Prayer at the Close of the Day
About the pittsburgh compline choir
Compline originated in the convents and monasteries of Europe more than a thousand years ago. We hope that Compline’s ancient prayers for peace, forgiveness and safety through the coming night will touch your heart and you will be renewed and strengthened by this hour. Compline (from the Latin completorium – completion) is the last service of the Liturgy of the Hours (or the Divine Office). In the monastic tradition a prayer service was held every three hours to adhere to the biblical command to pray without ceasing. The services begin with Matins, followed by Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and ends with Compline.
Over thirty years ago, the Pittsburgh Compline Choir began as an outgrowth of the Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater Pittsburgh’s mission. As the Compline Choir has grown in scope, the Lutheran Campus Ministry, housed at the Lutheran University Center, continues to offer support in several different ways. The ministry of Compline is further supported by a very generous annual gift from First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in downtown Pittsburgh. You can help this ministry continue by donating now, using the button below.
Pittsburgh Compline Choir Welcomes Director David Bridge
The Pittsburgh Compline Choir is pleased to introduce its new director, Mr. David Bridge. David is a native of Southwestern Pennsylvania and currently serves as Cantor at Zion’s Lutheran Church, Greensburg, PA. With over thirty years’ experience as a choir director, organist, and private instructor, David brings a deep understanding and appreciation of worship through music, as well as personal experience with the liturgy of Compline.
Please join in welcoming David to the Pittsburgh Compline Choir! You are also invited to greet David personally at the Compline service on Sundays at 8pm in the beauty of Heinz Memorial Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
Pittsburgh Compline Choir services take place on Sundays at 8pm in Heinz Memorial Chapel. Join us for worship!
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Compline services are open to all and take place on Sundays at 8pm in the Heinz Memorial Chapel. The Compline Choir holds worship weekly during the academic term of the University of Pittsburgh.
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Those interested in joining the Pittsburgh Compline Choir are encouraged to contact the Director to express their interest. The Compline Choir is composed of volunteers.
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Compline is able to continue its ministry through the generous support of donors. Those interested in supporting Compline may give contribute here.
Pittsburgh Compline Choir
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Director
Pittsburgh Compline Choir
DAVID BRIDGE
director@pittsburghcomplinechoir.org
Campus Pastor and Executive Director
Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater Pittsburgh
The rev. Brian Bennett
pastor@lucpgh.com