for reflection and contemplation.

Worship in the beauty of solemn holiness as the choir sings the "Preces and Responses" of Thomas Ayleward and Herbert Brewer's setting of the "Evening Canticles in D."

The choir will also sing Edward Bairstow's arrangement of "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" and a new and haunting arrangement of the hymn "What Wondrous Love Is This" by composer Carson Cooman who was born in 1982. Cooman reimagines the familiar tune by using alternate rhythms coupled with a recurring counter melody.

St. Mark's will feature soprano soloist Angela Pickering. She is a native of Southeast Texas and holds a Bachelor of Music in voice from Lamar University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Indiana University. She has performed as a soloist with the Houston Camerata, the Houston Chamber Choir, the Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society, and the Symphony of Southeast Texas. Angela will offer three solos including "The 23rd Psalm" by American composer Albert Hay Malotte who wrote the famous setting of "The Lord's Prayer." You'll notice this work features the same style.

Come for the music. Stay for the fellowship. A reception follows. Childcare provided. All are welcome at this free service!