Celebrating Graham’s first year as our rector – with cake of course

There was much to celebrate at All Saints’ tide this year. It marked the first anniversary of Graham’s arrival as our rector, and we also welcomed as a special visitor Nerys Brown, who will be ordained later this month and will serve as our curate.

Nerys Brown with Graham Taylor

Setting Up – chairs set out for the Sung Evensong service with Glenalmond

In the evening we held a service of Choral Evensong in which our choir was augmented by choral scholars from Glenalmond College; together we made a joyful and very splendid noise, supported by a large congregation.
The time in between the two services was busy with rehearsals, a meal for the singers and some last-minute printing of additional service sheets…

Over seventy people participated in the evening service; you may like to listen to the recording below.

Copyright information: This recording includes the Précis and Responses by Andrew Carter (‘O Lord, open Thou our lips’) published in The New Church Anthem Book (Oxford University Press, 1992).

The choir and congregation at Choral Evensong

The choir at Choral Evensong