Compline and Evensong

Evensong

Music Services

The latest schedule of our services and events are listed on the Memorial Church calendar. 

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Compline

Compline services take place on the first Thursday of the month during the academic term. Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this twenty-minute candlelit service is sung by members of the Harvard University Choir.

Evensong

The sung evening prayer service of the Anglican daily prayer tradition, Choral Evensong is a versatile service which can incorporate many musical traditions into its structure. Primarily featuring choral music as a way to beautify the daily round of prayer, it also includes organ music and congregational singing along with some spoken prayer in this approximately forty-five minute service.

Upcoming Compline Services

Compline Service
September 3, 2026
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9:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
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Appleton Chapel
In Person
Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.
Evensong

Compline Service
October 1, 2026
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9:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
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Appleton Chapel
In Person
Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.
Evensong

Compline Service
November 5, 2026
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9:00PM - 9:30PM EST
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Appleton Chapel
In Person
Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.
Evensong

Compline Service
February 4, 2027
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9:00PM - 9:30PM EST
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Appleton Chapel
In Person
Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.
Evensong

Compline Service
Mar. 4 - Mar 27, 2027
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9:00PM - 9:30PM EST
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Appleton Chapel
In Person
Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.
Evensong

Compline Service
April 1, 2027
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9:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
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Appleton Chapel
In Person
Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.
Evensong

Compline Service
May 6, 2027
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9:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
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Appleton Chapel
In Person
Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.
Evensong

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