The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · September 30, 2018
CHILDREN COMING AND GOING By the Very Rev. Sam Candler Dean of the Cathedral Two Sundays ago, I was at church by accident. I was supposed to have been away, officiating at a wedding out of town. But, sadly, because of Hurricane Florence flooding, that wedding location was changed! With many last-minute scrambles, the couple moved the location here to Atlanta – and to the amazing hospitality of the beautiful Cathedral of St. Philip. Anyway, I was not scheduled to celebrate or preach on that Sunday; but, of course, I showed up anyway. I was scheduled, destined, to lead and love this parish from among the congregation – not from up front, where most of us think the action is. But from out in the congregation, where the people of God are. That is where the action is! The secret of good liturgy, good congregational worship (as I have been advising our priests and liturgical ministers for some time!) is not simply around the altar, nor in the pulpit, but everywhere in the room! Out among the people. In the hearts and souls of people. So, I love, absolutely love, coming to church and being in the pew. During that 8:45 service two Sundays ago, I sat in the next to last pew. Do you know what I saw? I saw children. Many of them had adults with them! I loved again how this place is energized by children. I can delightfully report that I saw no one being unkind, or intolerant, or impatient, with the children. I am truly puzzled when I hear adults get impatient with children in church. These are the same adults who pray solemnly that they are “children of God.” They like that phrase devotionally. But when they are around actual children, they get impatient and intolerant. They even flee. No, if we are children of God, then we have to worship and enjoy actual children, too! (I preached last Sunday that “Children Are The Greatest.” Check it out.) And what were many of those children doing? Well, honestly, they were coming and going. In our services, little people come and go throughout the service! But, again, they are not a distraction. Indeed, that day, they gave me a chance to smile with them, to greet them silently, and simply to wonder with them. This cathedral, and this world, surely seems so huge to them! And you know what? Adults were coming and going, too. Maybe they were not physically coming and going. But I could tell their minds and spirits were coming and going. The preacher was good that Sunday! But even we preachers come and go during our sermons. Again, I don’t mind it when people come and go. Maybe God is putting something into our souls to greet us, and to cause us joy and wonder! This phenomenon of the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, this joy and wonder and mystery and awe, occurs EVERYWHERE in the room on Sundays – certainly not just up front. God is not just at the altar, and being proclaimed not just at the pulpit. The Spirit of joy and wonder is everywhere in the room. That joy and wonder comes and goes among the children each Sunday, but also among each one of us. Thank you, children, for helping us sense the Spirit! Thank you all for helping me each Sunday worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
This SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 · The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 21, Year B Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 · Psalm 124 · James 5:13-20 · Mark 9:38-50
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Nicole Lambelet, seminarian
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell St. Cecilia Choristers and Staff Singers: Leo Sowerby, Be ye followers of God Ralph Vaughan Williams, O taste and see
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Nicole Lambelet, seminarian
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Cathedral Choir: Anton Bruckner, Os justi meditabitur sapientiam David Hill, God be in my head
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL THE FEAST OF LANCELOT ANDREWES, OBSERVED Celebrant and Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Schola: William Smith, Preces and Responses John Hilton the Younger, Short Service in Gamut John Hilton the Younger, Teach me thy way, O Lord John Rutter, Open thou mine eyes
The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Outreach and Congregational Life The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Education and Worship 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 Austin Hall, Senior Warden Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden
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Adult EDUCATION By virtue of our baptism, all of us are called to ministry, whether ordained or not. Our adult education offerings help us live into that call, through teaching about our Scriptures, traditions, practices; cultivating skills for ministry; engaging together in theological reflection and crucial conversations; and building communities of spiritual support. Sunday classes meet at 10:10 a.m.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL Child Hall Canon George Maxwell continues a series focusing on what Paul, the apostle, was
actually doing and why. All are welcome. You will find a light heart, warm welcome, and good coffee! For more information, contact Canon Maxwell at gmaxwell@cathedralATL.org.
LIVING FAITH: FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE BIBLE AGAIN Room 120 Join Canon Holder and Canon 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 fall, we are taking a new look at an old book, the Bible, as we explore how we read it as Episcopalians and how we make sense of it today and, hopefully, fall in love with it all over again! We will be using Rachel Held Evans’ book, Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again, as a starting point for our conversation.
LIVING AN EXAMINED LIFE: WISDOM FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE JOURNEY Room 239 Based on the user-friendly and highly practical book by James Hollis, a Jungian scholar and psychotherapist, this 4-week series includes shared reading of the text along with supplementary materials from film, novels, poetry, and our own life experiences. This class is taught by the Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins, priest, therapist, and professor of pastoral care.
ESTUDIO DE LA BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL (SPANISH BIBLE STUDY) Walthour Library Únase al Diácono Juan Sandoval y otros hispanohablantes (hablantes nativos y estudiantes por igual), para estudiar nuestras lecturas del leccionario y analizar lo que significan para nosotros hoy en día—todo en español. Esta clase se reúne del 23 de septiembre al 21 de octubre. Join Deacon Juan Sandoval and other Spanish speakers (native speakers and learners alike), to study our lectionary readings and discuss what they mean for us today—all in Spanish. This class meets September 23–October 21.
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 Exodus. For more information, please contact Jim Bingham at 404-3733273 or binghamjim@bellsouth.net.
Esquina HISPÁNICA A TASTE OF LATIN AMERICA The Diocesan Commision on Hispanic Ministry sponsors A Taste of Latin America, an annual dinner celebrating Hispanic culture in and around Atlanta, and it is a real fiesta! Hispanic members from several parishes will bring tasty Latin American food to share with guests at the special potluck meal. There will be music and dancing, craft items for sale, a raffle, and a silent auction - plus a piñata for the children, of course! This year’s dinner will be on Saturday, October 13, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Child Hall. Reservations and tickets are not required; after dinner, sombreros will be passed for donations to benefit humanitarian projects. Friends and family members of all ages are welcome. Mark your calendar and plan to come! Contact deacon Juan Sandoval, jsandoval@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Estudios Bíblicos en la biblioteca (en el tercer piso), los Domingos a la 10 a.m. FIESTA! Saborlatinoamericano! 13 de Octobre. Comienza a las 5 hasta 8. Hay música, baile, cantar y piñata. Traígan su plato favorito para compartir. Bebidas se venden. Todos son invitados. Clases de Instruida Primera Comunión comienzan 28 de Octobre para niños 8 y arriba. Clases dado en la biblioteca 10 a.m. Pueden recoger una forma para llenar después de la misa. Día de Los Muertos. Este año recordamos nuestros antepasados con trapo brillante con el nombre. Tendremos una mesa con instrucciones en Inglés y en Español en como reconocer su amados antepasados con los trapos.
Cathedral CHAPTER THE CHAPTER NEEDS YOUR HELP IN CHOOSING THE CATHEDRAL’S LEADERS The Chapter Nominating Committee has begun their work of assembling a slate of nominees for the 2019 Cathedral Chapter. The parish is invited to submit recommendations of qualified candidates. As the governing body of the Cathedral, the Chapter determines policy issues, sets goals, and provides stewardship of the Cathedral’s complex operations. The Chapter formally reviews the status of each of the Cathedral’s parochial entities and ministries, as well as parish financial statements. Unlike smaller parishes, the Chapter does not usually get involved in the day-to-day activities of the Cathedral. Instead, the Chapter of the Cathedral operates as a board of trustees or board of stewards. Each Chapter member serves a three-year term. Bylaws allow for members to be: “Any communicant of the parish in good and regular standing, who is not less than eighteen years of age, a regular attendant in Cathedral worship in the year preceding election, and known by the treasurer to have made and
maintained a stated financial commitment for church support in the year preceding election.” The most important quality of an effective Chapter member is an ability to see the larger picture. Most have held leadership positions in more than one of the church’s ministries or parochial entities. After recommendations are given to the Nominating Committee, eligibility is verified and nominees are polled to confirm their interest and availability. The committee then chooses six strong candidates to send to the Chapter for approval. Finally, these new Chapter members are formally elected by the parish at the annual meeting in December. The Nominating Committee looks at candidates who will round out the experience of the continuing Chapter members. An attempt is made to include representatives across all age and gender groups, while ensuring that a broad range of ministries and parochial entities of the Cathedral parish is also represented. Recommendations should be submitted along with a brief supporting statement to any Chapter Committee member, or to the Office of the Dean, 404-365-1031, or jmahood@ cathedralATL.org by Monday, October 8.
10TH ANNUAL SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE
Exploring Creative and Relevant Ways of Practicing Justice, Healing, and Love: A Day with the Rev. Becca Stevens SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018
9:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Becca Stevens’ life and work illustrate the healing power of love and of story. She is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur, and founder and president of Thistle Farms. After experiencing the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was five, Becca longed to open a sanctuary for survivors offering a loving community. In 1997, five women who had experienced trafficking, violence, and addiction were welcomed home. Twenty years later, the organization continues to welcome women with free residences that provide housing, medical care, therapy,
and education for two years. Residents and graduates earn income through one of four social enterprises. Thistle Farms' global market helps employ more than 1,800 women worldwide, and the national network has more than 40 sister communities. Becca has been featured in The New York Times, on ABC World News and NPR, and was recently named a 2016 CNN Hero and a White House "Champion of Change," among other honors.
CATHEDRALATL.ORG/SPIRITUALITYCONFERENCE The cost is $65/person and includes lunch. Group rate is $60/ person for groups of 5 or more; after October 31 registration will cost $70/person. For more information, contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@cathedralATL.org.
WORSHIP Support HELP SERVE SUNDAY EUCHARIST
A CALL FOR NEW USHERS!
Would you like to meet other Cathedral parishioners? Do you feel called to give back to your faith community? Do you love Holy Eucharist and want to share it with others? Please consider serving as a Eucharistic Minister, serving the wine at communion. Contact Hillary Jones, 404-365-1038 or hjones@ cathedralATL.org, for more information.
The Cathedral is a house of prayer for all people! Our usher ministry is integral to the worship life and hospitality of the Cathedral. It also offers a great opportunity to get to know other Cathedral parishioners, to learn more about our worship, and to welcome visitors and regulars alike. And, it’s a great deal of fun! We are currently in need of ushers for all services, with particular need for help at the 7:45 a.m. service and 4 p.m. Evensong. Ushers serve on teams, and each team typically serves at eight to ten morning services and six to eight Evensong services a year. We also have a junior usher ministry for children and youth to serve alongside an adult family member. If you are interested in joining the usher ministry, please speak to one of the ushers on Sunday. You'll know them by the white, yellow or red carnation they wear. They will take your name and contact information. Or, contact Rod Bunn at 770-446-2084 or rdbunn@bellsouth.net.
2018 JANE BAIRD LECTURE
Living with the Living Dead: What Zombies Can Teach Us about Life, Community, and Hope
FEATURING AUTHOR GREG GARRETT October 18, 2018 at 7 p.m. — FREE and open to the public When faced with the unthinkable, the terrifying, and the inexplicable, how do people navigate a sense of themselves? How do they form community when all about them is the possibility of annihilation? Under such circumstances, do “the rules of life” as we understand them from the past still apply, or have the ways in which ethical decisions are made been irrevocably changed? Using the popular narratives of the zombie apocalypse, Garrett explores these types of questions by asking his readers to deeply consider the ways in which their faith and faith traditions encourage a simultaneously fearless and humble response. Reserve your seat at the discussion at https://2018_janebairdlecture. eventbrite.com. Please contact Kerith Lee, cbs3@mindspring.com, with any questions you may have.
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OUTREACH RESPITE CARE ATLANTA SEEKS IN-KIND DONATIONS With six other congregations, the Cathedral has formed Respite Care Atlanta to offer a safe place for adults with mild cognitive impairment to interact with others, as well as give caregivers time for self-care. Starting a program from scratch requires gathering a lot of necessities and many of these are not very expensive. We have picked out just the right items to suit the needs of our program. Log on to our Amazon registry of current needs and help us create the best respite program in Atlanta: cathedralATL.org/respitecareatlanta. To make a financial contribution, go to respitecareatlanta.org/supporters.
Episcopal Church WOMEN 2018 ECW HAPPENINGS AND INFO! All women of the Episcopal Church are automatically a member of ECW, and there are many great ways to get involved! The Cathedral ECW has six guilds—groups of similarly aged women who gather for fellowship, Bible studies, speakers, service, and a variety of other fun events and occasions. In addition to guilds, ECW encompasses many other ways to get involved. Whether it’s the St. Ruth’s Hospitality Ministry, Cathedral Antiques Show, Cathedral Book Store, Thrift House, Flower Guild, Cathedral Preschool, or Daughters of the King, there is a place for you!For more information and guild contacts, go to cathedralATL.org/ECW and join us today!
UPCOMING ECW EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS NEW MEMBERS Brenda Waters, from Atlanta
DEATH Anne Louise Stovall, died September 10, 2018
October 17 ECW General Meeting (Introduction of 2019 officers) December 6 Installation of 2019 Officers and Holy Eucharist
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS T. Mayo and Pat Atkins • Virginia Bicksler • John Blair • Pat Brinson • Dick Burgin • Kaye Cairney • J. Franklin Clark • Heather Clark • Lawrence Cowart • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Randy Farmer • William Ham • Jane Hannah • Caroline Hatcher • Katie Harris • Louise Kan • Elaine Lyon •
David MacGilvray • Robert and Aggie Maddox • Lorri McClain • Carol McDonald • Jim McKenzie • Charlie Neal • Paul O'Connor • Marian Palmore • Garry Pryor • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Pamela Reid • Agnes
Elizabeth Robertson • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Peggy (Margaret) Shaw • Jane Skogstad • Jim Segars • Ruth Swanson • Andy Westafer • Sandy Williamson • Hollis Youngner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Bettina Bass • Darrell Boyette • Jay C. Clark • Andrew Clark • Jack Faircloth • Carleton Fuller • Scott Freisem • Katharine Alexander Golding • Agnes Gonterman • Peggy Govan • Nancy Gunter • Doyce Gunter • Bobby
Hearn • Greg Hentz • Liz Grant Hilton • Sun Ja Kim • Betty C. Lyons • Pat Martin • Michelle Maxwell •
Michael McClelland • Andy Nelson • Irene Nesper • Helen Fleming Nixon • Betty and Bill Poole • Kathy
Ravenscraft • Frank Roth • James Sands • Patricia Schooley • Jeff Straw • Tina Susco • Hubert Tate, Sr. • Roger Traylor • Janiece Townshend • Christi Vasquez • Peter Veverka • Nina Vila • Ron M. Wallace • Jacqueline Watkins • Susan Wellman • Marion Wilson • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Yvonne Eriksson Day • Catherine Hurst • Jackson Posey • Ralph Pitfield
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The Feast of
St. Francis
Sunday, October 7 8:45 a.m.
ORGANIST MICHAEL DAVID GING TO PERFORM This Sunday, September 30 at 3:15 p.m., the Cathedral welcomes organist Michael David Ging as our Sunday afternoon recitalist. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, Rice University, and the University of Houston, Dr. Ging currently serves as director of music at New Hope Lutheran Church in Houston. Michael David Ging, organ (Houston, Texas) Charles-Marie Widor, “Allegro” from Symphonie VI, Op. 42, No. 2 Louis Vierne, Clair de lune Maurice Duruflé, Prélude et fugue sur le nom d’Alain, Op. 7
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MOORE-WILKERSON CONTINUO ORGAN DEDICATION THIS SUNDAY All are invited to witness the sacred dedication of the Cathedral of St. Philip’s new six-stop continuo organ during Evensong this Sunday, September 30 at 4 p.m. The sound of this beautiful instrument is considerably more delicate than our principal organs in the Cathedral Nave and Mikel Chapel, since the pipes are much smaller and are scaled specifically for the performance of early music. The new continuo organ will find frequent use not only for concerts of baroque music, but also in the accompaniment of the Tudor and Restoration anthem repertoire that the Cathedral Choirs regularly offer during worship. The organ (sometimes called a portativ or portatif organ) is the gift of the Moore-Wilkerson Concert Series Fund of the Cathedral of St. Philip Endowment, established in 2008 by a bequest from the estate of the late Lee Moore, Jr. The instrument was custom-built for the Cathedral earlier this year by Henk Klop in The Netherlands, whose firm is internationally renowned for the extraordinary artistry of its continuo organs. Its acquisition is a lasting memorial to the donor, and it is truly a magnificent enhancement of the Cathedral’s rich musical resources. We are thrilled to have it, knowing that many generations to come will delight in the beautiful music made upon it. Details about the organ’s disposition are available at cathedralATL.org/organs.