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Sunday, April 30, 2023 Announcements

The Climb • Rising 5th graders and their families are invited to come to the 9 a.m. service April 30, in the Cathedral. We will honor 5th graders with a brief prayer and the presentation of gifts. Following the service, 5th graders are invited to the Treehouse for their first week of Sunday School there!

Six Pillars Builds a Bridge - Embracing “the other” in the way of Christ • Bishop Paul-Gordon Chandler, who has spent much of his life serving within the Islamic world, will present creative thinking in the area of ChristianMuslim relations, by exploring how these two major religions -- which share much common heritage — can not only co-exist, but also enrich each other. Join us at the Dean’s hour this morning, April 30 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Details at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/deanshourchandler

Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul • Join the Rev. Kathy Pfister and explore Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul, written by John Philip Newell, in preparation for his visit to the Cathedral in May. Today will be the final of three sessions, at 6 p.m. in Sanders Hall.

™ May Fete • Our annual May Fete celebration takes place on Sunday, May 7. Spend the day participating in one of the oldest Cathedral traditions! Gather at the Cathedral for a special bilingual worship service at 10 a.m. and stay for food, games, fellowship, and music. Come be a part of this wonderful tradition. Visit the cloister tables between services to learn more and volunteer, or visit: www. christchurchcathedral.org/mayfete

™ John Philip Newell: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul • Internationally acclaimed teacher of Celtic spirituality, popular speaker, and widely read author, John Philip Newell, will give a special public address and book signing at the Cathedral on Sunday evening, May 14, at 6 p.m. Register to attend at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/sacredearth

™ Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell: Celebrating Casa Mateo • Two of the most celebrated authors and teachers of spirituality today discuss some of the most challenging concerns facing humanity today. They will celebrate Casa Mateo, a new ministry supporting immigrants and asylum seekers in our community. May 15, 7-9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30). Space is limited. Registration required. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ taylornewell

™ Spring Neighborhood Gatherings • Neighborhood Gatherings offer a fun evening of fellowship and offer a way to connect with new friends and learn more about our community. They are hosted in the homes of Cathedral members across Houston. Upcoming events will be May 9 and 11. RSVP required. Contact Lisa Cantu at lcantu@christchurchcathedral.org

™ Looking for Children’s Ministry • Follow Agnus to the Jones Building where you can find Sunday School at 10 a.m. for ages 2 years – 5th grade, as well as childcare for infants (6 weeks – 5 years), or the Huffington Playground. Have questions? Contact KariAnn Lessner at kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org

For more information about these and other events at the Cathedral, visit www.christchurchcathedral.org.

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