The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 29C
20 November 2016 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Celebrant The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Reverend Canon Carolynne G. Williams, Celebrant The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., Preacher The 8:45 a.m. service in the Cathedral gathers the largest and most diverse age groups of the parish. We rejoice and laugh with smaller children who are a large presence here; so the sermons, prayers, and hymns are intentionally developed to have a wide and educational appeal. This service maintains the grandeur and grace of the Anglican tradition, but our faith is presented in a creative and wide style. Should one be meeting the Episcopal Church from another tradition, this is our most accessible service. The 11:15 a.m. Eucharist presents the splendor of the Christian faith in its most glorious Anglican fashion. Our music, our prayers, and our sermons use the finest sources our spiritual history can offer. Incense is used on feast days. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Voluntary Variations on “Coronation”
Gerre Hancock
The Welcome
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 450, “All hail the power of Jesus’ name” Coronation The Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect for Purity BCP p. 355 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 1
The Song of Praise S 278, William Mathias
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The Collect of the Day: Proper 29C BCP, p. 236 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 11:15 a.m. only.
The Lesson
Jeremiah 23:1-6
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Jeremiah.
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.� Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The choir sings
The Gradual: Psalm 46
Anglican chant: adapted from Martin Luther, Ein feste Burg BCP, p. 649 1 God is our refuge and strength, * a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, * and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea; 3 Though its waters rage and foam, * and though the mountains tremble at its tumult. 4 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, * the holy habitation of the Most High. 6 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be overthrown; * God shall help her at the break of day. 7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; * God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away. 8 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 3
9 Come now and look upon the works of the Lord, * what awesome things he has done on earth. 10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; * he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire. 11 “Be still, then, and know that I am God; * I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” 12 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
The Epistle Lector
Colossians 1:11-20 A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Colossians.
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
8:45 a.m. only: Children ages 3 (by September 1, 2016) through 3rd grade are invited to follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory. All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymns 444, “Blessed be the God of Israel” Thornbury The Holy Gospel
Luke 23:33-43
All remain standing. Gospeler The
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
All When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. The people stood by, watching Jesus on the cross; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Gospeler All
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The Sermon
Canon Maxwell
The Nicene Creed
BCP, p. 358
All stand.
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People All stand or kneel to pray.
Celebrant
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Intercessor All
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Intercessor All
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.
Intercessor We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; All That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. Intercessor All
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Intercessor All
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
Intercessor All
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.
Intercessor All
Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Intercessor All
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
We pray for Barack, our President, Donald, our President-Elect, the Congress and the Courts; for Nathan, our governor, and Kasim, our mayor; for all serving their country away from home, for their families and the communities who wait for them. We pray for those affected by the wildfires. We pray for those traveling during Thanksgiving Week. We pray for peace throughout the world, including the Middle East. We pray for Christians around the globe who face danger and persecution for their faith. We pray for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury. In the Anglican cycle of prayer we pray for The Parish of the Falkland Islands. We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Robert and Keith, our bishops, for this Cathedral parish, our ministry of the day, St. Veronica’s Guild. We remember the departed, especially: Steven Dover, Gretchen Storch Hull, Bonnie Rigsby Sandy, Harry Woolston Shipps, Carol Stanwood. We pray for those in whose memory altar flowers are given this week: Nancy Cumming Connolly. We give thanks for the birth of David Constantine to Walter and Lib Constantine. A period of silence, during which people may add their own petitions. Celebrant concludes with the following prayer.
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Immediate Needs Brenda Pruitt Long Term Prayers Julia Ballard Priscilla Beale Llewellyn Bell Karen Bellaire Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair Josh Borden Catherine Carson Louisa Chapman David & Ginny Collins Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Sean Farmer Amy Feuss Robert L. Foreman, Jr. Mary Ann Frazier Grace Gibson Rebecca Gorman Jennifer Ham Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher
Shirley Heermann Richard Hill Connie Hoar Peggy Hull Jane Jones Landon Lanier Tommy Lanier Karen League Jack Lyle Robert & Aggie Maddox Reilly McClain Carol McDonald Dick Miller Stuart Peebles Beth Pitzer Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Jonna Rankine Joe K. Steele Roy Unkefer Cindy West Chandra Westafer Dick Wilson Hollis Youngner
David Boone Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam & Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Andrew Clark Joann Claypoole Rick Copeland Jackson Culbreth Van Foster Carleton Fuller Susan Gill Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Ellen Gunn Doyce Gunter Helen Hammond Gregory Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Alice Hoft Michael Ivy Annemarie & Ante Jazic Jon Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Courtney Lamberth Janie Mathis
For Family & Friends Steve Auerbach Rodger Beatty Janet Bell Marcia Block
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Jan McPherson Eric S. Merrifield Lyn Moore Lucius Morton Andy Nelson Libby Powell James Sands Coleen Schoen Logan Shannep Michelle Simmons Lara Smith Sitton Bill Smith Lyda Sorgini Mack Brown Stevenson, Jr. Janiece Townshend Martir Valesquez Peter Veverka Ed Vogel Elizabeth Slaton Wallace Meredith Wallace Herbert “Rip� Waters Caroline & John Westerhoff Stephen Williamson Marion Wilson Lu Worrell Patricia Young
BCP, p. 360
Silence may be kept.
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Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Absolution Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. 7
The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Parish Notices
THE HOLY COMMUNION Today, the Episcopal Church Women gather their twice-annual United Thank Offering.
The Offertory and United Thank Offering Ingathering The Offertory Anthems
8:45 a.m.
music: Malcolm Archer (b. 1952), My Song Is Love Unknown words: Samuel Crossman (1623-1683)
My song is love unknown, My Saviour’s love to me, Love to the loveless shown That they might lovely be. O who am I, That for my sake My Lord should take Frail flesh and die.
Sometimes they strew His way, And His sweet praises sing; Resounding all the day Hosannas to their King. Then “Crucify” Is all their breath, And for his death They thirst and cry.
He came from His blest throne, Salvation to bestow: But men made strange, and none The longed-for Christ would know. But O my Friend, My Friend indeed Who at my need His life did spend!
Here might I stay and sing, No story so divine; Never was love, dear King, Never was grief like Thine! This is my Friend, In whose sweet praise I all my days Could gladly spend. Amen.
11:15 a.m.
music: Larry King (1931-1990) words: Revelation 1:8; Jeremiah 23:5; John 18:37; Colossians 1:19-20
I am Alpha and Omega, the first and last, who is, and who was, and who is to come. I will raise up a righteous branch and he shall reign as king. For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world to bear witness to the truth. In Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things whether on earth or in heav’n. King of kings! Lord of lords! All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 382, “King of glory, King of peace”
General Seminary
The United Thank Offering Prayer Heavenly Father, source of all creation, all love, all true joy, accept, we pray, these outward signs of our profound and continuing thankfulness for all of life. Bless those who will benefit from these gifts through the outreach of the United Thank Offering; and keep each of us ever thankful for all the blessings of joy and challenge that come our way; through him who is the greatest gift and blessing of all, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Eucharistic Prayer A, BCP, p. 361
Celebrant All
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant All
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant
Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 128, William Mathias
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All stand or kneel.
Celebrant
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
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Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Celebrant
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer
BCP, p. 364
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
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The Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald Near
The Communion
All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist. You may receive at the altar or at floor-level stations. Stand or kneel and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the Peachtree (left) altar rail. Receive the wine either by drinking from the cup (guiding it to your lips) or by touching the wafer lightly to the wine. Younger children are invited to stand for easier access to the cup. 11:15 a.m. only: During the ministration of Holy Communion, prayers for healing and the laying on of hands are offered in St. Luke’s Chapel. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: George Dyson (1883-1964), Praise words: George Herbert (1593-1633)
Let all the world in every corner sing: “My God and King!” The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly; The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing: “My God and King!” The Church with psalms must shout, No door can keep them out: But more than all, the heart Must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing: “My God and King!”
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11:15 a.m.
music: T. Frederick H. Candlyn (1892-1964), King of Glory, King of Peace words: George Herbert (1593-1633)
King of glory, King of peace, I will love Thee; And that love may never cease, I will move Thee. Thou hast granted my request, Thou hast heard me; Thou didst note my working breast, Thou hast spared me.
Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing Thee, And the cream of all my heart I will bring Thee. Though my sins against me cried, Thou didst clear me, And alone, when they replied, Thou didst hear me.
Seven whole days, not one in seven, I will praise Thee; In my heart, though not in heaven, I can raise Thee. Small it is, in this poor sort To enroll Thee: E’en eternity’s too short To extol Thee. All sing
Communion Hymn 458, “My song is love unknown”
Love Unknown
The Sending of Lay Eucharistic Ministers Celebrant In the name of God, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that others may share in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. All
We who are many are one body, because we are one in Jesus Christ.
The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
BCP, p. 365
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 494, “Crown him with many crowns” The Dismissal Deacon All
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
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Diademata
Voluntary Le Christ-Roi
Dom Paul Benoit
All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Todd D. Smelser, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Ms. Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Mr. Rob Adams, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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November 20, 2016 WELCOME For the latest news and happenings from the Cathedral, visit out website at stphilipscathedral.org. Also, see the information in print in our weekly newsletter, Cathedral Times, available in the narthex, in the hallway outside Child Hall, and in the Atrium.
CHILDREN Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate fully in our liturgy. For parents who prefer it, The Nurturing Center is open for children three and younger from 8:30 a.m. through the end of the 11:15 a.m. service each week. During the 8:45 a.m. service, children 3 by September 1 through 3rd graders may choose to attend an age appropriate liturgy of the Word in one of our two Children’s Chapels. Children follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to Primary and Alleluia Chapels at the Sequence Hymn and rejoin their parents at the Offertory. All Godly Play classes are mixed-age groupings. If you have not registered for Sunday School, your child will be placed in an appropriate class when you arrive on the Children’s wing this morning. Children’s Sunday School classes will meet immediately after the 8:45 a.m. service in the following locations: 2s (by September 1): Room 225 Primary Class (3s-Kindergarten): Rooms 304 and 306 Intermediate Classes (1-3rd grade): Rooms 308 and 311 Advanced Class (4th and 5th grade): Room 316 All children who are registered in the 4-year-old through 5th grade Sunday School classes are welcome to participate in our Christmas Pageant at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. If your child is not registered for Sunday School, please register online at stphilipscathedral.org/children. A pageant sign-up table will be in the Atrium during the Sunday School hour on November 20, 27; and December 4 and 11. Dress rehearsal will be Sunday, December 18 at 12:45 p.m.
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YOUTH Facing the Giants–Room 382 Middle School Youth are invited to watch, the movie, Facing the Giants, and be inspired by the characters in this story to live with faith, hope and love in their own lives! This class will be led by Jacob Nastruz, Youth Ministry Intern. Contemplative Baking–Nurturing Center Warming Pantry Middle and High School Youth will learn about how baking relates to the lectionary and our everyday lives. This class will be in the Warming Pantry (next to the Nurturing Center) and will be led by Meg Jones, Youth Ministry Intern. Mornings with C.S. Lewis–Room 368 Do you have questions about prayer? Why do we pray to an omnipotent God? Do our prayers matter? C.S. Lewis pondered these questions and others with a confidant in Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer. High School Youth should join Meredith Bateman with their own questions as we inquire together. For additional information about our Youth Program, please contact, Maggie Paul (mpaul@stphilipscathedral.org, 404-365-1080), Meg Jones (mjones@stphilipscathedral.org, 404-365-1073), or Jacob Nastruz (jnastruz@stphilipscathedral.org, 404-365-1080).
ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Beginning Biblical Greek Class—Room 356 The New Testament Greek class is offered on a drop-in basis at no cost. No previous language expertise is required; every class begins with the Greek alphabet and pronunciation practice. The Dean’s Forum—Child Hall Dean Sam Candler welcomes and celebrates with Canon Dale Adelmann and members of the Cathedral Choir for a special CD Launch Party! The Divine Dance–Room 239 Drawing from scripture, theology, and the deepest insights of mystics, philosophers, and sages throughout history, Fr. Richard Rohr presents a compelling alternative to aloof and fairytale versions of God. The Divine Dance makes accessible and practicable the Christian tradition’s most surprising gift: God as community, God as friendship, God as dance.” Canon Carolynne Williams leads this class. Lay Pastoral Care—Room 120 The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins, priest associate and professor of pastoral care at Columbia Theological Seminary, is leading a 6-week class on “Lay Pastoral Care: A Brief Introduction to Theology and Practice.” This class is for those currently involved in lay pastoral care, lay Eucharistic visitation, and other forms of ministry, as well as those who would like to explore a new avenue of service! We will explore such topics as grief and loss, pastoral conversation and listening, a theology of the priesthood of all believers, hospital and shut-in visitation, a theology of compassion, appropriate referral, and related topics. The course will culminate in a Blue Advent/Longest Night service for those for whom the holiday season may be challenging and who may be in need of healing, reconciliation, and care. This service will be conducted by members of the class, and will take place on December 21. All are welcome, and no prior experience in lay pastoral care is required.
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Old Fashioned Sunday School: Who do you say that I am? Imagining Jesus through the Centuries–Room 133 This fall, we are looking at images of Jesus that have been developed over time. This morning, Canon Cathy Zappa will lead a discussion on Christ Crucified: Atonement. As always, you will find those things that we think matter most: a light heart, a broad welcome, and good coffee. We look forward to seeing you there. Small Group Bible Study—Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead an ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on a particular book of the Bible for several months at a time. This year, we will read the Letter of Paul to the Romans. For more information, please contact Jim Bingham at 404-373-3273 or binghamjim@bellsouth.net. 1:15 p.m., Continuing Biblical Greek Class—Room 356 Anyone who would like to learn Greek is welcome to subscribe to this Sunday afternoon class taught by the Rev. Thee Smith. Translate from the original language of the scriptures. Enjoy discussions of the Greek of the New Testament texts, and how that can add nuance and depth of understanding to one’s reading of the New Testament. No tuition; only texts or media costs.
WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday
7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II La Santa Eucaristía Choral Evensong & Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Monday-Wednesday and Friday 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Thursday
8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
Saturday
8:45 a.m.
Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II Evening Prayer
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m. in the Lanier House. Evening Prayer is offered on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5:45 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. Taizé: Prayers for Peace is offered every third Monday of the month at 8 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. The Indoor Labyrinth is available in Child Hall prior to the service. The Outdoor Labyrinth in front of the Lanier House is open daily. 16