cathedral times The Weekly Newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Serving Atlanta and the World
July 31, 2016
HOW DO WE RESPOND? By the Rev. Wallace Marsh Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship It has been a difficult few weeks. We have seen horrible acts of violence. We have watched endless news cycles about the importance of black and blue lives. We have seen tensions play out across our nation, even in this neighborhood. Many of us are asking: How do we respond? Our Sunday gospel passages have offered ways to respond both individually and as a Christian community. A few weeks ago, we heard the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-
37), who had compassion on the stranger lying on the side of the road. At some point, you have experienced the compassion of a Good Samaritan. It is likely that experience of compassion was a defining spiritual moment in your life. Compassion draws up closer to God. We know this because scripture tells us of God’s compassion and mercy: “God is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger and of great kindness” (Psalm 86:15, 103:8, and 145:8). God is full of compassion and we see this in the person of Jesus Christ, who extends compassion throughout his ministry. Jesus Christ and the Good Samaritan extend compassion to those on the “other side of the road.” As Christians, Jesus calls us to “go and do likewise.” Practicing compassion to our neighbors might be one of the most effective ways to move the needle of progress forward. So, be intentional about practicing compassion at home, work, and in our social circles. Now, how should Christian communities respond? The Cathedral has three words that Dean Sam Candler continually emphasizes—grace, excellence, and hospitality. These words play out in the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42). In short, Martha prioritizes excellence and hospitality, while Mary emphasizes grace. Jesus gets into the middle of their argument because Jesus to emphasize the importance of all three: grace, excellence, and hospitality.
“In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all!” From this week’s lectionary Colossians 3:11
Communities that emphasize grace, excellence, and hospitality have been agents of change. For example, the apostles used these values to create koinonia, holy community (Acts 2: 43-47). Martin Luther King, Jr. used these to cast a vision for “beloved community.” One could say that Dietrich Bonhoeffer challenged the German Church to embrace these values in the face of Nazi Germany, eventually planting a church based upon grace, excellence, and hospitality. These values create a holy community that can change the world around us. So, here are two ways to respond: 1. Practice compassion, and 2. create communities of grace, excellence, and hospitality. The Cathedral of St. Philip strives to be a community of grace, excellence, and hospitality. We invite you to participate in this community, to help us spread these values to Atlanta and the world.
SPIR ITUALIT Y
2016 CH APTER Rob Adams (Junior Warden), Mary Bondurant (Executive Committee At-Large), Josh Borden, Kate Brewer, Matt Caine, Mary Caroline Cravens (Senior Warden), Joan Gilbert, Austin Hall (Secretary), Jason Hultgren, Lindsey Hardegree, Wade Hooper, Eric Mininberg, Doug O’Bryan (Treasurer), Brad Reeves, Julie Rief, Ruth Russ, Susan Troutman, George Watson, Anne Young
CLERGY A ND SENIOR STA FF The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D. Canon for Music The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr. Vicar The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Rev. Catherine Zappa Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D. Priest Associate The Rev. Todd D. Smelser Canon Associate for Pastoral Care The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D. Priest Associate The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams Canon Associate for Pastoral and Elder Care The Rev. Juan Sandoval Deacon for Hispanic Ministries
Life moves so fast sometimes. I frequently fall into not making enough time to pray. The one time and place I’ve been able to be most active in my prayer life is while I’m in the car. It’s the one part of the day that I can truly be alone. I don’t mean the “Please, God, please, don’t let that cop see me going too fast” or “Why, oh, why, God, is Atlanta filled with awful drivers?” prayers. I take my commute to work and my road trips to really sit down and have a conversation with God. God is my traveling companion. I tell God about my day, what’s troubling me, what I’m excited about. I tell God about everything, really. It’s like taking a ride with your best friend. God is there to listen to what I have to say, and in those times, God reminds me that while I may not have the most reverent place to pray, I don’t necessarily need it. God is always there to listen. —Maggie Paul If you missed previous issues, check out the Prayer Corner archive at stphilipscathedral.org/prayercorner.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
MUSIC
Sunday, July 31, 2016 / Pentecost 11: Proper 13C
Sunday, July 31, 2016 / Pentecost 11: Proper 13C
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
CHILDREN
Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Epistle: Colossians 3:1-11 Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa 9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa
11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval
8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir (Decani) Roland Martin, Our life is hid with Christ in God (Such Glorious Gifts) Grayston Ives, There is a land of pure delight
The Nurturing Center is open for children four and younger from 8:30 a.m. through the end of the 11:15 a.m. service each week.
MEMBERSHIP BIRTH Elizabeth Emma Brewer, daughter of Dana and Britt Brewer, sister of Claire Brewer, born May 25, 2016 BAPTISMS Emily Michelle Garcia Benitez Zair Delgado Victor Manuel Delgado
SAVE THE DATE FOR
Cathedral Choirs Uncorked In this summer series, open to all, some of the lights of our Cathedral community teach about saints, historical and contemporary, who have inspired them by the way they lived out the Beatitudes and their faith. This class meets at 10:10 a.m., Sundays in Child Hall. This Sunday, July 31, Jennifer Priestley will talk about Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton. Podcasts of previous classes and the full schedule are available at stphilipscathedral.org/learn.
Join the Cathedral Choir on Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. for a light-hearted evening of musical showstoppers, drinks, and dessert to raise money for the choir's 2017 pilgrimage to England. Fun for the whole family, we'll be singing favorites from Sound of Music, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, the Beatles, Gershwin, gospel, and more. Individual tickets are $15, or buy a table of 8 for $100. Tickets are on sale Sunday mornings in the Atrium.
SPIR ITUALIT Y FALL CLASS ON “THE WAY OF PR AYER” If you are interested in going deeper in prayer, with the support of a spiritual community, consider participating in our fall offering, “The Way of Prayer.” This 11-week course, facilitated by Cathedral member and long-time church educator Bonnie Lamberth, will combine the study and practice of prayer with group spiritual direction. The group will meet Wednesday mornings, 9:30–11:30 a.m., from September 7 – November 16. For more information, email lamberthb@bellsouth.net.
PR AYER S FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: Julia Alston, Steve Auerbach, Priscilla Beale, Rodger Beatty, Karen Bellaire,
George Bird, John Blair, Marcia Block, David Boone, Josh Borden, Joan Brooks, Keith Brooks, Neal Brown and family, Meredith, Adam, and Leo Bugenske, Denise Carlson, Josie Carlyle, Jan Childers, Andrew Clark, Joann Claypoole, David Collins, Lawrence
Cowart, Jackson Culbreth, Terry Dornbush, Sarah duBignon, Kitty Dukehart, Angela Ellis, Mary Elrod, Amy Feuss, Jessica Flores, Robert L. Foreman, Jr., Mary Ann Frazier, Carleton Fuller, Susan Gill, Rebecca Gorman, Peggy Govan, Eudelle Lanier Graham,
Dianne Griner, D. Louis Gruver, Jr., Ellen Gunn, Stan Haines, Jane Hannah, Caroline Hatcher, Shirley Heermann, Patricia Hentz,
Debanhi Hernandez, Richard Hill, Connie Hoar, Annemarie and Ante Jazic, Jon, Dorothy Lanier Kenerly, Kelly Kolak, Lisa Krysiak,
Margaret Winders Kuhn, Tommy Lanier, Karen League, Jack Lyle, Robert Maddox, Herb Matthews, Janie Mathis, Michelle Maxwell, Reilly McClain, Bonnie Shields McCormack, David McGuffin, Carol McDonald, Lorraine McKnight, Jan McPherson, Dick Miller, Lucius Morton, Julia and William Moye, Andy Nelson, Stuart Peebles, Libby Powell, Garry Pryor, Jennifer Rankin, Jonna Rankine, Whitney Kemble Robbins, Coleen Schoen, Logan Shannep, Michelle Simmons, Lara Smith Sitton, Bill Smith, Lyda Sorgini, Joe K. Steele, Mack Stevenson, Roy Unkefer, Martir Valesquez, Ed Vogel, Meredith Wallace, Chandra Westafer, Caroline and John Westerhoff, Stephen Williamson, Dick Wilson, Marion Wilson, Lu Worrell, Patricia Young, Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Mike Crawford, J. Shelton Ellis, Jr., Rita Pauline Homan, Valerie Ann Lawrence
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POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by July 30, 2016 POSTMASTER Send address changes to: The Cathedral of St Philip 2744 Peachtree Road, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30305-2920 404.365.1000
C ATHEDR AL THRIF T HOUSE Treasure of the Week A wonderful collection of beautiful children's clothes, including many brand new! Plus a great and unique Stokke Tripp Trapp red high chair.
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PILGR IM AGE You are invited to consider joining a Roots of Anglicanism pilgrimage, April 21 – May 4, 2017. Each day will include a visit to one of England’s great, historic cathedrals or collegiate foundations—including Canterbury, Cambridge University (King's, St. John's, and Trinity Colleges), Oxford University (Christ Church Cathedral and New College), Durham, Fountains Abbey, Salisbury, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Winchester, and York Minster. We will also have an opportunity to join each institution’s worshipping community for Choral Evensong or Eucharist sung by its own resident choir.
The pilgrimage will be led by Canons Dale Adelmann and Wallace Marsh. Group size is anticipated to be 25, and priority will be given to persons closely affiliated with the Cathedral. For more information, contact Canon Adelmann dadelmann@ stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1051.
HOMECOMING! Sunday, August 14 Ministry Fair at 10:10 a.m. in Child Hall Celebrate the beginning of a new program year with old friends, or find a new ministry of the parish to be a part of.