Our VisiOn: A world where people experience God’s love and are made whole.

Our MissiOn: To share the love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning.

Evensong25 January 2018

5:15 p.m.

Our VisiOn: A world where people experience God’s love and are made whole.

Our MissiOn: To share the love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning.

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EvensongConversion of St. Paul the Apostle • Thursday 25 January 2018 • 5:15 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 Chorale William Mathias

The people stand as the procession enters.

The Invitatory and PsalterOpening Sentence

Preces Herbert Howells

Officiant O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. 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 256 Sung by all. Cornish

text: Gracia Grindel (b.1943), alt.; music: M. Lee Suitor (b. 1942)

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Psalm 134, 135 Sung by the choir. The people sit. chant: mode 1, 7 (BCP, p. 787)

The LessonsDaniel 2:1-23 The Magnificat The people stand. Randal Giles

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis

Choir My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel, for he has remembered his promise of mercy, The promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. – Luke 1:45–55

Luke 10:1-20 The people sit.

The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Giles

Choir Lord, you now have set your servant free to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, whom you have prepared for all the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations, and the glory of your people Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. – Luke 2:29–32

The Apostles’ Creed Sung on a monotone.

All 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.

Psalm 67 Sung by the choir, the people sit. Edward Bairstow  (BCP, p. 675)

The ReadingsEcclesiasticus 39:1-10

The Magnificat The people stand. William Mathias Magnificat and nunc dimittis Jesus College

Choir 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: 45–55

Acts 9:1-22 The people sit.

The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Mathias

Choir 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: 29–32

Homily The people sit. The Rev. Jude Harmon Director of Innovative Ministries

The Apostles’ Creed Sung by all on a monotone, standing.

All 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.

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The Prayers Howells

Officiant The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit.

Let us pray. The people may kneel.

Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.

The Lord’s Prayer Howells

Choir 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.

The Suffrages Howells

Officiant O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir 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.The Collects Sung by officiant.

Anthem Egil Hovland

Choir And on that day a great persecution arose against the church in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul laid waste the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. (Saul breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord.) Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, crying with a loud voice; and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus. So that if any be found belonging to The Way, men or women, he might bring them bound in chains back to Jerusalem. Now as he

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journeyed he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed about him. And he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him: Saul, why do you persecute me? – Acts 8:1-4, 7, 9; Acts 9:1-4

Closing Prayers The people may kneel.

Hymn 255 Sung by all, standing as an offering is received. Munich

text: John Ellerton (1826-1893), alt.; music: melody from Neu-vermehrtes und zu Ubung Christl. Gottdeligkeit Eingerichtetes Meiningisches Gesangbuch, 1693; adapt. and harm. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Voluntary Jubliate Mathias

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Serving the Assembly

Officiant The Very Rev. Dr. Malcom Clemens Young, Dean

Homilist The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries

Prayers The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice

Musicians The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music

Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music

Copyrights: ''A light from heaven' (Hymn EH1982-256): words: © 1980, Gracia Grindal; music: © 1984, M. Lee Suitor; 'We sing the glorious' (Hymn EH1982-255): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved; Used with permission; Licensing license number 611612 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.

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The Readings

Ecclesiasticus 39:1-10

He seeks out the wisdom of all the ancients, and is concerned with

prophecies; he preserves the sayings of the famous and penetrates the subtleties of parables; he seeks out the hidden meanings of proverbs and is at home with the obscurities of parables. He serves among the great and appears before rulers; he travels in foreign lands and learns what is good and evil in the human lot. He sets his heart on rising early to seek the Lord who made him, and to petition the Most High; he opens his mouth in prayer and asks pardon for his sins. If the great Lord is willing, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth words of wisdom of his own and give thanks to the Lord in prayer. The Lord will direct his counsel and knowledge, as he meditates on his mysteries. He will show the wisdom of what he has learned, and will glory in the law of the Lord’s covenant. Many will praise his understanding; it will never be blotted out. His memory will not disappear, and his name will live through all generations. Nations will speak of his wisdom, and the congregation will proclaim his praise. Acts 9:1-22

Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went

to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ He asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ The reply came, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.’ The men who were travelling with him stood speechless because they heard the voice but saw no one. Saul

got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank. Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, ‘Ananias.’ He answered, ‘Here I am, Lord.’ The Lord said to him, ‘Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.’ But Ananias answered, ‘Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem; and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name.’ But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel; I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.’ So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.’ And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus, and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of God.’ All who heard him were amazed and said, ‘Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem among those who invoked this name? And has he not come here for the purpose of bringing them bound before the chief priests?’ Saul became increasingly more powerful and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Messiah.

Becoming a Christian at Grace CathedralSundays, February 11 through April 8 (no meeting on April 1) • 9 - 10:30 a.m. • Chapter Room

Our Ancient Faith/Our New Life in Christ is an introduction to the basics of a way of life that is spiritual, practical, reasonable, mystical and in service to the community and world. Open to all for deeper understanding or as preparation for adult baptism. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org.

First Light: Jesus & the Kingdom of GodTuesdays, January 23 through April 10 (no meeting on February 13 and March 27) • 6 p.m. Chapter Room

Explore and challenge your understanding of the life and death of Jesus. Led by the Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org.

The Sound Healing SymphonyMonday, January 29 • 7:30 p.m. • Cathedral

San Francisco Sound Meditation presents a healing convergence of meditative musicians on a variety of ancient

instruments. Tickets at soundmeditationsf.com.

Carnivale 2018Tuesday, February 13 • 6:30 p.m. • Cathedral

Celebrate love at Carnivale: A Gala Inside Grace Cathedral, this year just before Valentine’s Day. Revel in the beauty of the

cathedral and enjoy a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live auction and performance by San Francisco songstress Paula West — all benefitting Grace Cathedral’s mission of compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. Buy tickets, a table or make a donation at gracecathedral.org/carnivale.

Bid online for special items and experiences before Carnivale even begins. Don’t miss the Online Auction, featuring community-donated items from ballet tickets to dinner at Michelin-star restaurants to a year’s supply of ice cream, starting February 5.

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spiritual life

Senior Community DayThursday, January 25 • 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Chapter House Dining Room

Enjoy breakfast, Bible study, speaker presentation, Holy Eucharist and catered

luncheon. We conclude our day with the sharing of senior grocery care bags.

community

king & faith series

It is a blessing to reflect on our growing congregation and the support it provides to the cathedral. As of today, we have reached 79% or our goal of 500 pledging members and 96% of our goal to raise $1 million to support cathedral life. Help us reach our goal by using the pledge cards in the pews, by the St. Francis statue or online at at gracecathedral.org/pledge.

New 4:30 Book StudySunday, February 4 • 4:30 p.m. • Wilsey A

Read and discuss Forgiven and Forgiving by William Countryman to understand how forgiveness as a way of life is

possible and how it is foundational to our religion. Please read through page 37 for the first week’s class.

stewardship 2018

music, arts, ideas

The Urgency of NowSunday, January 21 and Sunday, January 28 • 4 p.m. Gresham Hall

This series is presented in partnership with The Northern California Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation with the goal of engaging the wider scholarly, theological, clerical and lay communities in contemporary contemplation of Dr. King, his message and his work.

Quiet MorningSaturday, February 3 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Cathedral

Come and rest in the quiet of Grace as we seek the light of Epiphany. Our morning will include times of silence, meditation and

prayer in the beautiful spaciousness of the cathedral.

“Gift to the City” Organ Recital Series — Jonathan RyanSunday, January 28 • 4 p.m. • Cathedral

Jonathan Ryan is Grace Cathedral’s 2018 special guest recitalist, co-sponsored by the

SF branch of the American Guild of Organists. There will be an American Guild of Organists reception to follow in the Chapter House Dining Room at 5 p.m.

The Forum with K.T. NelsonSunday, February 4 • 9:30 a.m. • Cathedral

Groundbreaking ODC/Dance Company’s co-Artistic Director will discuss the premiere of her new work at Grace Cathedral, inspired

by her walk on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

50+ Anniversary EvensongSunday, February 11 • 2 p.m. • Cathedral

Couples who have been married or partnered for 50 years or more are invited celebrate at this festal Evensong sung by the Cathedral

Camerata. See the schedule at gracecathedral.org/50plus.

spacious grace

Spacious Grace is the annual free-form arts festival in the cathedral when we remove the pews and invoke the muse, taking place on January 29 through February 11. See more upcoming events at gracecathedral.org/spaciousgrace:

Women in CommunitySaturday, January 27 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Private Residence

Join women of the cathedral community for refreshments and conversation in

a casual, supportive setting. For information, email joannejcompean@gmail.com.

Get connected, stay connectedFollow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf) and Twitter (@gracecathedral), and follow our dean, Malcolm Clemens Young, on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for our weekly events email, Cathedral Highlights,

or for regular congregation updates at gracecathedral.org.

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 RequestsTo request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, email 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) 673-0606 The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean • dean@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6321 The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice • ellenc@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation • marks@gracecathedral.org • (415) 374-0869 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry • maryg@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6369 The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries • judeh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6314 The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon • ninap@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6391 Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music • benb@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6334 Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor • jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus

Regarding the Cathedral Congregation • congregation@gracecathedral.org

General Information • (415) 749-6300 • info@gracecathedral.org • gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

cathedral worshipSundaysNursery 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Evensong 3 p.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m.

Monday – FridayMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m.

Tuesdays Yoga 6:15 p.m.

Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary 6:30 p.m.Worship)

Thursdays Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m.

SaturdaysMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Evening Prayer 3 p.m.

when we’re openCathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Peet’s Coffee Kiosk: Open daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.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).

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