The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A
22 January 2017 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, Celebrant The Reverend Canon C. Wallace Marsh IV, Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, 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 Prélude sur l’Introït de l’Épiphanie
Maurice Duruflé
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 653, “Dear Lord and Father of mankind”
Repton
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
At 8:45 a.m.
Hymn 7, “Christ, whose glory fills the skies�
Ratisbon
At 11:15 a.m.
The Gloria in excelsis Deo
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist
All sing the Refrain
Choir and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. All sing the Refrain Choir Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. All sing the Refrain Choir For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus, Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. All sing the Refrain 2
The Collect of the Day: Third Sunday after the Epiphany BCP, p. 215 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 11:15 a.m. only
The Lesson
Isaiah 9:1-4
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Isaiah.
There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Gradual: Psalm 27:1, 5-13
Anglican chant: John Bertalot BCP, p. 617
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? * the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? 5 One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; * that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; 6 To behold the fair beauty of the Lord * and to seek him in his temple. 7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; * he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock. 8 Even now he lifts up my head * above my enemies round about me. 9 Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; * I will sing and make music to the Lord. continued... 3
10 Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; * have mercy on me and answer me. 11 You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” * Your face, Lord, will I seek. 12 Hide not your face from me, * nor turn away your servant in displeasure. 13 You have been my helper; cast me not away; * do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.
The Epistle Lector A Reading from The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 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: Hymn 661, “They cast their nets in Galilee” Georgetown The Holy Gospel
Matthew 4:12-23
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 4
The Sermon
8:45 a.m. Canon Marsh 11:15 a.m. 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.
Celebrant
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Intercessor
We offer prayers for the universal church. In the Anglican Communion of Churches we pray for Lake Rukwa, Tanzania and Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; for the Episcopal Church and Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert, our Bishop; and for this Cathedral parish and our ministry of the day, St. Anne’s Guild.
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We offer prayers for the needs of the world.
We pray for those in authority. We pray for Donald, our President, Nathan, our Governor, and Kasim, our Mayor. We continue to pray for all those serving their country away from home, for their safe return, and for their families who wait for them. Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Intercessor
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Let us pray for those who have died: J. Dan Hall and Billy Warren. Intercessor
We pray for those in whose memory altar flowers are given this week: The Rev. Canon Thomas H. Conley and Jack Preston Morgan. Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
A period of silence, during which people may add their own petitions.
Celebrant
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Long Term Prayers Julia Ballard Priscilla Beale Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair Josh Borden Pat Brinson Catherine Carson Louisa Chapman Ginny Collins Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Janet Faught Amy Feuss Robert L. Foreman, Jr. Mary Ann Frazier Rebecca Gorman Jane Hannah Mary Jacob Harris Caroline Hatcher Shirley Heermann Richard Hill Connie Hoar Landon Lanier Tommy Lanier
Darrell Boyette William Brinton Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam & Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Andrew Clark Rick Copeland Jackson Culbreth Ashley Debelbot & Brenda Jones 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 Liz Grant Hilton Alice Hoft Michael Ivy Annemarie & Ante Jazic Jon Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak
Karen League Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox Reilly McClain Carol McDonald Dick Miller Stuart Peebles Beth Pitzer Brenda Pruitt Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Jonna Rankine Joe K. Steele Sheila & Lee Stovall Roy Unkefer Cindy West Chandra Westafer Dick Wilson Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends: Henry Altenbach Steve Auerbach Bettina Bass Rodger Beatty Janet Bell Marcia Block Frances Bondurant David Boone Lisa Borden & Lisa Hugh-Borden
The Confession of Sin Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Margaret Winders Kuhn Annis Marshall Pat Martin Janie Mathis Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Jan McPherson Lyn Moore Lucius Morton Andy Nelson Libby Powell James Sands Logan Shannep Michelle Simmons Lara Smith Sitton Bill Smith Lyda Sorgini Mack Brown Stevenson, Jr. David Tenenbaum Janiece Townshend Peter Veverka Ed Vogel Meredith Wallace Herbert “Rip� Waters Jacqueline Watkins Ann Weathers Caroline & John Westerhoff Marion Wilson Patricia Young
BCP, p. 360
Silence may be kept.
All
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 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 The Offertory The Offertory Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), O for a Closer Walk words: William Cowper (1731-1800)
O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! Return, o holy Dove, return! Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb.
11:15 a.m. Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum et gloria Domini super te orta est. Quia ecce tenebrae operient terram, et caligo populos: super te autem orietur Dominus, et gloria ejus in te videbitur.
music: G.P. da Palestrina (1525-1594), Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem words: Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, be enlighted, Jerusalem, because your light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gloom the peoples: But the Lord shall arise upon you, And his glory shall be seen upon you.
All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 530, “Spread, O spread, thou mighty word�
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Gott sei Dank
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Eucharistic Prayer B, BCP, p. 367
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.
Celebrant
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 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
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist
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All stand or kneel.
Celebrant
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father,
All
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
Celebrant
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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 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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BCP, p. 364
All sing.
The Breaking of the Bread
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist
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: Heinz Werner Zimmerman (b. 1930), The Lord Is My Light words: Psalm 27:1, 5, Marjorie Jillson (b. 1931), Henry L. Lettermann (b. 1932)
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the Stronghold of my life. For He will hide me, and He will guide me; He will set me high upon a rock. I ask of the Lord for only one thing, this will I seek: to live in the Lord’s house all my life. In times of trouble He will protect me. He will keep me safe from every foe. Come hear me, O Lord, whene’er I call You, answer me, Lord. I come to You now, I seek Your face. Since You have helped me in all my trials, do not leave me now, O Lord, my Life. O Lord, will You teach me what to do here? Make my way safe; do not give me up, but lead me, Lord. I know You’ll hide me and You will guide me. Then have trust in God; do not despair.
11:15 a.m.
music: Peter Hallock (1924-2014), The Lord Is My Light words: Psalm 27:1; Psalm 139:8; Psalm 63:4, 7
The Lord is my light, the refuge of my life and my salvation; of whom then shall I be afraid? If I take the wings of the morning, or go up into heaven, your right hand will hold me. In the shadow of your wings I will rejoice and bless your holy Name; and I will sing of your glory, O Lord my strength, as long as I live. 11
All sing
Communion Hymns 707 321
“Take my life, and let it be” Hollingside “My God, thy table now is spread” Rockingham
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 Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
BCP, p. 366
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 135, “Songs of thankfulness and praise” Salzburg The Dismissal Deacon All
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Prelude on Salzburg
Gerald Near
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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. Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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January 22, 2017 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
YOUTH Confirmation Class—Room 382 From room 382, the confirmands will break up into their small groups. If you have any questions about Confirmation or are interested in registering your youth, please email Maggie Paul (mpaul@ stphilipscathedral.org). Biblical Theatre (Middle School Students)—Room 381 This class will explore stories from the Bible as skits to see the Bible in a new way. There will be costumes and laughter all around. This class will be led by Youth Ministry Intern Meg Jones.
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Christians and Controversy (High School Students)—Room 368 During this class we will be discussing the many controversies we face as Christians and learning how we deal with those controversies in our daily lives. We will be going over some hard topics such as Science vs. Religion, Terrorism and Who gets into Heaven? Just to name a few. This class will be led by Youth Ministry Intern Jacob Nastruz. 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, 404-365-1081).
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. Coffee and Pastoral Conversations—Room 120 Join Canon Wallace Marsh as he delves into a variety of pastoral topics. Canon Marsh’s presentations will involve scripture, theology, and of course, clips from popular movies. This week, Canon Marsh will present “Why Social Media?” Social media has an important role in our lives (and even our elections). Grab a cup of coffee and join us. All are welcome. The Dean’s Forum—Child Hall This morning, the Forum will feature another speech, a shorter one, delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, his “I Have A Dream” speech. We will also have time to discuss that material, as well as his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, which we heard last Sunday. Join us for holy listening! 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. Old Fashioned Sunday School: Who do you say that I am? Imagining Jesus through the Centuries—Room 133 We are looking at images of Jesus that have been developed over time. This morning, Canon George Maxwell will look at the role of images of God in prayer and spirituality. 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. 15
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 Baptisms & Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Baptisms & 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.
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