Evening star., 1917-11-28
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.

Protestant Episcopal churches gen
orally throughout the District, from
the great Cathedral of SIS. Peter and
Paul toAhe small and coZy chapeis OF
the suburbs, plan, as usual, TO observe
Thanksgiving day with one or more
special services. A number announce
early morning holy communion. while
propriate to the character Of the day
will be a feature of practically all the
services. At several of the churches
invitations are extended particularly
and Navy. Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding,
D. D.. Bishop of Washington, will take
part both in the cathedral services and
those at Epiphany Church at IL am.
Cathedral Of S. S. Peter and Paul.
Paul, Mount St. Alban. there will be
four Thanksgiving services tomorrow.
the principal one being morning prayer
at II am. At this service there will be
festival music by the full vested cathe,
dral choir. including special hymns and
anthems of a patriotic and religious
spirit and also embodying the harvest
home" idea.
A feature of the music will be spe-
cial "Te Deum" in recognition of the
spiritual blessings enjoyed during the
past year. Canon William L. De Vries
will officiate at the service, while Rev.
Ii. Z. F. bEatendnl, Qedu OF IHS CdtHS-
dral, will preach the Thanksgiving SER
mon.
The first service Of the day will be
holy communion, at 1880 a.m.. at which
Bishop Harding will officiate. At 10
am. comes the next service. featured
by special intercession for soldiers and
sailors. This service will be repeated
at SIS pm.
Directly following the principal serv-
ice at II am. the clergy of the cathe-
dral will offer prayers specifically for
all individuals on behalf OF whom the
request is made. and also special sep
arate prayers for all principal and
subordinate branches of the military,
naval. and civil departments of the
government, such as aviators. marines.
engineers, etc. and all federal en-
ployes occupied in special war work.
Special prayers will also be offered for
each one of the allied nations with
which America is fighting against
autocracy.
Church of the Epiphany.
At the Church of the Epiphany. G
street. near 14th street northwest, a
tomorrow at IL am. designed to in
spire increased loyalty for God and
country. A special musical program
will be given. and Bishop Harding will
the allied nations will be displayed.
Invitations have been extended to the
embassies of the allies, several Of
which will be represented. and to the
chief officials of the United States gov
ernment.
The rector. Rev. Randolph H McKim,
will preach the Thanksgiving sermon,
the subject being Gods Call to the Ma
psalm, fifth verse: "In the name Of Our
God we will set up our banners" The
offering is for the premiums Of the
Episcopal Church pension fund.
tomorrow morning at 8 O'Clock Fri
day, ST. Andrews day. there will be
holy communion at ] 1 o'clock and even
ing prayer at 4:4o, this being the first
day of the week of prayer set aside
by the Episcopalians in which to ask
Gods special blessing and guidance in
wartime.
All Souls Memorial.
At All Souls Memorial Church, Con-
necticut and Cathedral avenues. there
will be special Thanksgiving services
tor, Rev. H. II. Dent Sterrett will
preach the sermon.
All Saints, Chevy Chase.
At All Saints Church. Chevy Chase.
Thanksgiving day will be observed by
communion services tomorrow, at 7:30
| am. and by morning prayer at 1890
v y
Austin, will preach.
Christ Church, Southeast.
At Christ Church. G street between 9Th
and 7th streets southeast, there will be
special THANKSGIVING day services at 10
| the day by the children's choir The
rector. Rev. David r. CovelI, will prea CHI
| the sermon. In the evening the ladies' Of
| the parish will give Thanksgiving sup
per in the parish hail. at which the rnen
! Of the Quarternaster Corps. stationed at
Camp Meigs. will be the guests.
St. Paul's Church.
At st. Paurs Church. 2sd street, near
Washington Circle, northwest Rev. Rob
ert Talbot. rector. there will be three % spe-
cial Thanksgiving day services, at 7:3o
| 10 and II am, with special music at each.
st. Johns.
At ST. Johns Church, GEORGETOWN
| Rev Christopher P. Sparkling, rector, the
under direction of Samuel A. Leech, or
ganist and choirmaster. includes the fol-
lowing numbers: "Te Deum in F." by
Smart; "Jubilate Dec In A." by MacFar-
Lloyd; 80 Lord How Manifold" by Barn
by: "Bread Of Heaven" by Maclagan, and
"Gioria in Excelsis'' (old chan).
st. Adams.
At st. Alban's Church. Wisconsin ana
Massa chusetts avenues northwest, holy
communion will be offered tomorrow
morning at 1880, while at II am. there
will be morning prayer services, with
sermon by the rector, Rev. Charles T.
Warner.
Church Of the Incarnation.
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