The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · May 8, 2022
SAY AGAIN THE WORDS, “THIS IS MY BODY ” By The Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral Two weeks ago, I was delighted to introduce Sister Ilia Delio to the community of the Cathedral of St. Philip. Her visit on that beautiful Saturday morning was arranged and sponsored by our faithful Cathedral Book Store; and her words and thoughts were as beautiful as our Georgia spring flowers. In fairness to her, I do not attempt to accurately summarize her fascinating talk. She presented the work of the Jesuit priest and paleontologist, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, who found the being and movement of God in the being and movement of evolution itself. Using the principles of both evolution and quantum theory, she observed, with Teilhard, that “the universe is thoroughly relational and in the framework of love.” Or, more precisely, “the physical structure of the universe is love.” But, how Ilia Delio gets there, in her theology, is more complicated. She observes that nature is not finished yet, and so neither is God. God, and all matter of creation, including us, are one in each other; we are unfinished and evolving towards Teilhard’s “Omega Point,” which is the point where Christ will truly be all, in all. Sister Ilia had many ways to explain: “Evolution is the enfolding process of God and matter through the energies of love.” Or: the God-World relationship is “relational holism.” Or: “Evolution is not only the universe coming to be, but it is also God who is coming to be.” Turning to the complex subject of consciousness, Delio pointed to Einstein’s theory that matter is really a form of energy. Further, our very consciousness is a form of energy, too, and so is God’s consciousness. If, then, consciousness is a form of matter, “through ongoing incarnation, God becomes conscious and is completed in directed evolution.” She quoted Teilhard that “Christianity is a religion of evolution,” and “we cannot be saved except through the universe and as a continuation of the universe.” When I listened to Sister Ilia Delio again, a few days later in Washington DC, she concluded with one of Teilhard’s most famous and dramatic statements, from his book, The Divine Milieu: “Over every living thing which is to spring up, to grow, to flower, to ripen during this day, say again the words: ‘This is my Body’.” Yes! I exclaimed. The Eucharist is our symbol, and our practice, of the incarnational principle of Christ, the familiar “sacramental principle.” Christ is incarnate in bread and wine, and in everything, and in every person, around us. Then, this past week, I was walking along some water; and I identified so many flowers and wonders of creation. There was the beautiful white Atamasco Lily – native to our area. Right next to her was the Yellow Iris (introduced to our area, they say). There was Privet, which is still pretty in blossom, even though everyone knows it is not just “introduced” but “invasive” now! There were Blackberry blossoms everywhere, with its relative, Multiflora Rose, nearby (the first native, the second not!). And then, the glory of the day was the brilliant native Bluejacket, with its three rounded blue-violet petals, yellow anthers, and spidery violet hairs in the base. The Buttercups and White Clover were all over the field, edged by Honeysuckle and more Blackberry. And there, along the woods, was the Red Buckeye (firecracker plant!), and then the Cross Vine, with its red and yellow tubular flowers. With such colorful variation, I thought of all the people of God. I thought of all the people of Church, both “native” and “introduced.” I thought of all our colors and genetics. I thought of those in blossom and those not in blossom. All these wondrously complex human beings, and this glorious spring life, all of us, are part of the evolving glory of God. We are those to whom Teilhard said: “Over every living thing which is to spring up, to grow, to flower, to ripen during this day, say again the words: ‘This is my Body’.” It's been said before. The Book of Colossians says that Christ “is the image of the invisible God, …for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church... For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.” (Colossians 1:15–19)
This SUNDAY
MAY 8, 2022 · The Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C Acts 9:36-43 · Psalm 23 · Revelation 7:9-17 · John 10:22-30
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 Rev. Canon George Maxwell
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Youth Preachers: MP Perkins and Sadler Stukes Cathedral Choristers and Cathedral Singers: Harold Darke (1888-1976), Meditation on Brother James’s Air Hymn 205, “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!” Gelobt sei Gott Song of Praise, sung by Allegro Choir Hymn 664, “My Shepherd will supply my need” Resignation Malcolm Boyle (1902-1976), Thou, O God, art praised in Sion Hymn 377, “All people that on earth do dwell” Old Hundredth Richard Proulx (1937-2010) S-125, “Sanctus & Benedictus” from A Community Mass Jack Warren Burnam (b. 1946), WLP 876, “Christ Our Passover” William Bradley Roberts (b. 1947), Savior, like a Shepherd lead us Hymn 645, “The King of love my shepherd is” St. Columba Hymn 535, “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim” Paderborn
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Youth Preachers: Rebie Benedict and Carter Sessions Cathedral Choir: Harold Darke (1888-1976), Meditation on Brother James’s Air Hymn 205, “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!” Gelobt sei Gott Hymn 417, “This is the feast” Festival Canticle Psalm 23, Anglican chant: C. Hylton Stewart (1884-1932) Hymn 664, “My Shepherd will supply my need” Resignation Malcolm Boyle (1902-1976), Thou, O God, art praised in Sion Hymn 377, “All people that on earth do dwell” Old Hundredth Richard Proulx (1937-2010) S-125, “Sanctus & Benedictus” from A Community Mass Jack Warren Burnam (b. 1946), WLP 876, “Christ Our Passover” Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623), Alleluia! I heard a voice Hymn 645, “The King of love my shepherd is” St. Columba Hymn 535, “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim” Paderborn
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
This SUNDAY
MAY 8, 2022 · The Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C Acts 9:36-43 · Psalm 23 · Revelation 7:9-17 · John 10:22-30
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, THE FEAST OF JULIAN OF NORWICH, CATHEDRAL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Cathedral Schola: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971), Preces & Responses Hymn 488, “Be thou my vision” Slane Psalm 27:5-11, Anglican chant: John Bertalot (b. 1931) Kerensa Briggs (b. 1991), Gloucester Service William Mathias (1934-1992), As truly as God is our Father Hymn 673, “The first one ever, oh, ever to know” Ballad Stephen Paulus (1949-2014), “Every soul who has willingly served” (from For All Saints) Hymn 704, “O thou who camest from above” Hereford Processional Psalm 150, Anglican chant: George Talbot (1875-1918)
MUSIC SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS Sunday, May 8 — 3:15 p.m. JANET YIEH, ORGAN Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York, New York IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Prelude on ‘Slane’ Samuel Coleridge Taylor (1875-1912), Arietta Christa Rakich (b. 1952, Hommage à Pachelbel: Ten Variations on “Lobe den Herren” Amy Beach (1867-1944), Prelude on an Old Folk Tune William Grant Still (1895-1978), Reverie arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949), His Eye is On the Sparrow Rachel Laurin (b. 1961), Épilogue, Op. 50
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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Adult EDUCATION SECULOSITY REPRISE MAY 8, 15, 22, CHILD HALL 10:10 A.M. Join Canons Zappa and Holder for a conversation about all the things that distract us from our faith—including church! We will revisit the David Zahl’s book Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It. David is the guest speaker for our Parish Retreat at Kanuga! He’ll be breaking bread with us all weekend. So come join the conversation and explore with us the importance and (sometimes) difficulty of maintaining a meaningful faith life at every age and stage.
SPIRITUALITY WORLD LABYRINTH DAY WALK SATURDAY, MAY 7 1:00-2:00 P.M. Every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. Many “Walk as One at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next. Please join us on the Cathedral’s Outdoor Labyrinth from 1:00-2:00 p.m. to participate! For more information on World Labyrinth Day, visit WorldLabyrinthDay.org. For more information on the Cathedral’s labyrinth walk, contact Jeannie Mahood (jmahood@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1031).
Cathedral Book Store Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cathedral Thrift House Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Donations accepted Tuesday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1893 Piedmont Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30324
Cathedral GIVING by DESIGN
CATHEDRAL GIVING BY DESIGN NAMES 2023 BENEFICIARY Cathedral Giving by Design is thrilled to announce Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence as our 2023 beneficiary! Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence (WRCDV) was founded in 1986 to serve domestic violence survivors throughout the Atlanta area. The agency’s mission is to create a society in which domestic violence no longer exists. They strive to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the diverse community of battered women and their children with programs that promote safety, compassion, connection, advocacy, and prevention. Each day, WRCDV helps survivors of domestic violence in Atlanta improve their safety by finding a safe place to stay, exercising their legal rights, exploring options and creating accountability for those who use violence. They greet survivors with compassion – no judgment, no second-guessing, and no shame. They provide connection - through relationships built with staff, support groups and bonds forged with fellow safe house guests. By linking women and other survivors with community supports and offering services, WRCDV make sure no one has to take this walk alone. Equally importantly, WRCDV provides a voice for survivors when they cannot speak for themselves and a platform for those who can speak to be heard. Their advocacy for survivors of domestic violence works to change the culture that allows abuse to thrive. That advocacy, coupled with their powerful work with children, facilitates prevention and ending domestic violence altogether. With funding from Cathedral Giving By Design, we are proud to support that amazing intervention and prevention work with children. More than 15 million children in the United States live in homes in which domestic violence has occurred. WRCDV’s unique programs serving children exposed to domestic violence provide kids with the tools they need to overcome trauma, build resiliency and form healthy relationships. The curriculum involves three components: the Community Resiliency Model®, SEE Learning, and Peace Education. Annually, Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence provides support and services to more than 5,000 survivors of domestic violence and children who witness that violence. Other programming includes a 24-hour domestic violence hotline, a safe house for families needing emergency housing, transitional housing, legal advocacy, support groups, community based services including financial assistance, elder abuse advocacy, supervised visitation and safe exchange, and community education. If you are in need of services, or suspect that a friend or family member’s relationship may be unhealthy, you can reach WRCDV 24/7 at 404-6889436. All calls can remain anonymous and confidential. Please go to cathedralgivingbydesign.org for updates.
Children's MINISTRY
2022 Week of Wonder "The Dreamer" June 6 – 10 Children ages 4 – 5th Grade $100 per child
OUTREACH The Cathedral is coordinating with Cisco and Living Waters Christian Church in Buford to airlift needed medical supplies directly to aid centers in Ukraine. The Cathedral will have collection bins in the Atrium to collect the supplies. Please donate only new and unopened items. Requested items include over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol and Advil, sterile bandages, antibiotic ointment, and other items easily found at your local drug store. For bulk donations please contact Sara Craig-Goodell, scraiggoodell@cathedralATL.org, to arrange a drop-off at the Cisco logistics center. Please drop off donations by May 15. Read the Dean's statement about Ukraine, find a full list of accepted donations, and learn about more ways to help at cathedralATL.org/Ukraine.
Nurturing Center available for children 3 and under. $40 per day/reservation must be made in advance. Contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org, for registration.
Cathedral SCHOLARS
The Cathedral Scholars program aims to provide financial, vocational, communal, and spiritual support to members of the Cathedral community who seek to further their educational goals. The Cathedral community is far-reaching and includes members of the Cathedral parish, Cathedral staff and their immediate family members, as well as the Cathedral's many parochial entities. Scholarships are awarded depending on funds available and the number of applicants eligible. The deadline to apply for annual scholarships that begin with the fall semester/quarter is May 31. The application can be found at cathedralATL.org/scholarship.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Paula Cowert LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Leo Oliveros Barragan • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Jeff Bonnell •
Heather Clark • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Jerri Darnell • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Stephen Douglass • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Libby Gilmore • Charles Hicks, Jr. • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa
Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Tom and Kathie Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Ginna Pope • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Jean Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Lisa Rowe • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Rose Mary Thompson • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Nathaniel Adams • Will Aukamp • Melody Badger • Bettina Bass • Emily Bennett • Amy Bradley • Lisa
Bradshaw • Pam Breedlove • Lila Jo Callaway • Patti Champion-Garner • Lindsay Chapman • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Easton Matthew Dyas • Dan Elson • Jack Flanigan • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller • Theresa Gent • Mark
Goodwin • Don Harp III • Vivian Hartz • Martha Heinze • Eboni and Everton Heron • Sally Herring • Gayle Higley • Eric Hilkman •
William Hudson • Cadel Ingraham • Tom Jones • Robin Kemp • Patrick Kilian • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat
Martin • Anne McMullan • Jan McPherson • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Montserrat Miller • The Mills Family • Betsy Moore • Malcolm A. Moore • Linus Nickel • Neal Peters • Bill Poole • Betty Preston • Carter Randall • Bobbie Rowe • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands •
Gary Schiff • Betty Shelton • Sam Sheridan • Don Smith • Kathryn Snider • Lauren Stice • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Olive Toy • Cheryl Waybright • Evelyn Williams • Harris Wilson • Bill and Liz Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Emily Chancellor • Frank Farmer • Rebecca Hinkle
VOICES OF LOVE THRESHOLD CHOIR PRESENTATION ON MAY 15 Please join us following the 11:15 service on Sunday, May 15 for a presentation from the Voices of Love Threshold Choir. When invited, the Threshold Choir sends two to four singers who offer soft, simple, restful songs to comfort, support, and honor those at the thresholds of life, as well as their families and caregivers. Cathedral member Susan Patterson has been singing with this group for over a decade and will give this presentation in the Lanier House living room. Please contact Hillary Jones, hjones@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1038, for additional information.
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UTO Ingathering UNITED THANK OFFERING: GIVE WITH GRATITUDE THIS SUNDAY, MAY 8
FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING As part of Skin Cancer Awareness month, visit the Cathedral Farmers Market on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. to receive a free skin cancer screening from a volunteer group of board-certified dermatologists. Come get screened and learn more about how to protect your skin. SCREENING DETAILS: • • •
No insurance or pre-registration necessary All physicians will be practicing the highest quality of COVID-19 precautions Learn skincare best practices
Join Episcopalians around the world this Sunday, May 8, in giving thanks and giving with gratitude to our United Thank Offering. While UTO is often considered a children’s program – to give coins in a UTO Blue Box – we are all invited to give. With just 40 people giving $30 this fall, we can grow our collective impact to support UTO grants for innovative mission and ministry to address the worldwide incarceration crisis. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Matthew 25:35-36 We invite you to give in church this Sunday, May 8 or online at cathedralATL.org/UTO in gratitude for all that God has given us.
This Sunday, May 8, we celebrate Youth Sunday. Our Cathedral youth will serve at our 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. services as lectors and intercessors. Seniors MP Perkins and Sadler Stukes will preach at the 8:45 a.m. service. Rebie Benedict and Carter Sessions will preach at the 11:15 a.m. service.
We will honor the many contributions of our young people to our faith community – especially recognizing our graduating seniors. Additionally, we thank our many adult volunteers, teachers, chaperones, and mentors for their dedication and love of our Cathedral youth.