The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · October 15, 2017
REMEMBERING PHILIP THE DEACON AGAIN: GRACE, EXCELLENCE, AND HOSPITALITY! By the Very Rev. Sam Candler Dean of the Cathedral For many years now, I have reminded us of what it means for our cathedral parish to be named after Philip the Deacon, and not Philip the Apostle! For some years, there was some ambiguity about the distinction, and some ambiguity about which saint we were named for. It may well have been that our cathedral ancestors thought they were the same person, as many Christians once did. Without going into that history again, I want to joyfully remember our patron saint as Philip the Deacon, whose diaconal vestment adorns our historic parish carvings and ornaments, and whose windows celebrating the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch are all over our history and our building. Since we will be observing the Feast Day of Philip the Deacon this Sunday (transferred from October 11), it is good to pause and remember our cathedral identity as that of a servant, a deacon! Here, then, are some of the ways I talked about it in a sermon of October 12, 2014 (available at stphilipscathedral.org/sermons): This cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia, honors Philip as our patron saint, not least because Philip is a deacon. The world tends to think of cathedrals as grand and imposing structures, worthy of awe and prestige. And from the outside, this church, here on a grand site looking down Peachtree Road, looks imposing. We look imposing to the ordinary driver in Atlanta. We look grand and prestigious. But we at the Cathedral of St. Philip have worked against the notion of being grand and imposing. It is not the way of Jesus Christ to be imposing. Much of the world, and even much of the church, want our institutions to be imposing. We want to be part of a system that always gets it right. We want to be part of a system to whom we can appeal our grievances and slights, and who will impose their right way upon the world. And cathedrals have certainly fit that description in the past. And, surely, churches have certainly been institutions that we can rely on. But cathedrals and churches have also succumbed to damaging perceptions, too, from age to age. Whenever we have tried to be imperialistic, we have failed the gospel. … The Bible is against empire. … Certainly cathedrals have been perceived as structures or systems that can act imperiously. Indeed, some people desire for cathedrals to act imperiously, with all-or-nothing absolutism. But that is decidedly not the mission of the Cathedral of St. Philip. Even when people project grandeur and imposition upon us, when they want us to be grand and imposing, that is not our way. This week, we celebrate the character of our patron saint, Philip, as a deacon, called to serve. We are a cathedral named for a deacon. Named not for an emperor, not for a king, not for a president, not for a CEO. Named for a deacon. Deacons are servants. The apostles of Jesus, apparently, occasionally succumbed to false perceptions of greatness. Apparently, a dispute arose among them one day as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. “So Jesus called them and said to them, “ You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great continued on back page ...
This SUNDAY
OCTOBER 15, 2017 · The Feast of St. Philip
Isaiah 53:7–11 · Psalm 67 · Acts 8:26–40 · Matthew 28:18–20
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Wallace Marsh
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler Preacher: The Right Rev. Dr. Victor Reginald Atta-Baffoe Cathedral Staff Singers and Senior Choristers: William Mathias, Let the people praise thee, O God Harold Friedell, Draw us in the Spirit’s tether
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Wallace Marsh
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler Preacher: The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright Cathedral Schola: William Mathias, Let the people praise thee, O God Joel Martinson, The Invitation
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa
4 P.M. CHORAL EUCHARIST FOR THE FEAST OF ST. PHILIP, CATHEDRAL Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Cathedral Choir: Zoltán Kodály, Missa Brevis William Mathias, Let the people praise thee, O God
The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden
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Sunday ADULT EDUCATION Unless otherwise noted, these adult Sunday school classes meet from 10:10–11 a.m.
RECONCILIATION AND COMMUNITY Child Hall The Right Reverend Doctor Victor Reginald Atta-Baffoe, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast, Ghana, will present on “Reconciliation and Community.”
LIVING FAITH Room 120 Join Canon Wallace Marsh and Canon Cathy Zappa as we explore what it means to live out our faith through conversation with scripture and tradition, contemporary books, and, most important, one another. This week, Canon Marsh will lead us in an introduction to Brené Brown’s book Daring Greatly.
TRANSITIONS: NAVIGATING LIFE CHANGES WITH CONFIDENCE AND GRACE Walthour Library Change can be difficult and even frightening, but periods of transformation and transition in life also present opportunities for growth and reflection. Canon Carolynne Williams leads this six-week class geared toward anyone navigating life changes, regardless of age.
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 are reading the book of Genesis. For more information, please contact Jim Bingham at 404-3733273 or binghamjim@bellsouth.net.
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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONFIRMATION CLASS Confirmation in the Episcopal Church is a “mature public affirmation of faith and commitment to the responsibilities of Baptism.” If you are new to the Episcopal Church or simply have a desire to find out more about the Church and this Cathedral parish, come enjoy dinner and learn with us Wednesdays from 7–8:30 p.m. in Room 120. This class is taught by members of
the clergy and Clayton Harrington. To sign up, contact Canon Wallace Marsh, wmarsh@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-3651094.
October 18: Baptism and Confirmation (Canon Wallace Marsh) October 25: Bible (Canon Cathy Zappa)
November 1: Homeless Requiem (Outreach Opportunity) November 8: History (Canon George Maxwell)
November 15: Angles of Anglicanism (Dean Sam Candler)
November 22: Thanksgiving Break (No Class)
November 29: Worship and Prayer (Canon Cathy Zappa) December 6: Church (Canon Wallace Marsh)
December 10: Confirmation Service (4 p.m. in the Cathedral)
YOUTH Ministries PARENTING YOUTH SERIES
YOUTH TO WORSHIP AT COMMON GROUND
This fall, the Cathedral youth ministry is hosting a dinnerand-speaker series for parents. Please join us in the Gould Room from 5:30–7 p.m. for good food, fellowship, and informative presentations on raising youth. While parents are meeting during each of the three sessions, Meg Jones will lead EYC, so you can bring your 6th – 8th graders and make it a family night at church!
Youth are invited to visit Church of the Common Ground, a “church without walls” that meets in Woodruff Park whose mission is to support the pastoral and spiritual needs of women, men, and youth who live on the margins of our city. We will go on Sunday, October 15, leaving the Cathedral around 12:15 p.m. for the service that starts at 1 p.m. If you'd like to go, drive, or get more information, email Meg Jones, mjones@stphilipscathedral.org You can also help by bringing some sandwiches in individual Ziploc bags. Sandwiches should include two slices of meat (ham
Sunday, October 22—“The things that matter most are often the things we focus on least: What should our priorities be as we parent today’s teen?,” with Dr. Mark Crawford ($10/person) Dr. Mark Crawford is a clinical psychologist who, in addition to his private practice, consults to the Westminster Schools and Pace Academy and is a well-known speaker on adolescents and their families. Sunday, October 29—“Navigating the Empty Nest: Loss and Opportunity in the Family Cycle,” with Dr. Bill Harkins ($10/ person) In addition to his duties as priest associate at the Cathedral, the Rev. Bill Harkins is also Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA; and he is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is also a father, who recently has navigated the empty nest himself ! Sunday, November 5—“Raising Youth in the Christian Faith and Church,” with Canon Cathy Zappa, Maggie Paul, and Clayton Harrington (no charge) Join us for an informative conversation about how the Cathedral approaches youth ministry and Sunday School, how you can nurture your children’s faith, and how you can respond to difficult questions that they raise.
or turkey), one slice of cheese, some mayonnaise, and maybe some lettuce or spinach, on your choice of bread.
Congregational LIFE
ST. MARK’S GOSPEL PERFORMANCE
Actor Tom Bair will present an exciting storytelling performance of the entirety of The Gospel of St. Mark on Thursday, November 2 in Child Hall. Jointly sponsored by the Cathedral and the Diocese of Atlanta, the show will start at 5 p.m. and a reception will follow. Admission is free, but please register at stphilipscathedral.org/stmarksgospel. This compelling and remarkable story is said to have been written down by St. Mark, but is attributed to St. Peter. It tells of Jesus’s conflict with the religious and secular authorities of the time, his important teachings, his somewhat stormy, often humorous relationships with his disciples, his miraculous acts and above all, his unique sense of mission. This is “a riveting journey” to quote a recent article in the Episcopal Journal. Bair’s voice is “crystal-clear and his articulation holds one’s interest throughout.” It is performed in the simple, elegant English prose of the King James Bible. Tom Bair has appeared in dramatic roles on some of New York’s most prominent stages and in feature films, including Philip Roth’s Indignation.
to donate or volunteer to welcome and serve dinner to our guests, visit stphilipscathedral.org/homelessrequiem
CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE
Homeless requiem The 29th Annual
at the Cathedral of St. Philip
For the third year the Cathedral Book Store will be collecting new books for the children at the Homeless Requiem, the children at the Arrendale Prison Children’s Center, and the young people at Covenant House. With a goal of 250 books, donated books will be distributed to children attending the Homeless Requiem on November 1, and in December to the other groups. Books are available to purchase at the Cathedral Book Store during regular business hours or in the Atrium from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays throughout October. Please help each of these beautiful children receive a wonderful new book this year!
EMMA'S CLOSET
Wednesday, November 1 Dinner: 5 pm X Service: 7 pm the cathedral has a long tradition of outreach, discipleship, and caring for others in our atlanta community— particularly those in need.
Children’s Ministries is collecting new or gently used coats and shoes for children in assorted sizes. They will be used at a store during the Homeless Requiem. There will be no charge to the children of homeless parents, but they can experience the fun of selecting the coat and shoes they like best for the cooler season approaching. Emma Ellis began this project at last year’s Homeless Requiem and we want to carry on this beautiful idea. For more information, contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@ stphilipscathedral.org
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United Thank OFFERING GIVE THANKS WITH UTO Every day we have so many blessings that come our way. Let us rejoice and give thanks this fall by participating in our Cathedral’s United Thank Offering (UTO). UTO has been a tradition since 1889 and supports the missions and ministries of the Episcopal Church. Every cent collected fulfills diocesan grant requests, and each year over $2.5 million is received through UTO offerings. Here are some ways you and your family can participate: • Pick up a Blue Box this Sunday in the Atrium and place it in a prominent place in your home, like the kitchen counter or wherever you keep your keys and wallet. • Every night during dinner, go around the table and share one thing for which you are truly grateful that day. Pass around the Blue Box and insert some coins or dollars to express your gratitude.
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When saying prayers in the morning or at night, make a ritual offering to thank God for being there to hear your prayers. • Let the children put a coin in the box for every accomplishment they can share from their day at school. • Ask every family member to make a donation in thanks for a person they love who has brought joy into their lives. Ingathering is Sunday, November 19. Having spent several weeks adding daily offerings of thanks to your Blue Box, on Saturday, November 18, you can open it and count your offerings. Write a check for your total amount, payable to the Cathedral of St. Philip (with UTO in the memo line), or make a contribution at the Atrium kiosk or online at stphilipscathedral.org/contribution. Then, take your empty Blue Box and keep the tradition alive at home until the spring ingathering day!
MUSIC TIMOTHY GUNTER TO PERFORM ON PIANO This Sunday, October 15 at 3:15 p.m., one of our own—Timothy Gunter—will perform a piano recital on the Cathedral’s Sunday Afternoon Recital Series. Timothy currently serves as one of our long-time staff singers in the choirs, as well as the coordinator for music, the choral librarian, and the concerts manager. He holds Master of Music degrees from the University of Montevallo in Alabama, and will perform works by Chopin and Brahms.
LABYRINTH AND TAIZÉ Get your week off to a peaceful start with a labyrinth walk and Taizé on Monday, October 16. A labyrinth introduction will take place in Child Hall at 6:30 p.m., followed by a facilitated walk 7-8 p.m. Originating in Taizé, France, this simple service of scripture, music, and candlelight will bring a beautiful and prayerful close to your Monday. The labyrinth and Taizé take place the third Monday of each month at the Cathedral. Come to one, or both – and bring a friend! Newcomers are always welcome!
Timothy Gunter, piano The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS
Frederic Chopin, Etude in A Flat, Op. 25, No. 1
NEW MEMBER
Johannes Brahms, Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118
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ALLEGRO MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Using play, movement, singing, and instruments, Allegro and Musikgarten classes help younger children develop musical skills and knowledge as well as an appreciation for music. Brenda Pruitt teaches these classes for infants and children through age 8 with care and expert knowledge. With new, reduced prices this year, you and your kids will love to sing, clap, and play along with others each week. Join in the fun this fall!
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I wish that gospel selection was the one assigned for the Feast of St. Philip! The greatest among you is the one who serves, not the one who is the emperor. When I talk about our ministry here at the Cathedral of St. Philip, I talk about service with three words, three words that I use a lot. Those words are grace, excellence, and hospitality. … Of course, the values of grace and excellence and hospitality can mean different things to people, and that is fine. But, for me, the meanings are these: Grace is simply the elegant love of God; it is the love of God expressed in as simple and beautiful and economical a way as possible. Excellence is the desire to do things well, according to whatever the standard of the event or project is. Hospitality is respect; hospitality is welcoming everyone, including everyone, dignifying everyone, especially the stranger, especially the Ethiopian eunuch. Hospitality is serving others more than oneself. Happy St. Philip’s Day to you! May the servanthood of grace, excellence, and hospitality be with all of us!
2017 Spirituality Conference Featuring the Rev. Dr. Barbara Brown Taylor
Holy Envy: Learning to Live with Religious Difference Saturday, October 28
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for this one-day conference when Barbara will explore with us how religious pluralism challenges and deepens Christian identity in a world of many (and no) faiths. She will also speak in the Dean’s Forum on Sunday, October 29 at 10:10 a.m. Barbara Brown Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author, college professor, and Episcopal priest.
To register online or find out more:
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