In May we have prerecorded our monthly sung Compline service which normally happens at 7:00 pm on the first Sunday of the month. https://youtu.be/DIhJkQ6bP44 Organ & Baritone: Dr. Stephan Griffin; Soprano: Elizabeth Swanson Photography credits: Gretjen Helene, David Bliss, Richard … [Read more...] about SUNG COMPLINE
HOLY WEEK 2020
Below you will find all of the materials for walking through Holy Week and Easter. We are continually adding resources, so please check back frequently. Holy Week Resources for families: Holy Week with kids: Sharon Ely Pearson has some great, simple suggestions. Watch the Story of Holy Week … [Read more...] about HOLY WEEK 2020
COVID-19 UPDATES
The church is closed to all in-person meetings and services are being conducted ONLINE until further notice. 12 May update from our bishops. Dear People of the Diocese of Massachusetts, As the Commonwealth continues to face high numbers of COVID-19 fatalities and of new cases reported, it … [Read more...] about COVID-19 UPDATES
COMPLINE
During the COVID-19 closures, Compline is being said Monday-Friday at 8:00 pm via zoom. Prayers sung for a peaceful night. First Sunday of the Month—7:00pm Compline is the final monastic office of the day. This short, 30 minute, service of chant and spoken prayers is a great way to be in touch … [Read more...] about COMPLINE
SCHOLA (YOUTH CHOIR)
All Saints Parish’s vibrant children’s music program was launched more than 30 years ago in response to cutbacks in the Brookline public schools’ music education curricula. Since that time, Schola has become one of the finest church-based children’s choirs in the Boston area, providing an … [Read more...] about SCHOLA (YOUTH CHOIR)
THE ORGAN
The organ at All Saints was built by Casavant Freres, of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. It was installed in 1961, and was the gift of the Baldwin family in honor of John and Elizabeth Baldwin, founding members of the parish. Virgil Fox played the dedicatory recital. It is an instrument of … [Read more...] about THE ORGAN
MUSIC MINISTERS—HISTORY
These people have served as organists/directors of music since the founding of the parish: Charles Norris 1897-1929 Rowland Halfpenny 1929-1961 Richard Grant 1961-1964 Emory Fanning 1964-1967 Donald Teeters 1967-2014 Suzanne McAllister (interim) 2014-2015 Christian Lane 2015-2018 … [Read more...] about MUSIC MINISTERS—HISTORY
ADULT CHOIR
The Adult Music program is centered around the Choir of All Saints. Under the current leadership of music director Dr. Stephan Griffin, the All Saints choral program has long been recognized as one of the finest in New England. With a membership of some forty singers, the choir, consisting of … [Read more...] about ADULT CHOIR