Evensong Worship Service – Lent
Evensong Worship Service – Lent
March 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This Lent, our Evensong liturgy will weave together poetry, traditional hymns, and new music to explore the idea of resisting evil by singing. Inspired by the recent nonviolent Singing Resistance movement (which was, in turn, inspired by the Serbian “Otpor” movement), we will gather together to reflect, recharge, and renounce evil through heartfelt worship.
(Note: Evensong will not meet during the upcoming Bethlehem Music Series event on Mar 15 or on Easter Sunday, Apr 5.)
Curated and led by Spirit Garage’s Andy Pokel* in collaboration with Bethlehem pastors and volunteer musicians.
Experimental. Newly-composed sacred music alongside traditional Lutheran hymnody; contemplative spiritual practices; poetry and art used to illuminate scripture.
Embodied. Opportunities for active participation, like candle lighting and prayer stations.
Experiential. Cozy, contemplative atmosphere; a deep, restorative breath before the work week; seasonal liturgies allow music and words to sink in deeply.
*Andy has worked at Spirit Garage since June 2024 but officially started his internship at Bethlehem and Spirit Garage in October. One of Andy’s internship learning goals is to explore and refine how he proclaims the good news of Jesus through music.
