Music at St. Luke's
Music is central to our worship. The Church has long upheld singing as an essential element of the liturgy and means of deepening our personal relationship with God. Singing unites us in one voice, drawing us closer as a community. At St. Luke’s, we blend the rich traditions of the wider Anglican choral experience with music from a diverse range of cultures, eras, and styles. All are welcome to join the Cathedral choir. For information, contact Christian Clough, Canon for Liturgy & Music.
As part of our mission, we also serve as a welcoming space for performance for many musical groups and artists both within Portland and beyond. We hold more than 50 performances and art events each year. If you're interested in performing at the Cathedral, please contact our office.
Weekly Choral Schedule
Rehearsals
The Choir meets on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Choir Room to prepare for the upcoming Sunday services.
An additional rehearsal is held Sunday mornings from 8:45am to 10:00am in the nave.
Sunday Worship
The Cathedral Choir sings during our 10:00am service on Sundays. The worships service includes opening and closing hymns, as well as two communion hymns.
Choral Evensong
During the fall and spring, Choral Evensong is held at 4:00pm on the first Sunday of each month. Evensong is not held during the summer months. Rehearsals are held before the service at 2:45pm.
Meet Our Canon for Music & Liturgy
Christian M. Clough, B.A., M.M., M.A.R.
Christian came to St. Luke’s Cathedral in late summer 2022. He oversees a lively music ministry, that includes parish programs, as well as offerings for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and the greater Portland community. Christian is committed to broadening the musical expression of the cathedral, diocese, and community to better reflect the diversity of God’s people, and to celebrate the richness of God’s creation.
