The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · March 15, 2020
THE REV. CANON PAUL-GORDON CHANDLER TO PREACH AND TEACH This Sunday, March 15, Dean Sam Candler welcomes the Rev. Canon PaulGordon Chandler, founding president of CARAVAN, an international peacebuilding non-profit that uses the arts to build sustainable peace around the world. Canon Chandler will preach at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and teach at the Dean’s Forum in Child Hall at 10:10 a.m. An authority on the Middle East and North Africa, and on relations between the Abrahamic faith traditions, Canon Chandler grew up in Senegal, West Africa, a
Muslim-majority context, and from 2003-2013 served as the rector of the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cairo, Egypt, an international English-speaking church serving the diplomatic, NGO, academic, and business communities with a congregation of over 35 nationalities and more than 45 faith traditions. The author of several books, his newest book is titled In Search of a Prophet: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran, which focuses on the all-embracing spirituality of the early 20th century Lebanese born poet-artist and mystic, Kahlil Gibran, the author of The Prophet. Canon Chandler’s offering, “Living Under Abraham’s Tent,” is an illustrated presentation that focuses on what we can learn from Abraham’s story about living together more harmoniously. What can Abraham teach us today toward freeing our world from sectarian strife? The presentation builds on CARAVAN’s peacebuilding exhibition titled “ABRAHAM: Out of One, Many,” featuring artwork by three celebrated Middle Eastern contemporary artists from the faith traditions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism that interpret Abraham’s life and faith journey for us today, serving as a guide toward creating cultures of peace, harmony, justice and healing – as descendants of a shared heritage.
ALL ARE INVITED TO THE OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE “ABRAHAM: OUT OF ONE, MANY” ART EXHIBITION, IN THE ATRIUM AT 5:30 P.M. ON SUNDAY, MARCH 15. IN ADDITION TO THE WORK OF CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS FROM THE ABRAHAMIC FAITHS, THE RECEPTION WILL FEATURE LOCAL LEADERS FROM EACH OF THE THREE TRADITIONS: OUR OWN DEAN, THE VERY REV. SAM CANDLER; RABBI LOREN LAPIDUS, FROM THE TEMPLE; AND IMAM PLEMON EL-AMIN OF THE ATLANTA MASJID OF AL-ISLAM. THE EXHIBITION WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH APRIL 24.
This SUNDAY
MARCH 15, 2020 · The Third Sunday in Lent, Year A Exodus 17:1-7 · Psalm 95 · Romans 5:1-11 · John 4:5-42
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler Choristers and Cathedral Singers: Joel Martinson, The Invitation Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, I will arise and go to Jesus
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL ALSO AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/STREAM AND ON THE CATHEDRAL APP Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler Cathedral Choir: Joel Martinson, The Invitation Herbert Howells, “O Saviour of the world” from Requiem
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 Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Cathedral Schola: William Smith, Preces and Responses Henry Purcell in G minor Henry Purcell, Hear my prayer, O Lord Adrian Batten, Haste thee, O God, to deliver me
ADULT Education These classes meet from 10:10-11 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
THE DEAN'S FORUM Child Hall Living Under Abraham’s Tent The Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler leads this class today. See the front cover for more information.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS Room 120 We will hear from different clergy on some of the fundamentals of our faith, such as baptism, scripture, polity and community, worship, and Anglican history and ethos. Though this class serves as preparation for adults seeking confirmation, it is open to all adults who want to deepen their understanding of the Epsciopal tradition. Those wishing to participate in this class in order to be confirmed, re-affirmed, or received should contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org, and mark your calendars for our May 17 confirmation service
OUR TRUE SELVES Room 240 Led by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
PARENTING UNSCRIPTED Room 121 Scott Russell, Kathy Loomis, Jeff Cunningham, and Michelle Perkins will be leading throughout the semester.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY Room 122 Led by Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis
BIBLICAL GREEK Room 356 (1:15 p.m.) Led by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
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 Del King, Senior Warden Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden
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OUTREACH
EDUCATION
HABITAT KICKOFF DINNER AND PROJECT
HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Join our Habitat kickoff dinner this Sunday, March 15 to meet our build partners and our new homeowner. Our next Habitat home will be built on Saturdays from March 21 through May 16 (skipping Easter weekend). We welcome past builders and new builders. If you have never built, come be part of this exciting ministry. No skills required, just your enthusiasm. We will give you the tools and training you need. Sign up is ongoing on Sundays in the Atrium or www.stphilip.atlantahabitat. volunteerhub.com for the dinner, to build, or to join our lunch team. Contact John Champion at 404-307-0817 or jchampion@ bellsouth.net for additional information.
The Cathedral Higher Education Scholarship Fund seeks to support the educational endeavors of members of the Cathedral parish of St. Philip, Cathedral staff, immediate family members of the Cathedral staff, and the larger Cathedral community. Scholarships are awarded each year depending on funds available and the number of applicants eligible. We seek to provide financial support toward tuition, books, fees, or other expenses at an accredited school, college, university, or trade school, undergraduate or graduate studies. Awards will be paid directly to the designated academic institution. Scholarships are awarded annually on a need basis. The Cathedral Higher Education Scholarship Fund Committee reviews applications each spring. The deadline for the next round of scholarships is Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply based on financial need, student character, academic performance, and extracurricular activities. Learn more and apply at cathedralATL.org/highered or contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org.
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lent
at the cathedral adults Following dinner on Wednesday nights during the season of Lent, adults will gather for a discussion about the language of faith. It is often said that learning to be a Christian is like learning a language. We use words to make sense of and tell others about our experiences of the presence of God. But, it is becoming harder and harder to maintain our fluency. Secular culture doesn’t really support Christian speech or Christian ways of thinking about the world. So, as we prepare for the mystery of Easter, we have asked several Christian speakers to take a word or a phrase common to the Christian language, tell us about how they understand it, and give us an example (a witness) of how their understanding makes a difference in their lives. We look forward to seeing you there.
march 18: The Very Rev. Sam Candler march 25: The Very Rev. Anne Maxwell april 1: Dr. Kyle Lambelet
wednesday nights march 4 – april 1 dinner 5:30 pm program 6:15 pm children Using the StoryMakers curriculum, we will open our imaginations and place ourselves in the story, allowing our minds to move beyond what we see in front of us. Sounds a lot like faith, doesn’t it? Our goal for this series is to allow the imaginations of children to become the unique entry point into the season of Lent.
young professionals Our Young Professionals Bible Study will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Walthour Library, upstairs in the Atrium.
THE CHOIR OF ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, Cambridge, England
Andrew Nethsingha, conductor presented by friends of cathedral music and the british consulate-general atlanta
Monday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. The return to Atlanta of one of the most celebrated choirs of men and boys in the world will move and delight listeners! At home in the University of Cambridge, the choir sings six Evensongs and a fully Choral Eucharist each week during university term, giving them a facility of musicianship and breadth of repertoire that is truly astounding. Tickets: $25 each ($20 students/seniors) at cathedralATL.org/concerts and the Cathedral Book Store
Episcopal CHURCH WOMEN SUSAN NORRIS: RESCUING HOPE
AWAKE TO WHOLENESS
All are welcome to attend a coffee and join a conversation with author, activist, and educator Susan Norris of Rescuing Hope on Tuesday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. in Child Hall. Rescuing Hope’s mission is to enlighten the public about sex trafficking in America, educate potential victims and first responders, and empower advocates and survivors. Georgia’s first lady, Marty Kemp, will introduce Susan. Please join us for this important conversation. RSVP by emailing Julie Rief, julierief@icloud.com.
As participants of the Awake to Wellness women’s retreat at the Cathedral in March of 2018, we are excited to announce Awake to Wholeness, a women’s retreat on Friday, March 27 at Northside United Methodist Church and Saturday, March 28 at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Kitty Crenshaw and Dr. Cathy Snapp, authors of “The Hidden Life Awakened,” are partnering again with Sue Allen, Women’s Ministries Director at NUMC, and a talented host team at PRUMC to offer a unique opportunity to further enhance our mind, body, spirit connection. We woke up “well" two years ago, now we will continue our spiritual journey, waking up into the wholeness of our God given potential. For more information, visit www.prumc.org/awaketo-wholeness-womens-retreat or contact Caroline Wallace, cfwallace2@comcast.net.
MUSIC
SPIRITUALITY CENTERING PRAYER
STEPHAN GRIFFIN TO PERFORM
A lay-led centering prayer group meets every Thursday during Lent at the Lanier House at 3:30 p.m. A group regularly meets Mondays at 7 p.m., as well. As Canon George Maxwell described in Old Fashioned Sunday School several weeks ago, centering prayer is a practice of being still in order to let go. Thomas Keating said that “Silence is God’s preferred language; everything else is just a bad translation.” Join us for this holy time together in silence.
This Sunday, March 15, we welcome organist Stephan Griffin as our recitalist at 3:15 p.m. A graduate of the University of Texas and Boston University, Griffin currently serves as Music Minister at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Brookline, Massachusetts. His program will include works by Buxtehude, Bach, Karg-Elert, and Widor, among others. We encourage everyone to come and hear this talented young performer.
MARCH 16 LENTEN LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ Deepen your Lenten practices with a labyrinth walk and Taizé service this Monday, March 16. A labyrinth introduction will take place in Child Hall at 6:30 p.m., followed by a facilitated walk from 7-8 p.m. The Taizé prayer service starts at 8 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. 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 every third Monday at the Cathedral. Come to one, or both – and bring a friend!
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS R. Huntley Allen • Dr. T. Mayo and Pat Atkins • Edgar and Judith Beach • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Mindy Boggs • Joe Burton • Heather Clark • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Deborah
Ellington • Randy Farmer • Rita Fink • Robert Fox • William Ham • Katie Hughey • Louise Kan • John Kelleher • Lisa Krysiak • Elaine Lyon • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Ashley Minear • Cecil Miner • Royce Mitchell • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Marion Palmore • Garry Pryor • Rowland Radford • Tommy Ripley •
Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Peter Sanders • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Jackie Stewart • Julie Thompson • Thomas Truesdale • Cindy West • Faye Van Winkle • Karen Young •
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Eileen Abeyesundere • Patricia Anderson • Alex Collins Astrop • Karyn Bacon • Bettina Bass • Tom Bingham •
W. Harvey Cabaniss, Jr. • Lynn Chandler • Andrew Clark • Robert Coatney • Ron Cook • Bethann Witcher Cottrell • Myron Danielson • Frederick W. Danforth • Robert Discavage • Carleton Fuller • Bruce Gillies •
Joel Hale • Linda Hillman • Craig Hope • Tom Ingegneri • Stephen Jones • Bernard A. Kan • Pete Livezey •
Joyce Lyford • Pat Martin • Michelle Maxwell • Willard McBurney • Bonnie Shields McCormack • Dawna Dunn Newton • Steven Norman • Sally Taylor Rogers • Frank Roth • James Sands • Lillian Sandoval • Patricia
Schene • Patricia Schooley • Jim and Becky Settle • Steve and Colleen Settle • Milton Shiver • Tyree Simon • Sam Sims • Susan Smith • Donna Steigerwald • Tina Susco • Tom Talley • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Jeffrey Thomas • Dorothy Thompson • Janiece Townshend • Roger Traylor • Ron M. Wallace • Katherine Welden • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED John Commander, Jr. • Martha Thompson Dinos • Christopher Sidney Jenkens • Sammy Van Leer
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THE CATHEDRAL AT KANUGA MAY 22-24
Register now for our parish retreat at Kanuga! This year, David Zahl, founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, will be leading the adult programming. Pick up a copy of his book Seculosity from the Cathedral Book Store and subscribe to The Mockingcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. The weekend promises to be full of fun and community, in the holy setting of Kanuga, the conference and retreat center that stretches across 1,400 acres in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
REGISTER AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/KANUGA OR ON THE CATHEDRAL APP