Concert: Out of the ashes
Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
The Cathedral Choir sings a special concert marking the 150th-anniversary of the rededication of our church. On October 9, 1871 the Great Chicago Fire consumed St. James’ newly completed church, destroying all but the bell tower which still stands to this day. Our congregation, many of whom had lost everything in the fire themselves, rebuilt the church and consecrated it on October 9, 1875 – four years to the day it burned down. This concert celebrates their heroic legacy and the outpouring of choral and organ music that has emerged from this building in the 150 years since.
Program:
Parry – I was glad
Brahms – Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, from Ein deutsches Requiem
Bruckner – Locus iste
Buck* – O praise God in his holiness
Lutkin* – Benediction
Organ solo: Dickinson* – Andante serioso
McKie – We wait for thy loving-kindness
Shaw – and the swallow
Thompson* – Create in me a clean heart, O God
Organ solo: Buzard* – Concert Variations on Nettleton
Sowerby* – Eternal light
Sowerby* – Psalm 122
* Designates a composer who has served St. James, Chicago as musician
A festive reception will follow in Kyle’s Place.
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 at ROW Parking Garage, 50 E Ohio Street, for $15 up to 18 hours. Parking is also available at Ohio Ontario Self Park, 33 W Ontario, for $11 up to 18 hours daily. Get a reduced-rate parking voucher from the St. James Commons reception desk.