The Service of Evensong
Evensong is the sung Anglican office of Evening Prayer which combines the offices of Vespers and Compline. This liturgy is more than 400 years old and one of the Church of England's unique contributions to Western civilization. Evidence of the genius of Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), Archbishop of Canterbury, the words of this liturgy have been set to music by some of the Church's greatest composers. In Choral Evensong, the choir sings "on behalf of" the congregation. This provides an unparalleled opportunity for meditation and to enter into deeper prayer through words and music.
Who We Are
The Raleigh Convocation Choir (RCC) is a ministry of the Raleigh Convocation of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. Formed in 2008, the ensemble performs music from the Anglican choral tradition and sings for church services in the Triangle and beyond.
Our Mission:
- Be good ambassadors of the faith
- Preserve and promote choral liturgies of the Episcopal Church, Choral Evensong in particular
- Serve as a resource for parochial, convocational, and diocesan liturgies
