June 2013 Prayer & Action

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JOURNEYING TO THE HEART OF GOD 13 J2A students travel to Belize this summer for their pilgrimage.

QUIETING SPACES Learn how to center yourself through prayer.

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Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I June 2013 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 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 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, Junior Warden ɪ C.B. Baize ɪ Nancy Bogue ɪ Cissy Collins ɪ Lance Churchill ɪ Sherry Ferguson ɪ Robert Fugate ɪ Ann-Whitney Garner ɪ Tom Howard ɪ Tracey Meyers ɪ Gary Stewart ɪ Marc Mathews, Treasurer WANT TO WRITE FOR US? GREAT! Prayer & Action is published

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JUNE PRAYER Almighty God, grant that as we confess one Body and one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may be of one heart and one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, faith and charity, in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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The Cathedral Imps sing the Introit on Pentecost Sunday, May 19.

Pentecost Moments

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At Home with Emily, Kennedy and Kirby

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Journeying to the Heart of God

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A Legacy Remembered, A Legacy Continued

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Dreaming Dreams

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Prayer Answered

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Summer Worship

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The Creative Camera Club

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Spotlight on the Permanent Collection

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Quieting Spaces

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Bulletin Board

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Birthdays

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P en tecost Moments

By The Very Rev. Carol Wade

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entecost is the often called the birthday of the church. Luke uses vivid imagery to describe the Spirit’s manifestation as tongues of fire and rushing wind as the Holy Spirit fills the disciples with a sense of God’s presence and purpose.

We often think of Pentecost happening once for all, and some two thousand years ago. Yet there are Pentecost moments throughout scripture—moments when the Spirit stirs up new life, new vision and new possibility. Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus is one such moment (Acts 22), Peter’s witness of the conversion of Cornelius the centurion and his family is another (Acts10).

Even now, new life stirs among us because Pentecost is never over! The Spirit of the living God is falling afresh on us everyday, and in so many ways, that it is almost impossible to recount.

The Habitat house is one lively example of a Pentecost moment. A few months ago, through the work of our Horizons Task Force, we began to hear dreams about extending our reach beyond our walls. Jo Robertson stood up in a forum, stated that she was not entirely comfortable addressing a congregation, yet the Spirit spoke powerfully through her. She asked us to imagine a sustained commitment with Habitat for Humanity in our own neighborhood, and in a Pentecost moment, the Spirit landed afresh on the gather-

ride, and walk for our Habitat fundraiser. The Spirit’s joy continued to build as we gathered for that great day of family fun at Coldstream Park. The good news is that as we kindled fun and fellowship, we also reached our fundraising goal! As we praise the One from whom all blessings flow, how grateful we are to the many people who have faithfully offered their time, treasure and talents to make this dream a reality.

Now the building begins!

I witnessed another Pentecost event, when some forty people, both youth and adults, took their next step in membership here at Christ Church Cathedral by committing their lives to Christ as Bishop Hahn confirmed and received them into The Episcopal Church. We sang songs to stir up the presence of the Holy Spirit among us and within us as we welcomed so many into this deeper relationship in Christ.

Another such Spirit-filled moment was evident at a din-

Yet there are Pentecost moments throughout scripture—moments when the Spirit stirs up new life, new vision and new possibility. ing. And now, a couple of dozen weeks later, we are seeing that dream come alive. On Pentecost Sunday, we welcomed Alimata, Dee and Marlene Kumbakisaka—the family with whom we will partner to build this house—to Christ Church Cathedral for breakfast, conversation and worship.

The Habitat build is indeed a Pentecost moment. Moreover, the prophet Jeremiah tells us to seek the welfare of the city in which we live, for therein resides our own peace and happiness—and if you were at the auction night, you sensed the joy and excitement in the room, as we playfully and exuberantly came out to support the teams who committed to run, or

ner gathering with our high school seniors, along with their parents and teachers, as we celebrated their graduation. We prayed for God’s Spirit to guide them as they commence on a new chapter in fulfilling their dreams of sharing their gifts with the world.

Pentecost, a time when our young have visions and our elders dream dreams, not only marked the 101st birthday of Mary Boyd, but also the baptisms of five babies and three young children as they were welcomed into the love of Christ and the nurture of this cathedral community.

Christ’s gift to the church is that it is always Pentecost, because inside of each of us, there is wind and fire, God’s very life, stirring us to love the Lord, care for one another and serve the world. As we transition into the long green season that stretches out before us, may we grow in love together as the Spirit falls afresh on us this day and everyday. Ϯ With gratitude, Carol+

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AT HOME WITH EMILIE, KENNEDY AND KIRBY

By Susan H. Stempel

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asey and Chris Wright’s house is full of fun with Emilie, 9; Kennedy, 4; and Kirby, 2. Kirby shyly greeted us and then ran as Elizabeth Conrad, minister of Christian Formation at CCC, and I came into their home in Georgetown.

They had so much to tell us -well, excluding Kirby, who isn’t talking a lot yet. Kennedy loves to dress up and had her ladybug dress on for us today. A few of her things were passed on to her by her big sister, Emilie -- like a favorite jacket.

Emilie is dressed for soccer and both she and Kennedy are in ballet.

This year Emilie started singing in the Girls Choir at the Cathedral and really enjoys getting to know even more children at church. She loves playing with her friends at school and going to the library. She tells us that she just finished reading two of the “Dork Diaries” and is reading Little House on the Prairie now.

Both Emilie and Kennedy have been missing “our Holly” a lot. Holly is Holly Milburn, who is on an extended mission trip to South Africa and is the aunt to these three little ones and sister to their mother, Casey, and daughter to their grandmother, Diane Milburn.

Kennedy is well known at the Cathedral for her big smile and eyes that are always twinkling. She enjoys going to church and to Children’s Chapel.

Elizabeth recounts when all three of the children were baptized. Emilie says she sure remembers when Kennedy was baptized “because we were bobbing for apples in Children’s Chapel and I had to leave.” Elizabeth recalls that this was on All Saints' Day, and apple bobbing was one of the activities with the children that morning.

It seems that for Emilie, Kennedy’s Baptism may be forever connected with her loss of a chance to bob for apples.

Emilie explains Baptism to us -- "It’s about going to church and wanting to learn about God and follow what they do at that church.” She tells us, “You can get close to God in different ways -- going to the little

Chapel where they have the candles and you can pray and you go to the church service.”

Emilie’s done quite a bit of thinking about God. She says she thinks He’s “a nice person and always willing to help people. You don’t really know if there is a God -- you follow your heart and mind about Him. He knows what you feel inside about Him.” She tells us that she likes to

be under her bed -- that’s when she feels very close to God. Kennedy likes to go sit under a tree in their backyard to feel near God. In their backyard they have planted a garden with broccoli, kale and tomatoes. One of their favorite dishes has broccoli, cheese and quinoa in it and is made by their mom.

The garden beds are set, plants sprouting and all are being tended by a very loving and dear family. Ϯ

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YOUTH

JOURNEYING TO THE HEART OF GOD: Walking with our Belize Pilgrims

By Amanda Musterman-Kiser, Youth Minister

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ay 5 was a glorious day at Christ Church Cathedral. At 2:30 pm, 23 adults were received, confirmed, and reaffirmed their faith at a Regional Confirmation Service. Sixteen of our youth stood before the Bishop and took their Confirmation Vows, accepting the promises made for them at their Baptism, and publicly affirming their adult relationship with Jesus Christ. One of our youth was confirmed at the Cathedral Domain a week earlier in a beautiful service as part of her commitment to Diocesan Youth Leadership. It was a beautiful and moving service.

My favorite part in any service of Confirmation, Baptism, or Reception is well before the Bishop lays hands on anyone. After the candidates are presented by name, they come forward and are examined. They renounce evil, and renew their commitment to Christ. Then the priest turns to the whole congregation and asks, “Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life of Christ?” If everything goes as planned, the congregation responds with a resounding – “WE WILL.” That is my favorite part! Then, the congregants and candidates alike recite their own baptismal covenant, a version of the Apostles Creed and the actual act of Confirmation, Baptism, reaffirmation and reception continues. The congregational response reminds us 8 / PRAYER AND ACTION_JUNE 13

that we are all members of Christ’s body and that we all support one another. Just as we are linked to one another through Christ’s body and blood at the altar in Eucharist, so too are we linked together in Christ’s Baptism. Baptism vows remind us that we are family, and families take care of each other.

In the confusing world of adolescent life, it is helpful to know that you are loved unconditionally by God and a community of faith which supports you. Youth at Christ Church are extremely blessed to hear the parish make this promise at least three times during their childhood – first at their Baptism, second at the Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood, and third at their Confirmation.

On June 27, the group of pilgrims will leave for a 10day mission to Belize. As we are linked in body, blood, and spirit, we will carry Christ Church in our hearts as we do God’s work and represent Christ Church Cathedral.

In Belize we will be working with “In His Will,” a group of missionaries from the Anglican Church of Canada. We will be working to rebuild an elementary school. In our downtime, we will be looking for God’s abundant creative presence in jungles and on seashores, and building our group into Christian Community.

Our youth have worked very hard for this trip. Currently, we are $1,000 away from reaching our fundraising goal of $14,000! Youth are currently selling “options." A

stock is $15. One stock gets you daily emailed updates to your personal email, a postcard, and a ticket to “A Belize Experience” August 25 at 12:15pm. Two Stocks are $30 and get you all of what is listed, plus an additional ticket to “A Belize Experience” and a small gift from Italy. It is our hope that our stockholders will join in prayer with us, that they will carry us in their hearts as we carry them with us on our journey.

All are invited to hear our stories at “A Belize Experience” on August 25 at 12:15pm in the Great Hall. Tickets will be available at the door as well.

Join me in praying for our pilgrims and their exciting journey.

PRAY FOR OUR PILGRIMS: Brennan Burke Chanel Lufkin Charlie Grimes Connor Dellarosa Davis Fugate Diane Clements Emma Seale Erilyn Jackson Lucy Macfarlan Margaret Clifton Quentin Prewitt Will Mathews William Woodward Bill Wallace (Wonder Voyage) Amanda Musterman-Kiser (Adult) Michelle Dunlap (Adult) Rick Anderson (Adult)

O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel, in particular our pilgrims; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(A Prayer for Travelers, BCP, p. 831) Ϯ

Cathedral Domain Summer Camps The Cathedral Domain offers camps to students of all ages! Camp offers the invaluable experiences of communing with God, nature, and friends. Campers learn skills and gain self-esteem while studying Bible and making new friends. Sign up today! Need-based scholarships available: email amusterman@ccclex.org. All camps based on completed grade. More information at www.cathedraldomain.org.

Senior Conference Co-Ed (Grades 9-12): June 16-22 Mini Camp I Co-Ed (Grades 1-2): June 23-26 Mini Camp II Co-Ed (Grades 1-2): June 26-29 Junior Conference Co-Ed (Grades 7-8): June 30 - July 6 Girls I (Grades 3-4): July 7-13

Adventure & Mission Co-Ed (Grades 7-12): July 14-20

Three days of tent camping and hiking, and three days of mission work

Girls II (Grades 5-6): July 14-20 Boys I (Grades 3-4): July 21-27 Boys II (Grades 5-6): July 21-27 Environmental Co-Ed (Grades 4-7): July 28 - August 3 Co-Ed (Grades 3-5): July 28 - August 3

LEGACY SOCIETY

A LEGACY REMEMBERED, A LEGACY CONTINUED

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n May 22 over 100 Cathedral members gathered at Keeneland in the Kentucky Room overlooking the beautiful racetrack.

From the high vantage point, the panoramic windows revealed the green wonder of God’s creation as we watched the setting sun and a distant rain shower. At this gathering of present and prospective members of the Christ Church Cathedral Legacy Society, we recalled the legacy we create. More than a decade ago, Steve Specht and a dedicated group of Cathedral members under the guidance of planned-giving expert Charlie Gearing (from the Diocese of Atlanta) helped create the Legacy Society. Members who make the Cathedral a beneficiary of their wills in any amount become Legacy Society members and help continue God’s work through the Cathedral.

After a time of good food and good company, we heard from Charlie Gearing. Although now retired, this former Archdeacon and planned-giving advisor of the Diocese of Atlanta spent many years in higher education both as a professor and an administrator, including heading a $200 million capital campaign for Georgia Tech, his alma mater.

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he was there to talk about the two things we least like to talk about: money and death. Of death, Charlie quoted Garrison Keillor: “They say such nice things about people at their funerals, it makes me sad to realize that I’m going to miss mine by just a few days.”

David Elton Trueblood, a Quaker philosopher, said, “People have made at least a start at understanding the meaning of life when they plant shade trees under which they know full well they will never sit.” Going back as far as 1796, Charlie said, many have given of their time, talent and money to make it possible for us to worship as we do now. What shade trees are we now planting at Christ Church Cathedral that others will sit under?

We offer our heartfelt thanks to Steve Specht, Bill Van Pelt, Kathy Dalton, Lori Specht and Luanne Milward, for creating this beautiful event on behalf of the Christ Church Cathedral Legacy Society.

Everyone is invited to become a member of the Christ Church Cathedral Legacy Society. Please contact Steve Specht for more information at 859-268-9817 or steve_specht@ml.com. Ϯ

20S & 30S

DREAMING DREAMS

By The Rev. Joe Mitchell

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n the birthday of the Church, Pentecost, we heard the story of the disciples coming out of their cramped upper room and proclaiming the Good News of Christ to all the people gathered in the streets of Jerusalem.

St. Peter, we heard, stands up and quotes the prophet Joel to all those in attendance, reminding them that “your young shall have visions, and your older ones shall dream dreams.”

(Acts 2: 17) Christ Church Cathedral has indeed been given wonderful visions of what offering God’s welcome and living in community looks like. We have all, young and old alike, dreamed dreams of the glory of God’s kingdom realized here on earth. Nowhere has this been felt more than in our preparation for the upcoming Habitat for Humanity build this summer. And the Cathedral Young Adults have been right there!

On Friday, May 17, the Young Adults offered our help tending bar and spotting at our Cocktail Party and Auction, which helped raise more than $4,000 for our Habitat build!

Some of us even put in bids, pretty high I might add!

The next week, at our Ride Home fundraiser at Coldstream Park, members of the Cathedral Young Adults assisted in setup and registration, while also riding and running them-

selves. It was a fantastic time, as we continued the wonderful work God has called us to in building community.

As the summer approaches, the Cathedral Young Adults have much for which to be thankful, as well as much toward which to look forward. Beginning in July the 20s & 30s Group will meet once a month for what we are calling Hospitality at Home. These informal gatherings will be hosted by members of the 20s & 30s and will be opportunities for food, fellowship, and growing conversations, while also relaxing on the porch or playing a game of cornhole.

Look for a schedule of those gatherings soon!

We have also been gathering for food and fellowship following our 6:00 Sanctuary service on Sunday nights. The service itself provides

time to wind down, to “step off the conveyor belt of life,” and say goodbye to one week as we welcome another. There is candlelight, quiet prayer, and beautiful Celtic and Appalachian music, along with our traditional service of Holy Communion. Sanctuary is a terrific alternative for those who simply cannot make it on Sunday mornings. The light supper and engaging conversations afterward have been a real blessing, and so we look forward to gathering with you in the beauty of Sanctuary.

We also invite any and all to join us for our regular gathering of Theology on Tap every first, third and fifth Monday at the Village Idiot Pub (corner of Short and Mill) at 6:30pm.

With Episcopal Campus Ministry on break for the summer, we especially would like to invite all those college students who are looking for a place to come and have a conversation about God, life, and everything else in between!

As we saw at Pentecost and at The Ride Home, the Spirit of God is doing wonderful things at Christ Church Cathedral. As we look ahead, the Cathedral Young Adults are excited to be a part of this wonderful community, and we give thanks for the opportunities to share our own brand of hospitality! Ϯ CCCLEX.ORG / 11

A S S O C I AT E D E A N

PRAYER ANSWERED

By The Rev. Brent Owens

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A nice day.” This was the prayer that we asked the Daughters of the King to pray for May 25, our picnic and Habitat for Humanity house fundraiser. This was also our prayer because May 25 was the only day Coldstream Park was available.

There was no available rain date.

Five days before the picnic and our walk, run, and ride event, I looked at the extended forecast and below the “sun” icon it said, “A nice day.”

Indeed it was a nice day for the approximately 200 Christ Church Cathedral members, family and friends that came to the picnic! 121 Cathedral members walked, ran, or rode their bikes on the Legacy Trail.

A total of 880.8 miles were covered

God has truly blessed us...

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by Cathedral members of all ages. Some rode their trikes, others rode bikes, some reclined in strollers, some walked, and some ran. Even three Cathedral dogs participated for a total of 3.5 miles. Barrett Milner and his band played (with Cathedral member Dwight Dunlap on drums). Hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled.

We gathered under the tents as we ate our picnic lunch and traded stories of our adventures along the Legacy Trail. The beautiful day that God blessed us with was every bit as wonderful as the fun and fellowship we enjoyed.

Christ Church Cathedral has met its goal of raising $10,000 toward the Habitat house we will build. And we also enjoyed interesting adventures, saw the migration of flamingos through Lexington, ate some great

food, heard a wonderful band. We might have even gotten some exercise in the process. God has truly blessed us, even as we now begin the construction of a house to bless a family. Ϯ

MUSIC

SUMMER WORSHIP

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By Erich Balling, Canon Musician

eginning in June, the Cathedral will offer a two-service format on Sunday with services at 8:30 and 11:00am. The 11:00 Eucharist will feature choir, hymns and anthems, while the 8:30 Eucharist will feature hymns and instrumental music that highlights the Cathedral organ. The summer format will continue through the end of August.

VISITING CHOIRS This summer, the Cathedral will host three Visiting Choirs. On June 23, the Eastern Kentucky University Summer Choir will sing at the 11:00, followed by the Memphis Boys Choir and Chamber Choir on July 7, and the choir Ecco on July 14. We look forward to hosting each of these gifted ensembles!

CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS On July 10-15 the Cathedral Girls Choir will travel to Washington, DC, to sing three days of services at Washington National Cathedral. This includes services of Evensong and two Eucharists on Sunday. The Girls will be joined by the Mens Choir of Washington Cathedral, and the July 14 11:00am service will be webcast live via website www.nationalcathedral.org.

In August, the Cathedral Boys Choir will travel to Princeton, NJ, to attend the Royal School of Church Music Boys Course. This year’s course will be led by noted British conductor, Simon Lole. The festival Eucharist and Evensong will be sung in the Princeton University Chapel on Sunday, August 4. ώ

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ART

THE CREATIVE CAMERA CLUB

By Paul Counts

serves and the Smokies/Blue Ridge Parkway areas of Tennessee and North Carolina.

The current exhibit marks the second time the Creative Camera Club has brought images to the Art at the Cathedral venue. Like our annual Print Show, where entries are restricted by well defined categories, this

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he Creative Camera Club, based in Lexington, traces its roots back to the 1930s and, as such, is one of the oldest camera clubs in the country. Its current membership stands at 135 and monthly meetings typically draw 50-75 attendees. In keeping with the club's mission to advance the craft of photography, at least four photography workshops

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are conducted annually.

The club meets twice monthly, on the first and third Thursdays.

The "First Thursday" meetings are typically informal and often instructional. During the third Thursday, or "regular" meetings, photo competitions are held approximately every other month, followed by critiques of members' work. The alternate thirdThursday meetings feature talks by area professional photographers, including photojournalists, landscape artists, sports photographers, portrait and commercial photographers. The club also has photo outings throughout central Kentucky and to places like Red River Gorge, various nature pre-

endeavor is governed by a theme: Wildlife It is our intention with this exhibit to show in images the incredible diversity of wildlife on the earth.

For more information about the club, please visit www.creativecameraclub.org. ĎŽ

ART

SPOTLIGHT ON THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

By Jesse Mark

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he Prophets, by Kentucky artist Burwell Keith, about whom we know little, now hangs in the Tilford Room and is framed as a triptych. Keith's two daughters, Jennie and Susannah, members of the church, were confirmed the Sunday after Easter in 1883 and 1886 respectively. They donated The Prophets to the youth group in the 1890s. Keith was born in Louisville in 1849, died in 1923 and is buried in Lexington.

The discovery of the importance

of this work is an interesting story.

When construction of the Great Hall addition to the church took place in 2000, works of art were stored in several basement locations. The Prophets was in bad shape, with dirty glass and a frame painted black. It was very long, and someone in years past had cut off a portion of the frame so it would fit between two openings.

When the building was completed and pictures were being chosen to hang in the hallways, classrooms and offices, The Prophets was ignored.

The high school youth were looking for what I would describe as “funky art” to decorate their classroom and they loved The Prophets, dirt under the glass, paper worms, stains and all.

Sometime later, when I was researching the history of the art, I came across a phrase in the Archives which spoke of the Keith daughters' donating The Prophets to the youth.

Something clicked. The Prophets was “discovered," cleaned, reframed as a triptych, and placed in a public area where it could be appreciated. Most artists who have looked at it believe that the work was painted with gouache.

In memory of their father the daughters also donated two prints

by Albrecht Durer, which hang in the Upper Street entrance way. “Four Holy Men” consists of a right panel with portraits of St. Paul and St. Mark; the left panel, St. John and St. Peter. Durer was an artist from Nuremburg in the late 15th to early 16th century.

So 120 years ago two girls were confirmed at Christ Church. They loved their father; they loved the youth group; and they loved art. And today their caring is translated into the permanent collection for us to love and cherish. Ϯ

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F O R M AT I O N

ICHURCH: 5 WAYS TO HOLY-IZE YOUR DEVICE

By Amanda Musterman-Kiser, Youth Minister

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hose of us who use a smart phone with all of its capacities on a regular basis rely less and less on a computer screen and more and more on that small piece of equipment in our hands. Years ago, I remember envisioning a day when I could empty my purse of a cellphone, PalmPilot, iPod, and calculator to carry one single device. Today I rely on my iPhone far more than I imagined I ever would. It gets me places, schedules my days, communicates with my friends, checks my email, researches my work, teaches me Spanish, and even talks back to me. It seems it can do everything!

Lately, I’ve added another use for my iPhone – that of a tool which helps me pray. If you depend on your device as much as I do, here are five applications that will help you turn your iPhone into a prayer device.

1. Divinely (Free) I dub this “Instagram for Christians.”

Choose a photo, edit it with backgrounds, frames, and exposure, and then search for hundreds of topically based Scriptures to add. Post your final product on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

3. Vibrant Faith at Home (Free) Bible study lessons and discussion points for families of all ages and makeups. Activities divided by category – singles/ couples, families with young children, families with teens. Faith-based home activities and lessons change based on the liturgical season.

4. Lectionary ($.99) Posts the Sunday readings as well as the Collect for the Day in a liturgically appropriate color.

For an additional $1.99 you can download the readings for the Episcopal Daily Office.

5. Bible by Lifechurch.tv (Free) Carrying 20 versions of the Bible around is so 2000-late. With this Bible app, you 2. Sanctuary (Free) can read the Bible in Step into this beauti30 languages, and 38 English versions. ful virtual church.

Walk up to the cross In fact, this app will actually read the Bible to you! Bookmark favorite Scripfor a message from tures, follow topical Bible studies, and the day’s Scripture.

Light a prayer candle make notes on an app that looks just like Facebook. Ϯ or post on the prayer wall. Pray the prayers of others in this virtual space and add your own.

the community cupboard diaper drive May 12 - June 16 The Community Cupboard is in great need of diapers. It is our most desired item. Please donate packages of diapers size 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 OR provide a financial donation and we will purchase the diapers. Bring donations to the bins near the Welcome Center and Great Hall after Sunday services on June 16. If you have questions, please call Mark Wilson at (859) 536-1522 or email the Cupboard (thecupboard@ccclex.org).

F O R M AT I O N

QUIETING SPACES

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By Dr. Elizabeth Conrad, Minister of Christian Formation

was recently a part of a conversation about the overstimulation of people beginning in very early childhood. Neutral colors are now suggested for the use of childcare spaces for their calming effect. Adults who care for children plan for space that will help to quiet the child.

Space is needed to quiet all of us, but who will plan for us? Quieting spaces are planned for at Christ Church Cathedral. For many years, there has been a Centering Prayer group which meets nine months out of the year. Centering Prayer is a method of meditation used to clear the mind of useless clutter in order to connect with the divine in contemplation.

CENTERING PRAYER GUIDELINES 1. Choose a sacred word as the symbol of your intention to connect to God's presence and action within.

2. Sitting comfortably and with eyes closed, settle briefly and silently introduce the sacred word as the symbol of your consent to God's presence and action within us.

3. When you become aware of thoughts, return ever so gently to the sacred word.

4. At the end of the prayer period, remain in silence with eyes closed for a couple of minutes.

SANCTUARY Our new Sanctuary service, which meets on Sunday evenings at 6:00, [add comma] has an immediate

quieting effect upon walking into the room. Lit candles, low lighting and soft music, surrounding people already in prayer, quiet the soul. Great care and attention to detail have gone into planning this space for you.

Like the childcare workers, the planners of this service had the primary desire to provide space to allow us to let go of all distractions so that we can connect with mystery.

If you watch, you will see plans for quieting space in many aspects of our life together. We have Quiet Days, the labyrinth, quiet spaces between readings and spoken prayers at church. We are discovering that we must provide space in which God has a chance to get through all of our busyness and distractions. Quieting space is necessary for the health of the soul. ĎŽ

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EVENTS /// COMMODORES Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the names on plaques and windows at the Cathedral? If so, come to the June 7 gathering of the Commodores in the Great Hall. Dick DeCamp, local historian, will talk about "Christ Church -- Its History and Founders." We'll begin at 7:00pm with a potluck meal. Please bring a meat, vegetable, or salad dish to serve 10-12. Note that dessert, appetizers, bread, and beverage will be furnished. All members and friends are welcome!

NEXT OPPORTUNITY FOR BAPTISM Sunday, June 23 at the 11:00am service is your next opportunity for Baptism. If you or your child wishes to be baptized, contact Margaret Christensen at 254-4497 or mchristensen@ccclex.org.

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE REV. JOE MITCHELL By the grace of God, and with the consent of the people, Bishop Doug Hahn will ordain our own Joe Tyler Mitchell to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, June 22. The service will be here at Christ Church Cathedral at 2:00 pm, followed by a reception in the Great Hall. Please join us as we celebrate this wonderful new step in Joe’s ministry.

CHURCH UNDER THE BRIDGE Christ Church will host Church Under the Bridge on Sunday, June 23, at the Mission House. CUTB meets every Sunday to deliver a service and serve a hot meal to the homeless and marginally housed who live in the neighborhoods surrounding Christ Church and the Old Episcopal Burying Ground. If you have never volunteered for Church Under the Bridge, now is your opportunity to participate in this rewarding ministry. Volunteers are needed on June 23 for the following tasks: • To prepare the meal at Christ Church in the kitchen beginning at 12:30pm • To transport the meal to the Mission House at approximately 2:30pm • To set up tables at the Mission House at 2:00pm • To serve at the Mission House at 3:00pm

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A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Welcome Center beginning June 1. Note: we will not need cupcakes for Sunday, June 23. Questions? Contact Beth Prewitt at 421-9128 (ehprewitt863@gmail.com) or Caywood Prewitt at 421-8555 (caywoodprewitt@gmail.com).

MINISTRIES /// PREPARE FOR OUR FALL SPEAKER BY READING THIS SUMMER Join Dr. Elizabeth Conrad, Minister of Christian Formation, in reading Carry On, Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed by Glennon Doyle Melton in preparation for her visit this fall. “Glennon Doyle Melton is church and Carry On, Warrior reads like one of those old rollicking hymns that make you want to stand up at the end and shout, ‘Amen!’ Life is indeed ‘brutiful’ but Glennon’s humor, warmth, and honesty are profound reminders that there is beauty in our struggle. I can’t stop thinking about this book.” - Brené Brown. Ph.D., author of Daring Greatly. The book can be purchased in the Christ Church Bookstore.

NOTICES /// THANKS TO ALL OUR RIDE HOME SPONSORS! We give thanks for all of the business sponsors who have partnered with us to build the Habitat for Humanity house. The following business sponsors have contributed to strengthening downtown by helping a downtown church build a downtown house.

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP Designer Marble Tile and Stone Geddes Pool, Inc. MetLife, Robert McNichol Hockensmith Fine Art Editions LawnMasters Sensibly Chic The Golf Exchange Dr. Charles Metzker, Chiropractor Herb Geddes Fence Co., Inc. Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School Bluegrass Orthopaedics & Hand Care The Lexington School

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance

Companies, John Wood Churchill Enterprises Highbridge Springs Milward Funeral Directors Jamba Juice Graves Cox Ivey Mechanical Company Paul Miller Autogroup ATTENTION INSIGHT EMAIL ADDRESS USERS! Beginning mid-June, all email addresses ending with “insightbb.com” will be phased out to accomodate the transition to Time Warner Cable. Once you have made the switch to either “twc.com” or an outside email provider such as Gmail or Yahoo, please be sure to let Margaret Christensen, mchristensen@ccclex.org, know your new email address. We want to ensure that we have the most up to date information in our database to best serve you, and to create an accurate directory later this summer. Thanks in advance!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDS Lauren Arnold Tiffany Lufkin Anne Arvin Peter Lufkin Jack Baugh Lucy Macfarlan Gretchen Bryant Charles Mathews Brennan Burke Siobhan O'Neill Alexander Kenneth Pierce Chapman Margaret Prewitt Kimberly Emma Seale Chapman Lynne Slone Diane Clements Henry Smith Margaret Clifton William Nathaniel Woodward Craddock John Young Richard Davis Connor Dellarosa Michelle Dunlap Davis Fugate Charles Grimes Claire Headley Ellen Heffron Tyler Jackson Erilyn Jackson Daniel Jividen Lisa Johnson Darby Jones Windy Lane Chanel Lufkin

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Jo Robertson

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Sarah Marletta

13 Robert Snell

22 Rod Heard

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Stewart Cook

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Emily Smith

13 Sonja Mather

23 Frances Cox

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Tanya Sturgill

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Chris Thomason

14 Patty Barnes

23 Kav Milward

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Margaret McDuffie

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Beth Barr

14 Julia Clements

23 Sophia Goodin

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Kathy Simon

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Ellen Stamps

15 Jai Giffin

24 Emma Seale

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Leslie Cox

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Ted Corman

15 Patrick Balling

24 Mary Wilson

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Sandy Ireland

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Bill Cox

16 Anne Garrett

25 Elise Watson

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Gwenda Williamson

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Diana Nave

16 Hannah Sturgill

25 Patty Ramsey

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Penny Cox

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Steve Smith

16 John Brice

26 Abby White

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Elizabeth Duncan

10 Kennedy Wright

16 Mike Lorton

26 Donna Counts

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Jotham Wilson

10 Mark Watson

16 Joanna Walsh

26 Duncan MacIvor

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Kim Knight

10 Melissa Sloan

17 Ashley Lucas

27 Jennifer Henson

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Norman Willard

10 Margaret Barr

17 Betty Ellis

28 Anne Romaine

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Charles Michler

10 Brent Salisbury

18 Steve Ranft

28 Anne Gregory

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Ginny Adams

11 George Smith

19 Gary Patton

29 Chuck Rolph

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Letitia HollingsworthGray

12 Dennis DePenning

20 Louise Bryans

30 Amelia Morgan

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Drew McLellan

12 Trudy Tibbs

20 Bruce Engle

30 Connor Dellarosa

12 Will Mathews

22 Dan Tudor

30 Casey Wright

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE

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SUNDAYS 7:30am Holy Eucharist

Rite I • Chapel 8:30am Holy Eucharist

Rite II • Church 9:30am Coffee Hour • Great Hall 10:00am The Summer Forum • Great Hall 11:00am Holy Eucharist

Rite II • Church 12:15pm Welcome Reception • Great Hall 6:00pm Sanctuary • Church WEDNESDAYS 12:05pm Healing Service • Chapel

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UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS June 3-7 Choir Camp June 10-13 Marketplace 29 AD June 15 Reading Camp Yoga June 16 Diaper Drive Collection June 19 Daughters of the King Meeting June 21 Gallery Hop June 22 Ordination of The Rev. Joe Mitchell June 23 Church Under the Bridge June 27 - July 5 J2A Belize Pilgrimage June 30 Final Sanctuary until August 4 July 4 Cathedral & Church Offices Closed