Music for Lunar New Year

Sunday February 15, 2026

This coming Sunday is the last Sunday before Lent, when we celebrate the Transfiguration, as noted in Archbishop John's message to the Diocese this week (you can read it on the web site here). We will also celebrate the sacrament of Baptism.

In addition, this Sunday is the closest to the Lunar New Year (February 17, 2026), and our music aims to highlight Asia-Pacific music and musicians.

10:30am Choral Eucharist
Processional Hymn: "Abba, Abba, Hear," to a traditional Korean melody
Psalm Response: "Ay, Ay Salidummay," a traditional Philippine expression of joy
Song for the Asperges (Baptism): "As the Wind Song Through the Trees," music by Chinese-Canadian composer Lim Swee Hong (he's also the composer of the birthday blessing song we've been singing from our new hymnal Sing a New Creation "May the Love of the Lord" SNC172)
Communion Hymn: "Lord, Your Hands Have Formed This World," to a traditional Philippine melody
Organ Postlude: "...Let there be a firmament..." from "A New Creation,"  by Jaebon Hwang, Korean organist and composer