cathedral times The Weekly Newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Serving Atlanta and the World
September 4, 2016
THE JOURNEY IS BESIDE US, NOT ALWAYS UP FRONT
Last Sunday’s scriptures presented us with lessons we have all heard for a long time, whether we are religious or not! Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great; for it is better to be told, ‘Come up here’, than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. (Proverbs 25:6-7) When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honour, he told them a parable. ‘When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honour, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, “Give this person your place”, and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, “Friend, move up higher”; then you will be honoured in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. (Luke 14:7-10) Yes, whether we have grown up religious or now, we have heard similar advice. “Don’t always rush to the front of the line!” “Be polite!” “Wait your turn!” “Don’t take the seat beside the host until she asks you to!” Why is it, then, that we so often find ourselves forgetting that advice? A few weeks ago, I was on a canoe trip, into Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario. That area is almost completely comprised of water: long stretches of meandering streams and rivers, and wide windy lakes. There are a few hiking trails, but the huge park (larger than Prince Edward Island) is really made for canoe paddling trips. One can paddle and camp in there for weeks. I found myself in the middle of one of the canoes – not in the bow, where I grew up as a child looking out way ahead, and not in the stern, which position I assumed when older. No, I was letting my daughter and her boyfriend paddle those positions. I had to admit that the middle seat began uncomfortably for me. My legs were a bit cramped, for one; but, more seriously for me, I couldn’t see like I am accustomed to seeing! While coming around so many curves in the river, I couldn’t be the one peering around every bend for whatever animal or scene would appear next. If I looked straight ahead, all I could see was my daughter’s back! We joked about it, for sure. Someone told the story of a dog they took along on a similar trip; that dog insisted on sitting in canoe’s bow, ahead of the paddler, in the lead boat of however many canoes were on the trip. If he was not in that primary lead position, the dog would whimper and whine the whole time, distressingly so.
I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. From this week’s lectionary Philemon 4–5
Fortunately, for me, something triggered my patience, and I accepted my place in the boat with investigation and curiosity rather than frustration. Without really having to paddle at all, I got out my binoculars and noticed shoreline plants, and deep views of spruces and firs in the woods. I saw bullfrogs and sparrows like I would not otherwise have seen. In other words, along life’s journeys, there is just as much to be seen along the sides of the trip as there is out front. The same phenomenon occurs when one takes hikes along single-file trails in the woods. Only one person walks first. The rest of us actually have more time seeing the plants and curiosities along the edges of the path. At the dinner table, at your next great party or event, or even in a church pew, it is not necessarily the one up front who is the occasion of grace for us. It is the person right beside us, wherever we are sitting. There may be no more freeing occasion than to be freed from having to be up front – as either the object of attention, or as the person straining to see up front. For, God has created the entire journey, not just the front parts; God has something for us right where we are.
PROGR A MS DUR ING THE WEEK T U E S DAYS The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study: 7–8 a.m., Room 319. This group meets consistently to read and study scripture, share faith stories, and support each other in prayer. A light breakfast is available. We finish by 8 a.m. so those gathered may go into the world to carry on their ministries.
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
Early Morning Women’s Bible Study: 7–8 a.m., Walthour Library. Canon Cathy Zappa leads this group. Women of all ages are encouraged to join us for good fellowship and lively conversation. W E D N E S DAYS The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study: 10:45–11:45 a.m., Room 319. This group meets consistently to read and study scripture, share faith stories, and support each other in prayer. We close promptly at 11:45 a.m. in order to get to carpools and lunches! Eat Your Word Bible Study: Noon, Room 239. Canon Cathy Zappa leads this Bible study. Centering Prayer: 6:30 p.m., Lanier House Chapel. Contact Jeannie Mahood at jmahood@ stphilipscathedral.org. T H U R S DAYS Centering Prayer: 4 p.m., Lanier House Chapel. Contact Ann Hickman, mannhick@aol. com.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
MUSIC
Sunday, September 4, 2016 / Pentecost 16: Proper 18C
Sunday, September 4, 2016 / Pentecost 16: Proper 18C
Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Epistle: Philemon 1-21 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Carolynne Williams Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins 9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
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 / Staff Singers Craig Phillips, Teach me, my God and King Ola Gjeilo, Ubi caritas
CHILDREN 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. Children’s Chapel takes place during the 8:45 a.m. service as an option for parents and children who are not yet ready to experience the full liturgy together, though children are always welcome in “big” church. Children three years through third grade begin in church with their parents, follow the children’s acolytes and leaders out at the Sequence Hymn, then rejoin their parents at the Offertory. Two-year-olds attend their own chapel service, which begins at 8:45 a.m. Parents who would like their children two years old and younger to join them for communion may go pick them up from Room 227 at the Peace.
SPIR ITUALIT Y This summer’s “Prayer Corner” has been a glorious celebration of prayer! We heard from Cathedral members about centering prayer, praying in silence, praying while walking or gardening or driving in Atlanta, and praying as an ongoing conversation with God. We remembered the blessing and power of being on the receiving end of others’ prayers. We shared favorite prayers and helpful resources, from the Psalms to mobile apps to the many resources of our Book of Common Prayer: the Daily Office, bedtime compline, the prayer attributed to St. Francis, and the “Prayers and Thanksgivings.” This column has been a refreshing reminder that our prayer lives are as diverse as we are, and that God welcomes us, however we choose to come into God’s presence. Thank you to all who have contributed. Thank you to Kimberly McOmber, who provided the inspiration and leadership for this column. If you missed any of this summer’s reflections, you can find them online at stphilipscathedral.org/prayercorner. Look for the Prayer Corner again in the fall! —Canon Cathy Zappa
FALLING UPWARD: A SPIRITUAL READING GROUP You will be thrilled to know that you can learn more by doing things wrong than by doing them right! Richard Rohr, the well-known spiritual writer, explores this mystery in his book, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Rohr suggests that the first half of life is about establishing our identity, but as we grow older, we need to find a way to see ourselves in a more life-giving way. We need to learn how to integrate the suffering, mistakes, and loss of control that we inevitably experience. And, it is here that we learn that falling down is a necessary part of the process of moving upward! Canon George Maxwell and others will be discussing this book at the home of Suzanne Mott Dansby for six consecutive Wednesday nights, September 7–October 12, from 7–8 p.m., and would love for you to join them. You don’t need to commit to the whole series. You are welcome to come when you can. Please let Judy Johnson, jjohnson@stphilipscathedral. org, or 404-365-1031, know if you are interested. If you have any questions, contact Canon George Maxwell at gmaxwell@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1088.
MEMBERSHIP TR ANSITIONS NEW MEMBERS Stanton and Emily Reid, and their children Pamela, Marguerite, and Stanton, from Atlanta RETURNING MEMBERS Sara Ann Shirley and Robert Hunter Lyle, from Atlanta BIRTH Preston Saer Bazzel, daughter of Johnson and Anne Russell Bazzel, born August 21, 2016 DEATHS Hunter Bell, husband of Llewellyn Bell, died August 22, 2016 Tom Conley, husband of Betty Conley, died August 25, 2016 Frances Sanders, wife of John Sanders, died August 21, 2016
Evensong resumes next Sunday, September 11, 4 p.m. The Cathedral Schola presents
Nothing can separate us from the love of God: remembering the 15th anniversary of 9/11 Preceded at 3:15 p.m. by a recital by
Patrick Scott, assistant organist-choirmaster, and Mike Myers, trumpet
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ADULT EDUCATION Unless otherwise noted, these adult education classes are held Sunday mornings from 10:10–11 a.m. THE DEAN’S FORUM (CHILD HALL) Join Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, as he presents contemporary issues of faith and life. The Dean’s Forum often features guest speakers and presentations representing the Church, Atlanta, and the world. OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL (ROOM 133) Led by Canons George Maxwell and Cathy Zappa, you will find a light heart and a broad welcome in Old Fashioned Sunday School. This year, we are talking about Jesus. In particular, we’re wrestling with his question, “Who do you say that I am?,” by considering historical images of Jesus and their implications for faith, then and now. TURN MY MOURNING INTO DANCING (ROOM 120) As part of a series of pastoral care classes, Canon Wallace Marsh will lead a series on grief and suffering. How do we help ourselves and others turn mourning into dancing? This series will be based upon Henri Nouwen’s book of the same name. BIBLICAL GREEK (ROOM 356) Beginning Biblical Greek is offered on a drop-in basis on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. Continuing Biblical Greek classes are offered on Sundays from 1:15–2:45 p.m. for anyone who wants to learn the basics of translation using grammar aids, lexicons, and commentaries. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith at thee.smith@emory.edu. 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. GROUNDED: FINDING GOD IN THE WORLD (ROOM 239) Canon Carolynne Williams leads this class, based on the book of the same name by Diana Bass.
END OF LIFE DECISIONS The Cathedral’s pastoral care team will present a twoweek session on “End of Life Decisions: Preparations for the Final Celebration of Life” on two Sunday mornings, September 18 and 25, at 10:10 a.m. in Walthour Library. Led by Canon Todd Smelser and attorney Richard Perry, the class will look at issues relating to death and dying, funeral planning and financial planning. Attendees are encouraged to come to both sessions. To preregister, please contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@ stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1034.
LUNCH A ND LEAR N The Cathedral's Pastoral Care team and the Cathedral Counseling Center invite you to monthly luncheons in the Gould Room. The luncheons provide an opportunity to learn about pastoral and counseling topics and ways to extend support to others. RSVP online at stphilipscathedral.org/lunchandlearn. Suggested donation is $10. Bring your lunch or purchase one from Flora & Flour in the Cathedral kitchen. GRIEF AND LOSS Wednesday, September 14 The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins will look at the ways people process grief and loss. As a counselor, professor and priest, Dr. Harkins has valuable insight on this topic. Come learn how to support those who are grieving.
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS Wednesday, October 12 The Rev. Dr. Bill Clarkson is an executive coach at the Cathedral Counseling Center. He will lead this lunch on the importance of developing your personal and professional leadership skills. THE IMPACT OF DIVORCE IN AMERICA Wednesday, November 9 Christy Gituku, director of the Cathedral Counseling Center, will offer a presentation on the impacts of divorce on our culture. She will focus on the way divorce effects couples, children, family and friends. PARENTING WORKS: TEENS Wednesday, December 14 Are you interested in learning more about adolescents and parenting? Whether you are parenting a teen, know parents of a teen, or interact with teenagers, this talk will be informative. Jared Smiley, LPC, will focus on positive parenting, healthy adolescent development, and creating strong parent-child relationships.
CHILDR EN A ND YOUTH YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL OPTIONS These classes meet Sundays, 10:10–11 a.m., on the youth hall upstairs. JESUS AS A LEADER High School students are invited to join Maggie Paul in Room 368 for a class that will look at the different ways that Jesus exemplified leadership and how these examples pertain to their lives at school, at church, and as they go off to college. BUILDING FAITH BRICK BY BRICK Middle and High School students are invited to come play and learn with Youth Ministry Intern Jacob Nastruz in this fun and imaginative class where students are invited to explore some of the Bible’s awesome stories with...LEGOS! MAKING IT REAL AND RELEVANT Youth Ministry Intern Meg Jones will lead a series for Middle School Youth using multimedia resources to bring the lectionary text to life in a new way.
EYSEEDLINGS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11 All 4th and 5th graders are invited to join EYSeedlings, a monthly gathering of fun and fellowship. Our first meeting will be Sunday, September 11, from 4-6pm. We’ll kick off the semester with wacky ice-breakers and teambuilding games. Meetings will take place the second Sunday through April, with kid-friendly dinner each time. Register today at stphilipscathedral.org/eyseedlings. EYC NEXT WEEK EYC starts back next Sunday, September 11! Parents are invited to a parents’ meeting at 4:30 p.m. Middle School students are invited to come from 5-7 p.m. to enjoy food, fun, and fellowship. High School students are invited to come from 6-8 p.m. where they will share a meal with the Middle School students, worship together, and then do their own activity after the Middle School students have left.
OUTR EACH CHURCH OF THE COMMON GROUND On Sunday, September 11, Cathedral members will join Church of the Common Ground for their weekly Holy Eucharist service and for fellowship. Church of the Common Ground is an Episcopal worshipping community on the streets of Atlanta, and it is a sacred experience to worship with them. The service is at 1 p.m. in Woodruff Park downtown. Participants are asked to bring 10 sack lunches to share with Common Ground parishioners. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@stphilipscathedral.org.
DONATE TO ST. VERONICA’S TOILETRY MINISTRY St. Veronica’s Guild would like to thank the entire parish for its faithful and consistent support of our toiletry ministry for four Episcopal ministries in the Atlanta area, which serve homeless and near homeless persons— Crossroads Community Ministries, Emmaus House, Church of the Common Ground, and Holy Comforter Friendship Center. Each ministry has expressed profound appreciation for our donations. The need for new, unopened, travel-sized, as well are regular-sized, personal care items, continues. Having visited the four ministries, guild members report that the items most requested include: Bar soap • Washcloths • Shampoo • Deodorant Toothbrushes • Toothpaste • Razors Feminine hygiene products • Diapers Donations may be left at the Information Desk. For more information, contact Lucy Perry, 404-350-9494, or Dianne Otwell, dochaplain@gmail.com.
CONGR EGATIONAL LIFE MEET NEW FRIENDS AT SUPER FOYERS Do you enjoy eating good food and meeting new people? Then Foyers is for you! Experience friends, food, and fellowship in small groups of 8 to 10 each month beginning with Super Foyers on Sunday, September 25 at 6 p.m. in Child Hall. This year, we'll offer a group that meets during the day for those who are unable to participate at night. Please contact Jackie Hollingsworth at 404-281-8282 or jackiech03@gmail.com with your name, address, phone number, and email to sign up. A ARP SAFE DRIVER COURSE AARP will again offer the Smart Driver Course at the Cathedral on Thursday, September 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The course is a six-hour refresher aimed at motorists 50 year old and older. Some of the objectives of the class include understanding the effects of aging on driving; learning driving strategies that take into account the changes we experience as we age; and a number of other topics designed to make you a safer driver. At the completion of the class, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your automobile insurance policy. The cost for AARP members is $15 and $20 for non-members. You will pay at the door by cash or check. You must bring your AARP card to receive the discount. Feel free to bring a lunch. You may sign up by calling the Information Desk at 404-3651000. If you have additional questions you may contact the course instructor, Stratton Leedy, at 404-237-8910.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Participants commit one year at a time to meet weekly in seminars led by a mentor trained in studying the Bible, church history, and theology while also developing a wonderful community of members. There is a weekly lesson and study guide but no tests or papers to prepare. A few spaces are available for an EfM class that begins Tuesday, September 13. The class meets in the Lanier House on Tuesday nights, 7-9:30 p.m. For more information and enrollment forms, contact Rick Tyler, 404-3756470, or Deirdra Glover, 770-865-2141. HART READERS RETURN IN SEPTEMBER Canon Cathy Zappa and Dr. Catherine Meeks will lead a discussion of Bryan Stevenson's book, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, at the first fall meeting of the Hart Readers, Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gould Room. The discussion of Stevenson's book is a prelude to his appearance at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Thursday, September 29. Please RSVP to Kerith Lee, 404-237-7582 or cbs3@mindspring.com, by September 2. The Hart Readers meet on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss contemporary books and issues. Discussions are facilitated by various clergy and lay teachers.
PR AYER S For those who are ill or recovering: Julia Alston Steve Auerbach Ronald L. Barclay Priscilla Beale Rodger Beatty Karen Bellaire Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair Marcia Block David Boone Josh Borden Elisabeth Taber Bottler Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Neal Brown and family Meredith, Adam, and Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Josie Carlyle Andrew Clark Joann Claypoole Leonard A. Cobb David and Ginny Collins Lawrence Cowart Clara Cruz Jackson Culbreth Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Sean Farmer Amy Feuss Robert L. Foreman, Jr. Van Foster Mary Ann Frazier Noreen Raymond Frink Carleton Fuller Susan Gill Rebecca Gorman
Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham Dianne Griner D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Ellen Gunn Stan Haines Jane Hannah Helen Hammond Caroline Hatcher Shirley Heermann Patricia Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Richard Hill Connie Hoar Peggy Hull Annemarie and Ante Jazic Jon Jane Jones Dorothy Lanier Kenerly Diane Kirk Teresa Kohnle 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 Carol McDonald Jan McPherson Dick Miller Lucius Morton Joseph and Robert Nastruz 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 Brown Stevenson Janiece Townshend Roy Unkefer Martir Valesquez Ed Vogel Elizabeth Slaton Wallace Meredith Wallace Herbert “Rip� Waters Chandra Westafer Caroline and John Westerhoff Stephen Williamson Dick Wilson Marion Wilson Lu Worrell Patricia Young Hollis Youngner For those who have died: Hunter S. Bell, Jr. Tom Conley George M. Maxwell, father of Canon George Maxwell Frances Sanders
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Join the Cathedral Choir on Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Child Hall for a fun, informal, light-hearted evening of hospitality and entertainment. Relax, and perhaps sing along, to a selection of beloved Broadway show tunes, light opera, pop and gospel. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support the Cathedral Choir's 2017 England pilgrimage, where they will serve as choir-in-residence for a week each at Salisbury Cathedral and Durham Cathedral. Pre-sale tickets are $15 per individual or $100 for a table of 8. Or, secure a reserve preferred table of 8, in the second tier closest to the stage, for $150. Front row premium tables are sold out! Buy your tickets through the music office, 404-365-1050, or online at stphilipscathedral.org/2017pilgrimage.
ALLEGRO: MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN If you want a fun, structured activity for your child that is as educational as it is fun, Allegro is for you! Movement and music activities are perfect for child development. Music immerses the child in language, evokes movement, stimulates the brain and fosters physical coordination – all in a group setting that builds community. Using Musikgarten’s developmentally appropriate curricula for infants through second graders, Allegro offers children a joyful setting for mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social growth. Weekly classes are separated by age group, infants through 5 years old. Learn more and sign up at stphilipscathedral.org/allegro.
Join St. Monica's Guild to kick off a new year with
Wine and Dessert on the Labyrinth Tuesday, September 6 — 7 p.m. on the Outdoor Labyrinth in front of the Lanier House St. Monica's Guild welcomes all mothers, whether your child is 2 weeks old or school-age, looking for fellowship. Our regular Tuesday night meetings, held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Gould Room, begin with wine and fellowship, followed by relaxed discussion focusing on relationships (every kind under the sun) and spiritual life. Contact Andi O'Bryan, andi.obryan@yahoo.com, for more information.