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Programs instill the value of giving — for all ages First they earn. Then they learn. With the Mission and Outreach Council’s Alternative Giving Market (AGM) approaching on Nov. 12, many of the Cathedral’s younger parishioners have been finding wayward coins and doing extra chores to boost their contributions to the AGM. Their fundraising efforts are part
of a teaching and empowerment mechanism offered by the children’s and youth ministries that converts funds raised into “KariAnn Coins” and “Bradley Bucks.” Under this program, no matter the amount raised, each child earns a “coin,” each youth a
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The Alternative GIving Market, coming up on Nov. 12, is one of the many programs where children and youth have the opportunity to learn about how to give, what it means to give, and the impact of giving.
Two Cathedral Bookstore receptions On Thursday, November 16, the Cathedral Bookstore will hold a reception before and after the evening’s reading by David Eagleman and Anthony Brandt, which begins at 7:30 p.m. and is co-hosted by Brazos Bookstore. They will read from their book, The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World. On Wednesday, November 29, from 5–7 p.m., the Cathedral Bookstore will hold a DAVID EAGLEMAN
BISHOP C. ANDREW DOYLE
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Clothed in love “As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved … clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.” The Stewardship Council didn’t know it when they chose this passage as our Every Member Canvass theme, but this is my favorite passage of scripture. I love this passage because I believe that the Church is, more than anything else, God’s expression of family. And I believe THE VERY REV. that these verses from BARKLEY THOMPSON St. Paul are God’s sentiment of what such a family is supposed to look like and be. I’ll give you an example. St. Paul says the Christian family is supposed to clothe one another in love. Last month at church, we blessed prayer shawls, lovingly handknitted by our Prayer Shawl Guild. These shawls are given to parishioners far and wide when they find themselves homebound, or in the hospital, or otherwise in need of the reminder that they are not alone. They are not trapped in the unfamiliar. They are not lost. When our parishioners-in-need wrap a Cathedral prayer shawl around themselves, they are, as Paul says, “clothed in love” by their Cathedral family. These past couple of months Hurricane Harvey has reminded us of how we clothe each other in love in extraordinary moments. But what about the ordinary? It is in those moments that we do most of our work. It is in the everyday that ministry happens. The work that goes on in and through Christ Church Cathedral every day makes the ordinary extraordinary. Our sublime worship, now augmented by The Well; our pastoral care,
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Our Cathedral Family We celebrate with
EE the newly baptized: Madeline Clark Adams and Dennise Paola Escobar. EE new members: Amir Ayyobi, Lawrence and Connie Brown, Bryan Diaz, Henry, Jonelle, Anthony, and Emily Grichuk, and David and Carolyn Warnick.
We extend heartfelt sympathy to
EE The family of Carrie May Cox, who died on August 15, 2017. She was the mother of the late Cathedral member Gerald Andrew Cox, and of Melissa Cox.
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar
EE on Sunday, November 5, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of her brother, Joe Head, and their parents, Jane and Jack Head and Mary Louise and Robert Thurmond, by Julie and Bob Thurmond. EE on Sunday, November 19, are given to the glory of God in honor of their grandchildren, Grace, Camille, and Lilly Holland, Ann Greathouse, and Barrett Colvin, by Antha and Bill Holland. EE on Wednesday, November 22, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of the departed members of the Altar Guild.
The flowers in the floor vases
EE on Sunday, November 5, are given to the glory of God in honor of their granddaughters, Abigail Nicole deAlba, Olivia Kay Hunt, and Ava Mary Hunt, and their grandson, Maximus Gabriel Hunt. The flowers are also given in loving memory of their great grandmother, Adeline deAlba, and their aunt, Cynthia Gayle deAlba Kimmins, by Kay and Arthur deAlba.
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Hines Center acquires nonprofit status On September 12, 2017, the Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer transitioned from a separate corporation to a 501c3 nonprofit. This newly acquired status means the Hines Center may accept donations from foundations and individuals to support its mission of evangelism to help people know God, discover spiritual practices that enrich their lives, and engage in interfaith conversation. It also means that parishioners, foundations, and the public may receive a tax deduction for donations made directly to the Hines Center.
The flowers on the organ console
EE on Sunday, November 5, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of their parents, Bill and Nell Murdaugh and Arthur and Hazel Smith, by Jim Murdaugh and Gary Smith.
The flowers at the Book of Remembrance
EE on Sunday, November 5, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of the members of the parish who have died in the past year by the Altar Guild.
The flowers on the choir stalls
EE on Sunday, October 22, were given to the glory of God in loving memory of and gratitude for Doug Hoffman by Mary Hoffman.
The greens in both Advent Wreaths
EE on Sunday, November 26, are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the life and work of Jane Brown, Judy Drury, Mary Clarke Mackenzie, and Cindy Dickson.
The candles in the Advent Wreath
EE on Sunday, November 26, in the Cathedral are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the life and work of Helen Ann Fisher, Norma Jane Hagan, Ella Mae Hayslip, and Norma Jones. EE on Sunday, November 26, in Golding Chapel are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the life and work of Tom Cobb and Jennifer Cobb. THE BULLETIN
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Poinsettia memorials and Christmas wreaths Memorial poinsettias can be given in memory or honor of someone special this Christmas. You may order online at our website, or make your check for $10 per plant, payable to the Altar Guild, and mail it to Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002, Attn.: Altar Guild. Please note the name of those you wish to remember, indicating if it is a memorial. You may also visit with Lisa Viktorin in the Cloister to place an order on November 26, December 3, and December 10. Those received on or before December 10 will be listed in the Christmas dedications booklet. All others will be noted in January. Last chance to order wreaths and garlands. The sale, which continues through November 5, offers Cathedral members an opportunity to support the choir while bringing holiday cheer to friends, family, and business associates. Download the order form from our website, or stop by the cloister on Sunday, November 5.
Pray, play, and prepare ye the way BY NANCY ZEY
Parishioners can pull out the deck while waiting in a carpool, between soccer practices, or whenever there is a free moment, and share and play together. A few minutes can make each day holy and help us ready ourselves for the greatest gift ever given. “Pray, Play, & Prepare Ye the Way” boxes will also be distributed to the clients of the Beacon for some comfort and joy. As the story goes, “When I look at the Ace, it reminds me that there is but one God. The deuce reminds me that the Bible is divided into two parts; the Old and New Testaments. And when I see the trey I think of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” Find out how the rest goes, and the fun you can share with others, on November 26. “Pray, Play, & Prepare Ye the Way” is for everyone, young and old, singles and families. BY DAN STONE It is a small, portable remindLooking back some, but not very much, We meet here again to share what will er of God’s many blessings.
The country music legend Tex Ritter recorded a story of a soldier who could tell the gospel in a deck of cards, and this story has inspired an Advent program called “Pray, Play, & Prepare Ye the Way.” On the morning of Sunday, November 26, during Advent Wreath Making in Reynolds Hall, KariAnn Lessner and Elizabeth Cuevas will distribute to families and individuals plastic soap containers — small enough to slip into a purse or a pocket — with a way inside to bring the coming of the Lord into parishioners’ daily lives. Inside the box will be not only a deck of cards, but also colorful sheet with prayers, activities, and games using the cards to celebrate Advent.
Thanksgiving and thankstaking become but memories of feelings too soon past that we hold close right now.
Our cause is simple, our purpose gentle, a gathering of good friends sharing a few moments, watching each other grow in body and soul. With no gifts to wrap, no candles to blow out, no heroes to honor, no resolutions to make. With no clothes to show off, no rings to finger, no documents to sign, no faces to mask. With no candy to give, no flags to wave, no cigars to pass out, no thoughts shared without caring. Just pausing here and now, enjoying the best of each other, relaxing for the moment, ignoring what may come. Recreating pieces of previous meetings, while merging what’s past with what is, as memories of feelings become feelings of memories. Counting all our treasures and pleasures, counting some surely worth little mention, but counting one another more than once. Holding each other close, pushing away the darkness, keeping each other out of the cold. Thankful for each and hopeful for all, a family of sorts, together.
and not very far nor very long.
Mainly dancing the steps that this day offers, as it brightens our lives and refreshes our spirits. Smelling and tasting, seeing, hearing, feeling, (watching, listening touching), remembering caring, enjoying, helping and just living. Soaking up the special moments as each of them passes us by but never completely leaves us. Laughing with each other and at certain others, letting go more than can be helped. Out of the rush, and free of the push. Recognizing the plain simple joy of getting ourselves outside and getting outside ourselves. Outside, to remind us that thanks inside may become imprisoned, lacking freedom to be exchanged as thanks given for thanks taken. So we have returned to this place in our hearts, completing our tour of a year’s offerings, harvesting our thanks by being together. With no gifts to wrap, no candles to blow out, no heroes to honor, no resolutions to make. Et Cetera. Same time, same place, same friends, same things, yet all as different as these feelings. There’s not much I’d rather do than mark these cycles with you. So, please pass the turkey, and maybe a little of that dressing!!
— Dean Barkley Thompson’s favorite Thanksgiving poem, reprinted with permission
Senior Warden's report Just as Houston has been de- wonderfully fun EMC dinner. scribed in the past weeks as a Our Finance Committee, ‘tale of two cities’ with part of whose responsibility it is to go the city significantly physically over the monthly financial redevastated while other sults in detail, making neighborhoods appear sure that we are manuntouched, so has our aging our financial reCathedral life included sources prudently, reboth the Herculean efported that our results forts to assist parishiothrough August show ners with post-Harvey the Cathedral trackrecovery and the com- SENIOR WARDEN ing to our budgetary LINNET DEILY mencement of the Fall expectations. program year, including Next, Junior Warden our annual stewardship cam- Bob Richter provided a recap paign. These efforts are well of facility problems from the chronicled in recent Bulletins storm, including the flooding of and, instead, this quarter I will the basement of the Jones Builddescribe the Vestry’s activities ing and the ongoing routine from our September meeting. maintenance issues of our large After the opening devotion- physical campus. al, Dean Barkley Thompson Finally, Elizabeth Goza of identified the generosity of our the Mission and Ministry Comown parishioners and congre- mittee summarized the modigations across the US and the fied kickoff of the Fall program amazing assistance provided (Harvey forced the cancellation to affected parishioners under of Rally Day) and then introthe leadership first of Jeremy duced Jeremy Bradley, Christy Bradley and later Gary Krause Orman, our Director of CUSE and Seth Hinkley — and he also (Cathedral Urban Service Expetalked about the hugely success- rience) and Chelsea Waschekful Come to the Table benefit Gaukin, the Chair of the 20s VESTRY, page 8 for The Beacon, as well as the PAGE 3
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Boat Tour, Blessing of the Animals, Youth Service Day, and more
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Above: Parishioner and historian Andrew Groocock leads a boat tour along Buffalo Bayou for the 20s and 30s group.
Above: The Cathedral youth group did yard word, taught a craft, and shared a meal a non-profit residential center for individuals with intellectual and developmental d
Left: Father Simon Bautista speaking in support of an extension of D-SNAP services Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which offers short-term food assistan THE BULLETIN
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low: Sonia Velasquez (left), Maria Teresa Avalos (center), and Indira dance and pass the sombrero at the Mes de la Herencia Latina/Hispana Gran Fiesta.
ore Appreciation Tea drew a crowd of supporters and fans for the managers and ed left to right: Earle Martin, Jan Fitzhugh, Wendy Bentlif, Pat Hallmark, former hy Jackson, Roxanne Dolen, Cynthia Pyle, and current manager Lucy Chambers.
Below: Blessing of the Animals drew creatures great and small and adorable.
l with residents at Vita Living, disabilities.
s for families in Houston. D-SNAP is the Disaster nce benefits to families recovering from a disaster. PAGE 5
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“buck.” Come AGM, they’ll pay a visit to the featured non-profits to learn about each organization’s cause-based work before choosing which to support with their contribution. “It’s not about the amount, but the act of giving,” says KariAnn Lessner, Minister for Children and Families. “All gifts, no matter how modest, have value and meaning.” Even a simple art project at Sunday School, for example, can be turned into a gift that brings love to the recipient as well as the giver. “We want the children to be lifelong givers and lifelong learners, so we try to build giving and gratitude into all that we do,” she says. “We teach them to give from faith, not from fear or guilt that they’re not giving or doing enough.” This form of learning by doing was part of the summer’s Vacation Bible School, where children assembled “Peace Packs” to give to refugee families arriving in Houston. Each parcel included a wooden serving spoon that had been decorated by a young participant to carry a simple greeting of welcome and love to flavor any dishes prepared using it. Throughout the year, children have the opportunity to pack weekend meal bags for Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that provides a weekend’s worth of basic food for elementary school students in the Third Ward who receive subsidized meals during the week. The packing and sharing illustrates to children how food sustains and how giving food expresses love, Lessner says. Lessner also finds ways for children to give to animals by crafting pet toys for Friends for Life, the no-kill animal shelter. “We are the church wherever we go,” Lessner says of the message behind all programs. “Giving is one way we thank God not with our words but with our actions, by giving back from the abundance he has given us.” Parents and teachers can help children better understand their personal gifts and ways to share them, she says. Encouraging and appreciating artwork as a gift is one example. Another, since children are closer to the ground, is recognizing their ability to find wayward coins. This skill is proving especially useful for the AGM exercise. Remarks Lessner, “God will take that faithful little bit and make it bigger.”
Awakening Intent Our students in middle and high school are also learning to give with intent, says Jeremy Bradley, Minister for Youth and Young Adults. “They have good hearts. They just need ways to channel them.” For youth, the AGM exercise “empowers the students to raise their own funds and make educated decisions about which groups to THE BULLETIN
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November 9
The Painting Table with Roger Hutchison On Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m., author, painter, and Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church Roger Hutchison will lead a “Painting Table” workshop at the Hines Center that explores our own stories of loss and joy — by painting them. He has led “Painting Tables” around the country, including with families and children affected by the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Register online at hinescenter.org.
support — and why,” he says. Their “whys” differ, depending on what resonates on a personal level. Is it a group’s impact? A dire need met? An outcome affecting their peers or interests? Youth begin to ask — and answer — those questions for themselves. Service work is one of the Youth Ministry’s pillars, during regularly scheduled service opportunities offered year-round as well as during summer mission trips in Houston (via the Cathedral Urban Service Experience), in the area, or abroad. Bradley has seen how these experiences can lead to a “lightbulb of understanding” going off in their heads: “As they mature, so does their knowledge and belief that giving is a good thing, and that it is important to be aware of where and why they are giving,” he says. “The idea is that they take it in — the giving, the understanding, the seeing of impact on others and themselves — and it becomes a part of who they are. They want to do it.” Some students go on to make independent pledges to the church, whether a financial or time commitment such as participation in the acolyte program, which operates directly with the students, not their parents.
Modeling Behavior Parents do have a direct role, however, in modeling giving and gratitude in their families. AGM committee co-chairs Jim Dougherty and Kristin Avery encourage “teaching the blessing of giving.” “Traditionally, our Council has urged young
people to participate in the Alternative Giving Market,” he says. “The experience of giving at an early age — even small gifts — can help set a good pattern for adulthood.” Having representatives of the cause-based organizations on hand at AGM is a good opportunity for parishioners of any age to engage, ask questions, and find out how to assist them, Avery says. She encourages families to find organizations that resonate with them. “Learning about the good works of AGM agencies can be eye-opening,” Dougherty says. “They help meet some really diverse needs in our community. Many of them operate with lean, limited budgets, and Hurricane Harvey’s devastation has increased the need for funding.” This year, AGM has added a new category of support called “I Like Them All!” that will split a donation between all 13 agencies. “We hope everyone can participate in this year’s Market. It’s a good way to survey the wide array of good work that’s being done. And, of course, it’s a quick and easy way to find and support the agencies you like the most — in person, online or by mail,” continues Dougherty. The Alternative Giving Market, organized yearly by the Mission and Outreach Council, will be in Reynolds Hall on the morning of Sunday, November 12, and the brochure will be available on the Cathedral website after the 12th through the end of the year.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit christchurchcathedral.org or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral. Registration recommended
Registration required
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NOVEMBER 23–24
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1
Dean's Book Club 6:30–8 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. The group will discuss News of the World by Paulette Jiles. FRI
Bridge Night 6–9 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Bring a dish for the potluck social.
NOVEMBER 14
TUE
Vicar's Road Show: American Denominations 6:30 p.m., Table 57 at HEB at 5895 San Felipe at Fountain View. See Nov. 9 class.
NOVEMBER 5
NOVEMBER 15
Loyalty Sunday Turn in your pledge cards for 2018! Diane Rehm at the Cathedral 10–11 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Diane Rehm will make a special appearance at the Dean’s Hour. All Saints Organ Recital & Evensong 4:15 and 5 p.m., Cathedral. Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choir. NOVEMBER 9
THU
Vicar's Road Show: American Denominations 6:30 p.m., La Madeleine at 770 West Sam Houston Parkway N. Canon Callaham will explore the tapestry of American denominational Christianity, its history, and its cultural impact, through lecture and conversation. The Painting Table 6:30 p.m., Hines Center. Writer, painter, and director of Parish Life at Palmer Church, Roger Hutchison will lead the group in exploring stories of loss and joy at the Painting Table. ($)
Vicar's Road Show: American Denominations 6:30 p.m., A 2nd Cup at 1111 E. 11th St. See Nov. 9 class. NOVEMBER 16
THU
David Eagleman and Anthony Brandt on The Runaway Species 7:30 p.m., Cathedral. Best-selling author and neuroscientist Eagleman and Rice professor Anthony Brandt talk about their new book on creativity. Reception afterward at the Cathedral Bookstore. NOVEMBER 17–19
FRI–SUN
YES and Happening Camp Allen. Diocesan spiritual retreats for 6–8th and 9–12th graders. ($) NOVEMBER 19
SUN
Lord of the Streets 6:15–8:45 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1015 Holman St. Cook breakfast for approximately 250+ people who attend Lord of the Streets Episcopal Church. NOVEMBER 21
NOVEMBER 11 SAT Veteran’s Songbook 2:30 p.m., Cathedral. The final concert of the Houston Grand Opera’s Veteran’s Songbook Project, followed by a reception with the composers and singers as well as a display of veteran-created artwork.
WED
TUE
Vicar's Road Show: American Denominations 6:30 p.m., WITS Meeting House at 1519 West Main St. See Nov. 9 class. NOVEMBER 22
WED
Thanksgiving Eve Services 6:30 p.m., Cathedral, in English. 7 p.m., in the neighborhood, in Spanish.
Bring a friend!
TUESDAYS Jesus as . . . 7 a.m., Mellinger Room. Join the Vicar for a look at the ways in which New Testament images of Jesus are modeled on Old Testament figures. Education for Ministry (EFM) 6:30–9 p.m., Mellinger Room. Comprehensive adult theology program. ($) Bible by the Glass North 7 p.m., Brixology in the Vintage; 110 Vintage Park. An extension of our popular downtown bible study, hosted in Spring Cypress.
NOVEMBER 12 SUN Alternative Giving Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Donate in the name of loved ones to various charities and outreach programs.
Cloister Gallery Reception 6-8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Journeys by photographer Bill Snypes. SUN
THU–FRI
Thanksgiving Holidays Cathedral and offices are closed.
WED
All Saints’ Day Special Worship 12:05–12:45 p.m., Cathedral. Celebrating the saints and remembering the departed. This will take the place of regular mid-day worship.
NOVEMBER 3
Childcare available (3 mo. to 12 yrs.)
NOVEMBER 26 Advent Wreath-Making 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. NOVEMBER 26
SUN
Men’s Morning Bible Study 7–8 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room. SUN
Advent Wreath-Making 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. NOVEMBER 29
WEDNESDAYS
WED
Bishop Andy Doyle at the Bookstore 5–7 p.m., Cathedral Bookstore. Reception for Bishop Doyle in celebration of his new book, The Jesus Heist.
Women’s Morning Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Bilingual Eucharist 6–6:30 p.m., Golding Chapel. Cathedral 20s & 30s 6:30–8 p.m., Mellinger Room. Weekly discussion group and social gathering of young adults.
WEEKLY
Buscando la Luz (Second, third, and fourth Wednesdays) 6:30–8 p.m., Bride’s Room. Spanishlanguage discussion group.
SUNDAYS
THURSDAYS
Dean’s Hour, Adult, Youth, and Children’s Sunday School Classes 10–11 a.m., various locations.
Jesus as . . . 12 p.m., Mellinger Room. This is a repeat of the Tuesday morning bible study by the same name.
Exploring the Connections 10–11 a.m., Jeffers Hall. The class examines John Dominic Crossan’s The Problem of Paul. (Nov. 5, 19, 26) Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) 3–4:45 p.m., BYC (Treehouse). 6th– 12th graders play games, and discuss pop culture, Bible stories, and life. Celtic Eucharist, “The Well” 5 p.m., Cathedral. Drawing inspiration and music from the Celtic tradition, this service focuses on prayer, silence, meditation, and grace. MONDAYS Centering Prayer 11:15–11:45 a.m., Hines Center. Healing Service 12:05 p.m., Golding Chapel. Bible “By the Glass” 6:30–8 p.m., OKRA, 924 Congress. Fellowship and Bible study.
Branch Out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., various locations. Jeremy Bradley and Christy Orman visit youth group members at school.
UPCOMING DECEMBER 1–3
FRI–SUN
Annual Parish Retreat Camp Allen. Fun and relaxing weekend for all ages. ($) DECEMBER 3
SUN
Advent Lessons and Carols 5 p.m., Cathedral. Traditional Episcopal music celebration of Advent. DECEMBER 16
SAT
Christmas Camp 9:30 a.m., Sanders Hall. Annual practice for Christmas Pageant and outreach for Children's Ministry. PAGE 7
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Dean’s Book Club selections All are welcome. The club meets in the McGehee Conference Room from 6:30–8 p.m. on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 1 News of the World, by Paulette Jiles In 1870, Widower Captain Kidd, paid to read the news aloud to townsfolk, is given $50 to deliver an orphan to her relatives. Her immediate family had been murdered by Kiowa Indians, who had then adopted her.
Wednesday, December 6 A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. His life there proves fascinating.
VESTRY, from page 2 and 30s Council, who each spoke on their activities. While much of a Vestry meeting is filled with “routine” yet necessary business, somehow at this meeting returning to “routine” was comforting for all of us. Equally, the reminders throughout the Vestry meeting of the impact of Harvey and the Cathedral’s response reinforced what this community means to each of us. THE BULLETIN
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of which the prayer shawls are a part; our Christian education and formation programs that enrich our souls and expand our minds; and our outreach that far exceeds any other church of any other size in Houston. For several years now, we have talked of “God in the midst of the city.” Another way to say this is that, through our presence and ministry, we clothe this city in love. That is the mission of this, our family. And we cannot do it without the support of each and every parishioner. In order to keep pace with our ministries in 2018, in order to continue to clothe this city in love, we need to raise $3.35 million in pledges. That’s a 3% increase over last year. Jill and I are digging deep and increasing our pledge to the EMC this year. I hope you will pledge, too, by Loyalty Sunday on November 5. We will meet our goal, because we’re family. And we are thankful.
RECEPTIONS, from cover reception for Bishop C. Andrew Doyle to celebrate the publication of his newest book, Jesus Heist: Recovering the Gospel from the Church. His book looks at what it means to direct the message of Jesus toward ourselves rather than toward others.
In the Cloister Gallery: Journeys by Bill Snypes The exhibit on view through November 29, chronicle the photographer’s unique observations in countries worldwide via digital and archival prints. Opening reception: Friday, November 3 from 6–8 p.m.