A Good Friday Meditation
Friday, April 3rd at 3:00 PM
Enrich this season of reverence and contemplation with a special Good Friday meditation at the Cathedral of St. John in downtown Albuquerque. On Friday, April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the Cathedral will present the New Mexico premiere of Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) by British composer Philip Moore.
This powerful and contemplative work weaves together deeply reflective prayers by Eric Milner-White with expressive organ meditations composed by Moore. The Cathedral’s Dean and Rector, Kristina Ann Maulden, will serve as narrator, and Director of Cathedral Music, Maxine Thevenot, will perform the organ score.
The music ranges from hushed introspection to dramatic intensity, offering a profound meditation on the Passion of Christ. The interplay between spoken word and organ creates a cohesive spiritual journey through the Stations of the Cross.
Enhancing this year’s presentation is a significant visual arts collaboration: fifteen local artists have each created an original work inspired by one of the Stations. Each piece will be displayed alongside its corresponding prayer and musical meditation, creating a multi-sensory experience that unites word, music, and image. The integration of these contemporary visual interpretations adds new depth to this ancient devotional tradition.
This unique artistic offering invites the community into a sacred space of reflection, reverence, and creative expression during the solemn observance of Good Friday.
Location: 318 Silver Ave SW, downtown Albuquerque.
Parking: Free parking is available in Cathedral lots, on surrounding streets, and in the adjacent MFA lot.
For additional information, please contact:
Canon Dr. Maxine Thévenot
mthevenot@stjohnsabq.org
Women’s Life and Love
Sunday, April 12th at 3:00 PM
Tickets are available in advance at www.fcmabq.org or at the door. $25, with free admission for full-time students presenting a valid student ID.
Enjoy an afternoon recital featuring three captivating and emotionally powerful art song cycles by Robert Schumann, Francis Poulenc, and Manuel de Falla. Mezzo-soprano Jacqueline Zander-Wall, with over fifty recital credits, has performed internationally with organizations such as the Stuttgart Hugo Wolf Gesellschaft, the Hamburg Mahler Verein, and the Goethe-Institut. She has appeared with leading festivals and opera companies including Aspen Music Festival, Boston Lyric Opera, and the Hamburg Opera, and is the founder and director of the Vocal Artistry Art Song Competition in New Mexico.
She is joined by Louise Bass, a distinguished organist and passionate interpreter of 20th-century French music. Bass studied at Indiana University and Oklahoma City University with Wilma Jensen, and in Paris with Susan Landale. Currently Artist-in-Residence in Organ at Georgia’s Piedmont University, she has toured internationally and performed at venues such as Spivey Hall, St. James Cathedral, and the Tuscia Music Festival in Italy.
Fundraiser Concert for Church Unbound
Sunday, May 3rd at 3:00 PM
Experience this meaningful concert while making a difference in your community. At the heart of this performance is Beatitude Mass: For the Homeless by Henry Mollicone. Featuring soloists soprano Jennifer Perez and baritone Edmund Connolly, a chamber orchestra and the Cathedral Choirs of St. John will come together under the direction of the Cathedral’s Director of Music, Canon Dr. Maxine Thévenot.
Church Unbound is a collaborative effort by Episcopal churches offering spiritual support, refreshments, and a church service to people living on the streets, meeting every Sunday at 1:30 PM at the corner of Central and Charleston Street in Albuquerque. Thank you for your support.
Tickets are $25. We encourage all who are able to select a donation ticket in support of Church Unbound. Free tickets are available for all full-time students who present a valid student ID.
America's 250th
America's 250th at the Cathedral
July 4, 2026
11:00 AM Concert
12:15 PM lunch
Enjoy a live performance by SERAPH BRASS—America’s top all-women brass quintet, plus a picnic lunch.
Celebrate this special Fourth of July with music by some of our nation’s top composers: Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Reena Esmail, Ricky Ian Gordon, Samuel Barber, and more.
Between performances, enjoy a picnic lunch of hot dogs, sliders, potato salad, and ice cream.
Tickets for the concert: $30 per adult (children 17 and under free)
Tickets for catered lunch: $20 per person (adults AND children)
For ticket links and more information:
https://fcmabq.org/americas-250th-at-the-cathedral/
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