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EPIPHANY: A Season for Dreams
ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA: A VISIT TO THE DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON DIOCESAN ACOLYTE FESTIVAL JANUARY/15
A People of
Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I January 2015
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 Associate for Youth ɪ The Rev. Kate Byrd > kbyrd@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 Joe Agee Vestry Lance Churchill ɪ Dan Dorsett ɪ Robert Fugate ɪ Ann Whitney Garner ɪ Anne Garrett ɪ Lamar Grimes ɪ Tim Lucas ɪ Gwen Mathews ɪ Tracey Meyers ɪ John Perrine ɪ Caywood Prewitt ɪ Amanda Tudor ɪ Jim Ware, 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. 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 A beautiful Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols.
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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Epiphany: A Season for Dreams
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Angel Tree: Share What You Have
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MLK Freedom March & Unity Breakfast
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Episcopal Church Women Christmas Luncheon
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The Novel & Spirituality: The Shoemaker's Wife
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St. Nicholas of Myra: A Visit to the Diocese of Lexington
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Art Stories from Christ Church Cathedral, 1850-2014
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Grace Notes
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Communion for Kids: A Children’s Instructed Eucharist
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Diocesan Acolyte Festival
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Parishoner Profile: Len & Leslie Cox
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Music Notes
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Youth Confirmation
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A New Day at St. Augustine's Chapel
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Sharing Christ's Birth and Christ's Welcome
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Bulletin Board
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Birthdays
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FROM THE DEAN
EPIPHANY: A Season for Dreams By The Very Reverend Carol Wade
ight permeates the story of Epiphany. A dazzling star illuminates the heavens and leads the magi to Jesus. The baby born to a family in need of shelter is revealed to the world as the Messiah. Remarkably, dreams and visions reveal this extraordinary truth as the gift-bearing magi come to worship the newborn Savior. Epiphany, as theologian John Westerhoff observes, is the story of dreamers and visionaries. The Christmas season stirred our whole community to offer our hearts in worship and praise in celebration of God’s gift to us in Christ. Dreamers and visionaries abound at our Cathedral! As Advent progressed, the Cathedral was adorned by greens and lights through the vision and skill of the Altar Guild and other individuals who generously shared creativity and skill. The Messiah and Lessons and Carols created a transformational music and worship, as did all of our Advent and Christmas services. Our children’s pageant, coordinated by Kim Knight and with the help of the Vergers, staff, and so many others, shone forth with holiness. The pageant not only kindled delight, but also brought tears of tenderness and joy to folks of all ages. Tiny angels, sheep and shepherds shared the greatest story we know: God has come to us in a tiny baby to seek us out and to call us home, to bind up our infirmities and inspire us to new and abundant life.
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In the midst of this high season of faith, we will joyfully celebrate the ordination of The Reverend Kate Byrd to the sacred order of the priesthood, envision another Habitat house build, and prepare to receive Mary Parmer from the Diocese of Texas. Mary will guide and inspire us to invite and welcome our friends and families to Christ Church Cathedral and connect more deeply with God’s great story of love. How blessed we are by this new season of ministry and mission as we begin to dream dreams together and envision where God is calling us to serve! What is your greatest dream for your life and our Cathedral? God has an audacious dream to heal the world and Epiphany calls us to take our part in this story. As God’s Light and Life are born anew in us, I wish us the blessing of holy dreams and visions as we carry Christ’s light into the world.
What is your greatest dream for your life and our Cathedral?
THE VERY REVEREND CAROL WADE
is the Dean and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral.
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COMMUNITY
THANKS CATHEDRAL PARISHONERS FOR ANGEL TREE!
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n behalf of all the recipients of Christ Church’s Angel Tree, thank you! Thank you for giving so generously so that all may have a joyous Christmas. Ninety-one children from Harrison Elementary, 25 Moveable Feast clients and 15 Room In The Inn guests were served this year. Harrison Elementary has many students who live in poverty and some whose families are homeless. Cathedral members help with Moveable Feast, which provides hot meals to those who are living with HIV. And the Cathedral participates in Room In The Inn where 15 homeless men are hosted at the Cathedral each Wednesday evening, which included Christmas Eve this year. A number of Cathedral parishioners also helped with the “store” where the parents of Harrison Elementary students can “shop” for their child’s Christmas gifts which included a new outfit, shoes or a coat, toys, books, and other items like hats and gloves, all of which are then gift wrapped before they go home. One mother told of the difficulties of being a single mother raising two children and how Angel Tree meant that her children would have a good Christmas. It was an honor to organize this year’s Angel Tree. My Christmas was made merrier by watching folks give freely and willingly to the angels. Several times I heard “I have so much, I want to share with others.” Children have warm coats, new clothes, shoes, and toys. Adults have a gift card that provides a warm cup of coffee or a hot meal. I believe it is the donors that actually received the biggest and best gift, the gift of sharing their blessings. As we begin the New Year, let us be aware of opportunities to share what we have and be pleasing to God. Many thanks to everyone, and God’s blessings to all for a healthy and happy 2015! “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16
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MLK FREEDOM MARCH & UNITY BREAKFAST
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he Freedom March on Martin Luther King Day begins at 10:00am on Monday, January 19, at Heritage Hall. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you wish to participate! The Commemorative Program with Susan L. Taylor will be held at Heritage Hall at 11:00am. The Unity Breakfast, sponsored by the Alpha Beta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, is at 6:30am at Heritage Hall before the March. Reserve your seat at a table with The Rev. Carol Ruthven at St. Andrew’s, 254-8325 or standrews@windstream.net, for $20/person. We are honored to partner with St. Andrew’s for this event!
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
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oy and the holiday spirit were present at the Episcopal Church Women's Luncheon on December 9. Under the guidance of Joell Finney, each of the tables was decorated in the spirit, including one with a Jimmy Buffet Florida and flamingos Christmas theme! Bibie Cook prepared a delicious meal and the conversation was lively. Cathedral member and part time Santa Claus, Maner Ferguson, joined us to tell of his experiences and to read a Christmas story. Santa posed for pictures and reminded us all of the joy of the birth of Jesus.
The Ordination of
Kate Hahn Byrd
to the Sacred Order of Priests Saturday, January 24 Two thousand fifteen Two o’clock in the afternoon
SPIRITUALITY
THE NOVEL AND SPIRITUALITY: THE SHOEMAKER’S WIFE By Jesse Mark
nza and Ciro are the main characters in this romance novel by Adriana Trigiani, The Shoemaker’s Wife (Harper Collins, 2012). This story, set in the early 1900s, is about hard-working and skilled immigrant craftsmen, one of her many novels exploring this theme. The author evokes all of our senses in her storytelling: the smell of the leather in the shoe shop, the reflected color of the silk thread in the embroidery, the piney fragrance of the forests in the Italian Alps and the sound of the horse and wagon as it winds down the gravel mountain road.
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Senses are not enough—raw emotions are evoked as the plot twists and unfolds the struggle of orphaned brothers, one antagonistic toward the church, the other destined to priesthood, but both loyal to each other. Ciro uncovers a misstep by the local priest and is sent to America as punishment. There he learns shoemaking. The descriptive language of the writer helps us realize the spirituality of hard work, the struggles and rewards that go with it. Enza is the village girl whom Ciro meets while digging the grave for her baby sister. Here we are drawn into the depth of her grief and the love that cements a family together. In an effort to rescue the family from poverty, Enza and her father move to America to save money to build a house. Enza has occasional chance meetings with Ciro but is put off by his lack of commitment. Enza lodges with an Italian cousin who gets drunk and leaves opera playing loudly into the night. The tunes of the opera are scored into her memory. When a seamstress job opens at the Met she is hired and immediately becomes a favorite of both the designers and the singers. Her upward destiny is presented spiritually as she reaches the family savings goal sufficient to build their house in their Italian mountain village. Adriana Trigiani is superb penning the spirituality of the craftsman, the altar boy, the priest, the wagon driver, the coal miner, the road builder as they build their lives and the lives of their families.
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ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA: A VISIT TO THE DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON By The Rev. Brent Owens
ong before there was Santa Claus, St. Nicholas cared for people in need. St. Nicholas was Bishop of Myra, Lycia (now part of modern Turkey). He developed a reputation for secret gift giving and leaving candy and coins in shoes left on doorsteps. As Bishop of Myra, he was invited by Emperor Constantine to the First Council of Nicaea and signed the Nicene Creed. On December 6, St. Nicholas visited Christ Church Cathedral for the diocesan celebration in honor of him. St. Nicholas was dressed in his full bishop’s attire, and was played by our own Bishop Douglas Hahn, in a long white beard and curled white hair! At the diocesan St. Nicholas Day, children learned about St. Nicholas, made their own mitres, and offered gifts of new socks for those in need and diapers for our Community Cupboard. St. Nicholas taught about helping people, giving thanks always, and he blessed the children’s gifts of socks and diapers. The children had the opportunity to hold the Bishop’s crosier (staff) while sitting in the cathedra (the Bishop’s chair). The children left their shoes outside the door and were delighted to find candy in their shoes after the prayers and blessing!
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ART
ART STORIES FROM CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, 1850-2014 By Jesse Mark
eserve your copy of publication by emailing jessemark@ Art Stories from the windstream.net. Cathedral today! The What is attempted here is to tell stobook, edited by Jesse ries about the various pieces of art that Mark with photograhave been contributed to the church phy by Tom Wigginton over the years; some were memorials, and Michelle Dunlap, is approximately some gifts, leftovers from estates, or left 125 pages. The first three sections tell behind by clergy or staff. a story about 47 artists and over 100 Contributors to this story include paintings which adorn the walls of the the volunteers of the Cathedral art comCathedral. The photographs of the mittee, Art at the Cathedral and their paintings, many full page, are on the left interns Courtney Carr (University of Oliver Frazer: Titian’s Madonna and Child sides of the open pages and the stories Kentucky) and Sara Mullins (Savannah Oil on Canvas, 80 by 48 inches, Painted c. on the right. Section Four develops a College of Art and Design). Significant 1837, Acquired c. 1850 historical narrative about art at the biographical information of artists Oliver Cathedral. Frazer, William Redin and Suddith Goff can be attributed to The book will be printed on 11- by 17-inch stock, bound Kentucky art historian Estill C. Pennington. The Cathedral with a heavy paper cover. While the price will depend upon archivists over the years left some information, though the number sold, it should sell for about $25. The work interest in art was not dominant in their efforts to preserve. will placed in the archives as well as made available to the Online research uncovered information on many of the art church membership. Please indicate your interest in this pieces, giving biographies and styles of painting.
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Grace Notes We often receive words of gratitude and would like to share them with you. To the Clergy, Staff and People of Christ Church Cathedral The liturgy, music, lessons, programs, homilies, and special events during this Advent and Christmas have been wonderful gifts and very memorable – thanks so much for all you do to make this time of year so meaningful and beautiful and all you do throughout the year to help all realize God’s presence at the Cathedral. We wish you all the possible joy that this Christmas season may bring. Gary and Sharon Stewart
WORSHIP
COMMUNION FOR KIDS: A CHILDREN’S INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST
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ave you ever wondered what goes on during a service on Sunday morning? Join us on Sunday, January 11, 12:30-2:30pm, for Communion for Kids: A Children’s Instructed Eucharist. We will gather in the Great Hall after the 11:00am service for a light lunch. Then, we will walk through our service of Holy Communion and talk about how Jesus meets us in our prayers and the sharing of a holy meal. Ages 3-10 are welcome! RSVP by Wednesday, January 7, to elizabeth@ ccclex.org. Please wear comfortable clothes. Parents are encouraged to be present!
DIOCESAN ACOLYTE FESTIVAL: JANUARY 31 The Diocese of Lexington's Acolyte Festival will be at Christ Church Cathedral on January 31. Sign-in begins at 9:30am, followed by a Holy Eucharist with the Bishop presiding. The Eucharist begins with a wonderful procession of all the diocesan acolytes in vestments with their crosses, torches and banners. Photo opportunities with the Bishop will follow. The balance of the morning will include workshops for novice, junior and senior acolytes, with topics like "The Role of the Junior Acolyte," "Copes and Cassocks and Cinctures, Oh, My!" "Holy Smoke: Incense in the Church Service". Lunch will be served around noon and then it's time for the Acolyte Olympics! Everyone's favorite part of the day, the Olympics include activities like thurible races and church team relay races. Last year, Christ Church was the defending champion, but Ascension Frankfort won team honors and took the trophy to Frankfort. We need all Christ Church Cathedral acolytes to participate, so we can win the trophy back again in 2015! Look for the sign-up sheet appearing in early January at the Welcome Center! Contact JIm Ware at 859-3616951 or jorieware@gmail.com for more information.
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WELCOME
PARISHONER PROFILE: LEN & LESLIE COX By The Rev. Brent Owens
his month we welcome Leslie and Len Cox. Thank you very much for sharing your story with us! Please tell us why you made Christ Church Cathedral your church home. Christ Church Cathedral has been a significant part of Leslie and Len’s lives. Leslie and Len were married at Christ Church Cathedral in 2006. But the story begins long before 2006. Len was born into Christ Church Cathedral in 1942. Leslie’s wedding to her first husband, Clay Brock, was in the Chapel in 1967. Len and his first wife, Lucia, had three children. Leslie and Clay had two daughters. Both families grew up together were very good friends. But Lucia passed away in 1985, and Clay passed in 1996. On Halloween 2003, Len asked Leslie out, and they have been together since. Tell us a little about yourself – your family, occupation, hobbies, what gives you joy and the like. Leslie was a teacher’s assistant in the 4-year-old school at Sayre School for 20 years and is now retired. Len owned Graves Cox & Co., a men’s clothing store from which he has now retired. However,
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men’s clothing is in Len’s blood, and he is now working at Logan’s of Lexington doing what he knows and loves. Leslie loves to garden, read, needlepoint, and hang out with her grandson. Len plays handball, loves to read and is a WWII history buff. Both Leslie and Len love to go the beach. What is your faith background? Len – Episcopalian from birth. Leslie – was a Presbyterian, but married into the Episcopal Church. What gives you joy here at Christ Church Cathedral? Both Len and Leslie love the music, the tradition, and the people. What activities and ministries are you involved in at Christ Church Cathedral? Leslie and Len serve on a breakfast team together. Len is the head of the breakfast teams, the head usher, a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, and he helps lead morning prayer in Advent and Lent. He is also a former member of the Vestry. Leslie is the coordinator of the Welcome Center, a member of the Episcopal Church Women, a greeter, the reception coordinator, and a worker at the front desk. She also serves on the Christ Church Apartments Board. If you invited a friend to come with you to Christ Church Cathedral, what would you tell them? "We would tell them that the people are warm and inviting, with beautiful and inspiring worship and music in the Episcopal tradition. It’s a place they will love!"
MUSIC
MUSIC NOTES By Erich Balling, Canon Musician
n Sunday, January 18, we welcome Aric Prentice to the Cathedral. Maestro Prentice is the Director of Music at Lincoln Cathedral in England. He will conduct the choirs in rehearsals and services during the weekend of January 17-18. He is the fourth artist to participate in our Visiting Conductor Series (joining Gerre Hancock, Jeffrey Smith and Malcolm Archer). The choir community is no stranger to Aric.During the summer of 2009, our choirs sang in residency at Lincoln Cathedral, where we had the opportunity to greet him, the clergy and the people of Lincoln. The 11:00am service that day will include a choral setting of the Eucharist. Later in the day, the combined choirs will sing a glorious service of Choral Evensong. The Visiting Conductor Series is supported by the Friends of Cathedral Music. This organization supports concerts and musical services to the city of Lexington and beyond. These events of music and worship reach out to newcomers and those looking for a church home. They assist our evangelical efforts. If you wish to become a Friend of the Cathedral’s music ministry, please contact Canon Musician Erich Balling by phone at 254-4497, Ext. 117, or email eballing@ccclex.org. On February 1, the Cathedral welcomes University of Kentucky Professor Everett McCorvey. Dr. McCorvey, who is also founder and director of the American Spiritual Ensemble, will speak at The Forum, sharing his experiences with the civil rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama. At the 11:00am Eucharist, vocal soloists from the American Spiritual Ensemble will provide music highlighting the tradition of spiritual singing in the United States.
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YOUTH
YOUTH CONFIRMATION By The Rev. Kate Byrd
onfirmation, in our Book of Common Prayer, is defined as “the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.” There is no defined age, or set of mandatory lessons that one must undergo. The only requirements of confirmands is that they be baptized, penitent of their sins, and “ready to affirm their confession of Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord” (BCP, 860). Because many of our children were
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baptized as infants, Confirmation gives them the opportunity to proclaim a “mature affirmation” of their faith and commitment to live out their baptismal vows (BCP). At Christ Church Cathedral we take the preparation for Confirmation very seriously, and use it as a wonderful opportunity for our young adults to learn more about their faith and grow closer in their relationship with God as they begin to understand who they are as members of this church and the world. The Confirmation program here at the Cathedral involves a two-day retreat, a six-week lesson plan, and a 10-session mentoring program, all
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culminating in Confirmation, on the 26th of April, and a pilgrimage to Costa Rica. As Confirmation is a mature commitment to the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church it is important that this experience be holistic and valuable. Confirmation is not the final step in a journey, but the beginning. This process is one that allows our young people to learn more about our traditions, Scripture, and beliefs as they find their place in this Church and our world. It is our hope to make the Confirmation experience one that is both memorable and formational.
COLLEGE
A NEW DAY AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHAPEL By The Rev. Joe Mitchell
ith the dawn of Epiphany comes the dawning of a new light, a new chapter in the story of God and God’s people. As we head into a new year we find ourselves starting such a new chapter at St. Augustine’s Chapel. On December 11 we held our third annual Lessons & Carols service with our friends in the Lutheran & Pentecostal campus ministries. We filled our little chapel with its largest crowd in almost eight years! Our common mission as the Body of Christ at UK was palpable that night, and it is in that spirit of common mission and worship that we are excited to share
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details about our new chapter. Beginning this semester the Episcopal and Lutheran ministries at UK will merge under the banner of St. Augustine’s Chapel. Gone are the days of meeting separately and seeing ourselves as competing groups. Not only will this mean that our regular gatherings will double in size, but it means that we will live even more deeply into the Full Communion between the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. “We have an opportunity to really build something special here,” said The Rev. Dana Lockhart, the pastor in charge of Ignite Lutheran Campus Ministry. “With shared ministry will come greater resources, more student involvement, and a stronger, full-time leadership.” One by-product of this new ministry will be Chapel Talks. These offerings to the whole of UK’s community will seek to offer dialogues (not debates) on subjects that we’re all talking about in our day-to-day lives but not in church settings. Chapel Talks will feature faith leaders and UK staff sharing their thoughts about issues ranging from race relations to the conflict between faith and science. So far the idea has gained great traction, and we hope you’ll join us! The first Chapel Talk will be on Wednesday, January 28, at 7:00pm. The subject will be “A Christian Response in Favor of Marriage Equality.” “There’s new energy at the chapel,” said Amanda Stark, a junior who also lives at St. Augustine’s. “It’s a new day, and it’s exciting!” If you’re interested in joining our new shared ministry, either by preparing a meal or making a donation, please contact The Rev. Joe Mitchell at jmitchell@ccclex.org or 859-319-9262.
Y O U N G A D U LT S
SHARING CHRIST'S BIRTH AND CHRIST'S WELCOME By The Rev. Joe Mitchell
his month we mark the Epiphany, that holy moment when the story of God and God’s people was opened up to the wider world as the Gentile wise men came and paid homage to the Jewish baby Jesus. Our Cathedral Young Adults have embodied that message of welcome … over sushi, stories, and songs. During the season of Advent we brought back our popular Sushi Fridays program. Similar to Theology on Tap, we gather for appetizers and drinks, only this time we do it in various sushi places around town. At our first gathering at Seki a whopping 19 people joined us! For those who haven’t been to the tiny Japanese restaurant, that’s nearly the whole capacity of Seki! It was a joy-filled gathering that saw us reconnecting with folks we hadn’t seen in a while and welcoming folks who had not been with us before. The following week we gathered at Sugano (my personal favorite!), and several of our number continued to share fellowship with each other once our dinner was
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over. As Advent gave way to Christmas we gathered at the home of Clay and Allison Duvall for our second annual Young Adult Christmas Party. Here we shared stories of our own journeys, sang songs together, and played games. A great number of new folks who have joined us in the past year were there and experienced the incredible welcome that is particularly special among our group. “I’ve been church-shopping for a while,” said Matt Rhodes, “and
thanks in large part to this group, I think I’ve found my home.” Matt has been a regular attendee of Cathedral 101 and recently started serving as a lector on Sunday mornings. “What I love is that we can talk about anything!” exclaimed Kenny Pierce, a seminarian at Asbury who is doing his field education work with Christ Church Cathedral. “Sometimes we get deep into theology, and other times we just laugh and talk about current events. The point is that Christ is in all, and so Christ must be in every single conversation we have.” As we celebrate Christ’s welcome being brought to the whole world at Epiphany, we give thanks that that same welcome has been shared so strongly among members of the Cathedral Young Adults. Come join us in 2015 and experience it for yourself!
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BULLETIN BOARD
EVENTS /// YOUTH CONFIRMATION RETREAT, JANUARY 9-10 As we begin our confirmation journey (for grades 9 and above) we will travel to the Red River Gorge for a two day retreat. Here we will kick start our formation process and get to know one another. To sign up and for more information, please email The Rev. Kate Byrd at kbyrd@ccclex.org. THE NEXT BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY The Cathedral will be celebrating the sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, January 11, at the 11:00am service. If you would like to be a part of this service, please contact Parish Secretary Margaret Christensen at 254-4497 or mchristensen@ ccclex.org for more information. SPRING CHRISTIAN FORMATION BEGINS JANUARY 11 Creating sacred rhythms can reveal our deepest selves and highest purpose as we become more fully alive. When we live a life in sync with God and in tune with others we thrive and God’s love overflows in our lives and the world. Sunday School, Children’s Chapel and Youth Groups resume on January 11. YOUTH COVINGTON LOCK-IN On January 17-18, Trinity Episcopal Church warmly invites all junior and senior high students (Grades 7-12) to downtown Covington for the annual dance party and lock-in we like to call “The Electric Revival.” Shake off those mid-winter blues with 24 long hours of music, worship, fellowship and, of course, dancing. Get ready for live music, yoga classes, an open mic coffee hour, a Taizé worship service, and of course late night POWER MUSIC ELECTRIC REVIVAL! Register at trinitychurchcovky.com.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE AND NIGHTTIME PRAYER & COOKIES As the new school semester kicks off, come see us at St. Augustine’s Chapel (472 Rose Street) for an Open House on Wednesday, January 14, at 5:00 pm, followed by Nighttime Prayer & Cookies at 9:35. Our regular gatherings resume the next night at 7:00pm, with Popcorn Theology. And keep an eye out for our first Chapel Talk on Wednesday, January 28! For more information, contact The Rev. Joe Mitchell at jmitchell@ccclex.org or 859-319-9262. GALLERY HOP Join us for the Member Photo Exhibit and Gallery Hop at the church from 5:008:00pm, Friday, January 16. Our very own Bill Adams will be playing the piano in the Great Hall. Refreshments will be provided by Art at the Cathedral and Marythom Hamblin. ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE REV. KATE BYRD On behalf of the Diocese of Virginia and by the grace of God, and with the consent of the people, Bishop Douglas Hahn will ordain our own Kate Hahn Byrd to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, January 24. The service will be here at Christ Church Cathedral at 2:00pm, followed by a reception in the Great Hall. Please join us as we celebrate this wonderful new step in Kate’s ministry.
NOTICES /// 2015 ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS 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 avail-
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able 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.
MISSION /// ROOM IN THE INN NEEDS YOUR HELP Christ Church is honored to host 15 homeless men for housing and dinner on Wednesday evenings and breakfast Thursday mornings during the cold months. We need the help of individuals and groups to host these men. Please sign up to do the following: help prepare and eat a simple dinner with our guests; spend the night at the Cathedral; have breakfast the following morning; prepare a sack lunch to go. For more information and to sign up contact Tom Howard at 368-8684 or email thoward@ milwardfuneral.com; or Robert Fugate at 270-519-6355 or email robert.fugate@ kyfb.com.
B I R T H D AY S
JANUARY
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Meg Farabow
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Jud Knight
24
Katie Arnold
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Alison Ritcher
19
Molly Mooney
25
Emily Grosshans
1
Bob Walsh
9
Denise Duncan
19
Michael Miller
26
Doug Arnold
1
Dee Dee Moran
10
Ashley McLellan
19
Olivia Watson
26
Iona Campbell
1
Emilie Milburn
10
Donna Hall
19
John Dailey
26
Martin Crowley
1
Tom Wigginton
10
Erich Balling
20
Charles Lawrence
26
Mrs. Leonard Preston
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Taylor Hood
11
Charlie Kenney
20
Tom Crehore
27
Amelia Myers
4
Will Moreno
12
Donald Duke
21
David DeBrot
27
Ellen Taylor
4
Peta Jones
12
Ann Gay
21
Ethan Tuttle
27
Janet Serrenho
5
Abby Clay
13
Eric Headley
21
Brennan Burke
28
Brad Newsome
5
Jack Sheesley
13
John Collins
21
Robert Bradbury
28
Kate Milward
5
Levi Murry
13
Lisa Underwood
22
Ann Greis
28
Nell Campbell
5
Mitzi Singleton
13
Tanner Smith
22
Ceecee Dorsett
29
Drew Howard
5
Melissa Bright
13
Hill Parker
22
Kenny Addison
30
Ann Heard
6
Dan Dorsett
15
Bill Davis
22
Renee Mullins
30
Claire Headley
6
Jonathon Milburn
15
Emily Anderson
23
Betsy Davenport
30
Donna Barr
7
Hunter Smith
16
Peter Barr
23
Reese Chapman
30
Jennie VanMeter
7
Michele Durbin
17
Russ Jarvis
23
Rob Milward
31
Bob Cattoi
7
Patrick Wylie
17
Sharon Stewart
23
Ruby Snider
31
Paige Kikuchi
8
Anne Gay
18
Michelle Egana
23
Charlotte Burchett
31
Win-V Meeker
8
Ann-Whitney Garner
19
Dawson Fugate
24
Bob Stamps
31
Kyle Howard
8
Barb Wagner
19
Grace Newsome
24
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SUNDAYS 7:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I • Chapel 8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II • Church 9:30am Breakfast • Great Hall 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II • Church 12:15pm Welcome Reception • Coffee Area 6:00pm Sanctuary • Church Youth Group • Basement Activities Room WEDNESDAYS 12:05pm Healing Service • Chapel UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS January 1 Cathedral & Church Offices Closed January 4 Epiphany Service at 11am DOK & Jr. DOK Admission Sanctuary Returns
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