Transfigured Nights

And just like that, our Transfigured Nights 2025-2026 season comes to an end! Join us this Sunday, June 14, for our final evensong commemorating the English mystic and writer Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941).

The music will feature music of the 21st century by Grace-Evangeline Mason, Howard Helvey, Joel Martinson, and Sarah MacDonald. Hymns by David Hurd and Richard Proulx from the late 20th century will round out the service.

Joel Martinson will direct the choir and Artist-in-residence Jonathan Gregoire will play the organ. The Rev. Maddie Hill will officiate and the Rev. Casey Shobe will be the homilist.

A reception will follow in the Gathering Space celebrating the conclusion to this successful season of music. The event is free of charge and open to the public - Childcare is provided.

Evensong Commemorating Evelyn Underhill
Mystic & Writer, 1941
Sunday, June 14, at 5 pm
Sanctuary, Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas

Music for the Service
Voluntary Light, Revealing (2021) - Grace-Evangeline Mason
Introit O lux beatissima (2002) - Howard Helvey
Preces &
Responses for the Mississippi Conference (2009) - Joel Martinson
Hymn Christ, mighty Savior (MIGHTY SAVIOR) (1985)
- 10th C. Mozarabic Rite/David Hurd
Psalmody Psalm 96:7-13 - David Hurd
Service Evening Service for Church of the Nativity (2000) - Joel Martinson
Anthem O sacrum convivium (2023) - Sarah MacDonald
Hymn Come to us, creative Spirit (CASTLEWOOD) (1986)
- David Mowbray/Richard Proulx
Voluntary Miriam's Dance (1994) - Joel Martinson

Transfigured Nights celebrates the modern and the ancient traditions of religious and classical music for the mind and soul.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

🎶 Advent Lessons & Carols | This Sunday at Transfiguration! 🎶

Join us this Sunday, December 7 at 5 PM as the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration hosts Ascension and St. Thomas the Apostle for a cherished tradition of scripture and song for the Advent season.

Featuring:
✨ Choral works sung by the combined choirs of the three parishes and the Transfiguration Choir alone
✨ Congregational hymns and carols
✨ Readings shared by members of each parish community
✨ A festive reception with home-baked holiday treats following in Roper Hall

🎵 Choir Carols & Motets
Rorate Caeli – arr. Richard Proulx
Adam Lay Ybounden – Joel Martinson
In Night’s Dim Shadows Lying – Mark Sirett
Carol of the Advent – arr. Philip Dietterich
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come – Paul Manz
I Wonder as I Wander – Carl Rütti
Bogoroditse Devo – Sergei Rachmaninoff
O Come, Divine Messiah! – arr. Howard Helvey

🎼 Congregational Hymns & Carols
Creator of the Stars of Night (CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM)
Pervasive Never-Absent One (LAUREL)
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (PSALM 42/FREU DICH SEHR)
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG)
O Day of Peace that Dimly Shines (JERUSALEM)
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (GABRIEL’S MESSAGE)
Lift Up Your Heads (TRURO)

🎹 Organ Voluntaries
Ave Maria d’Arcadelt – Franz Lizst
Rorate Caeli – Jeanne Demessieux
Toccata on “Veni Emmanuel” – Adolphus Hailstork

We are especially honored to welcome Bishop Wayne Smith for his final visit following seven years of loving service to our community.

Don’t miss this beautiful evening of reflection, music, and community as we continue this year’s Transfigured Nights theme of Renewal & Resonance.

📍 Church of the Transfiguration
📅 Sunday, December 5
🕔 5:00 PM
🎄 All are welcome!