Choral Evensong for the Lenten Season - February 22, 2026

The Choir of Highlands United Methodist Church
Richard Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist
The Reverend Mikah Hudson, Officiant

Scripture:
Psalm 50:1-6
Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 16-25
Luke 15:1-10

Setting: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F Major – Harold Friedell

Preces and Responses: Michael J. Gibson

Prelude: Benedictus –  Alec Rowley

Choral Introit: God Be in My Head - Sir Henry Walford Davies

Psalter: Sir George Thalben-Ball

Anthem: Into the Woods – Mary K. Jackson

Hymn: The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended (ST. CLEMENT)

Retiring Voluntary: Fugue No. 3 from Three Preludes and Fugues - Clara Schumann

Lessons and Carols - December 7, 2025

Festival of Lessons and Carols - December 7, 2025
Highlands United Methodist Church
Birmingham, Alabama
www.highlandsumc.net

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Officiants – The Reverend Mikah Hudson, Reggie Holder
Choirmaster & Organist – Richard Phillips
Handbell Choir Director - Kathy Burdette

Prelude: The Holy Boy - John Ireland

Hymns:
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (GOD REST YE MERRY)
O Little Town of Bethlehem (ST. LOUIS)
Angels from the Realms of Glory (REGENT SQUARE)

Carols:
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come - Paul O. Manz
Adam Lay Y’bounden - Christopher Hampson
Away in a Manger - James H. Cook
Good King Wenceslas - Hugh Thomas
Ding Dong Merrily on High - Charles Wood
The Coventry Carol - Steve Pilkington
Candlelight Carol - Sir John Rutter

Handbell Anthem: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - Arranged by Linda R. Lamb

Voluntary: Fantasia on VENI, VENI EMMANUEL - Alec Rowley

All Saints Sunday - Rutter Requiem

Service of Solemn Requiem for Holy Communion on All Saints Sunday
Setting: Requiem - Sir John Rutter

The Choir
Rachel Satterwhite, Soprano
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist

Hymn Sing Sunday - July 6, 2025

Hymn Sing Sunday
July 6, 2025

Choral Evensong for the Lenten Season - March 9, 2025

The Choir of Highlands United Methodist Church
Richard Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist
The Reverend Dr. Bill Morgan, Officiant

Prelude: Prelude No. 1 from Three Short Preludes - Sir Edward C. Bairstow

Evensong Setting: 
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F Major – Harold W. Friedell
Preces and Responses: Michael J. Gibson

Hymn: ST. CLEMENT

Anthem: O Thou the Central Orb - Charles Wood

Postlude: Fugue No. 3 from Three Preludes and Fugues - Clara Schuman

Lessons and Carols - December 8, 2024

Pipes, Pedals, and Pies - Organ Recital

Pipes, Pedals, and Pies Organ Recital
November 17, 2024
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist

All Saints Sunday - Fauré Requiem

Service of Solemn Requiem for Holy Communion on All Saints Sunday
Messe de Requiem, Op. 48 - Gabriel Fauré

The Choir
Thomas Head, Baritone
Meg Jackson, Soprano
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist

Hymn Sing Sunday - July 7, 2024

Hymn Sing Sunday
July 7, 2024

Choral Evensong for the Lenten Season - February 25, 2024

The Choir of Highlands United Methodist Church
Richard Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist
The Reverend Mikah Hudson, Officiant

Prelude: Sursum Corda - John Ireland

Introit: Behold the Lamb of God - Healy Willan

Evensong Setting: 
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F Major – Gerald Near (b. 1942)
Preces and Responses: Michael J. Gibson (b. 1939)

Hymn: BROTHER JAMES' AIR

Anthem: Jesus So Lowly Harold Friedell

Postlude: Solitude - Herbert Brewer

Lessons and Carols - December 3, 2023

Highland Cathedral - November 26, 2023

Highland Cathedral - Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb (1982)
Ryan Morrison, bagpipes
Richard Phillips, organist

Choral Evensong for the Lenten Season - February 26, 2023

The Choir of Highlands United Methodist Church
Richard Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist
The Reverend Mikah Hudson, Officiant

Prelude: Andante in B Flat Major No. II from Three Organ Preludes - T. Frederick H. Candlyn (1892-1964)

Introit: Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences - Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Setting: Magnificat and Nunc Dimintis in F Major - Harold Friedell (1905-1985)

Preces and Resonses: Michael J. Gibson (b. 1939)

Anthem: Sure, On This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)

Retiring Voluntary: Benedictus - Alec Rowley (1892-1985)

Lessons and Carols - December 4, 2022

Pipes, Pedals, and Pies - Organ Recital

Pipes, Pedals, and Pies Organ Recital
November 12, 2022
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist

Lessons and Carols - December 5, 2021

Pipes, Pedals, and Pies - Organ Recital

Pipes, Pedals, and Pies Organ Recital
November 14, 2021
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist

Lenten Meditation - The Old Rugged Cross

Lenten Meditation on The Old Rugged Cross
March 28, 2021
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist

Lenten Meditation - Abide With Me

Lenten Meditation on Abide With Me
March 21, 2021
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist

Lenten Meditation - I Need Thee Every Hour

Lenten Meditation on I Need Thee Every Hour
March 7, 2021
Richard C. Phillips, Choirmaster and Organist