The Holy Communion

The people may be seated for the offertory hymn.

Offertory Hymn

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Celebrant Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest. With friend, with stranger, with young and old, be among us tonight. People Come close to us that we may come close to you. Strengthen us that we may strengthen one another. Renew us that where we have failed, we may begin again.

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The People kneel or stand.

In the beginning God made the world. The world flowed from God and God shaped it, filling it with light and life. God knew the world, but we chose not to know God. We turned from God, and though God sought us through patriarchs, matriarchs, and prophets, still we strayed. Our rebellion imperiled the fullness God intends for us, and when the world could bear no more, God sent Jesus, his Son. Among friends, gathered round a table, Jesus took bread, and, having blessed it, he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples saying, “This is my body which is given for you.” In the same way he took wine, and, having given thanks for it, he poured it and gave the cup to his disciples saying, “This cup is the new covenant with God, sealed with my blood. Take this and share it.” Lord Jesus Christ, present with us now, as we do in this place what you did in an upstairs room, breathe your Spirit upon us and upon this bread and wine, that they may be heaven’s food and drink for us, renewing, sustaining, and making us whole, and that we may be your body on earth, loving and caring for the world. Through, with, and for the love of Christ, we share this bread and cup in the unity of your Spirit, Father Almighty. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Invitation to Communion

Celebrant

So, come to this table, you who have much faith, and you who would like to have more; you who have been to this sacrament often, and you who have not been for a long time. You who have tried to follow Jesus, and you who have fallen short. Come. It is Christ who invites you to meet him here.

All are welcome and encouraged to receive Communion, whatever one’s Christian tradition.

Prayer after Communion (The people may stand or kneel.)

Celebrant and People

Eternal Light, shine in our hearts. Eternal Power, be our strength. Eternal Wisdom, guide us as we serve you. Eternal Goodness, you have drawn us to your heart and united us in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now grant that with all our heart, mind, and strength, we may evermore seek your face in all those we meet in the world. Amen.

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Music: HYFRYDOL, harm. Rowland Hugh Prichard (1811-1887); Text: Marty Haugen (b. 1950); text ©Compilation, the Church Hymnary Trust Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A

The Dismissal

Closing Music Traditional Scottish Tune 8

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well

Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist

Sally Keller, cellist

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Fontaine Carrington Weems.

The Beauty of Flowers

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of her parents Mary John and Ralph Spence by Judy Tate.

Welcome

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Announcements

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How to Bible • This six-week course is an introduction to scripture led by Canon Becky Zartman. Sundays, through Feb 19 beginning at 6:15 in Sanders Hall. No registrationjust show up!

™ Bible Studies • An array of Bible studies begin in January and February. Learn about your options at and how to participate at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/biblestudies

™ Cathedral Book Club • A different book is discussed the first Wednesday of the month. On Wednesday February 1 our book will be Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship, by Catherine Raven. Everyone is welcome to attend and join the discussion beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact Louise Langford at llangford@christchurchcathedral.org to learn how to participate.

™ Beyond “Bellhops of History*” – Unpacking and Reanimating the Treasures of Christian Tradition • Join Interim Dean Gary Jones for a four-part Dean’s Hour series about how signs and sacraments are sources of power and portals to a deeper life that is only dimly intuited or altogether ignored in our over-busy, hyper-rational, and materialistic society. Sundays February 5, 12, and 19, at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. *Thanks to Pittman McGehee, The Invisible Church, for this image.

™ Pastoral Care Lunch & Care • Volunteers will gather for a light lunch, a brief discussion on building a culture of care, and work on cards to send to members who need to hear we remember and love them. New volunteers are welcome! February 5, 12:20-2 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Questions? Contact Claire Soard at: csoard@christchurchcathedral.org

™ Seed Group • Our Seed Group is an excellent way for middle school youth to connect for fellowship and bible study. We will meet during the season of lent for fun and small group discussion that takes a deep dive into questions about faith. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., beginning February 21. Contact Marcia Quintanilla with questions at: mquintanilla@ christchurchcathedral.org

™ Looking for Children’s Ministry • Follow Agnus to childcare for infants (6 weeks–5 years), or the Huffington Playground. Have questions? Contact KariAnn Lessner at kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org

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