Music at St. Mark's

"Who sings well prays twice," Augustine of Hippo (354-430)
"Prayer is our whole service to God," John Donne (1571-1631)

St. Mark's liturgical life is enriched by a full and varied ministry of music. We rejoice that musical and liturgical leadership continues to be needed, valued, and appreciated in our parish. Our goal is to insure that our worship is strong in substance, movement, and variety, and honoring to God. Ultimately all the music we offer is related to liturgical prayer, our "whole service to God."

We are reminded that St. Mark's Choristers, formed in 1887 as a Choir of Men and Boys, led this parish for more than a century, and provided excellent church music. The success of its work was due to high levels of personal and family commitment to the priorities and values of Christian formation and the unique experience of participation in Anglican worship.

We rejoice in the vitality of our present music making, even as we recognize that there are significant differences in our current situation. Singers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to see choral and liturgical singing as a unique Christian witness to and thanksgiving for the love of God shown to us in Jesus Christ. If you should choose to remain in the pews, we encourage you to sing heartily. The invitation for your participation from within choir or congregation is constant. Please pray for our music ministry.

Please contact the church at music@stmarksevanston.org for information regarding membership in the St. Mark's Parish Choir.