[Magdalen] Cathedral choir to sing

Grace Cangialosi gracecan at gmail.com
Thu Jan 12 19:50:32 UTC 2017


I agree, David, about the prayer/worship piece. However, a service doesn't have to have a choir. Also, I think the public--and probably some of the choristers--will not necessarily understand the distinction. It will have the appearance of the Cathedral endorsing Trump.

> On Jan 12, 2017, at 2:42 PM, ME Michaud <michaudme at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Keep checking. I think they're singing twice,
> on the 20th at the inauguration
> and on the 21st at the Cathedral.
> 
> http://www.episcopalcafe.com/singing-at-trumps-inaugural-national-cathedral-choristers/
> 
> 
> On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 2:36 PM, Cantor03--- via Magdalen <
> magdalen at herberthouse.org> wrote:
> 
>> Sounds as though this may be the choir singing in situ in the  Cathedral
>> for a prayer service.  Much as I agree with your sentiments in  general, I
>> think if it's only a prayer service in the choirs "home" this could  be
>> permitted.
>> 
>> IOW the choir is not singing FOR Trump in this liturgical setting.   They
>> are doing their part to worship God.
>> 
>> 


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