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Christ Church Cathedral 覺 Lexington, Kentucky
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE CURED THE BOOMERANG EFFECT
Curate Joe Mitchell tells of his journey to Christ Church
Welcome Associate Dean Brent Owens!
LOVE MUST ACT Holly Milburn explains her ministry and the key to it all
SHARING THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD'S BLESSING The Stewardship Committee shares a new vision for this season.
Discovering God's
Welcome FALL KICKOFF/12
A Parish of
Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I Fall Kickoff 2012 Dean & Rector ɪ The Very Rev. Carol L. Wade > cwade@ccclex.org Associate Dean ɪ The Rev. Brent Owens > bowens@ccclex.org Curate ɪ The Rev. Joe Mitchell > jmitchell@ccclex.org Deacon ɪ The Rev. Paula L. Ott > paula@ccclex.org Priest Associate ɪ The Rev. Dr. Bob Horine > bobandbecky1@insightbb.com Canon Musician ɪ Canon Erich Balling > eballing@ccclex.org Music Assistant ɪ Kathleen Balling > kballing@ccclex.org Assistant Organist ɪ Lisa Hall > lhall@ccclex.org Minister of Christian Formation ɪ Dr. Elizabeth Conrad > elizabeth@ccclex.org Youth Ministry Coordinator ɪ Amanda Musterman-Kiser > amusterman@ccclex.org
St. Francis’ Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 6 11:30am Old Courthouse Steps (Lexington History Museum) Bring your dogs, cats, birds, turtles, hedgehogs, rabbits and even larger animals, if you are so inclined. God loves all creatures, big and small!
Nursery Coordinator ɪ Michelle Dunlap > mdunlap@ccclex.org Parish Administrator ɪ Lesa Schoner > lschoner@ccclex.org Financial Assistant ɪ Bob Lancaster > blancaster@ccclex.org Parish Secretary ɪ Margaret Christensen > mchristensen@ccclex.org Publications Coordinator & Webmaster ɪ Ashley Goodrich > agoodrich@ccclex.org Facilities Manager ɪ John Hodgman > jhodgman@ccclex.org Sexton ɪ Brownell Haddix Vestry C.B. Baize ɪ Chuck Baldecchi ɪ Nancy Bogue ɪ John Brice, Junior Warden ɪ Cissy Collins ɪ Sherry Ferguson ɪ Doug Geddes ɪ Tom Howard ɪ Diane Milburn ɪ Gary Stewart ɪ Carolyn Ware ɪ Jim Ware, Senior Warden ɪ Marc Mathews, Treasurer
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FALL PRAYER Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear, that we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. NEED PRAYER? Contact Margaret Christensen, Parish Secretary, at the church if you or a family member is admitted to the hospital or in need of congregational care. For the Prayer Chain, call Loys Mather, 299-8569, or the church office. ABOUT THE COVER Girls play on the inflatable slide on Rally Day 2011.
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CONTENTS
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Discovering God's Welcome at Christ Church Cathedral
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From the Associate Dean
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Stewardship
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Youth
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Art at the Cathedral
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CROSS Outreach
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Youth
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Christian Formation
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Cathedral Ministries
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Pieces
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Music Notes
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From the Curate
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Birthdays
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Bulletin Board
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Discovering God's
Welcome at
Christ Church Cathedral
By The Very Reverend Carol L. Wade
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iscovering God’s welcome at Christ Church Cathedral is the beginning of an exciting journey. To be accepted for who we truly are—precious and beloved by God—is to step into abundant life in God. To live in God’s welcome is a gift available to all; to share God’s welcome with the world is our call. This year at Christ Church Cathedral, we will embark on a journey of “Discovering God’s Welcome” and what it might mean for us to offer God’s welcome to a Gospel-hungry world. Many people long for a life of meaning and hunger for authentic relationships with people who reach beyond themselves. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, if you are eager to explore your relationship with God in a community of welcome, and to share God’s hospitality with others, then you are invited to step deeper into God’s abundance. A photo of our children gliding down an inflatable slide with smiles as wide as their outstretched arms conveys something of the abundant spirit at Christ Church Cathedral. Discovering God’s welcome and sharing
the blessing of God’s abundance is at the heart of our lives together. We had an astonishing year of celebration, generosity and growth. Now, an exciting year unfolds before us. Everywhere I turn, I see you lov-
ing God and serving others with open hearts, minds and hands. The Cathedral is buzzing with enthusiasm and it is contagious!
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; nurture your mind and spirit through art and culture; serve the world in justice and peace as God’s extraordinary welcome unfolds in freedom, power and love. The poet T. S. Eliot wrote, “The river is within us, the sea is all about us.” Therefore, The Holy One beckons each of us: Step deeper into the abundance of God’s welcome at Christ Church Cathedral. Ϯ
W o rs h i p t h e L or d i n t h e be a u t y of h o l i n e s s ; n u r t u r e y ou r m i n d and s p i ri t t h r ou g h a r t a n d c u lt u r e ; s e r v e th e w or l d i n j u s t i c e a n d p e a c e as G o d ’ s e xt r a or d i n a r y w e l c om e unfolds i n fr e e d om , p ow e r a n d l ov e . We gather on Rally Day, our annual fall kickoff, for the comeas-you-are worship at 8:30 and 11:00, followed by a cookout, fun activities and a ministry fair that will enable us to explore the many opportunities for growing in God through prayer and service at Christ Church Cathedral. Be sure to browse through our Christian Formation brochure to discover the many offerings this fall at Christ Church Cathedral. We will explore God’s welcome through book groups, forums, spiritual practices, Sunday school classes, worship and opportunities for fun, fellowship and community service as we step deeper into God’s abundance.
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FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN
The Boomerang Effect By The Reverend Brent Owens
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rent Owens grew up in Bowling Green, Ohio, and Tampa, Florida. He attended high school in Maryville, Missouri where he met his sweetheart and future wife, Malinda. After receiving a B.S. in Business Analysis from Indiana University, Brent attended law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. Brent spent the next fifteen years practicing law in Florida as a board-certified civil trial attorney. While a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in West Palm Beach during the mid-90’s, Brent was significantly involved in a number of ministries, which is when he first felt called to the priesthood. For quite a while Brent tried to avoid this call, but like a boomerang, God’s call to ordained ministry kept coming back to Brent stronger each time. After several years of prayer and discernment by Brent, his family, and the Church, the call to ministry was recognized, and in 2002 he left the practice of law to pursue ordained ministry. Brent, Malinda and their three children moved to Austin, Texas, where he enrolled in the Seminary of the Southwest. He graduated in May of 2005 with a Master of Divinity degree. Brent began his ministry at St. Barnabas-on-the-Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona, in 6 / PRAYER AND ACTION_FALL KICKOFF 12
July of that year, and was ordained to the priesthood on October 29, 2005. In June 2008, Brent was called to be the Rector of St. Alban’s, a small parish near Atlanta, Georgia, where he has focused on evangelism, stewardship, mission and outreach. During his four-year tenure at St. Alban’s, attendance and membership increased, and multiple new outreach ministries were started. Brent supports environmental stewardship, so he and several enthusiastic parishioners enacted energy-saving changes and remediation, which reduced St. Alban’s energy usage by 62%, an achievement recognized with an Energy Star Award from the EPA. In the Diocese of Atlanta, Brent has served as the co-chair of the Stewardship Commission, as the Chair of the Task Force for Congregational Leadership Development, and on the Environmental Stewardship Commission. Brent and Malinda recently celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. They have three children: Jillian (22), a recent graduate of the University of Texas Plan II Honors Program; Brad (18), a freshman at Valdosta State University in the honors program; and Crystal, 13, who just started seventh grade. Malinda works as a hospital strategic planning consultant for Seton Healthcare in Austin. Brent’s interests include bicycling and restoring old British sports cars. We look forward to being with you on Rally Day and to our ministry together! Ϯ
Sharing the Abundance of God's Blessing By Chuck Baldecchi & Anne Garrett
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hank you and congratulations! These two words capture the sentiment of the Stewardship Committee. Your generosity and commitment to God and Christ Church Cathedral has been awe-inspiring. We asked parishioners to increase their giving and you responded with such a generous spirit we not only met but exceeded our goals. It is remarkable what we can achieve together! Community and fellowship are what makes Christ Church special. We will welcome the 2013 Stewardship season this fall with several intimate gatherings held in homes and at the Cathedral. Delicious food and refreshments will be enjoyed as we visit with one another in smaller groups. This will also give parishioners an opportunity to gather with the Dean to meet our new clergy in a more casual setting and welcome them to Christ Church Cathedral. The Stewardship Committee is pleased to offer and sponsor these intimate gatherings throughout the fall. We give thanks for the parishioners who are graciously hosting these gatherings. Once again, we would like to express our appreciation for your awe-inspiring response for Stewardship 2012. It has been a blessing and an inspiration for us to see the wondrous ways in which you honor God first! Thank you and Congratulations, The Stewardship Committee Chuck Baldecchi and Anne Garrett
Fall Gatherings:
Stewardship invites you to welcome our new clergy Check your calendars, then choose the Gathering date that best suits your schedule. All times are 6:00-8:00pm. Sunday, September 16 Church with childcare
Tuesday, October 9 3453 Oakbrook Dr. 40515
Tuesday, September 18 126 Old Cassidy Ave. 40502
Thursday, October 11 3612 Hidden Pond Rd. 40502
Thursday, September 20 3137 Warrenwood Wynd 40502
Tuesday, October 16 421 Queensway Dr. 40502
Thursday, September 27 314 Holiday Road 40502
Thursday, October 18 1630 Fincastle Rd 40502
Sunday, September 30 1185 Lakewood Dr. 40502
Sunday, October 21 Church with childcare
Tuesday, October 2 221 Chinoe Rd 40502
Tuesday, October 23 1416 Fincastle Rd. 40502
Thursday, October 4 1537 Pine Needle Lane 40513
A complete list of hosts is available at www.ccclex.org.
And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. ~ 2 Corinthians 9:8 8 / PRAYER AND ACTION_FALL KICKOFF 12
Fall Gatherings: Sharing the Abundance of God’s Blessing The Stewardship Committee Invites you to Celebrate and give thanks For the many blessings In each of our lives. Join us for an intimate gathering In homes or at Church With Dean Wade and our new clergy. Hearty Hors d’oeuvres and drinks Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Margaret Christensen at 254-4497 or mchristensen@ccclex.org to participate in one of these gatherings.
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YOUTH
Province IV Youth Event By Darcy Cassidy
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n July, Amanda Musterman-Kiser, Dawson Fugate and I traveled to Haw River State Park in North Carolina for the Province IV Youth Event. There were 44 youth and adults present representing many dioceses in the southeast region. The theme for the weeklong conference was “Transformation and Reconciliation” and was focused on overcoming prejudices in our church. During our week in North Carolina, we learned how sexism, racism, ageism and other preconceived judgments can undermine the radical welcome that Christians are called to give. In order to move past our prejudices, we first learned about the history of racism in our country. We traveled to Guilford College in Greensboro and learned about the Underground Railroad and the incredible bravery and compassion Quakers showed in assisting runaway slaves. We then traveled to the International Civil Rights Museum, where we learned about the long history of racism in our country and the many courageous efforts to expose it. To learn about the modern-day struggle many people face because of prejudices, we went to El Buen Pastor, a Hispanic Episcopal church in Durham. After enjoying a wonderful meal generously prepared by some of the church’s members, we heard from a few college-age women about their experiences as minorities in the United States. Two were summer interns working for an organization that fights for the rights of the many migrant workers who travel to the U.S. each growing season. Both of these women had worked as laborers on farms and know first-hand about the dangerous working conditions. They also talked about the lack of labor laws and protections in the agriculture industry and how it is often difficult for children of migrant workers to rise up out of
poverty. The other young woman who talked to the group was involved in helping Hispanic youth gain citizenship. Hearing first-hand from these young women had a large impact on the group. We could easily identify with them. Learning about their experiences made us realize that discrimination isn’t just something that occurred a long time ago or in another area. It is very real and it exists today in our country, our churches, and in our own perceptions and experiences. After the speakers, we celebrated Eucharist with the congregation. Much of the service was in Spanish, but everyone was able to follow it because we were all so familiar with an Episcopal service. When we joined together to sing worship songs in both English and Spanish, we felt what we thought the kingdom of heaven must look like. People from different backgrounds, languages, traditions and experiences -- who otherwise might not be able to connect -- joining together to worship with the uniting power of God’s love. Ϯ
...discrimination isn’t just something that occurred a long time ago or in another area. It is very real and it exists today... CCCLEX.ORG / 11
ART AT THE CATHEDRAL
Riverkeepers By Jesse Mark
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rt at the Cathedral is sponsoring the “Riverkeepers” exhibit on water ecology for the September Gallery Hop. This traveling exhibit began in 2001 when Pat Banks, Eastern Kentucky University, prominent Kentucky watercolorist, and Judy Sizemore, Berea College, poet, received a grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women to host workshops for artists in central and eastern Kentucky. The goal was to work through artists to promote awareness of waterquality issues. The exhibit has been shown several times since in various locations. Amanda Tudor, AATC Co-chair, contacted Pat about showing here at the Cathedral. Pat and Judy responded enthusiastically and have been working with me to expand and freshen the show. Gallery Hop will feature Whit Whitaker from Good Shepherd, who will sing "river songs," like Deep River, a spiritual arrangement by Mark Hayes, Moon River, by Henry Mancini, and The Negro Speaks of Rivers by Margaret Bonds. Diana Hallman, professor of musicology at the University of Kentucky, will accompany Whit. Transylvania University Professor Angela Hurley has provided for poets as interludes to the music: Richard Lawrence Taylor, Martha Gehringer and Jeremy Paden, all from Transylvania. 12 / PRAYER AND ACTION_FALL KICKOFF 12
A new name is given to the show: "We are all water"; and over half of the visual art will be new, selected from submissions by the AATC group of 150 artists (see some of the images here). There are two educational components to this exhibit. One is directed at the church and the other is aimed at private and public schools. Pat and Judy will conduct a leadership workshop Saturday, October 6, from 10am to 12:30pm (including box lunch) in the Activity Room here at the church. The curriculum is geared toward public and private school art teachers. Church school teachers and youth leaders will benefit from the art instruction and sign- and postermaking craft demonstration. The proposed curriculum for the church, however, is a wonderful resource from Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD): www.er-d.org/ userfiles/Session%201-Water.pdf This has scripture, reflections and mission projects which go with the water-conservation and water-quality issues. Ϯ
CROSS OUTREACH
Rewarding...and fun! Harrison Elementary Reading Mentors By Anne Garrett & Martha Park
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he Los Angeles chief of police once said he could forecast the number of jail cells needed at a future date based on the number of thirdgrade students who could not read. Loys Mather led off with this alarming statement during a presentation by parishioners involved in the Harrison Elementary Mentor ministry. Data collected from the National Adult Literacy Survey found that 60%-70% of inmates scored below 4th-grade reading level. The enthusiastic parishioners told of their rewarding experiences mentoring the Harrison Elementary students. They spoke of the small commitment of time that reaps big rewards by measurably raising a child’s reading level. “We’ve seen children go from stumbling to reading,” said Mary Mc Lisle. “Very few programs make such a big impact with as little as five minutes per child once or twice a week, plus it’s fun!” Other mentors shared heartwarming, and occasionally hilarious, stories of their interactions with the students and how rewarding mentoring has been. The enthusiastic mentors seemed to get as much out of their time with the kids as the kids did!
Volunteers are trained to use the Great Leaps Reading Program to help students make great leaps in reading comprehension and fluency. It’s easy, the teachers love having you there, and no background in education is necessary. What more incentive do we need to help these bright, delightful children at Harrison reach their potential? Christ Church has had a long-term relationship with Harrison, a school with one of the highest number of children living below the poverty level. Parishioners also support the students by purchasing much-needed school supplies and Christmas gifts. Perhaps this year you will feel led to spend a brief time each week with second- and third-graders at Harrison Elementary. These children need help with reading skills. Your presence means so much to them, and working with them can be such a grounding and perspectivechanging experience. And, of course, IT’S FUN! Ask any of the Great Leaps mentors who work at Harrison. If you have any interest in learning more or joining this group, contact Loys Mather at loysmather@insightbb.com or 299-8569. Ϯ
thank you!
from Christ Community Cupboard
The diaper drive was a resounding success! We collected over 122 packages of diapers and were able to purchase an additional two-month supply for families in need with your monetary donations. Thank you for your generosity! - Mark Wilson and Kathleen Imhoff
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YOUTH
Experience the Cathedral Domain By Amanda Musterman-Kiser
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his summer approximately 35 Christ Church Cathedral children, Grades 1-12, experienced the wonderfulness of the Cathedral Domain. Located in Lee County, the Cathedral Domain serves as the retreat center and camp for the Diocese of Lexington . Year after year, this place continues to transform our young people by exposing them to the beauty of God’s creation and offering them the experience of God’s abundant love and acceptance. Here are a few reflections on camp by various members of our community. "The one thing I wish everyone knew about Cathedral Domain is it is a way to appreciate nature and roam about with God. God was present when I was listening to Paula, our Deacon, talking about how we are all equal in God's eyes." - Evan Arthur-Sloan, Junior Conference (Grades 7 & 8) "My favorite thing about camp was meeting new people. God was really present the whole time!" - Kaitie Blackburn, Junior Conference (Grades 7 & 8) "God was really present in the quiet place on top of the mountain. It makes God feel close." - Anne Thomas Howard & Olivia Howard, Girls I Camp (Grades 3 & 4) and Girls II Camp (Grades 5 & 6) "The one thing I wish everyone knew about Cathedral Domain is that everyone is accepted no matter what." - Dawson Fugate, Senior Conference (Grades 9-12) "I learned that one week can give you the best experience of your live and bring you closer to everyone. God was present when we had the healing service and everyone was brought together both spiritually and physically. - Ross Cook, Senior Conference (Grades 9-12)
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"The one thing I wish everyone knew about Cathedral Domain is that it's a great place where people can be themselves." - Cooper Garner, Girls II Camp (Grades 5 & 6) "I learned that no matter how lonely you are, you will always find something to remind you where home is." Andrew Garner, Boys I Camp (Grades 3 & 4) "One of the primary tenets of camp is always that everyone is God's beloved child. This always allows students the freedom to be themselves as God created them, being completely true to who they are without others' expectations." - Amanda Musterman-Kiser HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED Experience it yourself – volunteer to work a summer camp. Anyone can volunteer. Nurses and medical professionals are always needed. We love moms, dads and grandparents! Join us for Happening, November 9-11, or for New Year in the Spirit, December 27-30. Schedule a retreat for yourself or your family any time of the year! Donate – give directly to Cathedral Domain or to the Christ Church Youth Scholarship. Both funds support our campers who could otherwise not afford camp. Pray – pray that our Diocese continues this wonderful ministry and that students continue to be touched by their experiences. Ϯ
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Understanding Godly Play By Dr. Elizabeth Conrad
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e believe that children already experience God. Godly Play gives them the language to express that reality. We share the stories of our faith by heart in a circle of children with beautiful three-dimensional materials at the center. As the children see and hear the stories, they take them to heart and grow in their relationship with God. WHAT ARE THE UNDERLYING EDUCATIONAL AND THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF GODLY PLAY? Many educational models teach biblical facts as if they will magically make people believe in God. This misses what is most exciting about religious education: God’s self in the midst of the words playing hide-and-seek with us. God invites us into – and pursues us in the midst of – scripture. The Godly Play method has been created to help children learn how to listen well, to hear what God is saying to them and then to make an authentic and creative response. WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE OF GODLY PLAY? Godly Play follows the circle of the Church Year. It moves from the preparation for the Mystery of Christmas during Advent to the Mystery itself. It then moves on through Lent and the Mystery of Easter. Next, the season of Easter prepares the way for the Mystery of Pentecost. The rhythm of the Church Year moves from preparation, into mystery, and then to recollection about these three great mysteries, which parallel an experience of the three persons of the Holy Trinity. The Godly Play curriculum “turns around” this circle by following the liturgical seasons celebrated in the Church. One can spend a lifetime moving around this circle, discovering something new each time, as one grows older and wiser, if one has the energy, the imagination and the creative support of a community to help continue this quest. It is part of Godly Play’s task to prepare the way for this journey. WHAT DOES A GODLY PLAY CLASSROOM LOOK LIKE? Godly Play lessons and room design exemplify how the
child experiences the Christian language. This connection between architecture, language and community is generally present in Christian churches, but in a Godly Play classroom it is much clearer. When the classroom and the lessons are internalized, children have available to them a working model of the language system to think with and to use in discussions with others about what is most important in life and death. Mentors guide the children toward this discovery by patiently and playfully naming and using the lessons and parts of the room in a consistent and respectful way. The circle of class participation begins when the children enter the sacred space of the room that is filled with stories and objects representing our Christian language. This dynamic circle then moves through the activities of listening to and wondering about the lesson, developing additional insights by exploration with expressive art or the story materials during the work period, celebration of being with each other and God in the feast, and then reflectively leaving the classroom, anticipating to enter it once again the next time the class meets. This movement follows the deep structure of Christian worship and is an indirect preparation for the children to be involved directly in the worship. Children who have learned the language of the Christian People in this way will be able to enter adolescence with a working model of the classical Christian language system to help them to construct their new and larger identity. They will be ready to move forward with deep Christian roots that conserve the best of their tradition, deeply grounded by multigenerational “mutual blessings,” and also be ready to explore their expanding horizons with “playful orthodoxy.” Article is taken from brochure: What Is Godly Play?
Children age 3 (as of November 1) – through the fifth grade experience Godly Play every Sunday morning from 10:00 to 10:50am. Contact Elizabeth Conrad, Minister of Christian Formation, at elizabeth@ccclex.org or 254-4497 with any questions. Ϯ
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CATHEDRAL MINISTRIES
The Cathedral Daughters By Joanna Walsh & Pat Arnold
THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Christ Church Chapter of Daughters of the King was represented at the Triennial Convention in Indianapolis the last week of June, 2012, by Joanna Walsh and Pat Arnold. Joanna is the incoming President of our Chapter. Pat is Co-Directress of the Cathedral Junior Daughter Mother Teresa Chapter as well as Junior Daughter Coordinator for the Diocese of Lexington. They were awed to be among almost 500 fellow Daughters from all over the world -including Brazil, Haiti, Israel, Malawi, and Trinidad and Tobago -- all of whom have taken the same vow of prayer, service and evangelism. Reports by international chapters on ways they have found to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in their everyday lives and out of scarcity have found and shared abundance were truly inspiring. Fifty Junior Daughters also attended Triennial and participated in their own programs, which included service, learning, praise and worship, crafts and pool time. The weekend before Triennial, Christ Church Chapter hosted Deloude Rock from Haiti. Our chapter hosted a Diocesan Tea on Sunday, June 24, to honor Deloude and Grace Sears, the outgoing national President. This gave the ladies in the Diocese the opportunity to learn more about the Daughters of the King in Haiti. Several members of our chapter took Deloude to visit Reading Camp in Winchester and to some interesting sites in Lexington. 16 / PRAYER AND ACTION_FALL KICKOFF 12
Any woman at the Cathedral who may be interested in becoming a Daughter of the King and joining the ministry of prayer, service, and evangelism is invited to contact Joanna Walsh or any member of the Christ Church Chapter. New study groups will be formed as interest is expressed in membership. THE JUNIOR DAUGHTERS OF THE KING Junior Daughters of the King is an Order consisting of baptized girls in Grades 6-12 who take a vow of prayer and service. The mission of the Order is to extend the love of God to all people through prayer and service. We promise to pray daily for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom. We promise to be Christ’s faithful servants in the extension of His Kingdom. We wear a silver cross with the initials FHS – For His Sake – as a symbol of our promise. For Christ’s sake we serve, we pray and we reach out in love for all. If you are interested in becoming a Junior Daughter, contact Amanda Musterman-Kiser, Christina Blackburn, or Pat Arnold. We will be having a Candlelight Service of Intent in early September and a “Lock-In” to prepare to install more girls into our Mother Teresa Chapter at Christ Church Cathedral in the fall. Ϯ
PIECES
HERITAGE
Connecting the Pieces of Our Lives
Tradition is not crying over ashes, but treasuring our heritage By Priscilla Lynd, OEBG Docent
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owhere at Christ Church Cathedral is this treasuring better illustrated than at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground — the tragedy of the cholera epidemics, the families represented there, and the
continuity of life. Beginning after Labor Day, we will have a docent at the Caretaker’s cottage on Sunday afternoons to help visitors who want to learn more about the history of the site, who may be searching for information about their own genealogy or who just want to visit.
If you haven’t been there, you’ve missed a little-known part of your heritage. If you would consider becoming a docent, contact Priscilla Lynd—phone 269-7275 or email plynd@insightbb.com. Ϯ
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Listening to God Through the Dream By Dr. Elizabeth Conrad
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t has become a hard and fast truth for me that God speaks to us in our dreams. It is not an "undigested piece of beef" as Scrooge had hoped. For the last 15 years I have been writing down my dreams, living with their images and been
It has become a hard and fast truth for me that God speaks to us in our dreams. transformed by them. I began having Dream Groups here at that time. Week after week members listen to one another's dreams to help discern the metaphoric language of God. No one knows the meaning of a dream
except for the dreamer, but sometimes we can help one another to see our blind spots! The "Aha!" moments finally pushed me to get further training at the Haden Institute Dream Leader Training program and doctoral work that had much of its focus on the dream. I invite you to join this group this year. We will be meeting on Mondays from 12 to 2pm in the Meditation Room. Call me with any questions: 254-4497 or elizabeth@ccclex.org. If you are interested and this is not a good time for you - contact me anyway!! ĎŽ
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SPOTLIGHT
Love Must Act By Holly Milburn
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f you ever want to shock your folks, simply tell them that you just had a vending machine lunch in a maximum security prison with a convicted felon serving a life sentence. Or tell them that your monthly food stamps ran out and you can’t afford shampoo. Or tell them that you were just called the most heinously colorful invectives by a homeless woman named Peaches. In a nutshell, you could say that’s how I’ve spent the last year serving the Episcopal Church in New York City. Through the Episcopal Service Corps, I’ve been living in intentional poverty with three roommates in an old apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. When I wasn’t preoccupied with the details of being completely broke, I was working with Mission and Pastoral Care at St. James’ Church. St. James’ is a wonderful parish with a vibrant mission program that feeds upwards of 180 meals per week to the hungry, provides warm beds for homeless men, and supports and mentors children of incarcerated
parents. These programs kept me busy sometimes seven days a week and brought me to know Christ in a truly personal, beautiful, and sometimes heartbreaking way. In April I took two boys to visit their father, who is serving a life sentence in Attica Correctional Facility. Walking into the prison, I was admittedly frightened to meet this person -- one whom the state of New York has labeled a “criminal” and a dangerous threat to society. But what I found after several hours gathered around a small table with this man and his two sons, who looked at him with nothing less than unadulterated admiration, was simple and palpable: love. For a reason that I can’t understand, God led me to a crowded penitentiary to see the face of Christ in a man who had committed some pretty horrifying deeds sometime during his all-tooshort life prior to incarceration. And in that moment, I didn’t see a trace of what I expected from a hardened criminal. Instead, I saw a father elated to see his sons and to hold them and tell them how proud they made him.
...seeking not just to serve them, but to be with them as one body. And the result was my transformation.
I saw a man deeply grateful that a strange woman would get on a plane and bring his kids to visit him in such an intimidating setting. In fact, I found him remarkably gentle. When we affirm our baptismal covenant, we agree to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves and respecting the dignity of every human being. It’s easy to forget that the criminals that we lock out of sight are still our neighbors -- as are the substance abusers, the elderly and isolated, and the homeless. In the last year, I’ve not only been visiting with these people, but have been living in solidarity with them, seeking not just to serve them, but to be with them as one body. And the result was my transformation. Now, as if maximum security prisons and homeless shelters weren’t enough adventure, I’m preparing to move to South Africa in September to be an Episcopal missionary. Much as when I moved to New York, I have no idea what to expect. But what I hope is that I can continue to be shown the grace of God by those who, too, were made in the image of God. Visit hollyincapetown.blogspot. com for more information, to give to her mission or to follow her journey. Ϯ CCCLEX.ORG / 19
MUSIC NOTES
New for This Year By Canon Erich Balling
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he Cathedral Boys and Girls Choirs are accepting new singers for the 2012-13 season. Boys ages 8 through voice change and girls ages 8 through 18 are welcome to join this exciting ministry of music and mission. The boys rehearse Wednesdays and Fridays, and the girls Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30 to 6:15pm. The boys and girls sing every week, alternating between the 8:30am liturgy and the 11:00am liturgy with the men of the Choir. The choirs combine for special services (Lessons & Carols or Evensong) or concerts (Messiah, 50th Jubilee Concert). In addition, they tour and record on a frequent basis. New for this year is an ensemble for boys and girls ages 4 through 8 called the Cathedral Imps. This choir was formerly named the Saint Nicholas and Saint Cecilia Choir. The choir’s focus is on developing a child’s singing voice and movement, and developing basic music reading skills. This choir sings in liturgy several times per term. Assistant Organist Lisa Hall and Music Assistant Kathleen Balling co-teach this ensemble. The Imps will meet on Mondays from 4:45 to 5:20pm. Cathedral Schola, our women’s ensemble, is also accepting new singers, ages 18 and up. Schola meets Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00pm and sings once a month for the Celtic Eucharist, and occasionally for the 8:30am Liturgy.
Please contact Music Assistant Kathleen Balling for further information and details: kballing@ccclex.org or 254-4497, Ext. 108. Golden Jubilee Year! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Choir of Men and Boys. We will celebrate this milestone throughout the coming academic year. Each of our concerts and special liturgical offerings will recognize the anniversary. On January 26 and 27 we welcome back to Christ Church Cathedral Robert Quade, the choir's founder as well as several other former, choirmasters and alumni. Stay tuned for further information via our website and the music brochure which will be available the first week of September! Please join is for the first Evensong of the year on Sunday, September 9, at 4:00pm. The service will be sung by the Cathedral Choir and feature music from the 2012 choir tour to England and Scotland. Note that all of our Evensong offerings will begin one hour earlier this year! Ϯ
Golden Jubilee Year! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Choir of Men and Boys.
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FROM THE CURATE
What It Means to be Cured By The Reverend Joe Mitchell
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grew up in a small town in southwestern Virginia called Pound and attended All Saints Episcopal Church in nearby Norton, where I was baptized and confirmed. My service in the church began at age 5, when I started as an acolyte. In high school I played baseball and was heavily involved with theatre, working with Appalachian Children’s Theatre during my junior and senior years. While I continued to attend church services, even preaching from time to time, the thought of ordained ministry never entered my head, because I wanted to become a stage actor. For undergrad I attended Centre College, where I majored
I was called in the fall of 2007 to St. Thaddeus in Aiken, SC. I served St. Thad’s for two years as youth minister, where I gained invaluable experience and formed wonderful relationships that have continued to this day. In the fall of 2009 I left with my dog Casey to attend General Seminary in New York City. The city opened my eyes to new people and life experiences that I would have never encountered back home. As a seminarian I served Trinity Church, Wall Street and found new passions in the areas of education, liturgy, and young adult ministries. These are all areas I hope to help serve while at Christ Church Cathedral. My call here is as curate, meaning that I will serve a variety of ministries with the purpose of curing (or preparing) me for life as an ordained person. My primary responsibilities will be with the young adult ministry (Canterbury) at UK, the Theology on Tap group, acolytes, and more. I will be ordained a transitional deacon on August 18 in my home church in Virginia. My priestly ordination will come sometime in 2013. Casey and I are both very excited to be here! Come by our office and talk baseball, Transformers, theatre, or anything else with us. Blessings to you all, and thank you
As a seminarian, I served Trinity Church, Wall Street and found new passions in the areas of education, liturgy, and young adult ministries. in history and theatre and had the chance to continue playing baseball, while also singing in the choir and acting. My pursuit of professional acting did not go the way I had envisioned, and so I became a baseball coach after college. During my time at Pikeville College (now University of Pikeville) I felt the tug toward ordained ministry, and after spending a summer working as a chaplain and counselor at my diocesan camp in Callaway, VA, I decided to pursue youth ministry.
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SEPTEMBER
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Awbrey Wahle Jean Shearer Lucy Sandmeyer Melissa Koger Ramsey Bell Richard Giles Sophie Bell Beth Mitchell Karen Arnold Bruce Noe Sterrett Whitton Harold Mann Noah Lutz Trisha Moore Susan Stempel Cary Howard Mary Ruth Clark Vella Scott Emily Mullins Kathy Dalton Tripp Geddes Terry Hutchens Kathleen Imhoff Jess Mendes Bobby Finch Jr. Pamela Russell-Tutty Jungjoo Park Elizabeth Geddes Mildred Lawrence Lynn Roser Bryan Conrad Dana Davis Joel Fay Kathy Anderson William Stewart Clay Duvall Robert Ireland Abigail Morgan Edith Anderson Ed Barr Norman Powell Ellen Woodward
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Lynne Slone Alex Lesueur, Jr. Cody Hughes Nancy Freeman Joy McRoberts George Cox Tyler Jackson Marilyn Faughn Barbara Clifton Chris Shaughnessy Paige Tuttle Ruth Mark Steffen Wilson Louise McCready Chris Wright David Gyor Mary Ware Marcia Hunter Jennifer Morgan Mary Osborne Neil Sturgill Anne Anderson Carojean MacDonald Cooper Headley Susan Thompson Darryl Callahan Ray Barry Stephen Mooney Amanda Tudor Diana Martin Caroline Parker Chloe Hall Robert Sandford Amanda Naish Amy Brice Gates Corman Maggie Donworth Patricia Arnold Robbie Cattoi Virginia Newsome Joseph Mucci Mary Duke Susan McLaughlin Nancy McDuffie
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OCTOBER
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Jane Michler Sarah Blanchett Langston Wilson John Winn Madeline Decker Elizabeth Williams Lori Specht Matthew Lutz Alex Ranft Alice Dearborn Darrell Dennis Joshua Tudor June Kinkead Laura Westneat Stori Hall Michael Moran Bibie Cook Ralph Odima Joan Hackley Jane Binger Lucian Dearborn Gatewood Gay Mary Barry Precia Chimaren Robert Ferguson Alexander Parker Louise Lorton Stacy Decker Tom Underwood Brandl Skirvin Darcy Cassidy Rick Dirksen Sarah Anderson Libby Dirksen William Jacobs Tazewell Schnabel Elliott Durbin Peggie Mahan
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
September & October
BULLETIN BOARD
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew The Brotherhood of St. Andrew has just completed its first year of activity at CCC. We have nine members: Lance Churchill, Bill Davis, Robert Hill, Tom Howard, Ron Parkey, John Perrine, Gary Stewart, Bob Voll, and Jim Ware. Our mission is to bring men of the parish closer to God with prayer, study and service. Our projects for this first year have included participation in the Room In The Inn program, work at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground, helping with shelves for Godly Play, and anything else that we were asked to do from time to time. We meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30am at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground with prayer, lively discussion of a topic, and report on projects and activities. Men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to meet with us. Call John Perrine (268-0306) for any other information. Commodores, September 7 The Commodores will begin their new year on Friday, September 7, at 7pm in the Great Hall. We are fortunate to have Dean Carol Wade with us to bring her annual message and greetings. All members and friends of the Cathedral are encouraged to attend, for this provides
an excellent opportunity to get better acquainted and learn more about the Cathedral. Please bring a meat, vegetable, or salad dish to serve 10-12. The following items are FURNISHED: desserts, appetizers, beverage, and bread. Commodores, October 5 The Commodores will meet on Friday, October 5, at 7:00pm in the Great Hall. Zig Zeigler of Zeigler Stained Glass will be our speaker. His firm recently restored the stained glass in the Chapel. Zig and his wife have traveled extensively in Europe studying current and traditional stained glass techniques. He'll be showing us slides illustrating a brief history of stained glass and a look ahead at what's on the horizon for this interesting craft. Bring a meat, vegetable, or salad dish to serve 10-12. Note that dessert, appetizers, bread, and beverage are furnished.
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Bake Sale Cooking Sign Up, September 14 Holiday Bake Sale time is almost here! The previous bake sales have made over $10,200 for CROSS Ministries Outreach programs thanks to you. Once again, we ask you to prepare your favorite recipes - casseroles, soups, rolls, cheese biscuits, or whatever you love to make. There are several ways to sign up for the bake
sale. Sign-up forms are available at the Welcome Center. You may also sign up by email to Cissy Collins, ksc5567@yahoo. com, or by phone to 859-255-9535. The deadline is September 12. The Holiday Bake Sale will be offered in late Octoberearly November when the list of items will be available. UTO Ingathering: Celebrating God's Abundance Just wanted to thank the good people of Christ Church Cathedral for their generous donation to United Thank Offering of $1492.87. You are consistently one of the most generous parishes in our Diocese! And a grateful thanks to you, Barbara Hodgman, for coordinating the ingatherings.
CONGRATULATIONS///
In thanksgiving for the birth of Liam Foley, son of Gwen (Osborne) and Richard Foley; nephew of Amanda Naish; grandson of Pat Allen and Frank White. Gwen was in the Cathedral Choir during her teen years and was Pat's Little Sister with Big Brothers-Big Sisters. She lived with Pat & Frank for several years. They are very excited to welcome new addition, Liam, to their family! ĎŽ
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Holy Eucharist Rite I • Chapel Holy Eucharist Rite II • Church Coffee Hour • Great Hall Holy Eucharist Rite II • Church Welcome Reception • Garden Evensong • Church *Check Calendar for Dates* Celtic Eucharist • Church *Check Calendar for Dates*
WEDNESDAYS 12:05pm Healing Service • Chapel UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS September 2 Rally Day Teacher Commissioning
September 3 Cathedral & Offices Closed September 6-8 Musikgarten September 9 Three-Services Schedule begins Task Forces Commissioning Sunday School begins Evensong Chorister Installation September 12 Welcome Center Volunteer Luncheon September 16 Baptisms September 21 Gallery Hop September 23 J2A Seeker Scramble September 29 Diocesan Acolyte Festival September 30 Bishop Chilton's Final Sunday Newcomer's Tea Celtic Eucharist Jr. DOK Candlelight Installation October 6 Blessing of the Animals October 7 Evensong October 14 Youth Hiking