Grace Notes Grace Cathedral winter 2015
E X P ER I E N CE W O R S H I P, ED U CAT I O N , S ER V I CE A N D THE ART S at San Francisco’s Cathedral for All
Board Chair’s Message Dear Friends, Happy New Year to you all! We have just concluded a vibrant and fulfilling year with the capstone of a well-attended series of Christmas concerts, special events and services, welcoming thousands of San Franciscans and visitors to our Cathedral for All. Now is a time for renewal and contemplation at Grace Cathedral. As we approach the season of Lent, we reflect on our past and envision the best ways to forge our path ahead. This period of reflection is especially poignant this year as the search for the 9th Dean progresses on schedule under the leadership of the Search Committee. We are most grateful to the community that makes Grace Cathedral all that it is; for those who continue to serve our mission through excellent liturgy and spiritual practice, in thought-provoking arts, education and culture; those who participate in the vital ministries that are our commitment to social justice; and to you all for your financial support. In this new year, our goal is to ensure that we continue to create a vibrant, energetic environment where all members of the Cathedral are working to their potential as we prepare to welcome the 9th Dean later this year. Our programming moves ahead as we launch our Year of Technology, exploring the ways in which technology can — and should — impact our world for the better. At Carnivale on February 12, we will hear from Sal Khan, the visionary Founder of Khan Academy, on the ways in which technology can empower us through education, and we will also hear from various Forum guests on the challenges and responsibilities we face in this age of technological advancement. We are also spending time considering how we might best support those who gather here each week for yoga; we look forward to implementing new ideas. I am so grateful for your support, participation and engagement, together with the wider community that comprises our Cathedral. Thank you for all that you do so generously. I look forward to sharing time with you in this new year. Sincerely, Jane Shaw Carpenter Chair of the Board of Trustees
B oa r d o f T r u s t e e s Dorena Chan
Jane Shaw Carpenter, Chair
Lokelani Devone
Eliza Brown, Vice Chair
Jennifer Jones Edwardson
Anne Casscells, Treasurer
Priscilla Geeslin
President
David W. Walker,
Donald W. Derheim Peter M. Drake
Vance Y. George
Secretary
John Gnuse
William K. Bowes, Jr.
Zane O. Gresham
Jamie Nicol Bowles
Richard Helmer
Lee McEnany Caraher
Samuel Hocking
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Ambassador James C. Hormel Caroline Hoxby Melissa Keane Judith Droz Keyes Mary McCarthy Meridee Moore Lori Ogden Moore Nathan Ohm James Pannell Bob Peck
Garrett A. H. Price III Michael Scheu Rita Semel Michael Sippey Anna Deavere Smith Thomas F. Steyer Patrick S. Thompson Trevor Traina Susan von Herrmann Clement Xue Eric Yopes
Niall Battson
The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus,
WINTER HIGHLIGHTS Additional event information: gracecathedral.org/events
E x p e rie nce t h e Ope nne ss o f G r ace Cat h e dral
Jeremy Ranharter
For the past five years, Grace Cathedral has removed the pews for a few days to celebrate Carnivale. This year, for the first time, join us to experience the Cathedral’s vast openness without pews from February 9 to the end of Lent. Information: gracecathedral.org
Carn i val e February 12, 6:30 p.m.
Kate Mason
Experience a brand new Carnivale! Now in its fifth year, this benefit gala returns with special guest speaker Sal Khan, Founder of Khan Academy. The dinner and festive party launches our Year of Technology and benefits Cathedral life. Information and tickets: gracecathedral.org/carnivale
C e l e brat ing t h e Lu n a r Ne w Ye ar February 15, 11 a.m. Julie Harris
In celebration of the Year of the Sheep, Lion Dancers will lead the retiring procession concluding the Eucharist.
Each year, Grace Cathedral weaves a central focus in its program and shared dialogue. 2015 will be the Year of Technology, with an aim to explore technology’s integral presence and implications in our faith-based, Bay Area community, beginning with Sal Khan’s remarks at Carnivale, Forum guests and planned improvements in our own technology infrastructure.
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Justin Vincent Lai
Cathedral LiFe Winter Interfaith Shelter
Volunteer to cook and serve a healthy meal to those housed through the Winter Interfaith Shelter Program from Sunday, February 8 to Saturday, February 14. Sponsored by the San Francisco Interfaith Council and run by Episcopal Community Services, the Interfaith Shelter provides dinner, breakfast and a dry place to sleep for 60 to 100 homeless men during the coldest part of the year. Grace Cathedral joins many other San Francisco congregations in this important endeavor. There are many ways to help: cooking, serving, leading teams of volunteers or cleaning up. You can sign up for one night or several evenings. Information: gracecathedral.org/winterinterfaithshelter
Annual Gifts to Support Cathedral Life
Grace Cathedral means something to everyone, offering connection to God and each other through worship, art and music, education and service to others. Make your gift to the Community Fund (undesignated support) or to The Ghiberti Foundation (for arts and culture) via the enclosed envelope or online at gracecathedral.org/donate. To make a stewardship pledge for Congregational Life, visit gracecathedral.org/stewardship. Thank you!
Lenten Supper Series and Workshops wednesdays, February 25 to March 25
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Julie Harris
Share a simple supper at 6 p.m., then join one of our Lenten workshops. Examine the practical and spiritual needs of preparing for the end of life in Last Things; heal from grief in a safe, loving environment in Grief Group; and explore Contemporary Prayer with Bishop Marc Handley Andrus. Suggested supper donation: $5. Pre-registration for workshops is required. Information: gracecathedral.org/lent
Our regular worship schedule includes four services on Sundays — 8:30 a.m. Eucharist; 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist; 3 p.m. Choral Evensong; and 6 p.m. evening Eucharist on the labyrinth — as well as Choral Evensong sung by our Choir of Men and Boys on Thursdays at 5:15 p.m.
Worship
As h W e d n e s day February 18
Observe the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Holy Eucharist and distribution of ashes at 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 6 p.m.
HIGHLIGHTS OF HOLY WEEK Free and open to all. Information: gracecathedral.org/easter March 29, 11 a.m. Palm Sunday
Niall Battson
On Palm Sunday, we hold a single, combined service at 11 a.m., with palm procession and a Choral Eucharist sung by the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. April 1, 6 p.m. Tenebrae
Based on the monastic prayer service of vigils, Tenebrae is a simple, yet powerful choral service sung by the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. April 2, 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday
Foot washing ceremony and the Holy Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Camerata. April 3, 3 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY
This choral service is a meditation on the Cross and the death of Jesus and prayers for the world. April 4, 9 p.m. The Great Vigil Niall Battson
Beginning entirely in darkness, the Great Vigil is gradually illuminated by kindling the new fire and the lighting of the giant Easter candle and candles for the worshipers.
Celebrate the joy of Easter! Sunday, April 5 8:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist
A joyful service of Holy Eucharist with hymns, organ music and a sermon.
11 a.m. Choral Eucharist with Brass and Timpani
Hymns and chants are accompanied by the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys alongside brass and timpani.
6 p.m. Evening Eucharist
A simple, reflective service including prayer, scripture readings, singing, a sermon and Holy Communion.
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CONNECTING MIND & SPIRIT 2015 Winter Forum This winter, connect with Grace Cathedral at The Forum: our flagship conversation series on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Gresham Hall. Free and open to all. Information: gracecathedral.org/forum F E B RUARY 8
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David Korten, Author. In conversation with the Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox on A Living Economy for a Living Earth
Tom McKeag, Founder and President of BioDreamMachine. In conversation with the Rev. Jude Harmon on Design by Nature
Becki Cohn-Vargas, Director of Not In Our School, and Patrice O’Neill, Producer of Not In Our Town. In conversation with the Rev. Andy Lobban on After Ferguson: How Communities Can Stand Up to Hate and Violence
Alvy Ray Smith, Co-Founder of Pixar. In conversation with the Rev. Canon Dr. Randal Gardner on A Biography of the Pixel MARCH 1 5
Elizabeth Jameson, Artist. In conversation with the Rev. Elizabeth Grundy on Can Art Find the Beauty in Disease?
Yoga on the Labyrinth February 10, 6:15 p.m.
Join yoga teacher Darren Main and over 500 yogis for gentle and nurturing yoga, and experience Grace Cathedral without pews! Music by Mirabai & Friends. Suggested donation: $10–$20.
One Billion Rising Join one billion people all over the world to protest the violence that impacts one billion women and girls around the world. This year, two regular Cathedral ministries will focus their healing energies on ending violence against women and girls.
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Candlelight Labyrinth Walk with Music February 13, 6 p.m.
Walk the labyrinth in candlelight, and pray for peace in the world. Live music by Destiny Muhammad, harpist.
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MUSIc aNd the artS SaYing Farewell to GraCeD WiTH liGHT
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On January 24, Grace Cathedral said goodbye to Graced With Light. Installed in March 2013, Graced With Light has been a part of Cathedral life for nearly two years. The 20 miles of red, blue and green ribbons hanging from our vaulted ceiling was a community catalyst, featured in countless images in print and on social media, with over half a million “likes” on Instagram, a full page feature in VOGUE Casa Brasil, and articles in the San Francisco Chronicle. We are forever grateful for the privilege of living with such a wonderful work of art.
organ recital St e p h e n h a m i lto n , o r g a n i St mARCh 1, 4 p.m.
Minister of Music Emeritus at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity, New York City, performs on Grace Cathedral’s 7,466-pipe Aeolian-Skinner organ. Presented as part of Grace Cathedral’s Organ Recital Series. Suggested donation: $10.
For a look or a touch GReshAm hAll, mARCh 24, 7:30 p.m.
Baritone Morgan Smith and actor Kip Niven perform selections from For a Look or a Touch by composer Jake Heggie. The song cycle, commissioned by Music of Remembrance, is based on the true story of two gay men torn apart by the Holocaust. This event is presented in partnership with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Information: gracecathedral.org/concerts
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