Category: Underground church

11Oct

Celebration of the Word for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost 2020

19th Sunday after Pentecost 2020
  1. Opening Acclamation: From Phillippians 4
  2. Anthem: “Rejoice in the Lord Always” by The Choirs of St. Matthew’s, Ottawa, directed by Stephen Candow. Uploaded to YouTube by Leonard Surges, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 25:1-9, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 23, sung to the hymn tune “Crimond”, Uploaded to YouTube by Christina Iqupen, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  5. Second Reading: Philippians 4:1-9, World English Bible.
  6. Hymn: “Jerusalem the Golden”, sung by an anonymous congregation, in the public domain.  
  7. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6.
  9. Blessing: 1 Timothy 1:17.
  10. Organ postlude: J. S. Bach (1685–1750), “Präludium a-Moll”, BWV 543, performed by Lucas Pohle at Nikolaikirche Leipzig, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

04Oct

Celebration of the Word, for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost 2020

  1. Opening Acclamation: From Psalm 118.
  2. Organ prelude: J. S. Bach (1685-1750) “ Prelude G Major”, BWV 568, performed by Charlie Brusquini On the Chapel Organ at Hjo Folkhögskola, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 80:7-15, King James Version.
  5. Hymn: “To Thee, O Lord, Be Glory Given”, Public Domain.
  6. Second Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “God is Love”, sung by Pilgrim Mennonite Choir, Uploaded to YouTube by “bhepure isidoro”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  
  8. Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.
  10. Blessing: C. P. Lutkin (1858-1931) “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” sung by the Csehy Summer School, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
27Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

17th Sunday afer Pentecost 2020
  1. Organ prelude: Max Reger (1873-1916) “Scherzo in D”, Op 65, performed by Raúl Prieto Ramírez, on the restored 1928 Skinner Organ at Hope College, MI, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  2. First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, King James Bible.
  3. Psalm 25:1-9­, King James Version.
  4. Anthem: Psalm 25 v 6, sung by Northern Presbytery Choir, uploaded to YouTube by Sean McPherson, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  5. Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-13, World English Bible.
  6. Organ Sequence: David Johnson’s “Wondrous Love”, played by Joey Wetzels on the great Klais organ of the Monastery St. Michael in Steyl, uploaded to YouTube by Joey Wetzels, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  
  7. Gospel: Matthew 21:23-3, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6.
  9. Blessing: Tim Knight: “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  10. Postlude: Max Reger (1873-1916) “Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier”, op. 135a, performed by Jens Engel on the organ of Christuskirche, Lohmar, Germany. Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

20Sep

Celebration of the Word, for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 29:2.
  2. Hymn: “Come, Thou Almighty King”, unknown congregation, available in public domain.
  3. First Reading: Jonah 3:10-4:11, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 145:1-8, King James Version.
  5. Second Reading: Philippians 1:21-30, World English Bible.
  6. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin (1711-1774), “London Old, Interlude 1”, uploaded to YouTube by Chordis and Organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  
  7. Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: Chanted by unknown congregation, uploaded to YouTube by “LabourerFaith”, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  9. Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
  10. Postlude: Nicholaus Bruhns (1665-1697) “Praeludium, e-moll”, performed on Arp Schnitger Orgel at Ganderkesee, by Thorsten Ahlrichs, use in accordance with Creative Commons licence.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

13Sep

A Celebration of the Word for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 27:1.
  2. Organ prelude: Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707), “Prince of Denmark March”, Performed by Michael Rondeau, available in the public domain, at MusOpen.org.
  3. First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13, King James Version.
  5. Second Reading: Romans 14:1-1, World English Bible.
  6. Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, public domain.
  7. Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35, World English Bible.
  8. Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.  
  9. Blessing: 1 Timothy 1:17.
  10. Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) “Fantasia and Fugue”, BWV 562, performed by Gosse Hulzinga, in the public domain at MusOpen.org.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

06Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost

14th Sunday after Pentecost 2020
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 57:5.
  2. Organ prelude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Praeludium und Fuge” BuxWV 147, performed on ernst stolz Hauptwerk Müller organ Oosterwijtwerd, uploaded to YouTube by “My Years With Early Music”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11, King James Bible.
  4. Hymn: “Praise the Lord, The King of Heaven”, Public domain.
  5. Psalm 119:33-40, King James Version.
  6. Gloria Patri: Excerpted from a version of the “Magnificat” sung by the choir of Saint James Episcopal Church, Warrenton, VA on April 22, 2015, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  7. Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14, World English Bible.
  8. Anthem: Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757), “Fac ut ardeat cor meum in amando Christum Deum ut sibi complaceam”, from Stabat Mater, performed by the Tudor Consort, used in accordance with Creative Commons License. Translation: “Grant that my heart may burn in the love of Christ my Lord, that I may greatly please Him.”
  9. Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20, World English Bible.
  10. The Lord’s Prayer: from Matthew 6.
  11. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  12. Postlude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Toccata en Fa majeur” BuxWV 156, performed by Anne-Gaëlle Chanon on the orgue Schnitger de la Martinikerk de Groningen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

30Aug

Celebration of the Word, for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost 2020

  1. Opening Acclamation: From Psalm 95:6
  2. Organ prelude: “Prelude by Orlando Gibbons” performed by David Joseph Stith at the First Presbyterian Church in Austin Texas, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.   
  3. First Reading: Jeremiah 15:15-2, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 26:1-8, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri: J. S. Bach (1685-1750), from “Magnificat” BWV 243, performed by the Tudor Consort, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Romans 12:9-21, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin (1711-1774), “London New, Interlude 3”, uploaded to YouTube by Chordis and Organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  
  8. Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: from Matthew 6.
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Amen: J. S. Bach (1685-1750), “Amen” BWV 1083, performed by Ensemble Imero, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

23Aug

Celebration of the Word, for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost 2020

12 Sunday after Pentecost 2020
  1. Opening Acclamation: From Psalm 118.
  2. Anthem: Jacob Handl (1550-1591), “In nomine jesu”, performed by Chór Słowiki at the church of St. John the Baptist in Szczecin, Poland. Uploaded to YouTube by “andkuba99” and used in accordance with Creative Commons license. Translation: “In the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. Alleluia.”
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 138, King James Version.
  5. Second Reading: Romans Romans 12:1-8, World English Bible.
  6. Hymn: “Be Still My Soul”, performed by the Thomas Cumberland Choir, from “Sunday Hymn Sing” in the Community Audio section of Archive.org.
  7. Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20, World English Bible.
  8. Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.  
  9. Blessing: 1 Timothy 1:17.
  10. Postlude: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621), “Fantasia Cromatica”. Performed by Jin Kyung Limon the Fisk organ at Stanford University, Nov 2015; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
16Aug

A Celebration of the Word for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost: Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary

11th Sunday after Pentecost 2020
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 51
  2. Anthem: Pascale Colasse (1649-1709), “Beata Es Maria”, uploaded to YouTube by “L Jeanne”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 67, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri: Excerpted from Puer Natus Est, sung at the Abbey of St. Martin of Ligugé, uploaded to YouTube by “Musique Sacree”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: Anthem: William Byrd (1540-1623), “Ave Virgo Sanctissima”, sung by Ars Mvsica. In the public domain, at Archive.org.  Translation: “Hail, Holy Virgin, most blessed Mother of God, bright star of the sea. Hail, ever glorious, precious pearl, lovely as the lily, beautiful and perfumed as the rose.”
  8. Gospel: Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer (latin): Sung by the Tudor Consort. Public domain.   
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) “Art of Fugue Contrapunctus 1”. Performed by Benjamin Alard on the organ of l’église d’Arques-la-Bataille; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

09Aug

Celebration of the Word for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost 2020

  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 118
  2. Prelude: Amazing Grace, for trombone quartet by Hisashi Arayama, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 85:8-13, King James Version.
  5. Second Reading: Romans 10:5-15, World English Bible.
  6. Hymn: “Eternal Father Strong To Save” (Navy Hymn), sung by U.S. Navy Band; Public Domain.
  7. Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33, World English Bible.
  8. Lord’s Prayer by Malotte: Sung by Kathleen Battle with harp by Nancy Allen, live for the visit of Pope Benedict to the U.S. 2009, uploated to youtube by “kinddude”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  9. Praise to God: from 1 Timothy 1:17.
  10. Postlude: “Eternal Father Strong To Save” (Instrumental), by U.S. Navy Band; Public Domain.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. (I decided to revert to the KJV for the reading from 1 Kings, because hearing “Yahweh of Armies” in place of “Lord of Hosts” is just too jarring for me).  The two versions of the Navy Hymn can be found at The Internet Archive.