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A CHRISTMAS POSTSCRIPT The Rev. Paula Ott reflects on her Christmas experiences.
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"WINTER INSPIRATION" Curator Robert Sandford explains his love of winter-inspired art.
Let Your Light Shine JANUARY/14
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Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I January 2014 Dean & Rector ɪ The Very Rev. Carol 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 Ott > paula@ccclex.org 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 Nursery Coordinator ɪ Michelle Dunlap > mdunlap@ccclex.org Parish Administrator ɪ Lesa Wehrle > lwehrle@ccclex.org Parish Secretary ɪ Margaret Christensen > mchristensen@ccclex.org Publications Coordinator & Webmaster ɪ Ashley Goodrich > agoodrich@ccclex.org Financial Assistant ɪ Linda Critchfield > lcritchfield@ccclex.org Facilities Manager ɪ John Hodgman > jhodgman@ccclex.org Sexton ɪ Brownell Haddix Vestry Chuck Baldecchi, Senior Warden ɪ John Brice ɪ Lance Churchill ɪ Cissy Collins ɪ Dan Dorsett ɪ Sherry Ferguson ɪ Robert Fugate ɪ Ann-Whitney Garner ɪ Anne Garrett ɪ Gwen Mathews ɪ Tracey Meyers ɪ Caywood Prewitt ɪ Kenton Ball, Treasurer
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JANUARY PRAYER God of our Fathers, as you have protected us in the year that is past, be with us in this new year: keep us from every sin, every evil, and every fear; for you are our light and salvation, and the strength of our life. To you be glory for endless ages. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen. 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 Camels awaiit their entrance to the Epiphany Celebration on January 5.
THE MISSION OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL 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.
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CONTENTS
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Let Your Light Shine A Christmas Postscript "Winter Inspiration" Thank You Youth Events The Bro's are Back! Angel Tree Angels Come to the Table and Meet the Holy One Being Good Stewards CROSS Ministries Living on the Edge O Gracious Light The Cathedral Welcomes Conductor Malcolm Archer Bulletin Board Birthdays
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Let Your Light Shine By The Very Rev. Carol Wade
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od’s presence shines in the night sky as the magi, led by a star, pay homage to the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. What kind of gift bearer have you been during this season? Many of us experience great joy in finding just the right gift for family, friends and colleagues, because gift bearing is a way to express our gratitude, and to honor those whom we love. Much significance has been given to the magi’s gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Yet the true gift of Epiphany shines more brightly that the finest gold, and permeates our lives far deeper that the most precious perfume. God in Christ takes on human form and brings the extraordinary gift of grace, mercy and forgiveness. This trinity of gifts is quite remarkable in its unity. Grace: God’s unmerited love given freely to us; Mercy: God’s steadfast love that never lets us go; Forgiveness: God’s prodigal love that calls us home eternally, no matter how far we wander. As you can see, the trinity of gifts that God offers to us in Christ—grace, mercy and forgiveness—can be summed up in a single and most precious word: Love. In Epiphany we celebrate God’s love made evident in Christ, who comes to bring light to the darkest of corners of our world. Light, above all, is the supreme symbol of the season of Epiphany. Light is the gift we are called to bear to the world. For some of us, being light bearers seems to come easily. But what are we to do if we do not feel all that bright, especially during these dark days of winter? Many devotional writers remind us that there is always a spiritual discipline or practice that can open our hearts to receive the grace we seek. If you would like to shine with the light of Christ, simply ask for this gift in prayer, and then take on a corresponding spiritual discipline to cultivate this inner light.
For instance, if you feel that Christ’s light is being dimmed by a sense of physical sluggishness, then the corresponding spiritual discipline is physical exercise. After all, the Incarnation of Jesus tells us that God affirms our physical being as a holy place for God’s own dwelling. Perhaps a feeing of discontentment is tamping down your light. If so, you can listen to your desire through prayer and holy reading and let God kindle the holy fire that is within you, and which makes you reach out in love to others. If anger or bitterness is casting a shadow in your life, then some honest conversation with God and a prayer of confession is the way to restore God’s light. If any of these practices seem daunting, here is the Good News of God: We do not create the light of Christ; we merely reflect the light that is already present within us! Imagine your soul as mirror—but one that has gone a bit foggy. Each time we exercise one of these spiritual practices, it is as if the Holy Spirit breathes within us and that once-foggy mirror begins to gain clarity. By sheer grace, we then begin to reflect Christ’s light ablaze in us.
The trinity of gifts that God offers to us in Christ—grace, mercy and forgiveness—can be summed up in a single and most precious word: Love. What a magnificent gift we have received in Christ. Epiphany reminds us that Christ’s light made real in us is not something that we create, but rather is a gift we receive so that we may freely reflect Christ’s light in the world. May that light shine brightly in your life in this and every season. With Epiphany blessings, Carol+
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REFLECTION
A CHRISTMAS POSTSCRIPT By The Rev. Paula Ott
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’ve had traditions on my mind the past several weeks. Last month, I preached about the tradition my grandfather and I carried on for over two decades: our New Year’s Eve trip to Findlay Market in Cincinnati. The Season of Advent, that period of expectancy as we awaited the holy birth of God as Man glimmered in its wealth of tradition, both liturgical and familial. Christmas Eve found me wearing bright red socks under my freshly washed alb, an exuberant participant in the Bob Horine red sock tradition. With spectacular voices and music, our joyful prayers celebrated the birth of Jesus as only a cathedral 6 / PRAYER AND ACTION_JANUARY 14
can do. I love my drive home following the conclusion of the late Christmas Eve service. It’s just me and God on that quiet drive home. The exteriors of houses are still alit with their sparkling Christmas lights and sundry decorations. It is as if those lights silently celebrate the birth of the savior of the world. All those lights remind me of hope- of hope for a better world, for peace, for goodwill torwards all people. God and I carry on one long conversation during that drive home. It is my contemplative prayer at its best, for my heart and mind are focused entirely on God and on giving thanks for the gift of Jesus, a gift so great I fail to find the perfect words to express the depth of my gratitude. It’s those weeks after Christmas Day that bother me. It almost seems as if Christmastide and Epiphany are postscripts to Christmas. The lights that once twinkled on the doorframes and roofs of houses now hang in darkness (some until the next Christmas rush comes round). The shiny wrapping paper and ribbons
stuff our trash bins as the dried out trees sit sadly by the curb. We return to our normal lives and go about our daily business as if nothing has changed. But that’s just it, something did change. God came to earth as one of us, to live in our midst, to teach us, to show us that God is always with us. That babe born in Bethlehem forever changed the world and the course of our lives. Wise men followed a star as they sought Him. Wise men seek Him still. This year, I have decided to keep that magical mystery of Jesus' birth glowing in my heart throughout the year. I'm going to recall and celebrate it not only during next Advent and Christmas, but also during those dreary days when the joy of living seems buried under the dirtiness of life. Won't you join me in keeping that Light of Christ which shines within our hearts shining brightly for all the world to see? It could become our new tradition, a tradition to which I believe we are all called as Christians. We were given such a mind-boggling gift. Let us rejoice and be glad therein! Ϯ
ART CURATOR’S STATEMENT I was always fascinated with winter – the trees with no leaves, the ice and snow that blanket the earth, and the quiet, the insulated quiet. God’s power is reflected in the winter season. It certainly can be daunting but it also has great beauty with sun glistening off the flat snowcovered ground, water dripping off an ice-covered branch and blue shadows that stretch across the landscape. These are all things that only God can create. This is why paintings in winter are fascinating; there is something about the cleanness of winter, the color in snow, and the power of God to slow things down. The artist tries to capture some of the things we see during this season, the things that speak to us, and the things that create that memory cascade of what winter means to us. – Robert M. Sandford, Curator
"WINTER INSPIRATION" By Art at the Cathedral
This is why paintings in winter are fascinating; there is something about the cleanness of winter, the color in snow, and the power of God to slow things down.
ABOUT OUR CURATOR Robert M. Sandford, an oil painter from Lexington, specializes in plein air landscapes. Plein air is derived from the French term en plein air, which literally means “in the open air.” His training includes a Bachelor, Master and Rank I in Art. He has also studied with some of the most successful landscape painters in the country including Scott Christensen, Kenn Backhaus, Dee Beard Dean, Dan Young, Chris Groves and Bill Fletcher. Since his graduation from Eastern Kentucky University, Timeless Treasures by Dianne Cogar A winter’s portrait, so bountiful, Nature’s gift indeed ... Though lurking are the lifeless flowers Returned to earth as seed. All sacred gifts sent unto us Are made by God’s own hands – And always, they are precious ones To love just as He plans! While lilies in the valley rest, And clad are crystal trees ... A lifeless day revives the soul Through snowflakes on a breeze. These heavenly troves to come our way, So beautiful, big or small ... Will touch our lives through each new day – God’s gifts ... they’re best of all!
Sandford has participated in many regional and national exhibits. Now retired from teaching, his mission is to travel the country capturing the landscapes of the places he most enjoys – especially those of Kentucky, Europe and the Southern coast. Ϯ
GALLERY INFORMATION >>>
Exhibit on Display: Sunday, February 9, to Sunday, March 30 (Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am to 3:30pm) Gallery Hop Reception: Friday, February 21, 5:00 to 8:00pm
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THANK YOU
Dear Friends in Christ, As I give thanks for all the care that went into the preparation of our Advent and Christmas offerings, I am especially grateful for the gifts you faithfully offer. The care and artistry that you so freely share are testament to the Spirit at work in our lives and our world. The flowers, music, movement, bulletins, and logistical details have resounded with love throughout the season. From Advent to Christmas, many people have been richly fed on the life and love of Christ through the inspiration of your work and worship. In fact, we have received an outpouring of comments throughout the season that bespeak how meaningful our Advent and Christmas offerings have been to so many. And so I add my voice to this chorus of praise and offer my heartfelt thanks to you. What a joy it is to serve among you and I thank God for our ministry—and I thank God for you. May God in Christ be born in you this season and always. With gratitude, Carol+
YOUTH
MINISTRIES
THE BRO'S ARE BACK! By The Rev. Brent Owens
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n a wintery Saturday in December, 17 Christ Church Cathedral men and boys gathered at the warm and welcoming cottage at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground (OEBG). We were treated to a fantastic breakfast which included “omelets-in-a-bag” – put eggs and good omelet fillings in a zip lock bag and drop in boiling water for 12 minutes and voila´- everyone’s omelets were done at the same time!
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is back at Christ Church Cathedral. After a 30-year hiatus, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew was reactivated two years ago at Christ Church Cathedral. The Cathedral’s Chapter was formed in 1893, just 10 years after the Brotherhood itself was founded. The Cathedral’s Chapter of the Brotherhood is open to, and invites, all men and boys of the Cathedral to belong. We meet the second Saturday of every month at 10:00am in the cottage at the OEBG (corner of Elm Tree Lane and Third Street). Members of the Brotherhood commit themselves to the disciplines of regular prayer, study of scripture and commitment to service. The gathering of the Brothers helps each through the camaraderie shared and the
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challenges met together in support of each other. For its service commitment, the Brotherhood has taken on the supervision of the OEBG grounds. While there may not be omelets-in-a-bag at every meeting, we are certain that good will and hot coffee will welcome all who attend. Ϯ
PROJECT ANGEL TREE
ANGEL TREE ANGELS
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hanks to all parishioners for their generous donations and gifts for Angel Tree recipients. Your participation made Christmas more enjoyable for 150 children and adults in Lexington. You have once again shown the spirit of God's love in the community. May 2014 bring more opportunity for the Christ Church family to continue in this special outreach. Angel Tree is surely an effort which requires many hands and lots of devotion.
Thanks, too, to the angels involved in the many joyful tasks necessary for making Angel Tree a reality. The Angel Tree committee: Pat Allen, Anne Anderson, Barrie Hart, Mary McLisle and Lamar Grimes put in hours with publicity, preparation of angels, supervising the tree and purchase of groceries for 80 food bags. Many others helped with transporting gifts to Harrison School,serving in the Christmas Store there and wrapping gifts that parents has selected for their children. ĎŽ
"Thank you so much for organizing everything for the store. I think it was a "success and I could not do it without Christ Church Cathedral! Your congregation amazes me." - Laura Van Epps, Harrison Elementary School CCCLEX.ORG / 11
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piphany is a wonderful season! Its message is a simple, yet bold one: God’s love is for everyone. Everyone. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from. The light shining in the Palestinian sky called the shepherd and the Magi from all over to come and see this Jesus, this little child who embodied the never-failing, unending love of God. They were not Christians. They were not Jews. Yet they too were invited by the Epiphany light to come and see and receive the hospitality and love of God. Members of the Cathedral Young Adults come from all over. We are from so many different walks of life, and yet we have all been invited by someone at some point to come and share a meal together. And in coming to the table we have met the Holy One of Bethlehem and have found our home. We come from many religious backgrounds and some from none at all, yet each one of us has a place at the table. Each one of us is loved and valued because of our differences, not in spite of them. Like those shepherds and Magi who came together from diverse backgrounds to share in God’s love, we have come together around the table of hospitality. Here we share food and drink. Here we share our story. And here we share the love of God. In the past year the table has been the gateway to our finding God and finding home. Sometimes it is on a Monday evening of Theology on Tap. Other times it has been at someone’s house for Hospitality at Home. Or maybe at Sushi Fridays during Advent and Lent. Regardless of which gathering we choose, we find a place where our opinions are valued, where we can ask questions about God and the Church, where we can just be ourselves. It sounds simple, but it goes a really long way! So what are you hungry for? What fire is burning inside of you that can only 12 / PRAYER AND ACTION_JANUARY 14
COME TO THE TABLE AND MEET THE HOLY ONE By The Rev. Joe Mitchell
be quenched by exploring and engaging with others who have been there? Whoever you are, wherever you are from, and whatever your spiritual journey looks like, you have a place at the table. It is by this invitation to the table that we form bonds with one another. And it is in by these bonds that we are welcomed into the community of Christ Church Cathedral. And it is in this place where we find our home in the nurturing love of God. So join us for Theology on Tap this month. Pull up a chair. And meet the Holy One. Ϯ
S T E WA R D S H I P
BEING GOOD STEWARDS
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nder the amazing leadership of Ann Whitney and Allen Garner and Gwen and Marc Mathews, the 2014 Annual Stewardship Campaign has been conducted with grace and joy. As is often the case, the last 20% of any campaign is always harder than the first 80%. Christ Church Cathedral relies on yearly pledges from the Annual Stewardship Campaign to fund more than 85% of our entire operating budget. Unlike many other parishes, we do not rely on endowment earnings (or a rich uncle) to make up any funding shortfalls. The Vestry will set the 2014 budget based solely on the pledges that are made right now. This means that all of Christ Church Cathedral’s work in 2014 will be determined by your faithful generosity. Making a pledge is an act of giving thanks to God for all that God has blessed us with in our lives. God asks us to be good stewards of our environment, our neighbors, our children and our Cathedral. If you have not yet made a pledge for 2014, please take
time to prayerfully consider the role that Christ Church Cathedral plays in your life. And know that the impact of your faithful generosity will be felt far and wide. If you have not made your 2014 pledge and would like to do so, please contact Lesa Wehrle, Parish Administrator, at 254-4497 or via email at lwehrle@ccclex.org. The February issue of Prayer and Action will list the names of those who have made their pledge for 2014 and will include a report on the blessings of our 2014 stewardship campaign. ĎŽ
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MISSION
CROSS MINISTRIES:
Who We Are and What We Do By Lamar Grimes
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ith the busy holiday season over and the new year upon us, it’s the perfect time to consider becoming involved in one of the many outreach and mission opportunities offered at your Cathedral. We at CROSS Ministries are here to help! As the central outreach committee of the Cathedral, CROSS (or “Christians Reaching Out in Service and Support”) oversees and funds a wide variety of thriving ministries. The CROSS committee, which consists of a Chairman (Robert Fugate), Secretary (Anne Garrett), Treasurer (Lamar Grimes), and representatives from each ministry, meets once a month to discuss budgets and funding, and to receive updates on the many activities of our Cathedral’s outreach initiatives. Perhaps one of our best-known ministries is the Emergency Assistance Fund, or EAF. Once a week, phone volunteers take calls from social workers requesting assistance for their clients who need help paying their rent or utility bills. Just $100 in assistance can often fill a critical gap for a struggling family. While EAF is one of our original ministries, sometimes people make the mistake of
thinking that it’s the ONLY ministry under the CROSS umbrella, but that is not the case! In fact, over time CROSS has grown to include many other important programs at the Cathedral: The Cupboard, Church Under the Bridge, Prescription Assistance Fund, Harrison School, Angel Tree, and Room in
the Inn. In addition, we also support a number of outside ministries such as Moveable Feast and Hope Center, as well as diocesan organizations such as Reading Camp, St. Agnes House, and Christ Church Apartments. Funding of the various ministries under CROSS comes from a variety of sources, the largest portion being the budget allocated to us each year by the Vestry. But several ministries, such as EAF, are funded solely by donations from parishioners, while
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all of them benefit from fundraisers like the annual CROSS Bake Sale, along with the newer addition of the holiday craft sale. As the Treasurer of CROSS, I never cease to be amazed by the incredible dedication and enthusiasm the leaders of each of these ministries bring to the table. All of them are people with extremely busy lives outside of the church, yet they find the time and energy to bring these vital ministries to life and to inspire others to do the same. If you’d like to be a part of helping to shape the future of outreach and mission at Christ Church Cathedral, a CROSS Ministries meeting is a great place to start. We meet at the Cathedral on the first Wednesday of every month and are always looking for people to bring new energy and fresh vision to the discussion of how to make the greatest possible impact with the resources we have. Or, if you’d like to consider getting involved in a particular ministry, pick up a CROSS brochure at the Welcome Center or check out our page on the Cathedral’s website. You’ll find contact information for each ministry there. Join us! You’ll be helping those in need; you’ll become more connected to your church and your faith; and, speaking from experience, you’ll have fun and meet a lot of wonderful people! Ϯ
A S S O C I AT E D E A N
LIVING ON THE EDGE By The Rev. Brent Owens
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recently learned the term “ecotone.” It is the place where two different habitats overlap. The ecotone is where forest changes to brambles or where grassland changes to marsh and then to lakeshore. The edge of my back yard is an ecotone because forest abruptly changes to lawn. The term was coined from the Greek words “eco” (meaning household, environment, or habitat) and “tonos” (meaning tension). So the ecotone is the place where two different habitats are in tension. Scientists have long observed that the ecotone is where species of different kinds overlap. In these edge habitats, the richness of the border gives species more opportunities, but there can also be more risks in these edge places as well. I think that this is true as well in human environments. Economists have found that cities that embrace diversity of people, thoughts, businesses, learning, and creativity are more prosperous because they are on the edge of new things. Often when we mix different groups of people together we have innovative, cutting-edge ideas. Just look at Silicon Valley for this successful ecotone. Of course at these borders tensions can also arise. British historian, essayist and professor Tony Judt wrote of his preference for “the place where countries, communities, allegiances, affinities and roots bump uncomfortably up against one another.” Judt said that
margins and edges offer us “a decidedly advantageous perch.” Throughout the Gospels, Jesus proclaims the kingdom of God. When Jesus sent out the Seventy, one of the things he told them to announce is “The kingdom of God has come near to you.” Jesus showed the nature of the kingdom of God in the miracles he performed, the lessons he taught, and the parables he told. The intersection of Jesus and the world is the ecotone between the kingdom of God that Jesus ushered in and the secular world in which he lived. As Christians we are both residents of the kingdom of God, and also of the secular worlds we inhabit. We exist on the edge and at the border of these two places. I believe that the ecotone of our faith and our life in the world is a place of “a decidedly advantageous perch.” It is the place where in prayer and action we announce and show that indeed the kingdom of God has come near. Here at the dawn of 2014 and the beginning of our Epiphany season, how are we, individually and as Christ Church Cathedral, being called to live in the border between our faith and
the world? What new and exciting things will arise at this rich intersection? What are the tensions, the risks and also the wonderful opportunities? What do we see from our “decidedly advantageous perch”? Ϯ
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COLLEGE
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ith the dawning of Epiphany comes the dawning of a new light. This light, the light that shone so brightly and led the Magi to see the Christ child in Bethlehem, this light is the light to all people. It is the light that draws us all into deeper relationship with God through that Christ child. Sometimes it is flashing light, like the one that blinded Saint Paul. But other times it is the flickering, quiet light of a little chapel covered in the warmth of candlelight. This is the Gracious Light we find each Thursday night at Episcopal Campus Ministry. Every Thursday night during the academic year students at UK gather at Saint Augustine’s Chapel for fellowship and worship. That worship has become one of the most unique on campus. After our meal and fellowship time are done, students set the small chapel up for Nighttime Prayer. They set the candles out, lining up the altar rail, illuminating the aisle alongside the pews, and giving light to the Paschal candle submerged in the baptismal font. They light the incense and throw smoke that fills the space as folks file in. It is time to worship the Gracious Light by the fires of our own lights. Our service of Nighttime Prayer finds its roots in the ancient service of Compline, which monks used for centuries as the final service of their day. Using the Compline from our own Book of Common Prayer (pg. 127), as well as the Night Prayer of the New Zealand Prayer Book (pg. 167), we’ve created a service that is one-of-a-kind. There are no books. No prescriptions. We sit in the darkness, illumined by candles, illumined by God. Prayers are quiet. Chants are simple. And it is here that we find the Light of Christ, buring inside each of us. Nighttime Prayer was adopted at St. Augustine’s this past semester, as students were hungry for new forms of worship. It has drawn in a number of new students, even non-Episcopalians and folks who can’t come for dinner, but who still wish to have prayer in the quiet beauty of the candle-filled chapel. “It’s just a great chance to unwind, to relax and pray and be at peace,” said Stewart Cook, a sophomore who, as a member of the choir at Christ Church Cathedral, knows the beauty of a peaceful, sung, candlelit service. “I love it!” 16 / PRAYER AND ACTION_JANUARY 14
O GRACIOUS LIGHT By The Rev. Joe Mitchell
Nighttime Prayer begins at 9:35 and is open to anyone who longs to spend 20 minutes or so with God. Afterwards, students share some cookies, milk, and Sleepytime tea and wind down the evening. This Epiphany, as the Light of Christ shines in your life, you’re invited to join us in the warm, glowing light of Nighttime Prayer. All are welcome! For more information contact The Rev. Joe Mitchell at jmitchell@ccclex.org. Ϯ
MUSIC
THE CATHEDRAL WELCOMES CONDUCTOR MALCOLM ARCHER By Erich Balling
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n January 25 and 26, the Cathedral welcomes renowned British Conductor, Malcolm Archer. Maestro Archer will rehearse the choirs on Saturday the 25th and conduct music for the 11:00am Choral Eucharist and 4:00 pm Evensong on the 26th. Mr. Archer’s visit is made possible by the Cathedral Friends of Music. He is the fourth conductor to participate in our Visiting Conductor Series. Past conductors have included Gerre Hancock, Aric Prentice and Jeffrey Smith. Malcolm Archer is Director of Chapel Music at Winchester College, where he trains and conducts the choristers and Chapel Choir and teaches organ in the College. He has enjoyed a distinguished career in cathedral music, which has taken him to posts at Norwich, Bristol, Wells Cathedrals and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. During his time at St. Paul's he directed the choir for several State services, including the Tsunami Memorial Service, the London Bombings Service
and the 80th Birthday Service for HM The Queen, for which he was invited by Buckingham Palace to compose a special anthem, performed live on BBC1. Malcolm is much in demand as a choir trainer and choral and orchestral conductor, and he has directed concerts, workshops and courses in various parts of the globe, as well as working with several leading orchestras. As an organ recitalist he has played in nine European countries, the USA and Canada, and his CDs include diverse repertoires. As a composer, Malcolm receives regular commissions from both sides of the Atlantic, and has many published works. Recently he has composed works for the Southern Cathedrals Festival, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Festival of the Sons of the Clergy and an anthem for the enthronement service of the Bishop of Winchester. He has been an adjudicator for the BBC2 Young Chorister of the year competition, and for four years was a judge for the BBC Songs of Praise School Choirs competition, including chairing the judging panel for two of those competitions. Malcolm has served as council member of the Royal College of Organists, and he is a member of the council of the Guild of Church Musicians, from whom he was recently awarded the Fellowship for his services to church music over many years. In 2009, he was awarded the FRSCM (Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music). Ϯ
BULLETIN BOARD
EVENTS /// DIOLEX YOUTH LOCK-IN AT TRINITY, COVINGTON The second annual DioLex Lock-In --’The Electric Revival’ -- will be held at Trinity, Covington from 1:00pm on Saturday, January 18 until noon on Sunday, January 19. Youth will have the chance to meet and hang out with kids their own age from across the diocese and enjoy activities like: live music, a Taize service, yoga, an open mic coffee hour, and much more. Transportation will be provided to and from Mission House for anyone that needs it. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please see Fr. Joe (jmitchell@ ccclex.org) or contact Justin Gabbard at Trinity (jegabbard@gmail.com). YOUTH MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EVENT Join with youth, Grades 6-12, from Lexington as we sing God’s praises together in honor of civil rights. This service, starting at 3:30pm on January 19, will feature Keynote Speaker Pastor Mike Wortham, Youth Minister of the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. We will gather at Greater Liberty Baptist Church, Lexington, for an interactive, high energy service created, led by and for youth honoring youth contributions to the civil rights movement. Reception to follow with games and food. HYMN MARATHON JANUARY 17 & 18 On Friday, January 17, 6:00 to 8:00pm, and Saturday, January 18, 10:00am to noon, the choristers will be holding a hymn marathon, singing as many hymns as possible in the allotted amount of time. Parishioners are welcome to attend and join in! The hymn marathon is a fundraiser for the choristers traveling to sing choral residency at York Minster, Yorkshire, and St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, in July. You can sponsor a chorister per hymn or make a flat donation. Want a favorite hymn sung? Make the request! Contact Music Assistant for more information at kballing@ccclex.org.
VISITING CONDUCTOR MALCOLM ARCHER JANUARY 26 Malcolm Archer, Winchester College, United Kingdom, will join us on Sunday, January 26 for the 11:00am Choral Eucharist and the 4:00pm Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choir. An Organ Recital with Stephen Price, Indiana University, begins at 3:30pm. YOUTH SKI & SWIM Grades 6-12, join us for a retreat weekend on February 1-2, as we swim for a day, ski for a day, and grow in our relationship with God and one another. The Saturday/ Sunday trip will be to Paoli Peaks and Big Splash Adventure in Indiana. Need-based scholarships available. Contact The Rev. Joe Mitchell at jmitchell@ccclex.org for more information or to sign up. YOUTH NEW BEGINNINGS A weekend of fun, relaxation and deepened friendships with God, new friends, and self for Grades 7-9. Join us on February 7-9 at the Cathedral Domain on a discovery of questions – Who is God? Who is God to me? And who am I to God? This small group retreat will focus on self, friends, brothers, sisters, and parents. As we get ready for Valentine’s Day we will discover together how we love more fully.
MINISTRIES /// YOGA CLASSES We’re going to begin a yoga class at CCC on January 7! Madelaine Enochs-Epley will be teaching classes every Tuesday in the Great Hall from 5:00 to 6:30pm. The cost is $85 for 12 sessions. This is a great opportunity for people new to yoga as well as those who have more experience. Madelaine is wonderful at working with all skill levels. Bring yourself, a yoga mat and water, and be ready for an experience that transcends the physical body and leads to the heart. If you have any questions, please email Ann Whitney Garner (annwhitney_garner@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Conrad (elizabeth@ ccclex.org).
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SPRING SPIRITUAL FORMATION BEGINS JANUARY 12 Finding Home: Deep in the heart of every person is a longing for home. Finding our spiritual home gives us assurance of where and with whom we belong. It enables us to bloom where we are planted, no matter the length of our days. Finding our spiritual home is a surprising adventure. Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral. Welcome home! Sunday School, Children’s Chapel and Youth Groups resume on January 12. ROOM IN THE INN NEEDS YOUR HELP Christ Church is honored to host 15 homeless men for housing, dinner, and breakfast Wednesdays during the cold months. We need the help of individuals and groups to host these men. You can help by volunteering to do one of the following: help prepare and eat a simple dinner with our guests, spend the night at the Cathedral, have breakfast the following morning, or prepare a sack lunch to go. For more information or to sign up for a Wednesday, contact Tom Howard at 368-8684 or Robert Fugate at 881-8695.
NOTICES /// 2014 ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS There is a new procedure for weekly flower memorial sponsorship in 2014. When wishing to schedule a flower memorial, please contact Barbara Silcox, Altar Guild Director, at silcox.barbara@gmail.com or by phone at 492-2471, or the Parish Secretary, Margaret Christensen by email at mchristensen@ccclex.org or by phone at 254-4497 to make your request. A list of the available weeks is posted outside the Atrium. Please note, some Sundays you may be asked to share memorials, if more than one person signs up for the same week. The suggested donation per memorial is $100. Ϯ
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Karen Tufts
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UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS January 12 Spring Formation Semester Begins January 13 ECW Luncheon January 17-18 Vestry Retreat Hymn Marathon January 18-19 DioLex Youth Lock-In, Covington January 19 Youth MLK, Jr. Event January 20 Cathedral & Church Offices Closed January 26 Visiting Conductor Malcolm Archer Organ Recital & Evensong January 31 God's Children Sing Potluck February 1-2 Youth Ski & Swim February 7-9 Youth New Beginnings