The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · July 17, 2022
COME AS YOU ARE
By Keith Dumke, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries One of the benefits of working on the Cathedral staff is that when you have an opportunity to take a break, you can use that time to wander the beautiful grounds that surround this place. On a recent walk around the Cathedral, the inscribed stone honoring the memory of Rev. R. C. Foute, the priest of the former location of the Cathedral from 1875-1883, caught my eye. He chose this inscription to be placed over the doorway of that church: “The Rich and the Poor Meet Together, The Lord is the Maker of Them All.” I read this as a welcome sign to all – sending a clear message that St. Philip's was established, from its very inception, as a place that would welcome people from all walks of life. Reflecting on this inscription made me stop and think – do we, as the Cathedral community, still carry on this commitment? My answer is yes, I believe we definitely do! When I started in my role here, I was immediately introduced to the virtues that we try to instill into everything that we do. They are grace, excellence, and hospitality. I have found, in my 15 months of being a part of this community, that the people of St. Philip's work diligently to welcome all who enter here. We strive to make everyone feel loved and appreciated – especially the stranger. We truly are a welcoming, loving, and affirming community, regardless of one’s place in their life’s journey. As I reflected further on the inscription, I wondered how I might interpret the wording to represent current culture and the ethos of today’s Episcopal Church. This is what came to mind: All are welcome here. We each reflect the image of God. Come as you are! But what does it mean to “come as you are?” How might Jesus expect us to come to his house, to partake at his table? Knowing how the pandemic has changed our lives, even how we “do” church,“come as you are” might look different now. For a couple of years many have gotten out of the habit of getting up on Sunday mornings, getting dressed up, and getting into the pews. Some watched the live stream at home in their pajamas, some logged in later at a more convenient time, and some got out of the habit altogether because online church just didn’t feed their soul. As we have eased out of this pandemic, I believe it is time to resume the habit of getting back to our beloved community and into the pews on a more regular basis. But how does that differ from before – if so much has changed? I believe Jesus would truly tell you, “Come as you are, I want you to be comfortable in my home” – perhaps because that is how I want people to come to my house and eat at my table. Now, I am certainly not advocating that we show up on Sunday mornings in our pajamas – that just seems awkward! I believe that I am like many other Cathedral parishioners when I say: please, come sit with me, come pray with me, come serve with me, come welcome the visitor and the stranger with me. Please, just come. Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight. (1 Peter 3:3-4) Come and be an active member of this community. Your presence here, just as you are, serves as a welcome sign to everyone else and is a manifestation of the inscription on that original sign! It is a message that we are “open for business.” We are here to do the good work that Jesus entrusted us to do. We welcome you just exactly as you are. Put on your Sunday best or pull on your favorite jeans and comfy shirt and know that whoever you are, and wherever you are on your journey to God, you are welcome in this place. Welcome home! See you in the pews!
This SUNDAY
JULY 17, 2022 · The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11, Year C Genesis 18:1-10a · Psalm 15 · Colossians 1:15-28 · Luke 10:38-42
8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.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. Dr. Thee Smith
8:45 AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Brandon Duke Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Decani: Dan Locklair (b. 1949), The Peace may be exchanged Hymn 401, “The God of Abraham praise” Leoni Hymn 376, “Joyful, joyful, we adore thee” Hymn to Joy At 11:15, Psalm 15, Simplified Anglican chant S-415: melody, Jerome Meachen Hymn 488, “Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart” Slane Roland Martin (b. 1955), Our life is hid with Christ in God Hymn 382, “King of glory, King of peace” General Seminary Robert Powell (b. 1932), S-129, Sanctus & Benedictus Hymn 314, stanza 1 “Humbly I adore thee” Adoro te devote Stephen Paulus (1949-2014), “Every soul who has willingly served” (from For All Saints) Hymn 487, “Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life” The Call Hymn 48, “O day of radiant gladness” Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein Alfred Lefébure-Wély (1817-1869), Marche en C Majeur
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
Adult EDUCATION SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: EAT YOUR WORD All are welcome to the Eat Your Word Bible study, which meets on Wednesdays at 12 p.m., in room 239 and by Zoom. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 — July 20, and 27 Cathedral member Dianne Otwell leads this devotional, prayerful approach to studying Psalm 23, in conversation with a book of the same title, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by W. Philip Keller. Though it is not necessary to read the book to participate, it is a good read and supplement to the study. The book is available at the Cathedral Book Store and on their website, cathedralbookstore.org.
LEARN ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL ORGAN! This Sunday, July 17, Cathedral Organist and Associate Choirmaster, Dr. Caroline Robinson, will give a demonstration of the great Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ in the Nave. Her talk will include an explanation of the mechanisms of the instrument, a brief explanation of how it works, and some aural examples! Please meet by the organ in the Quire area at 10:10 a.m. for an inside look at this amazing piece of musical technology.
STEWARDSHIP CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS THIS SUMMER! The Cathedral campus is undergoing several small and large transformations this summer. The Cathedral Preschool, Nurturing Center, Godly Play rooms, and several youth classrooms will have flooring replaced and many rooms will be repainted. The flower sacristy is undergoing its first major renovation in decades with new flooring, walls, lighting, and counter system. The wedding parlor is also receiving light refurbishing, a new color scheme, and furniture. Behind the scenes, many HVAC units and the kitchen walkin cooler are being replaced, and several windchests of the organ will be re-leathered. All of these improvements are possible because of the Cathedral Endowment (and generous parishioners who have included the Cathedral in their estate), and capital gifts from families this year. Thank you! To learn more, please contact David Rocchio at drocchio@cathedralATL.org or 404-663-2838.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Brenda Pruitt LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Virginia Bicksler • Jeff Bonnell • Laura Cape • Heather Clark • Lawrence
Cowart • Paula Cowart • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Libby Gilmore • Charles Hicks, Jr. • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Jane Knight • Lisa Krysiak • Bonnie Lamberth • Marion Losnick • Jill Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Gene Paradise • Ginna Pope • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Peter and Kay Sanders • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Julie Sutton • Rose Mary Thompson • Anne France Tremege • Frank Troutman III • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Nathaniel Adams • Bettina Bass • Amy Bradley • Lisa Bradshaw • Barton Brown • Lila Jo Callaway • Marjorie Childs • Vaughn Clapp • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Barbara Beam Denison • Easton Matthew Dyas • Dan Elson • Nan Fishburn • Jack Flanigan • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller • Al Gardner • Theresa Gent • Mark Goodwin • Ken Griffiths • Vicky Haard • Janet Haldeman • Don Harp III • Vivian Hartz • Martha Heinze • Cathy Hendler • Eboni and Everton Heron • Gayle Higley • Eric Hilkman • William Hudson • Beth Ingle • Cadel Ingraham • Tom Jones • Robin Kemp • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Christopher McCullough • Jan McPherson • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Montserrat Miller • The Mills Family • Betsy Moore • Malcolm A. Moore • Linus Nickel • Bess O'Connor • Bill Poole • Betty Preston • Carter Randall • Bobbie Rowe • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Gary Schiff • Betty Shelton • Denise Siers • Don Smith • Kathryn Snider • Lauren Stice • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Cheryl Waybright • Evelyn Williams • Harris Wilson • Bill Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner • Paige Seifried • Gail Marie
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Edyth Shadburn • Caroline McDougal Moore
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. Canon Julia B. Mitchener, Canon for Mission The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care 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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Good GOSSIP DEAN SAM CANDLER AWARDED HOUSE OF DEPUTIES MEDAL
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This weekend at General Convention, the triennial meeting of the Episcopal Church, Dean Sam Candler was awarded the House of Deputies Medal by President Gay Clark Jennings for his “wise and levelheaded voice on so many matters, … with gratitude for his wit and grace these many years.” Dean Candler has served as a deputy at 11 General Conventions.
SPIRITUALITY JULY 18 LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ Get your week off to a peaceful start with a Labyrinth Walk and Taizé this Monday, July 18. A Labyrinth Introduction will take place in Child Hall at 6:30 p.m., followed by a facilitated walk 7-8 p.m. Then the Taizé prayer service starts at 8:00 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!
SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING SEPTEMBER 23 – 24 (FRIDAY – SATURDAY), 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Whether at work, at home, with friends or teammates, or in more formal helping roles, many of us have been, or will be, called upon to respond to someone who is experiencing a mental-health crisis or considering suicide. The Cathedral is hosting a two-day workshop in one of the world’s leading suicide-intervention models, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). ASIST teaches individuals to provide a skilled intervention to a person who may be having thoughts of suicide and develop a collaborative safety plan to keep them safe and alive. The cost is $150 for Cathedral members, and continuing education credits are available. Please register by September 9 at cathedralATL.org/education. Once you register, you will receive an email for a link to pay for the workshop. Contact Hillary Jones, hjones@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1038, with any questions.