Christ Church Cathedral An Episcopal Community in the Heart of Houston, Texas
A history intertwined with Christ Church When I moved to Houston thirteen months ago, my father bestowed upon me an old traveling suitcase that had belonged to my greataunt Fairy Thompson. Stuffed full of letters and photographs dating from the 1830s until the 1970s, the suitcase is the depository for the The Very Rev. records of my family’s Barkley Texas roots. Thompson Included in it is a tintype photo of my great-great-great-greatgrandfather Col. John Henry Moore and his wife Eliza (for whom my daughter is named). Moore came to Texas as one of Stephen F. Austin’s “Old 300,” and Eliza did the same with her father, James Cummins. Col. Moore commanded the Texians at the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835, and he gave the land on which La Grange was founded from his original league. His daughter Tabitha married Ira Griffin Killough, a rancher also from Fayette County (and the ancestor for whom my son is named). Fast forward two more generations, and you reach my grandfather, Robert Faires Thompson, and his older sister, my great-aunt Fairy. By 1900 the family lived in Houston, where my great-grandfather John Hunter Thompson (who was from Bellville) ran the Guarantee Life Insurance Company and joined Christ Church. Hanging on the wall in my office is a photograph of him sitting at his desk in downtown Houston, circa 1910. Another photo from the same era shows Aunt Fairy as a child in a pony-drawn buggy, and inscribed on the back is “May Fete, Christ Episcopal Church.” My grandfather moved to Arkansas as a young adult, but Aunt Fairy remained a member of Christ Church until her
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Ready to launch the vision
Visioning task force completes proposals to be announced March 2 Last fall, after consultation with the ministry staff, Dean Barkley Thompson appointed 12 members to a new Visioning Task Force that sought to gather new ideas for the future of Christ Church Cathedral. In true populist Episcopal fashion, the task force sought answers from the people who know the needs and gifts of the church best: the parishioners. The task force designed a series of organized brainstorming sessions called “visioning charrettes.” More than 250 parishioners participated in the charrettes, hoping to discern a vision for the future of the Cathedral. After a thorough survey, which spanned all demographics of the church, the task force received more than 2,000 ideas from which they methodically chose the best and most frequently verbalized. “I was really excited by the Senior warden and visioning task force member David Kirkland presents amount of enthusiasm there was preliminary proposals to the vestry at the January retreat. for the process and the idea of coming up with a strategic plan for the Ca- about doing additional things, too.” The results of the task force’s work will be anthedral,” said senior warden David Kirkland, who served on the task force. “People are ex- nounced on March 2 at the 175th Anniversary cited with where we are but they are excited Vision, page 6
New Lenten lecture series begins March 12 This year, the season of Lent at Christ Church Cathedral will be marked in several poignant ways, including a brand new endowed lecture series, the Robert C. Stuart Lenten Series, presented by the Adult Formation Council. For its inaugural year, the Cathedral has invited five speakers to reflect on the theme of “Grace and Forgiveness.” The series will differ from those of the recent past in that it will offer two components over the course of the five weeks of Lent, and all parts of the series are free and open to the public. Each Wednesday will feature a different speaker who will be in residence at the Cathedral for the day. At noon, all are invited to a Researcher Brené Brown
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Our Cathedral Family We celebrate with
EE Vanessa Orr and Ricardo Lozano, who were married at the Cathedral on January 25. EE new members Matthew and Courtney Bird and their children Mason and Madeline.
We extend heartfelt sympathy to
EE the family of Dorothy Drew, who died January 28 in Little Rock, Ark. She was the grandmother of Cathedral member Jill Thompson and great-grandmother of members Griffin Thompson and Eliza Thompson. EE the family of Cathedral member Paul Francis Cunningham, who died January 30 in Houston. He was the husband of Merrilee Cunningham and father of Susannah Cunningham. EE the family of Cathedral member Robert Lynn, who died February 11 in Houston. He was the husband of Elaine Lynn and father of Sarah Lynn.
The Flowers on the Cathedral Altar
EE on March 2 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mary Savage Donalson by her family. EE on March 9 are given to the glory of God in honor of Augustus George Avery on his birthday by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Avery. EE on March 16 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Judge John Birdsall, a founder of Christ Church and a member of the first vestry; DeWitt Clinton Harris, a founder and first clerk of the vestry; Jane Birdsall Harris and Mary Jane Harris Briscoe by Dorothy Knox Howe Houghton. EE on March 23 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of his parents, Robert C. and Madie Richter.
The Flowers in the Floor Vases
EE on March 2 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of his parents, Paul Lester and Dorothy Guthrie Berry Rudisill, and his sister, Dorothy Kay Rudisill, by Clifford Rudisill.
The Flowers at the Book of Remembrance
EE on March 2 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Lucinda Dickson by her husband, Richard Dickson. The Bulletin
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Guild and mailed to its attention at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002. If you wish to honor a loved one with your donation, please include a list of names, indicating if they are in memory or honor of, by April 1. Names received by this deadline will be listed in the Easter service leaflets. Those received afterward will appear subsequently.
death in 1980. She loved the Cathedral dearly. In her later years, Aunt Fairy was poor as a church mouse, and yet her suitcase contains a June 1, 1973 letter from Dean Robert Gibson thanking her for her $100 contribution to the Cathedral Advance Funds Campaign. $100 would have been a princely sum for her. Why this trip down Thompson memory lane? Because this very month marks the 175th anniversary of Christ Church. Originally founded as a “foreign mission” in the Republic of Texas, Christ Church has been a beacon of Christ’s love and grace at the corner of Texas and Fannin for almost two centuries. The Cathedral’s history parallels the history of Houston, and the parish membership roll has included many of the pivotal figures in the development of our city and state. I am exceedingly pleased that it also includes my own family. Dieter Ufer, whose father’s steady hands hammered the beautiful brass top of the Cathedral’s baptismal font, tells me he lovingly touches that brass each time he approaches the altar for Communion. The font connects Dieter to his own family history. Each Sunday when I enter the Cathedral, I similarly think of my grandfather, who was baptized in that font; my great-grandparents, who were buried in Glenwood Cemetery from this church; and my great-aunt, who gave to support Christ’s mission in this place when she scarcely had anything to give. In the Bookstore: I am blessed to serve as the Dean of Readings for Lent Christ Church and share in its blessed Lenten readings and books history. This issue of The Bulletin inby our Lenten speakers are on the shelves, as well as cludes a schedule of all the anniversaryEaster cards and seasonal related events this month. I hope you’ll items. Your purchases help celebrate, too. Happy Birthday, Christ support Cathedral ministries. Church Cathedral!
Looking back: Constructing a house of God Each month in 2014, The Bulletin will look back at moments from the rich history of Christ Church Cathedral over its 175 years. by George Hawkins
March 16 marks Christ Church Cathedral’s 175th anniversary. The church has witnessed the growth of Houston from a muddy and malarial jumping-off spot to the major world city it is today. In 1839, 28 men signed an agreement to create a church, to be built on half of Lot 55. Until such time as a proper structure could be built, worship was held in local residences. The major force behind the church’s creation, building, support and growth was William Fairfax Gray. Although a two-story wooden building was moved to the lot in the very beginning at a cost of $500, that structure was never consecrated, and served only as a meeting place and school room. By June 1844, the group had settled on calling their brand new place of worship Christ Church. By 1846, following a lengthy period of sporadic fundraising, the members built a small, red-brick church facing Fannin. The church was completed in May 1847. A watercolor painting of that church has been affixed permanently in the Latham Building, following its theft and eventual and exciting return, a story which any reader must hear from Patty Hurt. This first church set a pattern that was to be thematic for the rest of the 19th century. By the time the building was finished, but before it had been paid for, it was far too small to accommodate the congregation that came to worship within its walls. That church had amber-colored windows, a belfry with a bell from a foundry in New York, a melodeon costing $150 and a gallery. Its pews had doors; pew rental was the predominant source of support for the church, although collection of those rentals was a perennial problem. The rector’s salary and the vestry’s inability to produce it was a reflection of this and the source of much letter-writing and minutes-recording. Christ Church became a charter member of the Diocese of Texas in 1849. So august a designation, in combination with over-crowded services (and crumbling walls), must have inspired the congregation. The original structure was pulled down and replaced with a larger structure designed by Edwin Fairfax Gray. The building was conceived in September 1858 and construction commenced in 1859. Fundraising efforts and then the Civil War
conspired to stall the construction, which was not even close to completion until 1866. However, as completion drew near and with funding still incomplete, it was evident that the structure was too small, seating barely 300. Thus, an order for 375,000 bricks was placed, and an expansion was launched. The chancel was expanded, and this second church is referred to as the 1859/73 church. After completion, plans were made for a rectory, which after completion was to be physically connected to the church building through the east wall. An aperture was
knocked through the wall, at which point the wall began to collapse, indicating that this iteration of Christ Church, which sat 425, was unsafe as well as inadequate for the congregation. The final version was designed by Silas McBee and J. Arthur Tempest and built by G.T. Macon. It was, of course, attended by financial challenge, with a mortgage nearly forcing the loss of church property. The structure we know was built for approximately $36,971, with its cornerstone laid Good Friday, and the first services held Christmas Eve, 1893.
The choir of Christ Church (circa 1900) stands in what is now the Bishop’s Courtyard, with the original windows of the 1893 church visible in the background. This photo is part of the March Cloister Gallery exhibit “Christ Church Cathedral: An Early History in Photographs.” An opening reception will be held March 7.
Celebrating 175 Years: 1839–2014 Our anniversary celebration is here! Over the coming months, catch the spirit of celebration as we look back over the rich history of Christ Church. Enjoy the events and tell your own stories, because we have a wonderful past and an exciting future. The March Cloister Gallery exhibit, “Christ Church Cathedral: An Early History in Photographs,” will feature rare photographs from the collection housed at the Houston Public Library Texas Room. There will be an exhibit opening and reception from 6–8 p.m. on Friday, March 7, so take this opportunity to meet with the people who worked on bringing together this historic exhibit. On Sunday, March 16, we’ll celebrate 175 years on the corner of Texas and Fannin. It is the anniversary of the founding of Christ Church, and we’ll have a birthday party for all ages in Reynolds Hall during the 10 o’clock hour, with refreshments, cake and the premiere viewing of Capturing Our Memories: The Cathedral Story Project. The March 2 Celebratory Dinner is sold out, but there are many, many more events scheduled for the year, including our “over 100-year-old” May Fete, special summer events and a November 16 parish luncheon. page 3
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Vestry Retreat, Youth Choral Festival, Magna Carta Lecture, Youth Service Day
In Pictures Right: The 2014 Cathedral Vestry met together for the first time at a retreat at Camp Allen on January 24–26. Below: For their February service day, the Cathedral youth volunteered at Bread of Life, an urban homeless ministry of St. John’s United Methodist Church.
Above: Representatives from Hereford Cathedral in England visited Christ Church on February 16 for a presentation on the history of the Magna Carta. Pictured are Glyn Morgan, Sir Robert Rogers, Canon Chris Pullin, Canon Jimmy Grace, Lady Jane Rogers, Canon Kai Ryan and Canon Ann Normand.
Young singers from around the diocese performed sacred music at the Cathedral on February 1 at the Diocesan Youth Choral Festival. The Bulletin
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A favorite of the EYC (Episcopal Youth Community), Zombies vs. Humans is a rambunctious game of tag played with foam dart blasters. EYC meets Sundays from 4–6 p.m.
Way of the Cross
For many years it has been the custom of Christ Church Cathedral to observe the Way of the Cross each Friday during Lent. We will once again offer this contemplative and quiet service in a bilingual format, and Way of the Cross all Cathedral members and their Fridays in Lent at 6:30 p.m. guests are invited to attend. The devotion known as the Way of the Cross is an adaptation of a custom widely observed by pilgrims to Jerusalem: the offering of prayer at a series of places in that city which are traditionally associated with our Lord’s passion and death. At the Cathedral, ten stations, based on Gospel accounts, are observed in the traditional way: an acclamation opens each station followed by a reading from the Gospels or the Old Testament, and concluding with silence and prayer. The Trisagion is said or chanted as the procession moves from station to station. The observance ends with prayer before the altar. You are invited and encouraged to participate in the Way of the Cross on any or all of the Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral.
The Office of Compline
The Cathedral has begun to offer a service of Compline on Wednesday evenings. This brief, contemplative service takes place just after the Wednesday evening study groups finish at 8 p.m. The office Compline Wednesdays at 8 p.m. will be said in English, except for the second Wednesday of each month, when it will be said in Spanish. All are invited to participate as we close the day with prayer.
La Vía Crucis Por muchos años ha sido la costumbre de la Iglesia Catedral de Cristo a observar la Vía Crucis todos los viernes durante la estación de la Cuaresma. Nuevamente, ofreceremos esta devoción contemplativa y tranquila en forma La Vía Crucis bilingüe, y todos los miembros de la Catedral Los viernes en Cuaresma y sus invitados se invitan a asistir. a las 6:30 p.m. La devoción conocida como la Vía Crucis es una adaptación de una costumbre ampliamente observada por los peregrinos que iban a Jerusalén: el ofrecimiento de oración en una serie de lugares de esa ciudad tradicionalmente asociados con la pasión y muerte de nuestro Señor. En la Catedral, se observan diez estaciones, todos basados en los eventos contados en los Evangelios, en la manera tradicional: una aclamación abre cada estación, seguido por una lectura de los Evangelios o el Antiguo Testamento, y concluyendo con silencio y una oración. El Trisagio se dice o se canta mientras la procesión se mueve de estación en estación. La observancia se concluye con oración ante el altar. Usted se invita y se anima a participar en la Vía Crucis en cualquier o en todos los viernes de la Cuaresma, incluyendo El Viernes Santo, a las 6:30 p.m. en la Catedral.
El Oficio de las Completas La Catedral ha empezado a ofrecer un servicio semanal de las Completas en la noche los miércoles. Este oficio breve y tranquilo, se lleva a cabo inmediatamente después de acabar los grupos de estudio a las 8 p.m. El Completas oficio se realiza en el inglés excepto el se- Los miércoles a las 8 p.m. gundo miércoles del mes, cuando se realiza en el español. Todos son invitados a participar mientras terminamos el día con la oración. page 5
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Shepherd’s Laundry cleans clothes, restores dignity Pick any Monday out of the month, and you will likely find longtime Beacon volunteer Frances Kittrell in the laundry area washing, drying and folding clothes. This mundane chore is one many complain about, but for the clients of The Beacon, having clean clothes is a luxury. Kittrell epitomizes what we are about at The Beacon: dignity, honor, respect and family. Our laundry area is named “Shepherd’s Laundry” in honor of her parents, Harvey and Emily Shepherd. To volunteer at The Beacon, please visit www.beaconhomeless.org.
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Dinner, and Kirkland said the initiatives span a wide range of ideas, from small details to much bigger projects. According to members of the task force, the charrette experience reminded them of the many great ministries that the Cathedral leadership developed over the long history of the church. For task Launching the Vision force member Mike Contreras, the opportunity to partici- Sunday, March 9, 10 a.m. pate was an unexpected gift. “It was surprising to me that they would ask the people of the church what we wanted to have in our future and let us participate,” he said. “It was something special to be a part of.” Contreras, who attends the Spanish service at the Cathedral, was one of only a few task force members to participate in every charrette. He translated between English and Spanish and sometimes between different dialects of Spanish. According to him, the Spanish-speaking congregation came up with many of the same ideas as the English speakers. “Everyone had a whole bunch of good ideas,” he said. “We are all here for the good. Everyone wants the same good things to happen.” As the new leader of the Cathedral, Dean Thompson saw the visioning process as an opportunity not only to better understand the congregation and ministries within the church, but also to build upon the strength of the Cathedral as a spiritual home for many and as a trailblazer for good in downtown Houston. “In Holy Scripture, visions always serve to give their recipient a glimpse of the future and encourage the recipient to move boldly into that future,” Dean Thompson said. “Visions stretch us taut like a rubber band, pulling us forward so that we never become complacent in our present. Our vision will focus on the spiritual and faith formation of our parishioners, pastoral care, community life, increasing opportunities for worship, and outreach.” In addition to a presentation at the March 2 anniversary dinner, Dean Thompson will expand his remarks on the new vision on March 9 during the Dean’s hour. The Bulletin
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My agenda slot for valedictory remarks at the Annual Parish Meeting fell victim to audio problems that sometimes frustrate even the hippest technologist. I was allotted time at the Vestry Retreat the following weekend to deliver my remarks, and several people asked me to write up my comments for this newsletter. Here they are. One of the blessings of the Cathedral family is our amazing collection of talents, and many deserving people were acknowledged by name at the annual meeting. I wanted to recognize Kay Pieringer, one of our rare Mike Bullington gems, who chaired the Search Committee that brought Barkley Thompson to us. This was the second time I’ve had the privilege to serve in a group chaired by Kay. If you have the good fortune to be asked to serve with her as your quarterback, run (don’t walk) to take your position. I offer a moneyback guarantee on the experience. I also wanted to recognize Jen Frazer and Stuart Buchanan as the two people most responsible for making the new picture directory a reality. I asked Stuart to take on this project in 2013, and Jen plugged in all her spare time during the ebb and flow of the liturgical year. It is a fine piece of work. Jen also created the systems programming to make future (and hopefully more frequent) updates less time-consuming for the staff. Finally, there are three pieces of wisdom I’ll offer. A former and dear senior warden, the late Tom Barrow, used to say, “church time takes a long time.” This was after he completed the purchase of the 50-foot strip across San Jacinto, a process which took about 30 years, all told. Don’t be discouraged when all the wonderful things we accomplish together take longer than we hoped. We’ve been here on Texas at Fannin for 175 years. The second wisdom is that new is scary, but so what? The vestry felt this during our first Comfort Call program this summer. It turned out great. The Holy Spirit, who helps us help each other, has been around even longer than Texas or Fannin. Finally, Robin and I read most of Walter Brooks’ Freddy the Pig books to our boys. (You saw them roast Ed Stein in December. We are proud of them, and thank you for helping us raise them.) Freddy books have chapter numbers with no titles. The boys always wanted to know what the next chapter was called, and it became my joke with them — “Chapter 17: What Happens Next” or “Chapter 23: What Happens Next.” This made-up title was not a question, rather a declaration: let’s move on with the words and the title will be revealed. I think that’s what we do in church, what we are about to do again with the results of our visioning process. It may take a long time. It may be scary. It will be what God wants us to make happen next. I can’t wait for us to get started.
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March 2
Cathedral 20s & 30s 6:30–8 p.m., Mellinger Room. Discussion group and social gathering of young adults. Outing on March 12.
March 9
March 22
Buscando la Luz 6:30–8 p.m., Bride’s Room. Spanishlanguage discussion group.
Sun
Lenten Evensong 5 p.m., Cathedral. Sung by the Cathedral Choir.
March 9 Sun Launching the Vision 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Presentation of the results of the Cathedral’s eight-month visioning process. March 12
Wed
Lenten Series: Brené Brown 12–1 p.m. lecture and noonday prayer; 6:30–8 p.m. Q&A session. Guest speaker: Social researcher Brené Brown. March 4 Tue Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 6–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Feast and make merry on the night before Lent begins. Wear your Mardi Gras best and dance to live Zydeco music. March 5
Wed
Ash Wednesday Mark the start of Lent with the imposition of ashes at services at 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Youth Spring Break Snow Bash Crested Butte, Colo. March 15
Sat
Quiet Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Reflection, prayer and meditation with the Daughters of the King.
Bridge Night 6–9 p.m., Ballard Youth Center. Newcomers and all levels welcome.
Brahms Requiem Outing 7 p.m., St. Martin’s. Outing to hear Cantare Houston performance of Brahms’ choral masterwork. ($) March 26
Wed
Compline 8 p.m., Golding Chapel. Brief, contemplative service marking the completion of the day. Second Wednesdays in Spanish.
Lenten Series: Anita Kruse 12–1 p.m. lecture and noonday prayer; 6:30–8 p.m. Q&A session. Guest speaker: Pianist and composer Anita Kruse.
Thursdays
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Fridays
Thu
Women’s Seder 6:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Brigid’s Place hosts an interfaith observance recognizing the influence of Jewish women. ($) March 30
Sun
Treble Choir Luncheon 12 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Lunch prepared and served by the Treble Choir to raise funds to travel to Carnegie Hall. ($)
Weekly Sundays
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) 4–6 p.m., BYC. Gathering of youth for dinner, games, teaching, movies and worship. Does not meet March 30.
Men’s Lunch Discussion Group (Biweekly) 12:45–1:45 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Men’s Early Morning Study Group (First and third Fridays) 7–8 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room. The Way of the Cross 6:30 p.m., Cathedral. Meditation on the events recorded in the Gospels. In English and Spanish. Begins March 7.
Upcoming April 2
Wed
Lenten Series: Marcus Borg 12–1 p.m. lecture and noonday prayer; 6:30–8 p.m. Q&A session. Guest speaker: New Testament scholar Marcus Borg. April 4–6
Fri–Sun
YES and Happening Camp Allen. Diocesan youth retreats. ($)
Mondays Healing Service 12:05 p.m., Golding Chapel. Eucharist service with anointing of the sick. Bible Study Fellowship 6:55–8:45 p.m. Non denominational Bible study for men and children.
Fri
Cloister Gallery Opening Reception 6–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. “Christ Church Cathedral: An Early History in Photographs.”
Sat
Sunday Education and Formation 10–11 a.m., various locations. Classes for children, youth and adults designed to engage both the mind and heart.
March 14–19
Dean’s Book Club 7–8 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Book: “Christ of the Celts” by J. Phillip Newell. March 7
Wednesdays (cont.)
Lenten Series: Andrew Thompson 12–1 p.m. lecture and noonday prayer; 6:30–8 p.m. Q&A session. Guest speaker: Methodist author Andrew Thompson.
Sun
Rhythms of Grace 1 p.m., Jones Basement. Worship experience for special needs children and their families. Lesson: Jesus Calls His Disciples.
Wed
Holy Communion Workshop 9–10:30 a.m., Latham Auditorium. Children age four through second grade may explore Holy Communion with parents. Daylight Savings Begins Don’t be late! Remember to set your clocks as we spring forward one hour.
March 2 Sun How We Got to Where We Are 10 a.m, Reynolds Hall. Canon Emeritus John Logan will regale us with Cathedral stories on Texas Independence Day.
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Tuesdays March 16 Sun Christ Church’s 175th Anniversary 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Reception for all ages to celebrate the church’s founding on March 16, 1839.
Education for Ministry (EFM) 6:30–9 p.m., Mellinger Room. Comprehensive adult theology program. ($) Wednesdays Women’s Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room.
April 5 Sat Spring Tour Day trip to visit historic churches and homes in Galveston. ($) April 5
Sat
Lo Básico de la Fe 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Spanish-language course covering the history, theology and liturgy of the Episcopal Church. page 7
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Miroslav Volf. Brené Brown, speaking on and is also the founder and executive direcbrief service of noonday prayer in the Cathe- March 12, is a Cathedral member and an tor of Purple Songs Can Fly, a nonprofit ordral in which the speaker will offer a 25-min- author and researcher on the topics of vul- ganization dedicated to providing a creative ute reflection on the theme nerability, courage, worthi- musical outlet for children at Texas Children’s of grace and forgiveness. The Robert C. Stuart Lenten Series ness and shame. Andrew Cancer Center. Marcus Borg, speaking on entire service of noonday Wednesdays in Lent Thompson, our speaker on April 2, is an author and canon theologian prayer, including the speak- 12–1 p.m. and 6:30–8 p.m. March 19, is an author and at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, Ore. Miroer’s reflection, should last less teacher in the United Meth- slav Volf, concluding the series on April 9, than 40 minutes. odist Church. On March 26, Anita Kruse will is a professor of systematic theology at Yale The intention for the noonday portion of be our guest. Anita is a pianist and composer University. the Lenten Series is for the Cathedral to present a Lenten afternoon offering for the entire downtown community, regardless of denomination or church affiliation. Cathedral members are warmly encouraged to attend as well. The Cathedral Treble Choir has been honored with an After noonday prayer, attendees are encourinvitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in June. The choir aged to eat lunch at the Cloister Restaurant. has undertaken a number of On the evening of the same day, all are inMexican Fiesta Lunch fundraising efforts to ensure that vited to attend a question-and-answer session with the speaker in Latham Auditorium every child can go. You can help Sunday, March 30 from 6:30–8 p.m. This will be an opportunity 12–1:30 p.m. by attending the “Kids to Carnto engage in dialogue with the speaker, and egie” Mexican Fiesta Lunch. audience members will have an opportunity We will serve a delicious Mexican spread of carne to write down questions they would like the guisada, rice, beans and homemade tortillas on March speakers to consider on the theme of grace 30 from 12–1:30 p.m. in Reynolds Hall. Presale tickets and forgiveness. will be available for $10 on Sundays in March, and addiThe speakers for the 2014 Robert C. Stutional donations will be accepted. Please invite your famart Lenten Series are Brené Brown, Andrew ily, friends and coworkers to this fun event. Thompson, Anita Kruse, Marcus Borg and
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