Holden Village is a retreat center for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), located off of Lake Chelan, Washington. The village was built from the remains of a former copper mine work camp which was donated to the Lutheran Church in 1961. Holden Village operates year-round spiritual retreats to people of all faiths to this day.
Composer Marty Haugen wrote Holden Evening Prayer during a stay at Holden Village
in 1986. It has since become a favorite prayer service in the Lutheran Church, especially during the season of Advent. I first became acquainted with the service during my time as a member of the ELCA and have wanted to introduce it in an Episcopal Church since joining. The themes of Jesus the light of the world overcoming darkness are especially comforting during the darkness and depression of winter.
St Gabriel seems like the perfect community to bring this prayer service to and I invite you to join us Saturdays at 6:30 pm at the church during the month of December.
Phillip Hackney
P.S. from Everett+: I am including a YouTube link to a recording of this service. It is truly a beautiful experience. Click here: Holden Evening Prayer.
