Music Notes and Events

Music Notes for June 1, 2025

Our offertory features the Prayer of Saint Francis, also called the peace prayer, likely not written by the beloved Saint. Probably, it originated in France around 1912, and was based on the sayings of Giles of Assisi (1190-1262), who was a companion of St. Francis. It was particularly popular during World Wars 1 and 2. The prayer calls on the believer to be an instrument of God’s peace by turning away from a focus on the self toward a focus on the needs of the other. This prayer has often been set to music, and this setting by Jenny Conner was first created many years ago as a unison work for the Psalter/Chapel choirs to perform. The text resonates with the themes of this Youth Sunday, so this expanded version of the work is being included in today’s service.

McGaffin Carillon Presentation at Judson Manor – June 17

Join longtime carillonneur George Leggiero for a special presentation at Judson Manor on Tuesday, June 17 at 4:00 pm. He’ll share the fascinating history of the McGaffin Carillon, details of its recent restoration, and what’s next for this iconic University Circle instrument.

Tuesday Noon Organ Plus Concerts Continue June 3rd

The final Tuesday Noon Organ Plus concert for this season is on June 3rd, featuring Covenant’s own Jonathan Moyer, organist. We hope you’ll join us for this lunchtime program from 12 to 12:45 pm in Covenant’s Sanctuary. The Tuesday Noon concert series will resume in September!