Choral Evensong for Ascension

Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m.

Our final Evensong of the season offers festive, triumphant music for Ascension. Falling forty days after Easter, Ascension marks when Christ was lifted up into heaven, leaving his disciples amazed and in awe. The drama of this evocative story has inspired countless works of sacred music and art. Our anthem “Viri Galilei” by Patrick Gowers for double choir and two organists depicts this moment in vivid detail. 

A festive reception will follow in Kyle's Place.

Choral Repertoire:

Stanford - Coelos ascendit hodie
Buzard - Preces & Responses on a Theme of Leo Sowerby
Walton - Chichester Service
Gowers - Viri Galilaei

Plan your visit

When you visit St. James Cathedral, expect to receive a warm welcome! Whether you are a committed follower of Christ, a first-time visitor who is joining a friend, or fall somewhere in between, you're not just welcome, you belong.

It is not uncommon for people to either dress casually or formally when visiting the Cathedral. Our priority is that you to feel comfortable. Children are always welcome at St. James. There is an open space to the front right of the pews for children to play under your supervision and a changing station for parents of our youngest members under the church in the restrooms.

The cathedral is accessible to people with limited mobility. An access ramp is located at the west end of the building, 65 E. Huron St.

Map & Parking

We are conveniently located 2 blocks from the red line. Exit at Chicago Avenue, then south two blocks to the corner of Wabash and Huron.

We are one block west from the 3, 10, 26, 146, 147, and 151 bus lines on Michigan Avenue. Exit at Superior or Erie if southbound, exit at Huron if northbound.

Reduced-rate parking is available on Sundays at ROW Parking Garage, 50 E Ohio Street, for $2 up to 6 hours. Parking is also available at Ohio Ontario Self Park, 33 W Ontario, for $10 up to 18 hours daily. Get a reduced-rate parking voucher from the St. James Commons reception desk.