CASUAL WORSHIP. EXCEPTIONAL TALENT.
If you haven’t been to church in a while and would like to get the feel of St. Cyprian’s, our Jazz Vespers may be just the service for you. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of community, music, worship and wine. We'd love to have you.
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Video courtesy of Bruce Merwin www.staugustinevideo.com
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presented at St. Cyprian's Church
The third Sunday of every month (September through May) Vespers has been cancelled until further notice.
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Video courtesy of Bruce Merwin www.staugustinevideo.com
Video courtesy of Bruce Merwin www.staugustinevideo.com
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Vespers has its roots in the medieval monastic orders and is traditionally an evening service of readings and prayers recited as daylight fades and candles are lit. At St. Cyprian's, the Jazz Vespers service has become a notable favorite for community members throughout St. Augustine, regardless of their religious affiliation. It is an informal, contemplative, candlelit time of worship, featuring local musical talent and a wine & cheese reception, which follows across the courtyard at the Mission House.
Although the service is advertised as “Jazz Vespers,” from time-to-time we have other styles of music including Blues, Country, Gospel, Folk, Bluegrass, and even Classical Harp. In December our Vespers is usually a service of Lessons & Carols followed by a Red Train Tour of Lights in St. Augustine. In January, we celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special guest speaker and a Gospel Choir. Other months may have a special focus as well such as celebrations honoring Women's History, Black History, Earth Day, etc.
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