The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · January 16, 2022
PEOPLE ARE KIND By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral People are kind. Let me interrupt the program. Let me gently interrupt our anxieties and illnesses, let me interrupt our sheer exasperation with this pandemic, with a special notice: People are kind. It seems like the journey we have now walked for almost two years is never ending. We’ve climbed some steep hills looking forward to rest and return, only to see still another mountain in front of us. We’ve made some turns for the better, only to find ourselves almost exactly where we have already been. During our walk, we have been hounded, admonished, chastised, scolded, scared, by people who think they have been helping us. Their latest “breaking news” has often been just another opportunity to raise anxiety. The high drama of daily anxiety would have us believe that another world-devastating catastrophe is right around the corner. The screens we watch somehow present people as threats to us. For the record, I have become a believer in some of the work of Stephen Pinker; in his book, The Better Angels of Our Nature, he makes the case that, over the long course of history, violence is actually being reduced in human civilization, not getting worse. It may be that, over time, other things are getting better, too. Individual cases can be horrible, for sure. But, over time and as a whole, human civilization is progressing towards the better. The ubiquity of available news accounts would have us believe that catastrophe is everywhere; but the true odds are, it is not. People are kind. So, last Saturday, I took another kind of walk. I escaped the world of “breaking news” and the latest anxiety tweet. I went for a walk in one of Atlanta’s great parks, this one along the Chattahoochee River. I knew covid cases were rising and that I had to be free from exposure as I led church services on the following day. There were others with me out there, perhaps with similar desires; let’s get some fresh air without infecting anyone! On my walk, I saw kind people, pure and simple. We were all so different out there! Me, a seasoned white man. A Black couple, with two scrambling children. An Asian guy jogging. An Hispanic family on a picnic. A group of college guys playing some new kind of game in the field (roundnet? spike ball?). An old couple meandering and taking their time. A cool bicycle guy. Lots of people, of all shapes and colors and sizes, walking their dogs, who were also of all shapes and colors and sizes. I was walking in love. “Hey,” I said softly, as we passed each other in the woods. “Nice day,” replied the guy with a huge German shepherd. I wondered if I would have been so fear-free if it were dark and we were in some city alley. But we weren’t. I saw young lovers enjoying each other, without a care. They smiled at my smile. Last Saturday, people were being patient. They were not threatening each other. People were being real, in person, next to each other. Moving to the side to let others pass. Returning errant soccer balls. Letting children squeal. They were walking in love. To a soul, every person I encountered that day was kind. To a soul. Friends, I have something to tell you. We are going to make it. People are kind.
This SUNDAY
JANUARY 16, 2022 · The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C Isaiah 62:1-5 · Psalm 36:5-10 · 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 · John 2:1-11
8:45 A.M., 11:15 A.M. AND 4 P.M.: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Singers: Florence Price (1887-1953), Adoration Hymn 423, “Immortal, invisible, God only wise” St. Denio Hymn 7, “Christ, whose glory fills the skies” Ratisbon Hymn 487, “Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life” The Call Moses Hogan (1957-2003), We shall walk through the valley in peace Hymn 583, “O holy city, seen of John” Morning Song Craig Phillips (b. 1961), “Sanctus & Benedictus” from Festival Eucharist David Hurd (b. 1950), It is a good thing to give thanks Hymn 325, “Let us break bread together” Let us break bread Hymn 135, “Songs of thankfulness and praise” Salzburg
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Florence Price (1887-1953), Adoration Hymn 423, “Immortal, invisible, God only wise” St. Denio Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Gloria in excelsis” Psalm 36:5-10 Anglican chant: David Hurd (b. 1950) Hymn 487, “Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life” The Call Spiritual, arr. Dale Adelmann, Swing low, sweet chariot Hymn 583, “O holy city, seen of John” Morning Song Craig Phillips (b. 1961), “Sanctus & Benedictus” from Festival Eucharist Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993), arr. Arnold Sevier, Precious Lord Hymn 325, “Let us break bread together” Let us break bread Hymn 135, “Songs of thankfulness and praise” Salzburg
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL
Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Schola: Thomas Morley (1557-1602), Preces & Responses Hymn 529, “In Christ there is no East or West” McKee Psalm 77:11-20, Anglican chant: David Hurd (b. 1950) Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) in B flat Spiritual, arr. Kevin Allen, Steal away Hymn 582, “O holy city, seen of God” Sancta Civitas David Hurd (b. 1950), It is a good thing to give thanks Hymn 599, “Lift every voice and sing” Lift every Voice Processional Psalm 150, Anglican chant: George Talbot (1875-1918)
MUSIC SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS NATHANIEL GUMBS, ORGAN YALE UNIVERSITY SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 — 3:15 P.M. Alfred Hollins, Concert Overture in C minor Uzee Brown, Jr., Triumphal March of Heritage Carl Haywood, Spiritual Fantasy Florence Price, Retrospection Florence Price, “Finale” from First Sonata for Organ
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 7:30 P.M. IN THE CATHEDRAL
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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. Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate
The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Ward Bondurant, Senior Warden
Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden
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SPIRITUALITY THIRD MONDAY LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ Join us on Monday, January 17 to remember the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to pray for continued racial healing. A candlelight labyrinth walk will be held in Child Hall from 7-8 p.m. An orientation for newcomers precedes the walk at 6:45 p.m. Taizé Prayer follows at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral Nave and online at cathedralATL.org/taize. Originating in Taizé, France, this simple service of scripture, music and candlelight will bring a beautiful and prayerful close to your Monday.
OUTREACH ALL HEALTH IS GLOBAL JANUARY 29, 2022, 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE ONLY PRESENTATION When we are aware of the issues, we understand where the church can serve. We have been keenly aware of how connected we are with our brothers and sisters around the world, as we have all faced the challenges of the Covid19 pandemic. This conference, hosted by the Diocese of Atlanta, will explore opportunities for us to serve within our diocese and beyond. Headlining this important event will be Dr. Carlos del Rio, of Emory University, Sean McConnell, of Episcopal Relief and Development, and Dr. Susan Smith, of Georgia Mountain Health Systems and former missionary to Tanzania. The conference will be held via Zoom. Register at http://episcopalatlanta.org/event/all-health-is-global/
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Bill Morrison LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Heather Clark • Sharon Crews • The
Crossley Family • Jerri Darnell • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Stephen Douglass • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Jenny Ham • Charles Hicks, Jr. • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Royce Mitchell • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Dudley Ottley • Marian Palmore • Ginna Pope • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Jean Robertson • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Rose Mary Thompson • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Lisa Bachman • Bettina Bass • Lisa Bradshaw • Pam Breedlove • Lila Jo Callaway • Andrew Clark • Marie
Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Apryl Roberts Cox • Judy Crosby • Dan Elson • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller • Theresa Gent • Patricia Plummer Glowatsky • Mark Goodwin • Martha Heinze • Rob Hendler • Eboni and Everton Heron • Gayle Higley • William Hudson • Cadel Ingraham • Tom Jones • Robin Kemp • Patrick Kilian • Carole Kline • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Jan McPherson • The Mills Family • Betsy Moore • Linus Nickel • Neal Peters • Bill Poole • Carter Randall • Katie Royal • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Gary Schiff • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Wayne Thurman • Olive Toy • Evelyn Williams • Harris Wilson • Liz Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Roy Eugene Chatham • Mary Jane Hedreen • Marilyn Vezzuto
St. Veronica's GUILD ST. VERONICA'S GUILD TOILETRIES DRIVE In Epiphany, the Wise Men came on their camels, bringing gifts to the Christ Child. St. Veronica’s Guild uses the symbol of the camel bringing the Wise Men’s gifts to Jesus as an invitation to you to help spread the gift of God’s love for all of his family. Please help St. Veronica’s Guild this Epiphany by giving gifts of funds to purchase toiletries for our neighbors served by Emmaus House, Crossroads Community Ministries, Church of the Common Ground, and Holy Comforter Episcopal Church Friendship Center. St. Veronica’s Guild gives toiletries to these ministries throughout each year to use with people affected by poverty, inadequate housing, or poor health. As these ministries have responded to the pandemic, personal care items are even more important to maintain health, but usually are only available through private donations like those of St. Veronica’s Guild. To safely meet the ministries’ increased needs in the pandemic, the guild has shifted from collecting personal care items to bulk purchasing and distribution. While the bulk purchasing has proven more flexible and cost efficient for increased needs, funds are needed to augment the pre-pandemic earmarked monies. SecureGive donations to the St. Veronica’s toiletries ministry can be made at cathedralATL.org/epiphany or at the Atrium kiosk. Donations of any size make a big difference and help people feel better. A few dollars add family size soap bars for the Emmaus House food pantry or fill a Crossroad guest’s hygiene kit. The guild’s signature Epiphany camel sits near the Cathedral Atrium kiosk. She symbolizes the Epiphany tradition of offering gifts for those in need and conveys thanks for your generosity.
2022 Stewardship CAMPAIGN
PLEDGE
Thanks to the over 225 families and individuals who have returned pledge cards totaling more than $1,300,000 for 2022! The Lord has done great things for us. To-date, pledges are averaging a little better than a 10% increase from the prior year. And we are glad indeed! Please use the form below to make a prayerfully considered pledge for 2022. Contact Stewardship Director David Rocchio at drocchio@cathedralATL.org or 404-663-2838 with any questions. Thank you!
I/We, with God’s help, pledge $__________ to the ministry of God in Christ, through the 2022 annual operating fund of the Cathedral of St. Philip. Name(s): _______________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________ Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________ This commitment, offered in faith, may be increased or decreased due to changing circumstances.
Adult EDUCATION OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL: EPIPHANY SERIES “MAKING ALL THINGS NEW: TRACING THE THOUGHT OF PIERRE TEILHARD DE CHARDIN” The twentieth century Jesuit scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin believed that our salvation lies in becoming one with the universe. He saw divine incarnational energy at the heart of evolution and the birthing of Christ (which he called Christogenesis) as the emerging personal union of God, human, and cosmos. Teilhard’s thought offers a fascinating reunion of science and religion, which has profound implications for how we see ourselves and the purpose and meaning of our lives. Ilia Delio will be our guide. Canon Maxwell will be using her book “Making All Things New: Catholicity, Cosmology, Consciousness” (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2015) as the basis for our class discussions and Sister Delio is also scheduled to be at the Cathedral in person on Saturday, April 23, 2022, to deliver a talk she has titled “Christifying the Universe.” Delio’s book and tickets to her talk are available in the Cathedral Book Store. Old Fashioned Sunday School returns January 23 at 10:10 a.m. in Child Hall and online.
A GOOD DEATH: VALUES, PLANS, AND DECISIONS FOR THE END OF LIFE SUNDAYS 10:10 — 11:00 A.M., ROOM 239 AND ON ZOOM All are welcome to join Canon Cathy Zappa for this exploration of the end of life, in light of our faith, and the values and decisionmaking processes that attend it. The first class will be held Sunday, January 23 at 10:10 a.m. in Room 239. Contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org for more information.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY Congratulations to our three newest Education for Ministry graduates: (from left to right) Terri Blair, Lindsey Hardegree, and Kay McPherson. They have successfully completed a 4-year program sponsored by the University of the South, which encompasses a study of the Old and New Testament, Church History, and Theology.
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REGISTER FOR YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES! Confirmation classes for youth in 8th grade or higher will be offered from January through April 2022. The classes will begin on Sunday, January 23. Classes are every other Sunday and held from 5:30–7 p.m. Please mark your calendar now for the Confirmation Retreat Weekend, April 1-3, 2022. Youth Sunday School also resumes Sunday, January 23.
Children's MINISTRY
Cathedral THRIFT HOUSE TREASURE OF THE WEEK This beautiful Hermès scarf is called Au Bois Dormant. It is a vintage scarf from the 1980’s, approximately 35 inches square, 100% silk twill and in beautiful condition. The rich browns and soft pinks and greens of this lovely scarf will coordinate with many looks from dressy to casual. The original Hermès orange box is included.
GODLY PLAY AND CHILDREN'S CHAPEL Godly Play and Children's Chapel will resume Sunday, January 23 at 10:10 a.m. Please contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org, for more information. DOWNLOAD THE CATHEDRAL APP!
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