The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord: Year A
12 January 2020 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist
The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Celebrant The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., 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 Two Chorale Preludes from the Clavier-Übung, Part III Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (BWV 685 & 684) (based on Hymn 139, “When Jesus went to Jordan’s stream”)
The Welcome 1
J. S. Bach