A live reading of the poem "Ash Wednesday" by T. S. Eliot Recorded on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 In the Courtyard at St. James by-the-Sea 0:19 Introduction (Richard Ryan) 2:50 Part I (Bruce Ray) 6:05 Part II (The Rev'd D. Rebecca Dinovo) 10:00 Part III (Dr. Clare Friedman) 12:11 Part IV (Laura Hargreaves) 14:16 Part V (Walter DuMelle) 17:06 Part VI (Richard Ryan) Complete poem HERE |
Lent is a time for reflection and prayer, and what better way to center yourself than through music? This is a playlist of introspective pieces for Lent with a variety of genres from Traditional Spirituals to Johann Sebastian Bach. Enjoy!
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Words: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877)
Music: Traditional Irish Melody; harm. Charles V. Stanford (1852-1924)
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time of prayer and introspection. Psalm 51 asks "Create in me a clean heart, O God," and it has been set to music in many ways, including these beautiful settings by Allergri and Pergolesi.
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THE CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO BEGINS AT 5 MINUTES AND 29 SECONDS INTO THE VIDEO. PLEASE FAST FORWARD.
At our in-person Sunday School, Miss Gabby shares the story of Saint Valentine and why we celebrate him. As we work out the kinks of doing live and in-person children's worship as well as Zoom and recording the Zoom we are managing to have real fun and real faith formation. Join us Sundays in-person or via Zoom and be a part of this wonderful experience. Email Miss Gabby today for more information gabrielle@sjbts.org
This is the last week after the Epiphany, and the readings remind us of the Transfiguration. This is the moment when the disciples climb the mountain with Jesus to find the clouds part away and God declares "this is my Son, my beloved."
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Co-Chairperson Laura Lee Skillman reminds us to send in past photos of the annual White Elephant Sale to be part of the WES Celebration on Feb. 19. Send photos to Walter DuMelle at walter@sjbts.org . DONATE HERE MORE INFO HERE
This week's playlist is on the theme of God's love to coincide with St. James' discussion of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's book, The Way of Love. Enjoy these selections of choral music and hymns both familiar and new.
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