St. Thomas’ first major change was thrust upon them. Once a high society church, Eleanor Roosevelt was the first lay preacher in their pulpit. The neogothic building stood until 1970, when the place was arsoned. They found five gallons of fire accelerant and matches but never knew who did it, or why. The church had a choice: rebuild a cathe dral-style church that was dwindling in numbers, or move into the parish hall? They turned the ruins of the church into a park for the neighborhood, and moved into an upper room. In that upper room, something about that community changed. The new wor ship space, being roughly the dimen sions of a shoebox, found itself using chairs instead of pews and worshiping toRespondingchange
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During National Hispanic Heritage Month, across North America (from mid-September to mid-Octo ber,) Christ Church Cathedral will proudly celebrate the diversity of Latino/Hispanic culture on Septem ber 25 and October 9. All Cathedral members and friends are welcome to get to know the vast diversity of culture through dance, singing, and fellowship. It is an annual tradition on the part of the Cathedral’s Latino/Hispanic congregation,
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The church where I preached for the first time, was ordained to the priest hood, and baptized my own child is now condos. I can never return to that cozy church in the round, the cross I looked at so often, the ambo, the altar. I can’t kneel in the chairs; I can’t hide in the sacristy, or look forward to the magnificent spread put out in our own “upper room” each Maundy Thursday, an altar over flowing with grapes and stalks of wheat, beauti ful loaves and jars full of Ioil.loved that church. And I’m really happy it’s gone.St. Thomas’ Dupont Circle was a place that taught me the possibilities of change. Not only on a personal level — first a seminarian, then a deacon, then a priest, then a mother — but also what can happen within the community when everyone says, “Yes, let’s do this.”
Dean Barkley Thompson’s departure from Christ Church Cathedral after a very success ful decade has caused both fond reflection and hopeful expectation about the Cathe dral’s“Hefuture.isapriest with superb gifts in preach ing and teaching and I’ll miss his leadership in both those capacities,” said Linnet Deily. “Barkley is a warm and outgoing priest who just builds friends wherever he is. He is really beloved at the Cathedral.” “It is really hard to know that he is leaving,” said Consuelo Bravo, who is co-chair of the La tino congregation. “Every time I go to Mexico, I tell my mom all the things the church does, especially to help the homeless. My mom is 90 years old, and she would say, ‘I really love your church because everything you tell me, every thing they do, that’s what God wants us to do.’”
Member Fredricka Brecht remembers sit ting with Dean Thompson at a board meeting at Seminary of the Southwest when two clergy members told him about the open position at
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E on September 4 are given to the glory of God in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Catherine and Keith Frazier’s wedding vows taken at this very altar.
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Save the Date: 2023 Every Member Canvass Kickoff Event
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar E on August 7 were given to the glory of God in loving memory of Paul Bayless Harrison by his wife Blanche. E on August 14 were given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the leadership, service, and spiritual guidance of Dean Barkley Thompson by the Cathedral’s Vestry and Ministries.
This group has a strong tie to the past. In the 1950’s, Dean Richardson recognized that women didn’t have many ways to get to know other women who were members of Christ Church Ca thedral. He set up women’s groups with different objectives. This group was to use short stories as a way to look at themselves and the church. Canon John Logan was the clergy man — there were no women clergy at that time — assigned to the group. Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister will join St Theresa’s in September. For the September 8 meeting at 2 p.m., we will read The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf and The Yellow Wallpaper by Virginia Perkins Gilman. Please join us for tea and the discussion led by Graeme Marston while making new friends. For copies of the stories and more information about this meeting, contact Valerie Meisel at vhmtexas@gmail.com or Genie Nash at genienash@gmail.com.
We extend heartfelt sympathy E to the family of Gordon C. Gee who passed away on June 25, 2022. Gordon is father to Gary Gee and father-in-law to Michael Devoll. E to the family of Ernest “Ernie” J. Vastine Sr. who passed away on June 22, 2022. Ernie is father to Beau Vastine. E to the family of member Betsy Yvette Green who passed away on July 8, 2022. Betsy is spouse to David Wagner.
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Follow the yellow brick road to this annual dinner theater event! Through familiar songs, fun, and fellowship this Wizard of Oz inspired production will remind us all why there’s No Place like the Cathedral! Seats are limited so reserve your ticket early! There are also opportunities to volunteer at the event — contact Karen Kraycirik — if interested or visit the EMC table in the Thompson Cloister, September 4, 18, 25, and October 2. The event will take place on Sunday, October 2, in Reynolds Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. immediately following The Well service. Tickets to the dinner are $18 for adults, $10 for kids (12 & under), and can be purchased in the cloister on Sundays, or via the Cathedral’s website: www.christchurchcathedral.org/emcdinner
E on September 11 are given to the glory of God in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bilinda and Brian Matusek. The flowers in the floor vases
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E on August 21 were given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the ministry and good works of The Rev. Betty C. Adam by Kathy Welch and John Unger
Yard sale donations to help studentscollege It’s time again for the annual Yard Sale, where the Latino Ministry Council and the Mission Out reach Council (MOC) work together to raise funds to help low-income students who graduated from high school in May 2022 with the expenses of start ing college. The Yard Sale is planned for October 1, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will accept donations start ing on Sunday, September 4 until Wednesday, September 28. On Sundays, we will receive light bag donations on the 4th level of the Cathedral’s garage from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. During the week, larger donations will be received on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. Saturday,SALEOctober 1 No
E on August 14 were given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for Jill, Griffin, and Eliza Thompson by the Cathedral’s Ushers and Altar Guild. E on August 21 were given to the glory of God in loving memory of David Richard King by his family. Family ST. Wednesday,SHORTTHERESA’SSTORYGROUPSeptember 28
KICKOFF POTLUCK BRUNCH
Saturday, October 1, 9–11 a.m. Sign Up
On Sunday, September 11, the Cathedral will Rally Against Hunger as we gather to pack 100,000 meals for our neighbors across the globe. Following a combined service at 10 a.m., we will work shoulder to shoulder to measure, bag, seal and box 100,000 meals that will be shipped to the hungriest regions on our planet. We need everyone who is able to come help out. Learn more and sign up at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/rallyagainsthunger 11
Foyer Groups are monthly small groups of 7 to 11 members who gather from October through May for a simple meal and a good time. They have no agenda, no book, and no curriculum. It’s just a chance to meet, connect, and chat.
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Again, it’s so humbling and comforting to share a meal whether fancy, simple, or in between because the conversa tions are what are important. The mix of participants in our groups have been young single 30-year-olds to seasoned 75+ and all in between. Sharing a glass (or two) of wine, fantastic food and more importantly, enjoying the comradery is what Foyers is all about. I heartily endorse participation in Foy ers as a great way to get to know fellow pa rishioners as we all journey through our faith.
Kickoff Event Gather with fellow Foyer-ers and meet your Foyer group-mates at our Kickoff Potluck Brunch Saturday, October 1, from 9–11 a.m. in Sanders Hall. Bring a brunch-y treat accord ing to your last name and get ready for a year of food and friends. Why Join a Foyers Group? My husband Paul and I were introduced to a Foyer group after moving to Alice, Texas from Toronto at the Episcopal Church of the Advent more than 25 years ago. We quickly got to know members of the church on a much more personal level in their homes and ours when it was our turn to host. By getting to know parishioners individually we were able to get more involved in other church activities.Thesecond Foyer group was at the Epiph any Episcopal Church in Kingsville. Again, sharing a meal with friends resulted in getting to know people we might not otherwise have been introduced to. We had the opportunity to visit the King Ranch and some of their his toric homes through the members of our par ishAfterfamily.20+ years in South Texas we retired and moved to Austin where we attended the downtown parish of St. David’s Episcopal. This Foyers group introduced us to areas of Austin beyond the downtown core. We met many wonderful parishioners who shared their love of food and entertaining and in troduced us to the church’s out reachThen,programs.fiveyears ago, we moved to Houston a week after Hurricane Harvey to be closer to our children. We joined the Cathedral Foy ers group soon after we became members. We were able to enjoy three years of Foyers here prior to Covid. We have made some very close friends who we were able to continue to com municate with during the Covid isolation.
PAGE 3 THE BULLETIN in the round. It found itself in the gay neigh borhood of DC through the 70s–90s; it held AIDS funerals for anyone who needed one; it witnessed another way of loving God and loving one another to those who had been harmed by their churches and families of ori gin. This continued through the 00s, but the parish hall was starting to crumble, and the neighborhood was changing into one of the most expensive areas of the city. So we had a building campaign; it failed. We had another building campaign, and that failed too. But in our failures we learned about who we were. We learned about our values; we learned we valued our prayerful community life above everything else. So when we real ized that in order to have a church, we would need to demolish the church as we knew and loved it and be itinerant for two or more years, we knew we could say “yes” to change, and we did. Not to say that the transition was easy, but we pulled the best of St. Thomas’ into the future with us. The new building sup ports itself through special event rentals, has (finally) enough space for the justice work the community is called to, and is a spiritual home for a community who knows who they are, and whose they are. When we say “yes” to change, God can do amazing things. Do I sometimes wish that I could go back to that special place? Yes. But I’m never sorry about it, because I know how empowered that community is precisely because of change. Responding to change faithfully with open ears and open hearts, we can see how God is faithful to us, despite our challenges. In the best way possible, only God knows what can happen next.
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Below, right: Dean Thompson sits with Junior Warden Flo Ray as friends and members gather to say goodbye at the Celebration of Ministry for Barkley and Jill Thompson.
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Dean Thompson Celebration, and more IN PICTURES
Above: Cathedral Bookstore Manager Lucy Chambers discusses a purchase with a customer as parishioners browse on Sunday betweenRight:services.The Rev. Canon Bradley Varnell teaches a group of children about Communion during Instruction in Eucharist.
Threads of Comfort and Joy
Community of Hope International — Circle of Care (COHI)
Second Monday of the Month, 6 p.m., McGehee Conference Room
High School Friday Fellowship Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, off campus Join us once a month for a gathering for high school students to share a meal and fellowship. All high school youth are invited for food, fellowship, and fun! Each month we will explore a different restaurant around Houston. Friends are welcome!
Above: Minister for Children and Families KariAnn Lessner offers an invitation for teachers, administrators, and students to participate in the Back to School Blessing.
Our popular Destination Unknown Lock-In for middle school youth re turns with an action-packed adventure where we will explore some of the excit ing things Houston has to offer. while building up our community through fellowship. In the past we have watched the bats on Waugh Drive, explored the Orange Show, played laser tag and gone bowling, and ridden box sleds downhill at Addicks Dam. The best part about the lock-in is that participants don’t know what they will be doing in advance. (But don’t worry, no one is ever disappointed.)
Please contact Marcia Quintanilla for more information at mquintanilla@ christchurchcathedral.org
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Second Saturday of the Month, 10 a.m. to noon, Mellinger Room
Join Minister for Youth Marcia Quin tanilla in the Treehouse (located on the third floor of the McGehee building) for an information session for all interested in going on the Costa Rica Mission Trip. She will discuss the work they will be do ing while on the trip, requirements, the application process, and cost.
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Calling all who have completed the Community of Hope International training to come together for a monthly gathering called “Circle of Care.”
Costa Rica Mission Trip Info Session Oct. 9, 12:15–12:50 p.m. The Treehouse
Second Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom Christ Church Cathedral hosts a monthly Alzheimer/Dementia Sup port group. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 and are held virtually. Register at: www.christchurchcathedral.
You may have completed your COHI training years ago or done it some where else, but we would like to connect with all who are at the Cathe dral. Mark your calendars to come together in the Benedictine spirit for fellowship, community, and growth. Upcoming meeting: Sept.12.
Pastoral Care events
Alzheimer & Dementia Support Group
Destination Unknown Sept. 23–24, 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., The Treehouse
We welcome all who would like to learn how to crochet or knit to at tend a special teaching class on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. For many years, the Cathedral’s Prayer Shawl ministry has delivered prayerfully created shawls and baby blankets to Cathedral members who are challenged by illness or celebrating the birth of a child. The Pastoral Care Council invites you to join us as we develop and expand this minis try and create an exciting and fun new community within the Cathedral. Who should Attend: Anyone who enjoys knitting or crochet and would like to share in the time together. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10. Not meeting in September. For more information on any of these groups, please contact Minister for Pastoral Care, Claire Soard at: csoard@christchurchcathedral.org.
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YouthSchoolSunday 10–11 a.m.,The Treehouse, grades 6–12 Latino SundayYouthSchool 1–2:30 p.m.,The Treehouse, grades 6–12 www.christchurchcathedral.org/sundayschool
late August to mid-September, Ca thedral members also are being invited to nominate themselves or friends to the search committee for the new permanent dean with an understanding of the serious time com mitment that will be expected of committee members.Throughout the search process, Hagstette said that they are following the guidelines pro vided by the Bishop of Texas and the Diocese, and working with the Canon to the Ordinary, Christine Faulstich, and the Canon for Transi tion Ministry, Kellaura Johnson.
Both Deily and Brecht also value the oppor tunities for education and enlightenment.
“Not only the sermons but all kinds of pro grams, like Cathedral Reads,” Brecht said. “This is what Barkley has brought to us.” Deily attended all four of the overseas pil grimages that Dean Thompson led. She also enjoyed the Dean’s Book Club.
“Barkley gave us readings on both sides of whatever the issue was and then brought us together for a discussion on that topic, with the covenant that we would conduct those conversations without vilifying one another if we were on the opposite side of the issue,” she said. “That was a remarkable way for people to learn that you really can discuss really contro versial topics and do it with civil discourse.”
THE BULLETIN PAGE 6 Christ Church Cathedral. “He just lit up,” she remembers. “It was fun being a part of watching that happen.”
Bravo singled out the Dean’s support for having more Hispanic services at the homes of members in addition to the Sunday service at the“TheCathedral.onetime we had a service in my drive way, we served 150 people,” she said. “We had never had so many services before in the com munity. Las Posadas grew a lot too. Barkley believed in us and gave us the opportunity to grow.”Brecht noted that the thoughtful effort in hiring staff and nurturing both staff and vol unteers has been a hallmark of the Cathedral’s success. And Deily credits the strategic plan ning process that Dean Thompson calls vision ing for driving the Cathedral’s growth.
Now another search is underway. Senior Warden Guy Hagstette explained that there are two parallel processes happening simulta neously in the search for a new Dean. While laying the groundwork for finding the Cathe dral’s permanent replacement, church leader ship spent July and August in the search for an Interim Dean who will join us in early fall.
Another thing that stands out to her is the Cathedral’s growth, in member numbers and in funds raised.
And while the idea of an interim dean might be unfamiliar to long-time members, Hag stette said it is considered a best practice in the Episcopal Church now.
“It is a time to take stock and confirm es sentially who we are, after ten wonderful years with Barkley,” Hagstette said. “Before we can be clear to candidates who we are, we need to be clear with ourselves.”
During the month of August, Cathedral members responded to an online survey about the things they most value about Christ Church Cathedral and any ideas for improve ment. During discussions on selected Sundays in September and October, the survey results will be “Peoplepresented.willhave the opportunity to hear how we plan to describe the Cathedral to in terested clergy and to comment and ask ques tions,” Hagstette said. “It is important that the resulting ‘Parish Profile’ reflects the congrega tion’s thinking.” The vestry will formally ap prove the final document as the final step be fore the search committee can begin its work later in the fall. In thinking about the kind of priest who would be the right fit, Brecht has taken stock of the things that make the Cathedral truly spe cial to her. The congregation’s heart for service is at the top of the list. Brecht mentioned the recent New York Times article about Houston’s success in reducing homelessness which spot lighted The Beacon.
“We are an exciting congregation for a lot of clergy who are interested in doing God’s work,” Hagstette said. “We’re confident we are going to call someone as our next dean who is really, really good.”
“There is important work that occurs during a transition, and clergy trained to be interims are in a good position to address those issues,” heFromsaid.
“The ‘Sowing the Seed’ fundraising ef fort exceeded its goal to complete a historic preservation of our facility,” she said. “Bishop Andy Doyle told the vestry once how unusual our growth was compared to other Episcopal churches in the United States. I will say that is the commitment of our congregation, both fi nancially and numerically.”
Brecht adds that no conversation about the Cathedral could leave out Bob Simpson and the“Youchoir.can’t believe what a good ole Sunday is like with a choir of that caliber,” she said.
As members look forward, they have con fidence that the new Dean will build on the spiritual growth of the last ten years.
“Those efforts formally as a congregation to establish what our goals were and hold our selves accountable to living by those goals — or if they were no longer valid, to say so — was so crucial,” Deily said. “When I look back, I’m
“The diocese has a whole team to support the transition,” he said. The important work for the congregation right now is the deep reflection that is always a part of any transition.
“If you are a member of this church, there are extraordinary opportunities for service to the community around us,” she said.
“Barkley would laugh and say ‘It’s always called the Dean’s Book Club and number one it’s not my club and number two it’s not a club, because anyone can join,’” Deily said. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity to bring people to gether across a variety of different interests and read things that you wouldn’t read otherwise.”
The Faith and Society Seminar where par ticipants discussed hot button issues was an other eye-opener for Deily.
Sunday School resumes September 18. Each Sunday we gather together as a community and grow in our faith through teaching and discussion.
SundayChildren’sSchool 10–11 a.m., Jones 201–208, 3 years–5th grade Latino SundayMinistrySchool 1–2:30 p.m., Jones 201–208, 3 years–5th grade)
SEPT. 8 THU Alzheimer & Dementia Support Group 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom. Second Thursday of the month. St. Theresa’s Short Story Book Group 2 p.m., various locations. Contact Val erie Meisel at vhmtexas@gmail.com. Second Thursday of the month.
SEPT. 11 SUN Rally A gainst Hunger 11 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Sign up at: christchurchcathedral.org/rallyvolunteerwww.
ThursdayTHURSDAYSLunchtime Bible Study 12:05–1 p.m., Zoom. Begins Sept. 15. Led by Canon Bradley Varnell. UPCOMING OCT. 2 SUN EMC Kickoff Dinner 6 p.m., Reynolds Hall. OCT. 9 SUN Blessing of the Animals 4 p.m., Bishop’s Courtyard. Mes de la Herencia 1–4:30 p.m., Cathedral/Reynolds Hall.
FormationSUNDAYS Hour 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall • Oc t. 2, Cathedral Commons: Eating and Drinking in the FirstCentury, Canon Becky Zartman • Oc t. 9, The Very Rev. Richard Sewell, Dean of St. George’s Col lege, Jerusalem
CenteringMONDAYS Prayer 11:15 a.m., Mellinger Room.
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SEPT. 15 THU Processing Unexpected Goodbyes Conversation 5:30–6:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Amazing Women of Faith 6:30–7:30 p.m., The Pearl. A monthly gathering of women, where the stories and lives of Amazing Women are shared and discussed. These women of faith are from all over the world and from various eras of Christianity. Third Thursday of the month.
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CONT. Youth Sunday School 10–11 a.m, (grades 6–12 and Confir mation class). Starts Sept. 18. Cathedral Tours Tours are held every Sunday following the 11 a.m. service. They will also be held the third Sunday of each month (Sept. 18) following services at 9 a.m. and The Well. Latino Ministry Sunday School 1–2:30 p.m., Jones 201–208. Starts Sept. 18. Latino Youth Sunday School 1–2:30 p.m., The Treehouse, Starts Sept. 18.
Children’sSUNDAYS Sunday School 10–11 a.m., Jones 201–208. Starts Sept. 18. Children’s Sunday School (3years – 5th grade) will gather in Golding Chapel for a time of music, story, and prayer. We will then walk together to the Jones building. Come check out all the new things going on in Children’s Ministry!
SEPTEMBER SEPT. 2 FRI Bridge Night 6 :30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. SEPT. 4 SUN Parishioners with Popsicles 10–11 a.m., Reynolds Hall. SEPT. 7 WED Cathedral Book Club 6:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Matrix, by Lauren Groff.
SEPT. 12 MON Community of Hope — Circle of Care 6–8 p.m., second Monday of the month.
SEPT. 29 THU Fall Neighborhood Gatherings Sept. 29, AdditionalGalleriadatesand locations: • Oc t. 3, Briar Forest • Oc t. 10, Rice Village • Oc t. 27, Spring AnglicanSUNDAYSWay 6:15–7:45 p.m., Sanders Hall. In tended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Church, its faith, and its mission. Those new to the congregation and adults seek ing to be baptized, confirmed, or received are especially encouraged to attend. Led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Starts Sept. 18.
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SEPT. 19 MON Processing Unexpected Goodbyes Conversation 6–7 p.m., Zoom. SEPT. 23–24 FRI–S AT Destination Unknown Our popular Destination Unknown LockIn for middle school youth returns. SEPT. 25 SUN Mes de la Herencia 1–4 :30 p.m., Cathedral/Reynolds Hall. Latino Heritage Festival. SEPT. 30 FRI High School Friday Fellowship Once month gathering for high school stu dents to share a meal and fellowship.
FormationSUNDAYS Hour 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall • Sept. 18, The Vestry Presents: Congregational Input Session —The Search for the 9th Dean of the Cathedral (Part I) • Sept. 25, An Interview with our Interim Dean
EFM:TUESDAYSEducation for Ministry Morning group meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon; evening group meets from 6:30–9 p.m. Begins Sept. 6. Women’s Evening Bible Study 6:30–7:30 p.m., Zoom. Sept. 13. Led by Canon Becky Zartman Tuesday Evening Bible Study: Pray Like Jesus 7–8 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room, Begins Sept. 13. Led by Canon Bradley Varnell.
SEPT. 17 SAT 20s & 30s Fajita Fiesta 6–8 p.m., Bishop’s Courtyard. SEPT. 18 SUN Blood Drive 10 a.m., Sanders Hall. www. chr istchurchcathedral.org/blooddrive Processing Unexpected Goodbyes Conversation 6–7:15 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room.
Women’sWEDNESDAYSMorning Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Hybrid: Zoom, Jeffers, Begins Sept. 14. Led by Flo Ray. Cathedral Tours Tours are available on Wednesdays fol lowing Noonday Prayer.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit christchurchcathedral.org/events or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral. recommended Registration required Registration closed Childcare available (3 mo. to 12 yrs.)
MorningTUESDAYSBible Study 7–8 a.m., Zoom. Led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Begins Oct. 4. Men’sWEDNESDAYSMorning Bible Study 7–8 a.m., Zoom, Offsite. Begins Oct. 5.
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On both Sundays September 25, and Octo ber 9, the celebration will start at 1 p.m. during the Spanish service and end around 4:30 p.m. in ReynoldsEveryoneHall.isinvited to attend, and if they wish, they may wear colorful and/or folkloric garments to help celebrate this important and fun event.
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Thursday, September 29, Galleria/Uptown Tuesday, October 3, Briar Forest Monday, October. 10, Rice Village Thursday, October 27, Springthrough 1 p.m. Please call ahead of time on Mondays and Wednes days when planning to bring 713-222-2593ororgchristchurchcathedral.viationFordonations.moreinformapleasecontactSylGarciaatsgarcia@or713-590-3329thereceptionistat
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Building community at the Cathedral is important! Our faith isn’t individual, but deeply, deeply communal. It’s not a mistake that every Sunday the Nicene Creed speaks of what “we” believe. Getting to know the folks we share the pew with isn’t just a nice perk of going to church — it’s a requirement!Tobetterbe the Body of Christ in our little corner of the world, we have to know our fellow members — their gifts, talents, strengths, and weaknesses. It’s through these fellow members that we experience the love and grace of God — and, at times, the mercy and forgiveness of God. In a large place, building a commu nity is a little more challenging than at a smaller parish. One way we hope to help you and your families find “your people” at the Cathedral is through our annual Fall and SpringTheseGatherings!intimateevenings are a great opportunity to meet folks from all across the Ca thedral in a more relaxed setting. You can expect food, drinks, and a really good time chatting with new and old friends. Take a look at our Fall Gathering dates, mark them in your calendar, and RSVP to attend. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP to Lisa Cantu indicating the date of the party at least two days before your preferred date (lcantu@christchurchcathedral.org / 713-222-2593). Capacity is limited at each venue and a reservation is required. We look forward to seeing you! and members are very happy to continue to share and celebrate Latino/Hispanic culture with every one as part of their heritage and roots.
For more information please email Sylvia Gar cia at sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org or call 713-590-3329.
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