ST MATTHEW'S

Today is an exciting day as we begin to explore all of the amazing composers who have a Chicago-land connection and who contributed richly to our musical tra...

Today is an exciting day as we explore the rich traditions found in Hispanic music. There is so much in our collection of hymnals that we do not explore ofte...

Soweto Gospel Musical Tradition Sunday (Plus, music from the African Continent) Today’s music explores the music from the continent of Africa with the anthem...

Offertory Anthem: “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree” arr. Elizabeth Poston (b. 1905-1987) This quote is from the blog “The Jesus Question.” (Now known as Art & ...

Offertory Anthem: “I'm Just a Poor Wayfarin' Stranger” arr. Patti Drennan (b. 1952) ========== From “The Bluegrass Situation:” https://thebluegrasssituat...

In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Offertory Anthem: “Freedom Train” Rollo Dilworth (b. 1970) The title Freedom Train celebrates the Underground R...

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION! January 14, 2018 Celebrating the life and ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr., we present two incredible pieces of music...

January 7, 2018 1st Sunday after Epiphany - Baptism of Christ Offertory Anthem: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace S. S. Wesley January 14, 2018 2nd Sunday ...

Offertory Anthem: “Birthday Carol” David Willcocks (1919-2015) Sir David Willcocks CBE, MC, was born in Cornwall on 30th December 1919 and was a Britis...

Offertory Anthem: “Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing” Anonymous, arr. Mark Hayes (b. 1953) It is an unfortunate turn of events when a young boy is forced to...

Offertory Anthem: “This is the Record of John” Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) Today’s anthem is taken from the Gospel reading (John 1:6-8,19-28). This anthe...

Advent Lessons and Carols This service is intended as a preparation for the Christmas celebration. Today’s order of the service follows the traditional form ...

Offertory Anthem: “O Thou, the Central Orb” Charles Wood (1866-1926) I chose the Offertory anthem because of today’s gospel reading (Mark 13:24-37). ...

I chose today’s anthem because of today’s reading (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). The reading states: … For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even ...

Today’s music was chosen for either their commemorative texts or their place in the standard requiem mass ordinary. The ordinary of our service are those par...

The anthems for this Sunday’s choices all come from Broadway musicals. Way back in June when I was first trying to brainstorm about this coming program year,...

Offertory Anthem: “I sat down under his shadow” Sir Edward Bairstow Today’s anthem was in response to our gospel reading from Matthew. We know the autho...

Broadway goes to church! October 22, 2017 Join us as we celebrate Broadway’s contribution to religious music. “Hail, Holy Queen” (Sister Act), “Sabbath Praye...

September 24, 2017 - St. Matthew's Day Offertory Anthem: “O how amiable” Ralph Vaughan Williams Communion Anthem: “O taste and see” Ralph Vaughan Williams ...