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2013 ANNUAL REPORT Find Your Soul Purpose at Christ Church Cathedral
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“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.� -- Hebrews 13:2
Christ Church Cathedral is all about people. Our mission is to restore all persons to unity with God and one another in Christ Jesus, through prayer, worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and the promotion of Justice, Peace and Love.
DEAN CAROL WADE
Discovering God’s Welcome
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od’s generosity astounds and humbles me. Wherever I look, I see you, the good people of Christ Church Cathedral, extending God’s welcome and I am filled with awe. Discovering God’s welcome at Christ Church Cathedral has been exciting journey in a remarkable year of spiritual growth and service. To be accepted for who we truly are—precious and beloved by God—has been to step into abundant life in God. As a people of prayer and action, we have learned that to live in God’s welcome is a gift available to all, and to share that welcome with the world is our mission. Discovering God’s welcome in the hospitality, worship, pastoral care, stewardship, spiritual offerings and mission work at our Cathedral has been life giving. Celebrating our rich heritage and exploring our horizons for mission in response to the work of the strategic task forces has been
...at the heart of Christ Church Cathedral is God’s family growing in generosity and love together as we seek to live out God’s mission for us.
transformational! The stories and reports in this volume attest to this truth, while also revealing that each one of us is essential to the mission and well-being of the body of Christ at Christ Church Cathedral. Indeed, the blessing of the past year has been this: at the heart of Christ Church Cathedral is God’s family growing in generosity and love together as we seek to live out God’s mission for us. Thank you for your extraordinary commitment to Christ Church Cathedral. Because of your faithfulness and the creative, dedicated work of our remarkable staff, we are in a strong position to carry out God’s mission here in Lexington and beyond as we step ever more deeply into the abundance of God’s welcome. With gratitude, Carol+
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he mission of Christ Church Cathedral is to restore all persons to unity with God and one another in Christ Jesus, through prayer, worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and the promotion of justice, peace and love. As a people of prayer and action we carry out this mission. Please prayerfully consider being a part of our missions that transform people and change lives. 30 HOUR FAMINE On March 1-3, 50 youth and 10 adults from our Diocese and the Cathedral participated in a 30-hour juice fast. During the fast they prayed for an end to world hunger, studied the causes of hunger in Africa, and participated in community service projects throughout Lexington. One Cathedral youth said, “The Famine transformed me tremendously. It opened my eyes…” Cathedral and Diocesan youth raised $5,186.90. With a federal grant, that money is multiplied four times to $20,747.60, which will feed 57 children for a year. Be a part of the Famine in March 2014 by participating or donating. Contact Amanda Musterman-Kiser, 859-254-4497, amusterman@ccclex.org. ANGEL TREE The Cathedral gives Christmas gifts to children who likely will not receive anything on Christmas morning. We care for the children of Harrison Elementary School, the Hope Center, the Episcopal Diocesan HIV/AIDS Ministry and Moveable Feast. Cathedral members help by providing Christmas gifts for their “Angels” selected from our Angel Tree, by donations for food baskets for the families, and by helping with shopping for Christmas gifts for the children of Harrison Elementary School. A FANTASTIC CHRIST CHURCH APARTMENTS PICNIC On a sunny spring Saturday, Cathedral members gathered at Christ Church Apartments for the annual picnic. The Boys and Girls Choirs sang, hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled, and conversation shared. The Cathedral built the Apartments in the 1970’s to provide housing to 55 and older fixed income persons. This living ministry connects today’s Cathedral members with members from the 1970’s who had the foresight to build affordable housing in downtown Lexington.
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How can you help? Call David Aiken, 335-6170, dsaiken@ hotmail.com. CHRIST COMMUNITY CUPBOARD Those who depend on food stamps are not able to purchase necessities such as soap, toothpaste, and diapers. The Cupboard helps provide these items. Our clients are screened and referred by social service agencies. Through donations we also provide clothing, shoes, and books for adults and children. This year, the Cupboard served nearly 1,200 families, including 1,619 children and 1,891 adults, and we did an extensive survey to assess how best to provide for our clients’ needs. Volunteer to work a Saturday, or make a donation of diapers, clothing, shoes, books or money. Contact Kathleen Imhoff 225-9310, kathleentimhoff@gmail.com. CHURCH UNDER THE BRIDGE The Cathedral celebrates its 10th anniversary of providing hot meals and worship to the homeless of Lexington. The Cathedral and a dozen faith-based groups help host this ministry. We provide uplifting worship and around 200 hot meals on the day we serve. This ministry transforms the hearts of Cathedral members, as we serve those in need of a meal and caring touch. Help serve by contacting Caywood Prewitt 421-9128, caywoodprewitt@gmail.com. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND The Cathedral helps those in need with items like rent, utilities or emergency needs up to $100 paid directly to the service provider. Clients are screened by social service agencies. This year we assisted 195 families with 259 children. For some, payment of one bill may make the difference between having heat, or water, or being evicted. The EAF is completely funded by parishioner donations and the Orphan’s Society. You can volunteer to take referral calls, or make a donation to the EAF. Contact Muffy Stuart 312-7667, mstuart727@ gmail.com. GREAT LEAPS HARRISON READING MENTORS The Cathedral partnered with its neighbor, Harrison Elementary School, to help students in need. 90% of Harrison students qualify for free breakfast and lunch, and some student’s families are homeless. Cathedral volunteers mentor 1st to
4th grade students in reading. Cathedral parishioners assist with the “Snack Pack” program to send home healthy food for weekends. Cathedral donations help the school library buy “Bluegrass Winners” books, part of a reading competition. Each fall we collect and deliver many school supplies. Through Angel Tree we provide Christmas gifts and clothing to Harrison students. Mentored students typically double their reading speed and increase self-esteem. There is a direct correlation between the number of 3rd grade students who cannot read and the number of future jail cells needed. To get involved: • Become a reading mentor (2 hours once a week) – contact Loys Mather, loysmather@twc.com or 859-2998569. • Donate school supplies, help with the library book fund, or participate in Angel Tree. • Contribute to the Snack Pack program, Harrison Elementary Family Resource Center, 161 Bruce Street, Lexington, KY 40507. MOVING KENYAN GIRLS FORWARD Without an education, Kenyan girls have no chance to avoid a life of crushing poverty. In Kenya, a student’s education must be paid for and they must have proper uniforms and supplies to attend. Through the Kenyan Girls Forward 37 girls have received the financial support for four years of high school education, plus uniforms, shoes, and school supplies. How can you help? Sponsor a Kenyan girl’s high school education ($350 per year for 4 years). Each sponsored girl has been identified for potential success and donors will receive regular academic reports and personal letters from the girl. Contact Jo Robertson, 859-333-1941, jobrobertson@gmail. com, or Carolyn Witt Jones, 859-333-0944, cwjones@partnershipforsuccessfulschools.org. MOVEABLE FEAST Moveable Feast prepares and delivers hot meals, five days a week to people living with HIV/AIDS and to patients of Hospice of the Bluegrass. Moveable Feast serves an average of 100 meals a day and delivers 50 bags of groceries per week. Cathedral parishioners have been a part of this ministry for many years. Please help deliver or prepare meals. Call Moveable Feast 252-2867, website www.feastlex.org.
READING CAMP Reading Camp began in 2002 as an educational ministry of the Diocese of Lexington with the mission to promote personal and academic growth for struggling students to break the connection between illiteracy and poverty. There are now 24 Reading Camp programs in the U.S.A., and 2 programs in the Anglican Church in Africa. Reading Camp has helped over 1,300 children in Kentucky alone! The Cathedral has been a strong supporter of this important Diocesan ministry. Make a difference by volunteering: call 252-6527; email readingcamp@dioclex.org; website www.readingcamprocks.org. ROOM IN THE INN The men have jobs, are homeless, and are enrolled in “Room at the Inn.” 26 churches and synagogues, including the Cathedral, host and feed the men in their buildings during the coldest months from November through March. The same fifteen men spent every Wednesday evening and Thursday morning at the Cathedral. Cathedral members Robert Fugate and Tom Howard have organized this ministry for us, but many groups and individuals at the Cathedral help each week. Robert says of one of the men, “He can’t make enough during the winter months to pay for child support, so he does without housing to make the support payments.” To help contact Robert Fugate 270-519-6355, robert.fugate@kyfb. com or Tom Howard 859-421-6116, tghoward7@windstream.net. THE PRESCRIPTION FUND Like the Emergency Assistance Fund, people who need help with their prescriptions are prescreened and referred by a social worker. This year we have helped over 35 people in need of prescriptions. The Prescription Fund is solely funded by parishioner donations. How can you help? Help with intake or make a donation. Contact Laura Parrish 266-6519, lauraw2n@gmail.com.
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he Horizons Task Force recommended that we increase our relationships with our neighbors downtown. Taking this to heart, the Cathedral partnered with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Nia Community of Faith, Second Presbyterian, Embrace Church, First Presbyterian, and Good Shepherd to build a Habitat for Humanity house. Calling our partnership the Coalition of the Willing (COW), we began construction on July 10. As of this writing, the finished house dedication and blessing will be October 27. Alimata KumOf the Habitat house, bakisaka and her son, Dieuodonne, Alimata says, “…when and daughter Marlene, fled their I own my own home, I home in the Demwill be at peace.” ocratic Republic of Congo due to war, and now Alimata works at the Lexington Hilton in housekeeping. Of the $42,500 required to build the house, the Cathedral contributed $10,000 with our church partners providing the remainder. The Kumbakisaka family contributed both financially and with their work on the house. Of the Habitat house, Alimata says, “…when I own my own home, I will be at peace.” We had fun raising our share. In fact, we had so much fun that we raised over $17,000! The extra amount will be held until we embark on 8 / ANNUAL REPORT_2013
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our next Habitat project. Our “fun” raising included “Flamingo Flocking” with this migratory plastic yard bird landing on many lawns. We had a great ride, walk and run event on May 25 on the Legacy Trail starting at Coldwater Park. It was a beautiful day of celebration, family, fellowship, grilling, music, a bounce house, biking, walking, and running. Several parishioners’ dogs even walked! 124 participated racking up 880.8 miles, including the purple boa adorned COBS team (self-named “Cathedral Old Broads Society” and the “Men’s Auxiliary”). Before the ride, walk, run event we had a spirited auction of our participating teams. Many, many parishioners hammered, shingled, painted, planted and worked on the numerous projects to build this house with members of our partner churches. Volunteers lovingly served lunches, and friendships were forged. Building this house is something that has transformed our community, the Kumbakisaka family and us.
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he Dean, us celebratory times of great joy. With the wonderful work clergy, staff and of the Wedding Committee, eight weddings have taken place many of our at the Cathedral over the course of the past fourteen months. parishioners Cathedral staff help maintain the prayer lists and inform take active clergy on pastoral care needs of our parish. roles in providing pastoral The Prayer Shawl Knitters, started by Flo Mayer, is a care. Parishioners are vissmall but loyal ited immediately prior to group of women surgery as well as after sur- who make prayer gery. We visit those who shawls and then are in hospital and others provide the shawls who are no longer able to to clergy to take attend church. The Clergy to parishioners as jointly send birthday needed. Over 25 cards to those parishioners prayer shawls were no longer able to travel given away in the to church. During Adpast 14 months. vent, the clergy held luncheons at Richmond Place and the The CCC Prayer Chain, headed by Loys and Sonja Lafayette for parishioners living in those facilities. On Ash Mathers, receives requests for prayers. Once the Mathers Wednesday, clergy took and imposed ashes to the majority receive the requests, the pertinent information concerning of shut-ins. During Holy Week, clergy delivered spring floral the prayer requests are sent on to The Rev. Paula Ott and the arrangements to parishioners in the above listed settings. other members of the prayer chain. Those prayer requests are Pastoral care is foremost in the included in the weekly Prayers of the minds of clergy when a parishioner or People. immediate family member of a parishThanks to the diligent and selfAs life brings us periods ioner dies. Twenty-one funerals have less work of Mimi Milward, ten of the been conducted here at Christ Church of sadness, so too does eleven pastoral care teams, composed over the past 14 months. Clergy besolely of parishioners, send cards, it bring us celebratory come actively involved with the famdeliver meals and visit parishioners ily as soon as word is received of an during times of adversity as well as times of great joy. impending death or immediately upon times of celebration such as significant learning someone had died. Clergy birthdays and births. Team eleven accompany parishioners to the funeral makes visits to shut-ins taking them home handling the arrangements so that there is a pastoral Communion and visiting with those who are no longer able presence during that difficult time. Clergy meet and work to attend Church. diligently with parishioners to plan funerals or memorial Last, but surely not least, the Daughters of the King as services that best exemplify the desires of the family and dewell as the Junior Daughters of the King, commit their lives ceased in keeping with the rubrics of the Common Book of to prayer for others. Prayer. Over the next few months following a death and on anniversaries of deaths, clergy check in with surviving family members to see how they are doing. As life brings us periods of sadness, so too does it bring
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this past year. We welcomed the Presiding Bishop and other dignitaries for the Ordination of our new Bishop, and extended that welcome as we hosted Bishop Hahn’s Seating. Later this year, we also hosted the Ordination of Curate Joe Mitchell. We welcomed infants and children into the body of Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism; at the Easter Vigil, we baptized several adults in a new service that is becoming a Cathedral favorite. Our first regional Confirmation service was celebrated in the context of a Sunday afternoon service as youth and adults made their affirmation of faith and, at Sanctuary, our new contemplative service, we welcome many newcomers through the beauty of Celtic and Appalachian music. Week by week, we gather together at Christ’s table where we are strengthened for service in the world to which we are sent. Careful work goes into designing consistency of theme and message as we seek to extend God’s welcome in worship. Our preaching is strong and stirs us to action, and our world-class music program continues to inspire. It is hard to imagine the dedication and hours so many offer to make our worship soar. Words cannot convey the deep thanks we feel for all who do this work: the clergy, musicians, Acolytes, Vergers, Altar Guild, sound operators, communications, bulletin proof readers, Lectors, Intercessors, Ushers, Greeters, and all ministers of welcome and hospitality. ACOLYTES The Acolytes of Christ Church Cathedral, a team of faithful children and youth, have had a stellar year. Under the direction of Jim Ware, they were awarded first prize at our annual Diocesan Acolyte Festival! A team of adult acolytes was also configured this year and has added to the beauty of our services. The ministry of the Acolytes is deeply appreciated as they extend God’s welcome at the heart of worship.
ALTAR GUILD The Altar Guild prepared the Cathedral’s altars and worship spaces for all services. Noteworthy were the Ordination and Seating of Bishop Hahn, and the design and care taken to create the contemplative atmosphere of Sanctuary. Under the direction of Barbara Silcox, the dedication of the Altar Guild has been inspiring! How grateful we are for their ministry and the welcome it creates. SOUND OPERATORS The Sound Operators group, under the direction of Cassie Clements, is responsible for providing not only the gift of sound, but also recording all services at the Cathedral. These recorded services are available to anyone interested in receiving a copy. Anyone interested in becoming a sound operator please contact Casie Clements at casie@ twc.com. VERGERS The Verger corps had an extraordinary year of new services through which to offer God’s welcome. The Ordination and Seating of our new Bishop, the Ordination of our Curate, our regional Confirmation Service, and our new contemplative service Sanctuary called out the highest of gifts our Vergers offer—their creativity and heart for organizing our worship. While most parishioners see Vergers only in processions, our Vergers assist behind the scenes in coordinating every facet of the services. Cindy Ware adeptly leads an inspiring team of Vergers for which we offer thanks and praise!
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elcoming people into the heart of God is central to our worship. If discovering God’s welcome entails stepping deeper into God’s abundant life, we experienced this in significant ways
Week by week, we gather together at Christ’s table where we are strengthened for service in the world to which we are sent.
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ow in our 50th year, the Cathedral music ministry exists in order to offer the highest praises to God, to support the ongoing mission of the congregation and to enhance the cultural life of the city of Lexington. The music ministry serves as a primary source of evangelism by attracting new members to Christ Church Cathedral. We have an abundance of talent and energy to offer musical excellence to the Glory of God. Our chorister program encompasses three choirs for boys and girls ages four through eighteen. The Boys Choir, Girls Choir and Cathedral Imps have a combined membership of fifty five choristers. It is one of nine of its type in the United States. We follow an adapted curriculum provided by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). This curriculum emphasizes team efforts, group vocal and liturgical training as well as individual musical and leadership goals. We have an The music ministry active and ongoing recruiting program serves as a primary place that draws source of evangelism... in families from our membership as well as a variety of area schools. The boys and girls choirs continue to rotate between the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services allowing each chorister the opportunity to attend Sunday school at least twice per month. In addition, both treble choirs have the opportunity to sing with the talented men of the Cathedral Choir. We offer three adult choirs, the Cathedral Mens Choir, Schola (a new choir for adult women) and Cathedral Singers. These three choirs have a membership of over forty singers. The Cathedral Choirs continue to grow and revitalize themselves by learning new music and providing an ever expanding vocabulary to proclaim God’s word. New hymns and service music and anthems continue to be introduced to the congregation at all services. This past summer featured a vibrant one week stay for the choristers at the Cathedral Domain (Choir Camp). It
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is always a joy to reconnect the choristers to the beauty of nature and the learning that takes place there. The Cathedral Girls Choir sang for five days at Washington National Cathedral. While there, they teamed up with the Mens Choir of WNC to sing two choral services on Sunday morning, one of which was broadcast via the web around the globe and two services of Evensong. The Cathedral Boys Choir travelled to Princeton, New Jersey for the annual RSCM boys’ course. This year’s course was led by noted British conductor, Simon Lole. In addition, the Cathedral Choir spent six days recording music for a CD to be released in December. The Cathedral’s 22nd performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah with orchestra, soloists and choir was offered in December to a large and enthusiastic audience. The performance was enthusiastically reviewed by the Herald-Leader. Our thanks are extended to the Cathedral Music Committee. The committee supports the Canon Musician in all aspects of the Cathedral music ministry. Our thanks also extend to the Choir Guild. The Guild hosted the Annual Lessons and Carols reception, choir dinners, Cathedral cake fundraisers, and the Annual Choir Banquet. They also assisted the Canon Musician in a myriad of other tasks. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Special words of thanks are offered to several individuals and groups: Lisa Hall, Assistant Cathedral Organist; Kathleen Balling, Music Assistant; Dr. Schuyler Robinson; the choirs and parents for their contagious enthusiasm, dedication to musical excellence and grace; Dean Wade and clergy, vestry, staff and parishioners of Christ Church Cathedral.
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rt at the Cathedral is a visual art organization made up of Cathedral members and community volunteers whose goal is to integrate art into the religious life of the Cathedral. Art selections and exhibition themes are chosen with the intent of exploring the relationship between artistic expression and spirituality. Gallery hours are 9:30am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, and by special request. The primary promotional event for Art at the Cathedral is the city-wide Gallery Hop, which occurs on the third Friday of September, November, February, April and June. These events are typically attended by 300 or more, many new to the Cathedral. Our history docents are available to share the rich heritage of Christ Church. In addition to Gallery Hop the docents also respond to special requests for a history tour. Art at the Cathedral is supported by the Vestry, entry fees and donations
when artists sell their works. Occasionally external grants are obtained. Exhibits over the last year were “Side by Side,” “Shaped by Water,” “For the Delight of Children,” “Holy Lutes,” “New Life as Seen in Contrast” and Wildlife Photography. Any interested member is welcome to join the organizing committee, sponsor or assist with hospitality during Gallery Hops.
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NURSERY & CHILDREN
NURSERY Christ Church Cathedral Nursery has a wonderful position in our Cathedral. Our parishioners grant us the joy of caring for our tiniest precious members from birth until they reach the age of four. While we welcome all to attend the services, many times worship becomes more difficult when tending to our children; if you find this is difficult or distracting to your intent, we can help. The entrance is on the first floor of the Helm building under the large “Nursery” sign in the foyer. We are available for all worship services, classes, and education programs. Our trained staff has a combined 23 years of experience in this nursery and is delighted to help in any way we can. We pride ourselves in giving special treatment! MARKETPLACE 29 AD – VBS 2013 Bible school was a blast! It is so difficult to pick the most important part of VBS. I loved getting to know all of the young men in my tribe. Their favorite part was the marketplace. My favorite part was that the activities in the marketplace led to some interesting discussions in the tribe tent and in the car with my own children about deeper issues that affect us today, like giving to the poor, paying taxes, spending money wisely, saving money, sharing with others, and the hard work and craftsmanship that goes into a piece of art or food or clothing. 14 / ANNUAL REPORT_2013
GODLY PLAY Our primary means of the formation of children is through Godly Play which is a Montesorri approach. Children do learn the stories of our faith, but the main point is for them to put themselves into the story, making the story their own. “I used to teach children’s Sunday School for the simple reason that I’ve always liked little kids. They’re cute, they make me laugh and someone had to do it. I continue to teach Sunday School years later for the same reasons but I’ve also found that teaching Godly Play nourishes my own spirituality, reminding me to find myself in God’s word and to approach those teachings with a sense of wonder and joy.” MORE Every Sunday there is a Children’s Chapel during the liturgy of the word, in which the children hear our scripture story in simpler terms and share prayer time. Other activities for children occur seasonally through the year. There are many ways in which you can be involved – please contact elizabeth@ccclex.org.
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012-13 was a great year of Discovering God’s Welcome within the Youth Ministries of Christ Church Cathedral. Cognizant of the welcome theme, Sunday School was made more accessible to new families. The school year served as a transition year. Grades 9-10, and 11-12 finished the Journey to Adulthood Program, while grades 6-8 focused on a lectionary-based curriculum - Living the Good News. In 2012-13, grades 6-8 will continue to study Living the Good News, while grades 9-12 will join to study Gospel stories in an interactive experience-based setting using multi-media. God’s welcome was found in abundance abroad and at home. 13 students and four adults, experienced radical love and hospitality during a Belize Pilgrimage in June. Locally, we greeted our neighbors in a first ever Christ Church/Harrison Elementary movie night. We embraced the Bishop and Diocesan Youth during the Bishop’s Bowl. Finally, we joined with downtown youth for a youth led worship service held on the MLK holiday. We continued our journey of discovery and learning during a Harry Potter Event, 30 Hour Famine, the hosting of a guest speaker on God’s Image, by studying with Phineas and Ferb, and by experiencing a Reverse Advent during Lent. We shared in fellowship during holiday crafting, Ski and Swim, and a Christmas party. Our fundraisers for Belize included a golf tournament, 2 chili sales, and the continued sale of Kroger cards. During the 2012-2013 school year, 17 students were confirmed; 9 students participated in the Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood; 14 students graduated and 6 completed the graduation ritual in the Sunday service. In 2012/13, numbers of active youth and numbers of youth involved in various ministries were a steady comparison with 2010/11. Youth Ministries at Christ Church offer students in grades 6-12 a safe way to experience God’s love through various experiences. Through that love, they grow and transform. By sharing the love with those around them, they are able to transform the world. Sunday School teachers and Sunday night volunteers are called to long-term commitments through a discernment process; however, volunteers are always needed short term for group trips, as confirmation mentors, and for various other tasks. Please contact amusterman@ccclex.org for more information on volunteering.
BREAKDOWN OF YOUTH INVOLVEMENT (2009) 75 total youth 6 worship only 27 one ministry 19 two ministries 12 three ministries 11 four or more ministries BREAKDOWN OF YOUTH INVOLVEMENT (2013) 89 total youth 20 worship only 14 one ministry 22 two ministries 15 three ministries 18 four or more ministries Junior Daughters of the King (JDOK) provides female youth an additional venue for prayer and service. This past year was filled with God’s guidance for JDOK to reach out in love to all people, both abroad and at home. Some highlights of the JDOK’s past year are as follows. An ongoing project was collecting boxes to send to Haitian women to make jewelry, which then was sold in the CCC Bookstore. In September, Carolyn Jones and Jo Robertson gave a presentation about Kenyan girls. JDOK members chose a Kenyan girl with whom she became a pen pal. The JDOK members exchanged letters with and sent yarn crosses at Christmas to their Kenyan pen pals. Yarn crosses were also made and sent to JDOKs in Haiti Locally, JDOK had a spirit filled Fall Retreat at Cedar Hill. Additionally, they served at Room in the Inn 3 times during the year. In November, JDOK baked cookies for St. Agnes House and made bookmarkers for their library. In December, they caroled at 3 senior facilities, including Christ Church apartments. March saw the installation of 4 new JDOK’s. May’s meeting was “Haitian Awareness” and featured a guest from Haiti, Emmanuel. He spoke to the girls, and answered questions. Haitian food was served to increase our awareness of our sisters in Christ in our Companion Diocese of Haiti. Contact Pat Arnold at parnold383@gmail.com for more information.
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ollege is an exceptionally critical time in every young person’s life. It is in college where we find ourselves, where we truly become men and women, and where we make decisions (and mistakes) and grow and learn who we really are; all the more reason why finding an intimate, accepting, and encouraging community of faith is so important. The Episcopal Campus Ministry, whether at the University of Kentucky or Transylvania University, is such a community. For UK students, we gather at St. Augustine’s Chapel (472 Rose Street). Our primary fellowship time is Thursday evenings at 7:05, when we talk about our faith journeys, explore the mysteries of God through films and TV series, and share in a FREE MEAL. The gatherings end with a quiet service of Nighttime Prayer at 9:35. But even if you can’t make it to our Thursday night fellowship times, you can always swing by the chapel Monday through Friday at 12:05 for Noontime Prayer, a perfect time to take a break from school and spend 10 minutes or so with God. We also offer a service of Holy Communion at 12:05 on Thursdays. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your faith journey, you have a home at Episcopal Campus Ministry @ UK! This past year we began gathering with students from Transylvania University as well, and that will continue this year. If you’re at Transy we invite you to join us at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday nights at 6:00 for Sanctuary, 16 / ANNUAL REPORT_2013
a beautifully contemplative service combining elements of Celtic & Appalachian music with our own Episcopal traditions. It is a great way to end your week! And afterwards, you can join us for dinner and great conversation with other folks your age. So if you’re looking for a place to pray, to share a meal, and to just be, come by the Cathedral on
Sunday night! If you would like to learn more about the various opportunities we have for college students, or if you would like to provide a meal for any of our gatherings, contact The Rev. Joe Mitchell at jmitchell@ccclex.org.
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ear the end of last year a member of the 20s & 30s inquired if we would be offering any new opportunities for fellowship. This year we will be doing just that! Our flagship gathering, Theology on Tap, continues to be vibrant and successful, reaching out to young adults and inviting them into the community of Christ Church through organic conversation and table fellowship. We meet on the first and fifth Mondays of each month at 6:30pm at the Village Idiot pub (corner of Short & Mill). Many have said that these casual, after-work gatherings, where we talk about everything from Jesus to UK basketball, have led to them finding their home here at Christ Church Cathedral. We
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gathering will be. If you would like to volunteer to host Hospitality at Home you can contact The Rev. Joe Mitchell at jmitchell@ccclex.org. Finally, during Lent this past year we gathered for Sushi Fridays, so that those observing a fast from meat during that season could still get together for great food and conversation. This year we will be offering Sushi Fridays during both Advent AND Lent! So if you know some great sushi joints in Lexington, let us know! You have a home here at Christ Church Cathedral. You have a place where you can belong. You have a place where you can just be you. We’ll save a seat at the table for you!
You have a home here at Christ Church Cathedral. You have a place where you can belong.
hope you’ll join us! We also are offering a new time for food and fellowship called Hospitality at Home. These gatherings meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Similar to Theology on Tap, we gather in a casual setting, only they are hosted by members of the 20s & 30s. You can check out the Sunday Times to see where the next CCCLEX.ORG / 17
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For years I have attended church on Sunday, atThe above quotes reflect the desire of formation in this tended and taught Sunday School and participated place. Everything we do, everywhere we go, everything that in various church activities from VBS to fund rais- we watch or listen to, all of our friends, family and associates ers. But, it wasn’t until five years ago that I comform who we are. Usually we are formed unconsciously. mitted to joining a small group at Christ Church We learn our patterns of being and responding in life, from to meet for a couple of hours each Wednesday during the the world in which we are planted. If there is not some conschool year. I thought I was going to finally have the time scious intention as to how we are formed, we will be at the and opportunity to really study the Bible. While that is part whim of those around us. We use the word formation more of our small group’s journey, the spiritual companionship often than education, as the intent is far more than mere has been my greatest blessing. As a result of engaging with education, it is to form people of God. Educating can be a small group of committed companions, I have experienced just a head game. The intent is to bceome consciously, with a safe place to question and explore my faith. We have our whole selves, the people that God that we were created journeyed together and talk of questions that are close to our to be. All classes and groups are created for this purpose. heart. It is a “safe” group who respects our confidentiality Thus we will go on to renew the face of the world. and supports one another in the joys and trials of life.” “Between the dream work and book WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY The intent is to studies, my personal spirituality has deFall study was attended by 22 ladies. veloped and deepened incredibly.” consciously, with our James Mercy Triumphs led by Beth “I loved the classes we did on MisMoore was a fifteen week in-depth study whole selves, become of the of the Book of James and getting sion in the Tilford Room. I came to a better understanding on how we are all the people that God to know James, the man. We faced the in this together – rich and poor, young implications of faith and practical ways that we were created to put that into action. Spring study was and old! No one is the other!” “I loved the series on Hospitality in attended by 20. The Law of Love, Lesto be. the Hebrew Tradition with Rabbi Marc sons from the pages of Deuteronomy by Klein. The series ended with me holding a greater embrace Beth Moore and her daughter, Melissa was a six week study. of my faith. I gained a better understanding of the words “He brought us out…that he might bring us in” Dt 6:23 of Jesus, knowing what the words meant to a first century Jew in Palestine! Thank you Rabbi for helping my Christian BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW faith to strengthen!” The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew was founded in Chicago “The Newcomers’ Class gave us a basic introduction to in 1883 to bringing men into the church to strengthen their the Episcopal Church. We had the opportunity to become families and their ties to the church. Its purpose then, as acquainted with all of the clergy and a group of members it is now, is the spread of God’s kingdom through prayer, of Christ Church Cathedral – while most of the class was study, and service. We meet monthly at the Old Episcopal new(ish), there were also some established members in atten- Burying Ground for prayer and discussion of our on-going dance. We don’t come from Episcopal backgrounds, so we projects. All men of the church are encouraged to join us. had a lot of questions...mostly about “Why do we do this?” Call John Perrine at 268-0306. and “When do we do this?” and “Do we have to do this?” And about the Book of Common Prayer. We were welcomed COMMODORES (and felt welcome) from the very first week.” The primary purpose of the Christ Church Commodores is to provide an opportunity for Cathedral members and
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW) Last year the Episcopal Church Women got to know some of their downtown neighbors. Beginning with Mayor Gray in September, ECW learned about government, the arts, the public library, the history museum, an adjacent parish, and higher education. In January the group made Valentines for all Harrison Elementary students. Members were strongly encouraged to invite men and non-members to each meeting. For the coming year, ECW will continue to become acquainted with even more of their downtown neighbors. A complete list of future programs can be found in the 2013-2014 ECW booklet. Contact Wanda Jaquith 859269-6191 for additional information. DAUGHTERS OF THE KING The Daughters of the King, Christ Church Chapter, are active in their ministries of prayers, service, and evangelism. We offer daily prayers for the Cathedral clergy, staff, congregation, and for specific prayer requests. We continue a prayer partnership with the ladies of the Holy Trinity chapter of the Cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Our members regularly participate in service projects at the Cathedral, in the diocese, and internationally. Our meetings are monthly on the third Wednesday, and begin with the noon Healing Service and Eucharist. The business meeting follows, with devotional study and prayers. Anyone considering a call to this ministry may contact Joanna Walsh, and any female junior member of the church who is interested in Junior Daughters, should contact Pat Arnold.
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friends to get better acquainted with one another and at the same time enjoy an interesting program. Programs range from annual visits with the Bishop and Dean, spiritual growth, outreach, and parish happenings to travelogues and a Derby party. The group meets for a pot-luck supper and program on the first Fridays of each month from September through June. Commodores provide an excellent opportunity for members of all ages--especially newcomers--to get better acquainted with the Cathedral family.
GATHER & GROW GROUPS Between the dream Gather and Grow work and book studies, is a community building minismy personal try that gathers spirituality has monthly for a potluck, a fun developed and event, a theater deepened incredibly. performance, a community project or other event of interest. Each small groups of 10-12 meets for a year. This is a wonderful way to expand your Christ Church family. We have a wide variety of participants in our Gather and Grow groups: married, single, widowed, young and old. There’s a place for everyone and we would love to have you. This year we had 40-45 participants, but there is always room for more! Look for registration this fall.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY The study of the Gospel of John was completed and additional study of Galatians and Ephesians begun and completed. The study of the Gospel of Mark was begun in October. The Men’s Bible Study group suffered a great loss with the illness and death of Father Horine. In November, Father Ron Summers was invited to assist the study group. While thoughtful, insightful and provoking (with occasional humor), the weekly discussions explore the grandeur and wideness of God’s mercy, love and grace as shown in the life and teachings of Jesus. Men interested in studying the Bible on a weekly basis are invited to join us each Wednesday at 8:00am in the Small Dining Room. We do not meet during the month of August.
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t is an exciting time for Christ Church. We continue to benefit from Dean Wade’s leadership and vision. In addition, Christ Church is blessed with a strong staff and committed clergy. The pastoral care provided by our clergy has brought Christ Church even closer to reaching its mission. We are growing each and every day as a community of faith and action as well as one of friendship. The focus on Stewardship has built a strong foundation and allowed the We are growing each vestry, clergy and staff to set about and every day as a the important community of faith and work of executthe strategic action as well as one of ing recommendations made by our five friendship. Task Forces. At this year’s retreat, the Vestry reviewed the work of our various Task Forces and made a commitment to identify specific goals that could be achieved. The Vestry wants to take the time to thank the leaders of each Task Force as well as the parishioners, who gave their time and strategic thought. We have seen several of those wonderful ideas come to fruition. Think about the incredible response our community had for the Habitat for Humanity Build. It allowed a platform for us to give back to our neighboring community, partner with four other downtown churches and the Kumbakisaka family, as well as put a hammer into hand. This was a goal set out by the Horizons Task Force. We also started an inventive and contemplative new Sanctuary Service on Sunday night which has introduced new members to Christ Church and provided regulars with a service in which they
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can “step off the conveyor belt of life.” This was a goal set out in the Cathedral’s Holy Conversations. Another desire of the First Impressions and Newcomers Task Forces was to give the nursery and children’s chapel of the church a fresh new look. This summer the work was completed for the start of new church school year. We are so blessed to have a fresh and bright nursery to match our caring program and welcoming staff. As Senior Warden, I want to thank the hard work and dedication of the full vestry. They are a committed group of volunteers who love and care deeply about Christ Church and its future. Finally, I want to thank the congregation of the Cathedral. I am humbled each and every day by the good work that is done by this church in Christ’s name. This church’s engine is powered by the volunteers who dedicate their time to all our ministries. You inspire me with your prayer and action. Godspeed, Charles D. Baldecchi Senior Warden
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t has been a busy year at the Cathedral, not just in terms of activities, new worship services, and an expanded role in our larger community, but also with respect to upkeep and repair of our facilities. Here are the highlights: Several of our stained glass windows are in need of cleaning and minor repairs. Those above the transept on the north wall, however, needed more serious work. They were cleaned, re-puttied and strengthened, and the exterior framing was painted. The sewer system in the apartment building failed and was repaired. An electronic release was installed at the main entrance to the Cathedral located on Cathedral Way. The second group of Columbarium niches were installed. We purchased mobile, temporary lighting for the parking garage. A video/sound system was installed in the Tilford Room and the Atrium. A burglary in March resulted in replacing several glass panels in a door off Church Street with wooden panels. A new sewer pump was installed in the main mechanical room. A telephone was installed in the Archive Room.
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efforts make the job much easier than it used to be. I trust we are now positioned to allow the next Junior Warden to move forward on some of our long-term plans.
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hat a year for ComThe response to the newly designed The Publications Team munications! website has been phenomenal. There is truly a gift, and the were a few adjustments in the beginning, Our reach has extended to almost but the current design seems to be easy Communications 700 people receiving to navigate for members and visitors Ministry is humbled by our Cathedral Reminders, Inner Peace alike. We connected the blogs of the remeditation and other emails sent out cent choir tour and youth pilgrimage to their support. via Constant Contact. Many of those the site, generating more interest. Also, people are not Christ Church Cathedral we are encouraging everyone to register members, which is a fantastic testament to our reach. This online for easier collection of RSVPs and payment. We are tool has been vital in communicating with our parishioners still using wix.com as a base, making this website “tempoas well, keeping us informed of events and groups in our rary” until the budget allows more options for redesign. As church home. Currently, we still mail a little over 200 of always, the website is constantly changing with the current each major publication we produce, sending the rest through trends. Because we are seeing an increase in traffic to the site, Constant Contact using issuu.com as the reader host. This we introduced the Web Team led by David Macfarlan. His may switch in the next year as we have received feedback experience with the previous website design and personal that many miss receiving a hard copy of our publications. understanding of the trends in web has been essential to the Hard copies are always available at the church. growth of the Cathedral website. Over the last year, the Communications Ministry One of our biggest focuses this year was getting the word produced eleven Prayer & Actions, twelve brochures for out about Cathedral events. Publicity increased tenfold on multiple events and formation our events like Blessing of the groups, several printed materiAnimals, the Harry Potter als for the Stewardship CamEvent, the Alumni Choir Evenpaign “Sharing the Abundance song, Messiah, A Ceremony of God’s Blessing,” and an of Carols, Vacation Bible Annual Report. Also, we had School, Lessons & Carols, quite a few extra services last Ash Wednesday and the Ride year including the Bishop’s Home event for the Habitat Consecration and Seating, build. The increase in visibility the Alumni Choir Evensong, is largely thanks to the faithAshes to Go on Ash Wednesday, ful work of the Publicity Team Holy Week, Confirmation and the launch of Sanctuary. Ex- leader and head of the PR Task Force June Dorsett. June panding our services, events and publications has given more provided spots on televisions, press releases and newspaper opportunities to those who wouldn’t ordinarily find their articles highlighting our events and ministries at the Catheway into our doors. With these additional publications and dral. In addition to her work, we increased publicity for the bulletins came the need for more volunteer help to prepare Cathedral on the web, through social media and even on our these materials for Sunday or mailing. We introduced the building itself with the revival of banner signs and the Upper Publications Team led by Tracey Meyers and are happy to say Street awning. it is flourishing! Every Friday this team prepares the Sunday bulletins, and when needed, they come during the week to prepare mailings. This team is truly a gift, and the Communications Ministry is humbled by their support. CCCLEX.ORG / 23
FINANCES OVERVIEW 2013 has been a wonderful year financially as the Christ Church Cathedral parishioners faithfully stepped up and provided nearly $34,000 in additional pledge support. As a result of their investment in the life of the church, we were able to move forward with a planned budget deficit of just $48,000. This significant improvement provides a strong base upon which to grow in our stewardship and support of the Cathedral. The Vestry decided to expand our budget an additional $40,000 to allow the Cathedral to live into the ministries and mission we believe God has called us to accomplish. AUDIT The 2012 audit of Christ Church Cathedral was performed by the independent accounting firm of Ray, Foley, Hensley & Company
OPERATING FUND
The table below shows the operating revenues and expenses for the first nine months of calendar 2013. Revenue trails the budget forecast because of the additional $40,000 added to reach our Dream Budget to support fully the mission and ministries of the church. Expenses are less than anticipated through September 30. There is an operating deficit of ($160,148) through September 30, 2013, with the anticipation that revenue in the remaining months will allow us to meet our budget projections.
$765,661 $109,796 $43,879 $919,336
$802,151 $110,550 $53,850 $966,551
$1,167,000 $147,733 $70,100___ $1,384,833
$614,282 $44,418 $120,913 $22,501 $156,262 $43,259 $77,757 $92 $1,079,484
$618,515 $44,000 $114,354 $40,934 $156,255 $41,233 $68,911 $0 $1,084,202
$821,871 $44,000 $148,760 $55,910 $208,340 $60,600 $93,216 $0_______ $1,432,697
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Expenses: Personnel Salaries & Benefits Insurance Maintenance & Utilities General & Org. Expense Diocesan Pledge Work Outside the Church Total Church Programs Property Expense Total Expenses:
Balance Owed: Credit Line Real Estate Term Note
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9/30/13 9/30/13 Annual Budget Actual Budget 2013
Revenues: Total Contribution Income Total Investment Income Other Income Total Revenues:
Net Income (Loss):
PLLC. The auditors issued a clean or unqualified opinion on the financial statements.
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($160,148) 9/30/12 Actual
9/30/13 Actual
$0 $162,738
$22,000 $0
On Consecration Sunday, each member of the church will be asked to have a prayful conversation with God about what we are called to give to support God’s work through Christ Church Cathedral. Based on your support of the Cathedral, the Finance Committee and the Vestry will craft a budget for 2014.
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we-inspiring! We realize we are in danger of turning that word into a cliché from overuse, but awe-inspiring so perfectly describes the faithful stewards of Christ Church Cathedral. It is a word that reminds us of the power of God’s love in the world and how that love manifests itself through the people of Christ Church, a place where caring and generosity are in our fiber and where good works are transforming lives. You have responded generously with your time, talent, and treasure to the question “What has God called you to do?” This past year we were able to increase the total amount pledged by $34,000 to an exciting new level in support of fulfilling God’s dream for us through our programs: mission and outreach, Christian What shall I return to youth, education, music the Lord for all God’s and much more. The small gifts to me? gatherings last fall and the stewardPsalm 116:12 ship dinner were a wonderful time of fellowship. During those gatherings we introduced a new pledge card design for 2013. The new card serves as a tangible reminder of our commitment to put God first in our lives. The Personal Commitment Worksheet at the bottom of the card was designed to be torn off and placed on top of your monthly bills as a reminder to Pay God First out of gratitude for the blessings and abundance in our lives. Automatic payment of all or part of your pledge from a bank account is an easy, convenient way to pay your pledge. Over 50 parishioners take advantage of this service. More information is available in the Stewardship section of the church website. Stewardship is a year-round practice of listening to discern what God is calling you to do and acting out of gratitude. We have come a long way in the last two years and we appreciate the incredible response from the congregation as a whole but our future and our dreams
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call for more. If you have not pledged, we ask that you prayerfully consider pledging a portion of your income, big or small, based on the biblical theme of proportional giving. Will you make room for the church in your life? As you prayerfully consider your pledge this year, we ask that you have a conversation with God about whether you are being called to take a step up. Every pledge and increase allows usto faithfully live into God’s dream for this Cathedral. The goal of our Stewardship ministry is to help God’s people grow in their relationship with Jesus through the use of the time, talents and finances that God has entrusted to us. LEGACY SOCIETY Christ Church Legacy Society, was formed in 2001 and has been growing ever since. We now have about 116 members - we have had six new members join in the past year. How do you become a member of the Legacy Society? It’s easy. You don’t gift now – you just make an arrangement to leave something after your death. It could be a bequest in your will, or something as simple as changing the beneficiary on a portion of a retirement account or life insurance policy. Your gift after death will not only bless you and your family, but it will bless Christ Church and the community for generations to come. Anything that is left to the church, unless otherwise directed, will be added to the Christ Church Endowment Fund to be used to fund ministries and programs in the future. Please PRAY about making a commitment to leave something to the Church. It is a pastoral thing. The church has been and continues to be a very important and influential part of our lives and our families’ lives. Call Steve Specht at 231-5275 if you have any questions. Please PRAY about this. I hope to see a lot of new members at our next Legacy Society dinner function in May!
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Sharing the Abundance of God’s Blessing The following people made pledges to Christ Church Cathedral in 2013. Thank you for your generosity!
Ms Cynthia Cyr
Mr & Mrs Herbert D. Geddes
Mr & Mrs John Dailey
Mr & Mrs Herbert Geddes, Jr.
Mrs Katherine Dalton
Mr Herbert F. Geddes
Dr W. Lisle Dalton
Mr & Mrs Eugene Getchell
Ms Katherine Davenport
Mr Richard Giles
Mr & Mrs Don Adams, II
Mrs Scott D. Breckinridge
Dr Sara Madison Davenport
Mr & Mrs John Gillig
Mr & Mrs David Aiken
Dr Sharon Brennan
Mrs Tracy Davis
Gillum Family
Mr & Mrs Charles Allen
Mr & Mrs John Brice, II
Mr & Mrs William Davis
Mr & Mrs Joseph Graves, Jr.
Mr & Mrs Richard Anderson
Mrs Melissa C. Bright
Mr & Mrs Richard DeCamp
Mr & Mrs Howard Gray
Miss Sarah Anderson
Ms Jane Britton
Mr & Mrs John Lucian Dear-
Mr Gray & Mrs Hollingsworth-
Mr & Mrs Tim Anderson
Mr & Mrs Louis Brock, Jr.
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Ms Katherine L. Andrews
Mrs Joan C. Brown
Ms Susan Dellarosa
Ms Anne Gregory
Ms Patricia Arnold
Mrs Louise Bryans
Mr & Mrs Darrell Dennis
Ms Juliana Gregory
Mrs Anne Arvin
Mrs Stephen A. Bullard
Mr & Mrs Richard Dirksen
Mrs Ann Greis
Ms Elizabeth Atinay
Dr David Burg
Mr and Mrs Richard Donworth
Mr & Mrs Allen E. Grimes, III
Mr & Mrs Thomas Baird
Mr & Mrs Randall Burke
Mr & Mrs Daniel Dorsett
Mr & Mrs David Gyor
Mr Charles Baize
Mr & Mrs Paul Carpenter
Dr & Mrs Tom Duncan
Mr & Mrs J.L. Hacker, Sr.
Mrs Melissa Baize
Dr & Mrs David Cassidy
Mrs. Beulah Dunlap
The Rt Rev & Mrs W. Douglas
Mr & Mrs Charles Baldecchi
Mr & Mrs John Catto
Mr & Mrs Dwight Dunlap
Hahn
Mr Kenton Ball
Mr & Mrs Alexander Chapman
Mr & Mrs. Clay Duvall
Mr & Mrs John R. Hall
Mr & Mrs Erich Balling
Ms Dale Chapman
Mr Bruce Eastwood
Ms Lisa Hall
Mr & Mrs Edward Barr
Dr & Mrs Mark Christensen
Dr & Mrs Guy Ellis, III
Mr & Mrs R.D. Hall
Ms Elsie Barr
Mr & Mrs C. Lance Churchill
Ms Martha Jane Emmott
Ms Marythom Hamblin
The Rev Donna & Mr Garland
Mrs Mary Ruth Clark
Ms Marilyn Faughn
Ms Ann G. Hart
Barr, III
Mr & Mrs Alexander Clay
Mr Joel Fay
Dr & Mrs Eric Headley
Mr & Mrs Garland Barr, IV.
Mrs Susan Clay
Ms Janie Fergus
Mr & Mrs Roderick Heard
Mr & Mrs Raymond Barry
Mr & Mrs Ross Clements
Mr & Mrs Curte Ferguson
Mr Nicholas Herbert-Jones
Mr & Mrs Philip Baugh
Mrs Barbara Clifton
Mr E. Maner Ferguson
Mr Robert Hill
Mr & Mrs Stanley Baugh
Mr & Mrs James Clifton, Jr.
Mrs Sherry Ferguson
Mr & Mrs Buck Hinkle, Jr.
Mr James Beers & Mrs Michelle
Mr & Mrs Harry Collins
Ms Joell Finney
Mr & Mrs John Hodgman
Catlin
Mr & Mrs Huston Combs
Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick
Dr Randolph Hollingsworth
Mr James Bell
Mr & Mrs Bernard Conrad
Ms L. Flanagan
Mrs Rebecca Horine
Mrs Jane Binger
Mr & Mrs Robin Cook
Mrs Elizabeth Flynn
Mr & Mrs Addison Hosea, III
Mr & Mrs James Birchfield
Mr & Mrs Ted Corman
Mr & Mrs George Freeman
Mr Kyle Howard
Dr & Mrs Lars Bjork
Mr & Mrs Paul Counts
Ms Nancy Freeman
Ms Patti Howard
Mr & Mrs David Blanchett
Mr George Cox
Mr & Mrs Robert Fugate
Mr Thomas Howard
Dr & Mrs M. Cary Blaydes
Mr Leonard Cox
Dr & Mrs John Garden
Mr Timothy Howard
Mrs Nancy Bogue
Mrs Leslie Cox
Mr & Mrs Allen Garner, Jr.
Ms Charlette Hummel
Mrs Barbara Bohart
Ms Penny Cox
Dr & Mrs David Garrett
Mr & Ms Terry Hutchens
Mr & Mrs James Boyd
Mr & Mrs William Cox
Ms Karen Garrison
Ms Kathleen Imhoff
Mrs Mary Boyd
Mr Nathaniel Craddock
Dr & Mrs James Gay
Mr & Mrs Robert M. Ireland
Mr Reginald Bradbury
Mr & Mrs Thomas Crehore
Mrs Elizabeth Geddes
Ms Sarah Jackson
Ms Marie Bradshaw
Mr & Mrs Joshua Curtis
Ms Gaile Geddes
Jacobs Family
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Mrs Wanda Jaquith
Miss Mary Rollins Mathews
Dr & Mrs John Perrine
Ms Judith H. Stump
Mr and Mrs Russell Jarvis
Mr Wilson Mathews, Jr.
Mrs Maria Maxwell Perry
Mr Thomas Sturgill
Mrs Elizabeth Jett
Mrs Elizabeth Mattingly
Mr & Mrs Kell Pollard
Ms Ann Sturm
Mr George Jett
Mr & Mrs Robert May
Mr & Mrs Charles Powell
Ms Eleanor M. Surrency
Mr Daniel Jividen
Mrs Henry C. Mayer
Mrs Leonard L. Preston
Mr & Mrs C. William Swinford,
Ms Lisa Johnson
McCready Family
Mr & Mrs Henry Prewitt, Jr.
Jr.
Mr & Mrs Guy Jones
Mr Allen McDaniel
Ms Shelley Quire
Mr & Mrs Christopher Thomason
Mrs Helen Jones
Ms Margaret McDuffie
Ms Patricia Ramsey
Mr & Mrs Alexander Thompson
Ms Peta Jones
Mrs Kathryn McKinley
Mr & Mrs Stephen Ranft
Ms Margaret Trafton
Mrs Dianne Kearns
Mrs Susan McLaughlin-Jones
Mr & Mrs Hunter Ratliff
Mr & Mrs Daniel Tudor
Mr Thomas Kearns
Mr & Mrs John McWaters
Ms Lisa Ritcher
Mr & Mrs Daniel D. Tudor
Mr Paul Keller
Mrs Winifred Meeker
Mrs Jo Robertson
Ms Julie Tudor
Ms Sandra Kestner
Mr & Mrs Guy Mendes, III
Dr William Robertson, Jr.
Mrs. Karen Tufts
Mr & Mrs Ken Kikuchi
Ms Tracey Meyers
Dr & Mrs Schuyler Robinson
Mr Keith Turner
Mr & Mrs Shelby Kinkead, Jr.
Mr & Mrs Charles Michler
Mrs Marie Rogers
Ms Lisa Underwood
Mr & Mrs Sidney Kinkead, Jr.
Mr & Mrs Ron Milburn
Mr & Mrs Fredrick Roughton
Mr Thomas Underwood, Jr.
Mr Roger Kirkpatrick
Mr Michael Miller
Mr & Mrs Robert Russell-Tutty
Mr Billy Van Pelt, II
Mr Kody Kiser & Mrs Amanda
Mr & Mrs Greg Milward
Mr Robert Sandford
The Hon Laurance B. VanMeter
Musterman-Kiser
Mr & Mrs John Milward
Ms Elaine Schwartz
Mr & Mrs Robert Voll
Dr Judson M. Knight
Mr & Mrs John K. Milward
Mrs Harry Scott, Jr.
The Very Rev Carol Wade
Mr & Mrs Matt Koger
Mrs Martha Mooney
Mrs Shirley G. Seabrook
Ms Cate Wagoner
Mr Samuel Kraus, III
Mrs Patricia H. Moore
Mrs Janet R. Serrenho
Dr & Mrs John Wahle, III
Mr Michael Lacki
Mr & Mrs Michael Moran
Ms Barbara Silcox
Mr & Mrs Robert Walsh
Mrs Rosa Landrum
Ms Sara Moreno
Mr S. Brandl Skirvin
Mr & Mrs James Ware
The Rev Charles Lawrence
Mr & Mrs T. Greg Mullins
Mr & Mrs Peter Slagel
Ms M. Blanton Ware
Mrs Mildred T. Lawrence
Mr & Mrs Shannon Naish
Ms Melissa Sloan
Mr & Mrs Samuel Ware
Dr & Mrs Alex Lesueur, Sr.
Mr & Mrs Bradley Newsome
Ms Sarah Sloan
Mrs Lesa Wehrle
Mr Alex Lesueur, Jr.
Mr Richard Nunan & Dr Anna
Mr & Mrs Mike Slone
Mr Frank White & Mrs Pat Allen
Ms Virginia Lewis
Demaree
Mrs Emily Smith
Mrs Mary Wigginton
Mrs Mary I. Lisle
Mr Ralph Odima & Mrs Joyce
Mr & Mrs George Smith
Mr Thomas Wigginton
Ms Ann Livingstone
Disoba
Mr Henry Smith
Mr & Mrs Charles Williamson, Jr.
Mr & Mrs Timothy Lucas
Mrs Jessie Ogden
Mr & Mrs Johnny Smith
Dr Mark Wilson
Mr & Mrs Peter Lufkin
Mr Steven Osborne
Mr & Mrs R. Wendell Snyder
Dr Steffen Wilson
Mr & Mrs Matthew Lutz
The Rev Paula Lee Ott
Mr & Mrs Steven Specht
Mr John B. Winn, Jr.
Dr Priscilla Lynd
The Rev & Mrs Brent Owens
Ms Rebecca Spencer
Mr & Mrs William Woodward
Mrs Carojean MacDonald
Mrs Betty Jo Palmer
Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stamps
Mr & Mrs Christopher Wright
Mr & Mrs Duncan MacIvor
Mrs John A. Palumbo
Dr & Mrs John Stempel
Mr Patrick Wylie
Mr Harold Mann
Mrs Martha Park
Ms Sonya Stephens
Ms Isabel M. Yates
Mr & Mrs Jesse Mark
Mr & Mrs Hill Parker
Dr Gary Stewart & Dr Sharon
Mr Tom Yates
Mr Vincenzo Marletta, Jr
Mr & Mrs Ron Parkey
Stewart
Mr John Young, II
Ms Diana Martin
Ms Laura Parrish
Mr & Mrs Jack Stewart
Ms Ann Zimmer
Dr & Mrs Loys Mather
Mrs Gertrude Patch
Mrs Lela Stromenger
Anonymous (4)
Mr & Mrs Marc Mathews
Mrs Linda Patrick
Ms Muffy Stuart
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he goal of the Heritage Task Force is to engage members of Christ Church Cathedral in sharing our story with past, present, and future members and with the larger community. A guiding question we continually consider is “How can the engagement of this Commission with the generations at the Cathedral help us to remember our past, celebrate our present, and move confidently into a vibrant future?” A number of dedicated members of the Cathedral serve on the task force. These include Elizabeth Dorsett, Maner Ferguson, Richard Giles, Randolph Hollingsworth, Gary Stewart (Co-Chair), Sharon Stewart (CoChair), Bob Voll, Carolyn Ware (Consultant), and Carol Wade (Ex-Officio). In the past year, the following projects were undertaken and accomplished: 1. Oral histories of former Dean of Cathedral and spouse, Morris and Rebecca Thompson, and former Bishop of Diocese of Lexington and spouse Stacy and Ginger Sauls 2. Oral histories of former choir directors Robert Quade, Robert Burton, Walden Moore, and Robert Ludwig recorded in conjunction with the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Men and Boys Choirs 3. Oral histories of participants in the kneeler project Lu Crehore, Mary Breeden and Marie Rogers 4. Timeline of the Cathedral’s history (Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth) 5. Forum presentations by Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth – These included an initial presentation on the historical periods of the Cathedral and a follow up presentation on stories of the people of the cathedral 6. Videotaping of Dick DeCamp’s presentation about the founders of the Cathedral to the Commodores – Dick Decamp’s personal notes and videotape of the presentation are preserved in the Cathedral archives 7. Prayer and Action factoids - “Did you know” factoids about CCC’s history were initiated in June. These included information about historical
events and people, an update on the Heritage Task Force activities, and let parishioners know how they can participate. This summer the Heritage Task Force reviewed the goal of engaging members of the Cathedral in sharing our story and considered priorities for projects. We hope that by communicating through Prayer and Action, the CCC website, cloud, and forums, etc. that we would inform the congregation about the ongoing activity of the Heritage Task Force and invite members to contribute to “memories and stories” by inviting parishioners to share stories, pictures, and artifacts with the Heritage Task force (this might become part of an annual “story of the cathedral and its people – past, present, and future). Going forward we hope to coordinate with existing commissions and initiatives, find ways to communicate our story across the generations, establish processes for preserving and continuing the work in an ongoing basis, continue to identify ways to incorporate others in the projects over time, and identify appropriate products for the various projects (books, videos, etc.). Regarding future oral history interviews, the task force plans for ongoing oral history interviews with individuals who have been part of the rich history of the cathedral. Prospective areas and people for ongoing oral history interviews, suggested so far include: Daughters of the King, OEBG, Art at the Cathedral, Pyramid Program, kneelers program (currently underway), music (in process are follow ups with directors and others associated with music.), education, women in the church, Civil Rights, founders of CCC, outreach programs, and other programs and individuals recommended by staff and the congregation. The intent is to record a story of the people by interviewing individuals from different generations, types of involvement (e.g., roles, responsibilities, activities, and programs) and obtain a unique perspective of the history of CCC as seen through the eyes of many different people.
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he Horizon Task Force operated under the following premises: As a Cathedral of Prayer and Action, Christ Church is called to create a vibrant spiritual home where God’s family discovers the abundant blessing of His welcome and invites others into this transformational adventure in faith. We explored the questions of: Who is God inviting us to welcome and include? Who is on our horizon? How can we become a Cathe...called to create a dral of presence and invitation to vibrant spiritual home Lexington? How ... and invite others into can we become a Cathedral for the this transformational community? adventure in faith. Members of the Horizon Task Force conducted more than 70 interviews of business/community/religious leaders and residents (both long term and new “movers”) in the downtown area. The data gathered from these protocol-driven interviews provided recommendations which were presented to the congregation, Dean Wade and the Vestry. The overarching theme of these data was that building a church mission and ministry must be based on relationships with individuals, organizations/ churches and community “neighbors.” As one community leader reminded us – “relationships create holiness.” Holiness brings about conversion – the behavior of always thinking about others, specifically those who have less that we do. Recommendations included: • Consistent use of demographic assessments to develop strategic priorities for future planning and utilization of resources. • Expand the spirit of innovation by building on existing innovations such as Art in the Cathedral, Blessing of the Animals, Theology on Tap, expanding the use of the Old Episcopal Burial Ground and Labyrinth and expanding the use of our location for community-based conferences, lunch-time lectures, use of the Chapel as a Meditation Center and development of parallel activities during major downtown events. 30 / ANNUAL REPORT_2013
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• Form strategic alliances with other churches and organizations outside the Cathedral, both locally and nationally/internationally such as London Ferrill Community Garden, Blessed Earth, other churches around the country that have similar demographics and a history of impressive work serving their downtown populations. • Be viewed and respected as a relationship builder in order to intensify potential impact and to address the wise use of human and financial resources. Use of the question “What can we do to help you with the ministries you are committed to?” may prove to be a practical direction respecting the effective outreach missions. • Create results-based partnerships by establishing a working dialogue in order to examine, strengthen or revise ongoing planning efforts. Partners might include neighborhood associations, schools, Urban Gardening, Mission House, Living Arts and Science Center, Lyric Theatre, Habitat – both a new building and a repair team, Transylvania, Farmers’ Market and BUILD (Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direction Action). • Enhance Christ Church Cathedral’s leadership role in the community by becoming an active member of downtown organizations such as Commerce Lexington, the Downtown Lexington Corporation, Urban League and other city/county based groups. These groups are consistently considering critical issues such as food access, homelessness, services for the elderly, child care, affordable housing, etc.. To explore this ongoing exciting journey of faith, our Task Force believes it is always important to address continually the ongoing needs of our downtown community and to determine how best to use our resources to make a difference for all those living on our “horizon.” It is not enough to assess and plan one time. God’s work is ongoing and demands our best efforts each day as we think, plan and pray.
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he First Impressions Task Force and Newcomers possible. Task Force operated separately, gathering data • Provide new written materials in the church pews and ideas and reporting to the Dean and Veson the Episcopal Church, the church service, and try. We quickly discovered, however, that our programs and classes offered by the Cathedral. concerns and ideas significantly overlapped as we • Provide greater access to information on the website. sought to enhance the theme “Discovering God’s Welcome.” • Expand the use and distribution of the welcome The challenge for the First Impressions Task Force was bags. to view Christ Church Cathedral with “fresh eyes,” the eyes • Create training program for welcome desk workers of a guest. We evaluated every point of contact that would to enhance welcoming function. contribute to a guest’s first impression of our Church, from • Challenge group leaders to redefine group and class how to find Christ Church Cathedral to finding one’s way to descriptions to expand demographics of each group. Sunday School classes and worship. • Provide programs and further discussion with the The Newcomers Task Force was charged with evaluatcongregation on welcoming. ing and making recommendations on how to retain new • Create consistency with the evening services. members once the come in the church doors. This task force • Offer monthly family-friendly potluck dinner at the evaluated issues relating to the church church for casual fellowship opportuenvironment once a newcomer first nity. “Thank you for the chooses to attend a service to the new• Create a structured program to folcomer’s search for a place within the low up with visitors/newcomers that welcome extended to church community. The focus of this fill out visitor cards. me at Christ Church task force was how to increase newWe are pleased to report progress comer retention. in a number of these areas. You’ve Cathedral.” Recommendations from these task probably heard about or seen the Isaac Stephenraj forces included: spruced up first floor of the Helm • Improve exterior signage, to wing which includes the nursery, and better identify the Cathedral perhaps you have seen the new banners and appropriate entrances. Add maps and directions marking the outside of our buildings with this year’s theme to the web page. “Find Your Soul Purpose.” Many of you have commented • Improve signage and add clear statements to printed on the significant improvements to our web site. The materials and the web page indicating when parking Sanctuary service has been expanded to weekly occurrences. is allowed in the garage and flat lot. Further, more programs and discussions have been offered • Add handicap parking along Market Street and con- on the topic of welcoming. Additional projects will be comsider modifying the doors between the Narthex and missioned by Vestry as time and resources are available. Nave to contain glass panels so visitors can see what’s Christ Church Cathedral members have truly embraced going on inside. a welcoming spirit! • Enhance interior signage with “you are here” layouts and add directional signs for the important areas such as Rest Rooms, Church, Great Hall, and so forth. • Evaluate color schemes and lighting in the education wing to achieve a bright, welcoming appearance throughout, and updating furniture when and if
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WE ARE
OUR CATHEDRAL LEADERSHIP DEAN AND RECTOR The Very Reverend Carol L. Wade cwade@ccclex.org
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Lesa Wehrle lwehrle@ccclex.org
Robert Fugate
ASSOCIATE DEAN The Reverend Brent Owens bowens@ccclex.org
PARISH SECRETARY Margaret Christensen mchristensen@ccclex.org
Tom Howard
CURATE The Reverend Joe Mitchell jmitchell@ccclex.org
PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR & WEBMASTER Ashley Goodrich agoodrich@ccclex.org
Gary Stewart
DEACON The Reverend Paula Ott paula@ccclex.org MINISTER OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION Dr. Elizabeth Conrad elizabeth@ccclex.org YOUTH MINISTER Amanda Musterman-Kiser amusterman@ccclex.org NURSERY COORDINATOR Michelle Dunlap mdunlap@ccclex.org CANON MUSICIAN Erich Balling eballing@ccclex.org ASSISTANT CATHEDRAL ORGANIST Lisa Hall lhall@ccclex.org MUSIC ASSISTANT Kathleen Balling kballing@ccclex.org
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT Linda Critchfield lcritchfield@ccclex.org FACILITIES MANAGER John Hodgman jhodgman@ccclex.org SEXTON Brownell Haddix
VESTRY Chuck Baldecchi Senior Warden John Brice Junior Warden C.B. Baize Nancy Bogue Cissy Collins Lance Churchill Sherry Ferguson
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Ann Whitney Garner
Tracey Meyers
Marc Mathews Treasurer
TASK FORCES Gary Stewart & Sharon Stewart Heritage Carolyn Jones Horizons Dan Dorsett & Jim Beers First Impressions Hilary Jarvis Newcomers June Dorsett Public Relations John Brice & Robert Fugate Entrepreneurs The Rev. Joe Mitchell Website & Social Media
MINISTRY & TEAM LEADERS MISSION Martha Park CROSS Ministries
WORSHIP Jim Ware Acolytes
ADULT FORMATION John Perrine Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Amanda Musterman-Kiser 30 Hour Famine
Barbara Silcox Altar Guild
Loys Mather Commodores
Marc & Gwen Mathews Angel Tree
Casie Clements Sound Operators
Joanna Walsh Daughters of the King
David & Susan Aiken Christ Church Apartments Picnic
Cindy Ware Vergers
Wanda Jaquith Episcopal Church Women
Kathleen Imhoff The Christ Community Cupboard Caywood Prewitt Church Under the Bridge Muffy Stuart Emergency Assistance Fund Loys Mather Great Leaps Harrison Reading Mentors Carolyn Jones Kenyan Girls Forward Carolyn Jones Moveable Feast Tracey Meyers Reading Camp Tom Howard & Robert Fugate Room in the Inn Laura Parrish The Prescription Fund
PASTORAL CARE Mimi Milward Pastoral Care Loys Mather Prayer Chain Flo Mayer Prayer Shawl Knitters HOSPITALITY Len Cox Breakfast Teams Renee Mullins & C.B. Baize Greeters Leslie Cox Hospitality Len Cox Ushers
Carol Parkey Gather & Grow Groups Mimi Milward Women’s Bible Study STEWARDSHIP Chuck Baldecchi & Anne Garrett LEGACY SOCIETY Steve Specht ARCHIVES Carolyn Ware CHRIST CHURCH BOOKSTORE Betty Ellis ART AT THE CATHEDRAL Diane Milburn COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS The Rev. Joe Mitchell
Leslie Cox Welcome Center Volunteers
The ministries represented in this publication were submitted. If you do not see your ministry listed, we look forward to your reports and participation next year.
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VESTRY & CONVENTION DEPUTY VOTING
Sunday, November 24 7:30am - 1 hour past 11:00am service Voting tables will be near the Welcome Center Bios of each candidate are available on the wall near the Welcome Center Please vote for 4 Vestry Candidates & 4 Deputy Candidates Eligible Voters (per the Christ Church Cathedral By-Laws) •
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ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, November 24 Luncheon following the 11:00am service Great Hall Lunch will be sold by the Youth as a fundraiser