May 2023 Bulletin

Spring is transformational and transitional for Cathedral youth

Just as children mature over time, so does their relationship with God. At Christ Church Cathedral giving youth a firm foundation from which to deepen their spiritual life starts early and tracks alongside the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional stages of children from birth through high school. Or, to encapsulate it, the Cathedral’s holistic vision is a Roots to Fruits program of Christian education.

Spring is a time of big transition for three groups — the fifth grade students who are moving from Children’s Ministry up to the Treehouse, the teens who are being confirmed, and the high-school youth who are gearing up for college or whatever comes next.

As Minister for Children & Families KariAnn Lessner explains, both the Children & Family, and the Youth Ministry Councils want the progression from Children’s Ministry to Youth Ministry to be as seamless as possible.

“It is part and parcel of being both a Cathedral kid and a member of the Treehouse,” Lessner says. “If you consider children’s ministry as the roots of the process — getting your roots really firmly established in our core beliefs — then when they head upstairs to the Treehouse,

they will have all the tools that they need to be successful in Youth Ministry. And that’s when we hope to start seeing the ‘fruits.’”

Baptism is only the beginning. Some small children accompany their families to Sunday services, while others are looked after in the Childcare Center.

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Instruction in Eucharist

BRANT MILLS

“Does anyone know what this is?”

Leaning over the altar rail, ten kids, all about six-years old were eyeing the silver chalice.

A couple of hands went into the air. “It’s a cup,” a blonde girl noted, smiling.

“That’s right, Canon Bradley Varnell said. Do you know what we do with it?”

I had walked into the Cathedral to grab a few photos for Instruction in Eucharist, an accessible overview of Communion elements offered to first-timers and open to

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Search Committee update

If you have been following our reports, you know that we have entered a very important phase of our work as your Search Committee — the in-person meetings with selected candidates who could be our next Dean. Interestingly, by the time you get this update, the Search Committee will have vetted 60 plus candidates and completed several in-person visits. The preparation for our committee meetings to vet a candidate are extensive as is our preparation for each in-person interview. In both cases, we use the website for the candidates’ church, and try to review a large sample of their online sermons, podcasts or adult formation classes, as well as other resources.

ROB REEDY

As you have heard, these in-person visits involve an extensive interview on Saturday and a more relaxed dinner that night, and the team attends one or more church services on Sunday. All of this is done with the utmost focus on confidentiality which we will continue to observe (please do not ask us where we have travelled recently!). To date, these visits have been interesting, informative, and candid. I will also add that the candidates deeply respect our Cathedral and are well prepared.

Of course, everything is different when you meet someone in person instead of watching them on the internet, and the reverse is also true. Candidates who we visit get a chance to get a feel for the spirit of the Cathedral and its staff, programs, liturgy and music among other things.

Finally, it is important that we keep the interview process moving because many of the candidates are looking at other possible positions and may not be

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Our Cathedral Family

We celebrate with

E The newly baptised: Astrid Elaine Hsu, Allegra Kathleen Hsu. We extend heartfelt sympathy

E to the family of Del Rose Birdsong Hedge Yale who passed away on February 15, 2023. Del Rose is mother to member Hollee Clawater

E to the family of Tom Forrester Lord who passed away on March 8, 2023. Tom is spouse to member Kathy Lord and father to Stacey Lord Murphy and Clark Stockton Lord.

E to the family of Hugh Willison who passed away on March 9, 2023. Hugh is spouse to member Ann Williams

E to the family of member Ronald Craig Schindler who passed away on March 22, 2023. Ron is brother to Gary Schindler

E to the family of member Douglas Williams who passed away on March 22, 2023. Douglas is father to Shannon Bales.

E to the family of Ken Lawing who passed away on March 25, 2023. Ken is father to member Douglas Lawing

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar

E on April 23 were given were given to the glory of God in celebration of the life of Michael DeVoll by Mark Shirey and John Flanagan

E on April 30 were given to the glory of God in loving memory of Tom Forrester Lord by his family.

E on May 7 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of their parents Priscilla Rodman Wandel and John Philip Wandel by Gail Wandel Hendryx and Deborah Wandel Francis

E on May 14 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mrs. James A. Haralson by her daughter, Mrs. Gary P. Pearson and her grandchildren, Gary, Jim, and Mary Bain

E on May 21 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of their nephew, Tyler Bludau, by Shirley Bludau and Mike Grimes.

“Would you please read that again?”

“And I saw the river over which every soul must pass to reach the Kingdom of Heaven. And the name of that river was Suffering. And I saw the boat that carries souls across the river, and the name of that boat was Love.”

— attrib. St. John of the Cross (1542–1591)

The author Gary Zukav tells about a custom at his local high school, in which ninth graders used to be invited every year to join in a weeklong retreat to get to know each other better as they embarked on this important time of life together. It’s a vulnerable time of life, when the still, small voice of truth and holiness in us can be drowned out by the more insistent voices of others telling us who we are and how we should live.

Zukav explains that during this retreat, ninth graders get to know each other over the course of an entire week through a variety of activities. Then, they are divided into groups of 10–12, where they are asked to write down on small pieces of paper something they have grown to especially value about each person in their group.

They aren’t writing about an ability, such as, “You are a great athlete.” And not a characteristic like, “You are so charming.” Instead, everyone focuses on one person in the group at a time, and each person writes something meaningful, something of fundamental value about that person, such as, “I appreciate how

Summer Sunday altar flowers

Fresh altar flower arrangements for Sunday services may be donated to honor a friend or family member, a loved one, to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. There are a few vacancies in June, July, and August for Sunday altar flower donors.

Please contact Lisa Viktorin at lviktorin@christchurchcathedral.org for more information.

you take strong stands, without making other people feel wrong.” Or, “I feel safe around you, because I know you are listening.”

Then, each person listens as every member of the group speaks these affirmations that they have written on the small pieces of paper. And the person who is receiving these affirmations is allowed to respond in one of three ways. She can say, “Thank you,” or she can say, “Thank you very much,” or she can say, “Would you please read that again?”

Some years ago, an older person who had long since graduated from that local high school was killed in an automobile accident. And in his wallet were small pieces of paper from the beginning of his freshman year in high school, with words of appreciation written by new friends in his circle of peers. It’s enough to make a person pause and ponder:

• What can you say to someone that is so meaningful that he will carry it with him until the day he dies?

• What causes you to speak such deep, heartfelt, and healing messages to another person?

• And what makes someone take little scraps of paper with such life-affirming words and put them in his wallet, so that later, he can take them out now and then, look at them again, and remember that at a difficult time in his life, someone once saw him.

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available for an extended period of time. Juggling all that is very time consuming and our chair, Linnet Deily, has done a fantastic job with process and with leading our committee. I encourage you to tell her thanks the next time you see her.

Please keep us in your prayers, and pray for us to truly listen to each other and to open ourselves to the Holy Spirit.

THE VERY REV. GARY JONES

The Cathedral’s May Fete legacy lives on among our angels

JENIFER JACKSON SCHLAICH

A long time ago at a cathedral very close by, my grandmother, Juanita Marie, was crowned Queen of May Fete. This family history is often recalled and my grandmother’s picture as queen has been duplicated numerous time. She was a vivid, kind and active woman standing almost six feet tall in her heels. Some of my fondest memories are going to church with her on Sunday mornings and attending dinners to raise funds for the church she attended. She was also a member of the Altar Guild and I was happy when I went with her to pick out flowers for the alter and watch as she prepared the alter for service on Sunday. With her passing, I envision her as an Angel among the splendor of heaven; but I, being human, also like to envision her angel visiting amongst us, especially at the celebration of May Fete.

More recently, my daughter, Celeste Marie Jackson, was crowned Queen of May Fete. While she was more excited about being crowned queen than repeating our historic family moment, the moment was not lost on me. According to family tradition, Celeste was given my grandmother’s middle name in her honor. My husband and I christened our daughter Celeste in Golding Chapel because we believed her to be our gift from heaven, our celestial angel. Much to our family fortune, Celeste even resembles my grandmother with her heart shaped face and curly hair. Along with being crowned queen, Celeste has also had the pleasure of participating in the May Pole dance, again family history repeating itself.

10 AM | WORSHIP

A special bilingual service of Holy Communion in the Cathedral with music of English-and Spanishlanguage congregations.

11:15 AM | THE MAY POLE DANCE & THE CROWNING OF THE KING & QUEEN

Following worship, gather in the Bishop’s courtyard for the May Pole dance and the crowning of this year’s royals!

11:45 AM | MAY FETE REVELRY & LUNCHEON

With the ceremony over, head into Huffington Playground and Reynolds Hall for food, games, and live music!

Summer Shade for Youth

Summer Shade returns on June 16 with a spectacular lineup! Every Thursday night we will gather at 6:30 p.m. for a movie night, activity night, or game night. This year our lineup will even include a trip to watch the Astros and the Downtown Aquarium! You can’t miss it! Summer Shade is for rising sixth graders through seniors who just graduated. Friends are welcome. This is a great opportunity to gather as a community for fellowship and fun!

Ushers: A ministry of connection

Both these angels have brought great joy to my life. If I close my eyes during May Fete, I can envision my grandmother in the Great Hall serving food or in the Courtyard supervising our current little angels on earth playing games on the playground. With my eyes open, I will see my daughter competing in the ring toss in order to win a soda as many times as she can get away with it. She will then “volunteer” to participate in the cake walk and to help with facilitating the activities.

New to our family’s role in May Fete, I will serve as the Chair for 2023. I invite you to the 10 a.m. bilingual service for which I am excited. I invite you to the courtyard to watch the May Pole dance and see who is crowned May Fete King and Queen this year. I invite you to enjoy all the festivities until 1:30 p.m. I invite you to enjoy the company of all the angels among us and to honor the Lord with our joy and laughter. I pray we can enjoy this time together and come into the presence of our Lord’s love for all.

Lead usher Brian Matusek said whenever he has found himself in a new place he has tried to get involved where he can. This led him to serving as an usher at five Episcopal churches. “I looked for ways to participate and got involved almost immediately when we came here,” he said. Why an usher? Matusek said there are a multitude of reasons and that everyone is motivated and encouraged by different things. But he describes being an usher as mostly a welcoming ministry. “For me this is a fellowship of people and in order to make this ministry work it takes more than just the clergy. In participating with other parishioners, I get to know people. It gets you attached to the church.”

He describes the role as the easiest ministry to get involved in. “All it requires is coming in a little earlier before a service that you would be going to anyway.” He added that there’s also some participation with the offering plates

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Easter, Bow Making Newcomer Welcome Party, and more IN PICTURES

Above: Whitney Ogle leads a bow making workshop as attendees learn to craft decor for May Fete.

story of Jesus’ learning

Left: Canon Vicar Kathy the Cathedral during

Left: Parishioners line up for the Cathedral’s annual Easter hat photo in the Bishop’s Courtyard.

Below: Cathedral staff Kariann Lessner, Elizabeth Cuevas, Karen Kraycirik , and Marcia Quintanilla pose at the flowering of the cross on Easter Sunday.

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and handing out leaflets, but said the role is really to help people. And he said for him that’s an important way to assist the church beyond just giving your tithe.

“Every church needs people. Every church needs volunteers, and the usher ministry is a great group of people and a great group to get involved with,” he continued, noting: “We had a very vibrant ministry pre-COVID. We had two complete rotations of ushers.” But that changed during the pandemic and now there’s a need for more help. “Everyone saw the Sunday service on Easter — it was huge and frankly we could have used more ushers.”

Matusek said they would love to welcome any parishioners interested and will offer training and answer any questions.

On May 28, there will be a table in the cloister between services where you can meet with ushers and ask questions about how to get involved. But you may also find an usher at any service on Sunday and ask for more information and they will get you in touch with Matusek.

“You can come to church and you can experience the benefit of the Word of God,” Matusek said, “plus, you get to meet people, and that’s been the greatest gift to me. “

Above: Cathedral kids experience the Jesus’ walk at stations offering hands-on during The Five Senses of Holy Week. Kathy Pfister offers an overview of life at during the Newcomer Lunch and Learn.

In Sunday school, two-year-olds start to build their faith foundation through the lectionarybased SPARK House Bible. Children three-years through first grade participate in Montessoribased Godly Play. And in grades two through five, children begin a more involved Bible story-based curriculum, with Illustrated Ministries’ Mini-Revolution curriculum.

So when kids transition to middle school, Minister for Youth Marcia Quintanilla knows right where they’ve been, spiritually speaking.

“Marcia knows what the kids who have been in Children’s Ministry know, and she knows where they are headed,” Lessner said.

She notes, however, that the program is not meant to be a rigid, one-size-fits-all proposition.

“We want to meet families where they are and encourage and support their decisions. We want to make sure we are prepping children along the way, and helping parents explain what is happening in the service and why. This helps folks understand what good bench marks are in children’s faith formation,” Lessner continued.”

In Godly Play, children start to learn that the theme of God’s great love for them is woven throughout the Bible. By second or third grade, they understand the church’s calendar year and know the Lord’s Prayer. They also view the Eucharist as more than a half-time snack.

“They come to see it as part of corporate worship, and part of the standing invitation that comes with Baptism, to come to the table — and to bring others as well,” Lessner added.

Once children are in the later elementary years, she wants them to start thinking about putting faith into practice.

“We want them to begin to ask: ‘How do I take what I know and use it in the world around me… how do I use that to interact with people I go to school with and I play with?’” Lessner said. “That’s what we talk about in the ceremony before they go to the Treehouse. That’s our handoff.”

Quintanilla is ready to meet the graduating fifth graders on the proverbial climb up to the Treehouse.

“They are blessed and prayed for. It is important for KariAnn and me that their faith community circles around them as they make this huge leap from the ground and begin the climb.” she said. “Confirmation classes begin in the fall of their eighth-grade year, or later if they wish.”

“We meet every Sunday during the academic year at 10 o’clock,” Quintanilla said. “The curriculum that we use is Confirm Not Conform and the Catechism that is found in The Book of Common Prayer. During Lent, we do a fourweek lesson on racial reconciliation.”

This lesson uses the Beloved Community

Cathedral Book Club

A different book is discussed the first Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome to attend and join the discussion from 6:30–8 p.m. Please order books from the Cathedral Bookstore. Sessions will be in-person, with Zoom options available. Contact Louise Langford at llangford@christchurchcathedral.org to learn how to participate.

Wednesday, May 3

Wind, Sand and Stars, by Antoine St. Exupéry

Recipient of the Grand Prix of the Académie Française, Wind, Sand and Stars captures the grandeur, danger, and isolation of flight. Its exciting account of air adventure, combined with lyrical prose and the spirit of a philosopher, makes it one of the most popular works ever written about flying.

Wednesday, June 7

March, by Geraldine Brooks

A historical novel and love story set during a time of catastrophe, on the front lines of the American Civil War. Author Brooks gives us the story of the absent father from Alcott’s Little Women — and conjures a world of brutality, courage and transcendent love. An idealistic abolitionist, March has gone as chaplain to serve the Union cause. But the war tests his faith not only in the Union — which is also capable of barbarism and racism—but in himself.

Wednesday, September 6

Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus

Lessons in Chemistry (2022) is a bestselling novel by Bonnie Garmus about women’s lives, careers, and struggle for empowerment in the late 50s and early 60s. It follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist who is forced to become a television chef when she finds herself a young, single mother.

format from the Episcopal Church and reminds participants of their baptismal covenant. For Quintanilla, it is one of her favorite lessons of the year.

“The covenant calls us to strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being — and racial reconciliation plays a big part in that,” she said. “It’s important for me as their youth minister to teach this, especially given the climate of our times. Most of the youth are already familiar with what we are talking about, but the interesting part is how we mix God into it. How can we relate it back to that early promise we made to God?”

By the time the year-end retreat rolls around, students are ready to take the next step in their faith.

After confirmation, youth are invited to participate in the mission trip to Costa Rica. Since 2019, Cathedral youth have been working on building a Diocesan center in Limón, Costa Rica.

The high school experience for Cathedral youth closes out with Senior Sunday, which is emotional for everyone involved.

“It is a bittersweet transition in the Treehouse. In one hand we are welcoming in fifth graders, then we are making a public

affirmation of faith with eighth graders, and in another hand we’re letting go of our seniors,” Quintanilla says. “It’s a mix of emotions. I’m writing letters to parents welcoming kids to the Treehouse and sharing with them how excited I am to welcome them. Then I’m also writing to senior parents about how we anticipate with some sadness the changing shape of our family, even as we are excited about the future.”

Lessner concurs that the transitions are a beautiful thing to watch.

“It is rewarding to see those same kids come back from the Treehouse and visit Children’s Ministry to talk about what they remember,” she said. “Those connections help us to see that we are building that connective tissue that is so important in the body of Christ. When they come back and recount their memory of having been in this classroom and learning that lesson, it really does buoy our Sunday School teachers. We are planting seeds that we may never see grow into their fullness, but we are trusting that those roots are strong.”

This year is even more bittersweet for Lessner as the mom of one high school senior and one freshman.

“I hope we get to see all of these kids live into the fullness of who they are called to be in Christ,” she said.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Visit christchurchcathedral.org/events or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral.

Registration recommended

MAY

MAY 3

Cathedral Book Club

Registration required   Registration closed   Childcare available (3 mo. to 12 yrs.)

MAY 11 THU

Alzheimer & Dementia Suppor t Group

WED

On May 3, the Cathedral Book Club discusses Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine St. Exupéry.

MAY 5 FRI

Bridge Night

6 :30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room.

MAY 7 SUN

May Fete

10 a.m. bilingual service. Celebrate one of the oldest, and most beloved, Cathedral traditions. Gather at Christ Church for a Sunday filled with special worship, favorite foods, fun games, and the crowing of the May Fete king and queen.

MAY 8 MON

COHI, Circle of Care

6 p.m., Contact Claire Soard: csoard@ christchurchcathedral.org. In-person for May. Second Monday of the month.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom. Second Thursday of the month.

St. Theresa’s Short Story Book Group

1–3 p.m., Mellinger Room. Open house, lunch will be provided Contact Valerie Meisel at vhmtexas@gmail.com. Second Thursday of the month.

MAY 12 FRI

Noche Familiar, “Family Night”

6–9 p.m., Reynolds Hall. A program intended to build community and strengthen relationships among participant families. Contact Sylvia Garcia at sgarcia@ christchurchcathedral.org.

MAY 13 SAT

Threads of Comfort and Joy

10 a.m., (2nd Saturday of the month), Mellinger Room.

MAY 14 SUN

Confirmation

9 and 1 p.m., Cathedral.

John Philip Newell

6 p.m., Reynolds Hall.

MAY 15 MON

Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell

7–9 p.m., (Doors open at 6:30) Reynolds Hall, Cathedral.

MAY 20 SAT

Treble Choir of Houston, Spring Concert

MAY 21 SUN

Dean’s Hour Houston at the Crossroads

10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas’s Jaime Gonzalez for a discussion and short hike to explore what role nature can play in making the city more climate ready and more healthy for all Houstonians; human and wild.

MAY 28 SUN

Baptism Workshop

10 a.m. to noon, Cathedral.

MAY 28 SUN

Pentecost Evensong

5 p.m. Cathedral

MAY 29 MONDAY

Cathedral office closed for Memorial Day.

WEEKLY SUNDAYS

Summer Place

MONDAYS

Centering Prayer

11:15 a.m., Mellinger Room.

TUESDAYS

Tuesday Early Morning Men & Women’s Bible Study

7–8 a.m. Zoom. Led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Through May 9.

WEDNESDAYS

Men’s Morning Bible Study

7–8 a.m., Zoom. No prior bible study is required for participation in this group. Please email Louise Langford at llangford@christchurchcathedral.org for the Zoom link and more information.

Women’s Morning Bible Study

9:30–11 a.m., Zoom. Gather for a sincere and truthful conversation on the appointed scripture reading for the following Sunday. Led by Flo Ray.

Contemplative Chapel

4–5 p.m. on Zoom. Join Interim Dean, Gary Jones Wednesday evenings. Contact Louise Langford to participate: llangford@christchurchcathedral.org

UPCOMING

JUNE 7 WED

Cathedral Book Club

On June 7, the Cathedral Book Club discusses March, by Geraldine Brooks

MAY 9, 11

TUE, THU

Spring Neighborhood Gatherings

6–7:30 p.m. RSVP to Lisa Cantu indicating the date of the party at least two days before your preferred date (lcantu@christchurchcathedral.org / 713-222-2593). Capacity is limited at each venue and a reservation is required. We look forward to seeing you!

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3 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church and School, 4900 Jackwood Street.

MAY 21 SUN

Senior Sunday

9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m., Cathedral. We will honor our high school seniors. Reception at 10 a.m. in the Mellinger Room.

anyone who wanted to learn about or remember the meaning behind our weekly rituals. Varnell was standing alongside Minister for Children, KariAnn Lessner as they worked together to answer questions and offer understanding for these curious kiddos.

As a father of older pre-teens, it was refreshing to reminisce and see younger children learning about participation in worship through practices some of us might take for granted. Many of their parents watched intently from the pews as they asked questions about the altar and candles; wafers and wine. Some parents grinned as their little ones offered cute

10–11 a.m., Reynolds Hall. On Sundays beginning May 28, different councils will host. Drop by and see what the councils are up to, visit with your friends, and enjoy some coffee and snacks. All are welcome!

Cathedral Tours

Tours are held every Sunday following the 11 a.m. service. They will also be held the third Sunday of each month following services at 9 a.m. and The Well.

insights or connected with obvious understanding. Formation is an important part of our faith, and I found inspiration that morning through the eyes of children. It served as a reminder — not only of considering the basics and remembering the intent and meaning behind things we do — but of the importance of sharing our traditions and values with those who will lead the church in a few years. It only takes a little time and patience to offer insight and share the things we hold dear. And before you know it, some of them will be looking back and sharing what they remember from that altar rail as they explain those things to young Episcopalians-in-training.

JUNE 16 THUS

Summer Shade

6–9 p.m. Summer Shade returns on with a spectacular lineup! Every Thursday night we will gather at 6:30 pm for a movie night, activity night, or game night.

JULY 6 THU

Episcopal Night at the Ballpark

Enjoy a pre-game cookout in the Bishop’s Courtyard before cheering on the Astros at Episcopal Night at the Ballpark! Food, drinks, and parking are free (while supplies last), so mark your calendar and come on down!

1117 Texas Avenue

Houston, Texas 77002-3183

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John Philip Newell event

A new ministry supporting immigrants and asylum seekers in our community

Monday, May 15, 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Cathedral, two of the most celebrated authors and teachers of spirituality, Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell, will combine their insights and wisdom in a wide-ranging, lively, and hopeful conversation about challenging concerns facing humanity today. Known for their spiritual breadth and depth, and their compassionate teaching, they are delighted that their conversation with us coincides with the launching of a new respite center for migrants, Casa Mateo: “Hope through Hospitality.”

Tickets to this event are $25.

Monday, May 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m., for those wishing to support Casa Mateo with a special donation, there will be a reception in Sanders Hall with Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell preceding the event.

Contributing Friends will have a unique opportunity to visit with the authors, receive a signed copy of their most recent books, and learn more about Casa Mateo.

The donation to attend will be $1,000, which includes two tickets to both events.

Space is limited. Register at www.christchurchcathedral.org/taylornewell

Every Sunday from May 28 through August 6 a different council will be hosting Summer Place in Reynolds Hall beginning at 10 a.m. Drop by and see what the councils are up, visit with your friends, and enjoy some coffee and snacks. All are welcome!

SCHEDULE

May 28 The Vestry/Mission and Ministry

June 4 20s & 30s

June 11 Community Life

June 18 Justice & Peace

June 25 Pastoral Care

July 2 Stewardship

July 9 Mission Outreach

July 16 Latino Ministry

July 23 Welcome and Newcomers

July 30 Youth Ministry

Aug. 6 Formation and the Ar ts

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. John Philip will be presenting on the main themes of his celebrated new book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. Register to attend.

Sunday, 6 p.m., May 14, Reynolds Hall

Register to attend: www. christchurchcathedral.org/ sacredearth

JOHN PHILIP NEWELL

Friends of Casa Mateo Reception

Barbara Brown Taylor and John Philip Newell celebrate Casa Mateo

JOHN PHILIP NEWELL

BARBARA BROWN TAYLOR