The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · November 10, 2019
NOVEMBER 3, AND THE WORLD NEEDS THE ANGLICAN WAY! By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral November 3 was on a Sunday this year; and our grand celebrations of All Saints’ Sunday prohibited us from keeping the feast of the person we usually observe on November 3. Of course, I loved our All Saints’ Sunday festivities! I was tremendously moved – from Friday, All Saints’ Day, when we honored homeless people who had died, to Sunday, All Saints’ Day, when we baptized new saints, and remembered family and friends and members of the Cathedral parish who had died. I love most of our traditions, but I especially love the tradition of All Saints’ Sunday. But, we missed remembering a particularly good guy, one of our forebears, whose actual feast day is November 3 itself. He is a person whose philosophy and method our Church continues to need, and one whom our world may need even more so. He is the philosopher and theologian, Richard Hooker, who lived from 1554 to 1600, and who helped described the genius of Anglican Christianity. (I might also add that his primary biography was written by Isaak Walton, who also gave us fishermen the great book titled “The Compleat Angler!”) Do you think our country lives in desperately divided times today? Do you think our country is so polarized that we cannot speak to each other? Check out England in the middle of the sixteenth century! When Elizabeth I came to the throne, she inherited a country that was being violently swung between extreme Puritanism and extreme Roman Catholicism. And I mean “violently.” Many of the Reformation leaders (like Thomas Cranmer, who developed the First Book of Common Prayer in 1549) had been executed by “Bloody Mary,” who wanted to turn the country back to the Roman Church. In 1558, Elizabeth I, and her genius, began an amazingly wise and sensitive leadership. She oversaw the outlines of a broad and tolerant country, one that would be neither too extremely Puritan, nor too extremely Catholic. She wanted a people who could pray the same words together, even if the words might mean different things to different people. She said she would not make “windows into mens’ souls.” It was Richard Hooker who rose to provide the theological and philosophical structure of this new breadth. Many of you know that I refuse to call the Anglican Way, “the Middle Way.” Rather, our Anglican Way is “the Comprehensive Way,” because it includes both sides; we honor both Protestantism and Catholicism. It was Richard Hooker, and his theological method, who helped show us how to do that. Richard Hooker’s dense set of writings, “The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity,” talked of both natural law and political law, that they were to be guided by reason and tradition, as well as scripture. And he had mercy. His was a balanced synthesis of thought, reminding people of Aristotle and Aquinas. He was criticized once for claiming that Roman Catholics, too, would go to heaven! (to the dismay of the more Protestant critics). His wisdom would influence the political theory of John Locke. In a time of polarized division, England did well to draw upon the wisdom of reason and tradition. Maybe our country, and others across the world right now, would do well to find those kinds of seasoned thinkers, too – not simply loud voices who amplify the extremes. We need wise voices who recognize truth in all sorts of quarters, and who are thus able to describe a greater truth. Such wisdom – the wisdom of scripture, reason, and tradition all used together – is a major reason I serve The Episcopal Church, which is The Anglican Church in our country. Our way is a great gift to Christianity, and I think we can also be a great gift to politics itself ! So, on November 3, around election day throughout our country, I am thankful to remember people like Richard Hooker.
This SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 10, 2019 · The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 27, Year C Haggai 1:15b-2:9 · Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 · 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 · Luke 20:27-38
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Julia Mitchener
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Nate Huddleston Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Singers: Ralph Vaughan Williams, O how amiable are thy dwellings Percy Whitlock, Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Julia Mitchener
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Nate Huddleston Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Ralph Vaughan Williams, O how amiable are thy dwellings Percy Whitlock, Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
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 ST. MARTIN OF TOURS Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Cathedral Schola: Paul Halley, Preces and Responses Gerald Near, Magnificat and Nunc dimittis on Plainsong Themes Gerald Near, Holy is the True Light John Joubert, O Lorde, the maker of al thing
Adult EDUCATION
Most regular children’s, youth, and adult Sunday School classes meet at 10:10 a.m.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL
END OF LIFE DECISIONS CLASS
Child Hall Contemplating Christ: How to Become a Mystic without Really Trying!
Room 239 “Why is it that people plan their vacations, finances, weddings and retirements, but do so little to plan for their deaths? We have come to believe that by embracing our mortality- whether you are in perfect health or are ill- you can live a more purposeful, peaceful and joyful life.” —Erin and Douglas Kramp, Living with the End in Mind Join Canon Carolynne Williams and Richard Perry for discussion of end of life decisions this Sunday, November 10. There are materials that will be available and are useful and helpful. Contact Canon Williams, cwilliams@cathedralATL.org
This term, we are looking at what it means to be a mystic (it’s not as extraordinary as you might think!) and how the recovery of the contemplative tradition in the church might change how we go about being church. This Sunday, November 10, the Rev. Julia Mitchener will lead a discussion about experiences of God. As always, you will find a light heart, a broad welcome, and good coffee. We look forward to seeing you!
LIVING FAITH Room 120
WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR STUDENTS ARE LEARNING IN SUNDAY SCHOOL? Room 121
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
or 404-365-1035, with any questions.
LONELY IN AMERICA Room 366 In this class, the Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins will discuss what some are calling an ‘epidemic of loneliness’ in the US, and the concomitant psychological/emotional effects such as depression, suicide, and disconnection. We will also discuss how to cultivate resilience and community in response to these public health issues, and theological considerations of both the epidemic, and the possible communal responses.
Room 122
The CATHEDRAL off ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Nathan G. Huddleston, Priest Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries The Rev. Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate for Children’s Ministries 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 Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden
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CHILDREN'S Ministries
Farmers MARKET
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SIGN-UPS It is time to sign up for the Christmas Pageant, held every year at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All children registered in Sunday School, from the 4-year-olds through fifth grade, are welcome to participate. If your child is not registered for Sunday School, please contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL. org, or register at cathedralATL.org/children. A pageant signup table will be in the Atrium on Sundays, November 10, November 17, and December 8. We do request that all sign ups are done in person. Dress rehearsal will be Sunday, December 22 at 12:45 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Sara Chapman, sarachapman@ westminster.net. The Christmas Pageant is a tradition not to be missed!
Join us this Sunday for the Cathedral Farmers Market annual Sunday Supper where exceptional chefs from around the city are partnered with a farmer, and together they provide guests with
a truly farm-to-table potluck experience.This dinner provides an opportunity to eat, drink, mix, and mingle with the chefs and farmers that make small-scale agriculture one part of the solution to creating a sustainable local food system for our community. With seasonal flavors, live music, beer, wine, and signature cocktails, enjoy the bounty that a southern autumn provides. Get your tickets now at peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com.
Episcopal Church WOMEN ST. VERONICA'S COLLECTING TOILETRIES
ELDER Ministries SMART DRIVER COURSE AARP is once again offering its Smart Driver course at the Cathedral, Thursday, November 14. The course is a six-hour refresher aimed at motorists 50 years 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. Class begins at 9 a.m. and will be completed by 4 p.m. There will be an hour break for lunch. Feel free to bring a lunch.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. You may sign up by calling the course instructor, Stratton Leedy, at 404-237-8910.
St. Veronica’s Guild would like to thank all those who have participated in this year’s toiletry drive for four Episcopal ministries in the Atlanta area which serve people who are poor, homeless, or have mental and emotional disabilities. Six times
this year more than 200 pounds of donated and purchased personal care items were sent to these ministries. For example, the ministry that serves people who are homeless requested 100 each of soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, and washcloth and lesser amounts of razors, combs, and emery boards. The other three ministries requested different quantities of these, some needing individual sizes and others family-size packages of diapers, feminine hygiene products and white socks. In this season of thankfulness and gift giving, please help St. Veronica and the Cathedral support the work of local ministries by contributing new, unopened, travel or regular size personal care items. You may leave your donations at the Information Desk. With questions, please contact Lucy Perry, perry72@aol. com or Judy Bodner, 404-814-1468.
RACE and Healing PILGRIMS’ REFLECTIONS
RACE AND HEALING BOOK DISCUSSION – PART 2
A group of Cathedral parishioners and friends took a pilgrimage in August to the Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. Over the past few weeks, we have shared some of their reflections here. More reflections are posted online at cathedralATL.org/raceandhealing.
Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Gould Room
From Harris Allen: Our trip to Montgomery this past Wednesday enabled my second visit to both the Memorial and the Museum. My first had been this past April, capping a six-week course led by Dr. Catherine Meeks that focused on James Cone’s “The Cross and the Lynching Tree.” For me, these last four months have been about a deepening process of examination and reflection. They have been characterized by a revisiting of my roots and upbringing, a grappling with the sins of the culture in which my forebears were immersed, and a striving to sort out how I am to relate to the legacies of that culture in the here and now. What is clear is that I remain a work in progress who has embarked down a new path that itself is a shift of at least a few degrees relative to what I was about before. New seeds have been planted alongside a re-found sense that I am not bound by history, that I can choose to act with intention, to not repeat but to build anew. I am determined to continue cultivating a spirit of openness, both in myself and in my relationships with others, especially when in the presence of difference … to not engage in the disregard and disrespect that are the hallmarks of racism’s straightjacket but, rather, to connect with and build on new possibilities that arise from just the opposite. How to bring this to the center of what I am about and to make it real in how I act and with whom I interact – these are tasks that lie ahead as I move forward with gratitude for a new sense of freedom that has emerged during this period.
Myths America Lives By: White Supremacy and the Stories That Give Us Meaning is full of deep concepts that beg for discussion. In our first meeting, we grappled with these "myths" from a largely historical and developmental perspective. But, for author Richard T. Hughes, a key defining aspect of these myths—why he designated them as such—is that they are still continuing to shape us. So we decided to meet again for another evening in conversation about this book. This time, we will be wrestling with two questions. First, to what extent—and how—are these five myths (America as the chosen nation, nature's nation, a Christian nation, the millennial nation and the innocent nation) and white supremacy affecting us now in our current, everyday lives? And, second, to the extent these five myths are still operative, what concrete actions can we take to highlight and maximize their positive potential and negate and render void their negative potential? Contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1031, to RSVP or for more information. To sign up for occasional emails about monthly Race and Healing events, go to cathedralATL.org/raceandhealing.
RESPITE CARE Atlanta VOLUNTEER WITH RESPITE CARE The Cathedral is part of an exciting initiative this year to provide weekday adult respite care in our community staffed primarily by volunteers. With other interfaith congregations, we formed Respite Care Atlanta to offer a safe place for those with early to mid-stage cognitive impairment to interact with others, as well as give caregivers time for self-care. Will you volunteer to help us provide this vital service? Volunteer information sessions are scheduled for Monday, November 18 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Monday, December 9 from 10-11 a.m. at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. To register, please email Lola Battle at batlola@att.net, no later than two days before the scheduled event.
ANTIQUES Show
THRIFT House
ANNE WILLINGHAM NAMED HONORARY CHAIR
THE THRIFT HOUSE NEEDS YOUR DONATED ITEMS
The Cathedral Antiques Show is very pleased and privileged to announce Anne Willingham as the Honorary Chair of the 2020 show. An engaged and dedicated Cathedral member for 56 years, Anne has worked tirelessly with the Cathedral Antiques Show Committee in many different capacities over several years, including the Tour of Homes. In addition to the many hours of her time given to the show, she has also been active in other ministries of St. Philip’s, including volunteering on the information desk since January 2005, helping cook and serve dinner every first Sunday night at the Peachtree-Pine Shelter, and as a member of the St. Nicholas Guild. Anne was born in Rome, Georgia, but has lived all her adult life in Atlanta. She and her late husband, Dr. Robert Willingham, have six children, one of them now deceased. Anne now has 14 grandchildren. When Anne and her husband joined the Cathedral in 1963, they knew they had found their home here with Dr. Willingham serving several terms on the Cathedral Chapter and as a board member of Cathedral Towers. Anne tells us, “I am always amazed at the talent and hard work of the women who give so unselfishly of their time and talent. I am humbled and grateful to be asked to be a part of this group. It is a joy just to be around them and hope some of their talent and knowledge will rub off on me!” The Cathedral is honored to recognize Anne Willingham for her many years of service and devotion to the Cathedral of St. Philip.The 2020 Cathedral Antiques Show will be held January 22 – 26.
The Cathedral Thrift House has been serving the Cathedral and the Atlanta community since 1949. You know the drill: (1) you donate your gently used, quality items, (2) the Thrift House sells them, and (3) the profits are distributed to local charities. But, do you know the specific accomplishments that come from your donations? The Thrift House has given $200,000 to the Cathedral’s Capital Campaign and Endowment Fund over the years, as well as other Cathedral needs. Some of our large, additional contributions are: Elevator $130,000 (1992) Lanier House Apartment Cathedral Organ
$150,000 (1993-95) $360,000 (2010-11)
The Thrift House also has donated over $300,000 to Atlanta community nonprofits including: Georgia Innocence Project $23,000 (2006) Emmaus House $27,000 (2008 and 2015) Good Samaritan Health Center $25,000 (2009) Boyce L. Ansley School $10,000 (2017) Respite Care Atlanta $6,000 (2019, to date) The beautiful sounds from the Cathedral organ; education for a homeless child; respite care for a family member or friend—all these benefits result from your Thrift House donations. Thrift House Manager Nellie Holleman, our volunteers, and our employees, are the conduit; but it all begins with your donation. We want the Thrift House to have the best merchandise assortment ever for the upcoming Christmas season and beyond. We need your donations to make that happen. And, by the way, come shop with us! We have some fantastic and unique treasures. Thank you for your 70 years of support. It is an astonishing record of generosity.
MUSIC GARRETT MARTIN TO PERFORM This Sunday, November 10 at 3:15 p.m., we welcome organist Garrett Martin, who currently serves as organist and director of music at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, New York. A graduate of the University of Texas and Vanderbilt University, Martin’s program will include works by Meyerbeer, Buxtehude, Hancock, Phillips, and Sowerby.
SPIRITUALITY
PILGRIMAGE
ADVENT QUIET DAY: BEFORE YOU WERE BORN
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO AVILA
As we prepare for the birth of the Christ child, we are invited to remember or ponder anew that which God has made incarnate in each of us. Join Canon Lauren Holder for an Advent Quiet Day of warmth and reflection. Imagine a time before you were born, a time of gestation and creativity, of being knit together by a loving God. Give yourself the gift of quiet and prayer as you enter into Advent. The Quiet Day will take place in the Lanier House on the Cathedral campus, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, December 7. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Please register before December 2 by contacting Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@ cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1031.
A pilgrimage-study week in Avila, Spain, based on the life and writings of St. John of the Cross will be led by the Rev. Isaías Rodríguez, the Diocese of Atlanta’s canon for Hispanic ministries, May 4-13, 2020. Pilgrims will be based at the Carmelite International Center of Teresian and Sanjaunistic Studies in Avila. Visits to holy places in the lives of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila are planned. All talks will be in English. To obtain a brochure and for more information, contact Canon Rodriguez, irodriguez@episcopalatlanta.org or 404-7071217.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS R. Huntley Allen • T. Mayo and Pat Atkins • Edgar and Judith Beach • Virginia Bicksler • Dick Burgin • Wicke Chambers • Heather Clark • Suzy Cohen • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Randy Farmer • Rita Fink • William Ham • Caroline Hatcher • Katie Hughey • Lisa Krysiak • Sandy Land •
Elaine Lyon • Lorri McClain • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Cecil Miner • Royce Mitchell • Susan
Myers • Charlie Neal • Garry Pryor • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Tommy Ripley • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson •
Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Julie Thompson • Sally Gatling Tomlinson • Faye Van Winkle • Sandy Williamson • Randy Wilson • Hollis Youngner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Eileen Abeyesundere • James and Julia Allen • Alex Collins Astrop • Karyn Bacon • Daniel Baker • Bettina Bass • Sondra Bowen • Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd • Terry Brennan • Caroline Brewer • Connie Brittain •
Lynn Chandler • Andrew Clark • Robert Coatney • Joseph Counahan • Tyler Crumb • Annelly Deets • Kathy
Dopp • Aurelia Dunnam • Deborah Ellington • Amy Franklin • Carleton Fuller • Laura and Lucia Gardner • Bruce Gillies • Ann Gressette • Peggy Govan • Terry Harville • Greg Hentz • Elizabeth Homer • Stephen
Jones • Charlie Jones and Family • Meredith Lucius • Betty C. Lyons • Pat Martin • Michelle Maxwell • Michael McClelland • Lauren McConville • Desi McGinty • George Mori • Liz Nelson • Dawna Newton •
Donna Norman • Steven Norman • Andi Otey • Kathlyn Pattillo • Ron Peters • Bill Poole • Rowland Radford • Frank Roth • Lillian Sandoval • James Sands • Beverly Schellhase • Karl Schaffenburg • Milton Shiver • Daniel
Ladson Shwab • Donna Steigerwald • Tina Susco • Tom Talley • Pierson Thames • Jeffrey Thomas • Roger
Traylor • Janiece Townshend • Susan Varcie • Ron M. Wallace • Katherine Welden • Trish Weller • Roger Williams • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Joe Bumbak • Sue Harker
C AT H E D R A L AT L . O R G
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United Thank OFFERING WE’RE ENTERING A SEASON OF THANKFULNESS! 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), and its ingathering on Sunday, November 17. What’s the purpose of the United Thank Offering? To develop a personal spiritual discipline of gratitude, and to learn to live a blessed life by counting your blessings. When you see life through eyes of gratitude, you’ll see blessings everywhere. This new perspective will reveal the grace that already inhabits your life. What is the money used for? “I want to make a difference, but I’m not sure where the money goes.” Every cent collected fulfills diocesan grant requests. Since its founding in 1889, UTO has awarded 5,257 grants. UTO is entrusted to receive the offerings, and to distribute 100% of what is collected to support innovative mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church and provinces of the Anglican Communion.
How can I participate? • Write a check to the Cathedral of St. Philip (with UTO in the memo line) and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church. • Make a contribution to UTO at the Atrium kiosk. • Make a contribution to UTO online at cathedralATL.org/contribute.
Make your pledge today! cathedralATL.org/pledge or text 404-365-1033