Gregorian Chant Workshop and Solemn Vespers–October 17, 2009 A+D
Learn the ancient form of Christian choral music, Gregorian Chant, at the Gregorian Chant Workshop and Solemn Vespers service to be held Saturday, October 17 at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 2241 S. Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis. The class will be led by the Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes, editor of The Brotherhood Prayer Book.
Schedule
12:30 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
1:30 p.m. Gregorian Chant choir practice
2:30 p.m. Coffee
3:00 p.m. Celebrating the Seasons of the Church Year in the Church and Home—Rev. Heath R. Curtis, author of the new book Ordering Our Days in His Peace (Concordia Publishing House, 2009).
4:00 p.m. Gregorian Chant choir practice
5:00 p.m. Supper
6:00 p.m. Solemn Vespers for the Eve of St. Luke’s Day (open to the community)
A $10 fee covers the class, supper, and all materials, except for optional book purchases. Please bring the Brotherhood Prayer Book if possible (see www.llpb.us). Copies of this resource will be available at the class. The Solemn Vespers service is free to the community.
For further information and to R.S.V.P. by October 1, please contact: The Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes at brmayes@gmail.com or (314) 481-1553.
An educational effort of the Lutheran Liturgical Prayer Brotherhood and Emmaus Lutheran Church.
