May 2015 Prayer & Action

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From the Dean

Practicing RESURRECTION

THE RIDE HOME VBS: A MOUNTAIN PILGRIMAGE MAY/15

A People of

Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I May 2015

Dean & Rector ɪ The Very Rev. Carol Wade > cwade@ccclex.org Associate Dean ɪ The Rev. Brent Owens > bowens@ccclex.org Associate for Youth & Young Adults ɪ The Rev. Kate Byrd > kbyrd@ccclex.org Deacon ɪ The Rev. Paula Ott > paula@ccclex.org Minister of Christian Formation ɪ Dr. Elizabeth Conrad > elizabeth@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 Parish Administrator ɪ Lesa Wehrle > lwehrle@ccclex.org Parish Secretary ɪ Margaret Christensen > mchristensen@ccclex.org Communications Director ɪ Ashley Goodrich > agoodrich@ccclex.org Nursery Coordinator ɪ Michelle Dunlap > mdunlap@ccclex.org Financial Assistant ɪ Linda Critchfield > lcritchfield@ccclex.org Facilities Manager ɪ John Hodgman > jhodgman@ccclex.org Sexton ɪ Joe Agee Vestry Tracey Meyers, Senior Warden ɪ Caywood Prewitt, Junior Warden ɪ 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 John Perrine ɪ Amanda Tudor ɪ Jim Ware, Treasurer

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MAY PRAYER God of all goodness and all grace, fill our hearts with such love toward you and kindly affection for others that nothing may seem too hard for us to do or to suffer in obedience to your will. Grant that we may become more like your Son in kindness, simplicity and joy.

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 young cyclist at the 2013 Ride Home Habitat event.

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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Practicing Resurrection

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Sign Up for The Ride Home

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A Costa Rica Pigrimage

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The Reverend Kate Byrd:

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Invite, Welcome, Connect

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The Christ Community Cupboard Diaper Drive

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God's Team, Godly Play, and Godly Moments

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Thank You for Another Great Year, Harrison Elementary Volunteers

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Pentecost Evensong and Recital

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Cathedral Altar Guild

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The Next Step in Our Faith Journey

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Robert Horine Meditation Garden

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SCAPA Student Art Exhibit

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Bulletin Board

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Birthdays

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Associate for Youth & Young Adults

FROM THE DEAN

Practicing RESURRECTION f Easter is not just one marvelous day, but fifty days of rejoicing, how then do we celebrate this great season? I take my cue from poet Wendell Berry’s evocative phrase, “practice resurrection!” The word “resurrection” in Greek literally translates to “the standing up again.” If God raises up fallen creation to stand in the fullness of God’s grace, what will you stand up for this season? And what will you stand against? Take a moment and think about that. These are powerful questions. One way to respond to these questions is to recall the behaviors we promise to take on as Christians every time we renew our baptismal covenant (Book of Common Prayer p. 304). These promises give us abundant examples of those practices of prayer, compassion and justice that help us stand together in strength, and against those things which separate us from God, ourselves and one another.

There are many ways to practice resurrection at Christ Church Cathedral. The "Invite, Welcome, Connect" event—three great resurrection practices—is generating a great deal of creativity and energy for sharing the Gospel and the Cathedral we love. I hope you will consider offering your talents to one of the new invite, welcome or connect teams.

The Habitat for Humanity run, walk, ride event, "The Ride Home," is another way to practice resurrection. Join us on Saturday, May 16, in the Great Hall for a

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THE VERY REVEREND CAROL WADE Dean & Rector

... notice what is blooming both within us and around us and give thanks for new life in Christ.

party and auction in support of the run, walk, ride event, and plan to come out on Saturday, May 23 to Coldstream Park to run, ride, or walk together as we endeavor to generate funds for our house-building project. Saturday’s event will culminate in a cookout with music and fun for all ages.

So if you can’t run, ride or walk that day, come for the food and fellowship.

As the great season of Easter unfolds against the backdrop of a glorious springtime, another resurrection practice is to notice what is blooming both within us and around us and give thanks for new life in Christ. By the time we reach Pentecost Sunday, fifty individuals will have been baptized, confirmed, received, or have reaffirmed their vows since the Great Vigil of Easter! What joy we share with them as they grow deeper in their faith journey at Christ Church Cathedral. With God’s help and in the power of the Spirit, together we are standing strong as we practice resurrection!

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MISSION

SIGN UP FOR THE RIDE HOME: Our Habitat Fundraiser!

By The Rev. Brent Owens

n Saturday , May 23, at 11:00am, our fun Run, Walk, Ride event – “The Ride Home” – will begin on the Legacy Trail, starting at Coldstream Park. Mark your calendars, because it will be a day of celebration, fun, family, fellowship, food, music, a bounce house, and riding our bikes, trikes, walking, and running. Or you can just come and enjoy the food, music and fellowship.

Everyone is invited to have fun, eat some food and enjoy the day!

How will it work? It is open to anyone of any age to ride, walk, or run any distance. The entry fee for adults is $25, and children $10. We ask each participant to obtain $100 in pledges for their run, walk, or ride distance. Sign up to ride, walk or run on our website, ccclex.org, or by call The Rev. Brent Owens, 254-4497, email bowens@ccclex.org, or sign up at the Welcome Center.

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Schedule for the Day • 11:00am – Gather and pray.

• 11:15am – Bike riders go out.

• 11:20am – Runners go out.

• 11:25am – Walkers go out.

• 11:30am – Kids and families walk, ride, or run.

• 11:15am – 2:00pm – Kids’ activities & bounce house.

• 12:30pm – Everyone back for lunch.

MEET THE HOMEOWNER: JULIA ESCOBAR DE CANAS >>> Julia is a native of El Salvador, and has lived in Lexington for over 16 years. She works at Eastern State Hospital. Julia is a mother of four, and grandmother of 12, and she owns of two adorable Chihuahuas.

YOUTH

A COSTA RICA PILGRIMAGE

By The Rev. Kate Byrd

n Sunday, April 26, Bishop Doug Hahn confirmed, received, and reaffirmed over 40 Epis¬copalians. It was a joyous and Spirit-filled occasion. Out of those, 13 were Cathedral Youth. These young people (Eleanor Clifton, Lauren Graf, Michael Naish, Eli Dunlap, Zach Jones, Holden Hall, Levi Lutz, Clay Fugate, Thomas Kikuchi, Crystal Owens, Grace Headley, Will Mullins, and Woods Prewitt) have been involved in our Youth Confirmation Process throughout this school year. The process involved meeting weekly with a mentor from the congregation (Kathy Dalton, Loys Mather, Garland Barr, Jim Ware, Alex Clay, Drew Byrd, Lisle Dalton, Matthew Lutz, Clay Dorsett, Tracey Meyers, Sarah Blanchett, Bernie Conrad, and Sarah Sloan) and participating in a retreat and six-week-course

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program (led by Nell Campbell, Kenny Pierce, and Rick Anderson). That is in addition to completing community service, attending regular worship, and participating in ministries within the congregation.

Their commitment and dedication to this process have been both inspiring and encouraging as they have committed to love God, their community, and themselves, becoming disciples of Christ in the world.

But their confirmation journey is not yet complete. This July (14th-21st) we will be traveling together on pilgrimage to Costa Rica. Here we will have the opportunity to take what we have learned and committed to and put it to work in our larger world. During our Costa Rica Pilgrimage we will be participating in mission as we work together with a local congregation, experiencing the culture and people of Jacó (a small coastal Costa Rican city), and discovering God in the beauty of creation, relationships, and worship.

As we travel we hope to share our experiences with you, remembering our commitment to this larger congregation and the Church. If you would like to journey with us I would encourage you to seek out one of our pilgrims (Lauren Graf, Michael Naish, Eli Dunlap, Holden Hall, Levi Lutz, Clay Fugate, Crystal Owens, Grace Headley, Will Mullins, or Woods Prewitt), because they are offering “stock” in our pilgrimage. This stock option will allow you the opportunity to support our youth as they journey, with a donation of $15-$30. In turn, the stock allows the youth to commit to a greater cause as they carry and lift up your prayer requests and provide daily reflections and photos during their journey. Finally, they will come together on August 23 to create a “Costa Rican Experience” for you as they culminate their experiences together, including their Costa Rican culinary expertise, cultural knowledge, and spiritual discoveries. We hope you will consider this great opportunity as we hold up our youth during this time of learning and growth.

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THE REVEREND KATE BYRD: Associate for Youth and Young Adults

By The Rev. Kate Byrd

Christ Church Cathedral is delighted to announce that The Reverend Kate Byrd will be leading the Cathedral Young Adults along with Youth Ministry. We give thanks for the many gifts Kate brings to the Cathedral and ask God’s blessing on her ministries. Kate writes: t is with joy and excitement that I will be taking on the Young Adult ministry in addition to my work with the Youth.

This past year I have connected with the Young Adults of the Cathedral and formed friendships and bonds with them. As I have gotten

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to know the individuals in this group, I know what enthusiasm and energy they hold for the Cathedral. As we join together in ministry I am excited to see where the Spirit will continue to lead us. Drew and I are hosting the Young Adults at our house in June and we are looking forward to a fun evening. I give thanks for Joe’s ministry, and along with all of the Cathedral Young Adults, we offer our prayers for God’s blessings in his new ministry.

My focus on Youth Ministry continues especially as I look forward to going on pilgrimage with our youth confirmands. I’m very excited about the upcoming plans for the youth this next Fall, as well as the implementation of our Youth Council. This is a collaboration of 7 Cathedral Youth and

3 parents who will be involved in the decision making and execution of Cathedral Youth events and activities.

One of the joys of working at Christ Church Cathedral is the opportunity to share in ministry with so many energized and engaged parishioners. I take on this new call and ministry at the Cathedral with confidence and enthusiasm. I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to inspire us to move and act, both in our Church Home and in the world.

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WELCOME

INVITE, WELCOME, CONNECT: Great Ideas on a Saturday Morning!

By The Rev. Brent Owens

ur Invite, Welcome, Connect event last Saturday was a wonderful success! Mary’s great stories and funny videos illustrated each of the essentials of Invite, Welcome, Connect, and helped start the flow of some great ideas for the Cathedral. Some remarkable statistics that Mary cited are: 3 out of 4 people who are invited to church will accept! And, on the average, Episcopalians invite a new person to church once every 37 years! These statistics tell us that people are spiritually hungry and are just waiting to be invited to Christ Church Cathedral, and we may believe inviting someone to church is harder than it really is.

Mary showed us that the foundations of Invite, Welcome Connect are solid: • Invite - As we know from scripture, Jesus told his friends and therefore us, do not be afraid, go and tell others of the good things God has done! (Mk 5:19, Matt. 11:4 , Matt. 28:10, Luke 7:22).

• Welcome - Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7 • Connect - We who are many are one body in Christ, and individually, we are connected one to another, each with gifts to share. Romans 12:5 What is our next step? Our next step is to create three Teams, one for each area, and choose the easy stuff to do. As a Cathedral member please prayerfully consider which area excites you the most and how you might be able to support that area. There are a variety of levels of commitment, and together we can discern how your gifts can be offered. Please send me an email and let

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me know which area inspires you (bowens@ccclex. org). Here is the link to Mary Parmer’s Invite, Welcome, Connect resources: http://www.epicenter. org/newcomer/ Please watch some of Mary’ great videos while you are there!

I look forward to seeing you on one of the Teams!

MISSION

THE CHRIST COMMUNITY CUPBOARD DIAPER DRIVE

By Kathleen Imhoff

have diapers to send to daycare.

Your Christ Church Community Cupboard supplies about 110 families with only 2 weeks worth of diapers per child each month.

You have an opportunity to help.

Participate in the Community Cupboard Diaper Drive between Mother's Day, May 10 and Father's Day, June 21. You can bring diapers sizes 3-5 to church and drop them off in the designated diaper bins or write a check. The check should be made out to CROSS Ministries with Diaper Drive in the subject line.

Thanks for your consideration of this important ministry.

n what do you spend 6% of your budget?

Transportation?

Clothes? Travel?

If you were a minimum wage single parent with a young child, you would spend 6% of your budget on diapers. Diapers are expensive. Many lower income families and grandparents raising young grand-

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children can't afford to buy diapers in bulk at discount stores. Cloth diapers usually aren't an option because they require frequent and expensive trips to the laundromat.

Most childcare centers require parents to supply diapers. When families can't, children miss daycare and parents miss work. A recent study found more than 1 in 5 parents have had to miss work because their children didn't

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CHILDREN

GOD'S TEAM, GODLY PLAY, AND GODLY MOMENTS

By Sarah Combs

here’s been some impressive storytelling happening in God’s Team lately.

While my co-leaders Ann Whitney Garner and Bernie Conrad can always cast a spell over our storytelling space, I must say: When I walked in to our classroom two weeks ago, there was a palpable magic in the air. Maybe that’s because special guest (and Kennedy’s mom) Jackie Justice was on hand to share not only a craft, but also a side-splitting anecdote about her own time in middle school, that faraway land that lies just across River Summer Vacation for many members of God’s Team. Jackie was a tough act to follow…but among the unexpected wonders the morning had to offer was that one of our fifth graders, James Young, had volunteered to tell the story. Ann Whitney was the wise soul who handed over the reins, and what came next was unforgettable: As James read from the Godly Play book, his classmates gathered ever nearer. His brother squeezed in beside him and helped to arrange the materials as the story unfolded. I can’t even recall the formal name of this story, but that’s not what matters. What matters is the listening that happened; the rapt attention James earned of his peers.

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What matters is that the children, who were eager to chime in when pauses arose, knew this story by heart. They were sharing collectively a story that belonged to each of them individually. And the wondering that followed!

Perhaps because one of their own was at the helm on this morning, the children seemed more free with their questions than ever. That trust, collab-

oration, and freedom carried over to the following week, when fifth grader Ralph Bright asked if he could tell the story. With the help of his friends, he did. Next up: the one and only Iona Campbell. I can’t wait for the wonders ahead.

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MISSION

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR, HARRISON ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEERS!

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hrist Church never ceases to amaze me. I love the work that you all are doing here at Harrison. The Fizz Boom indoor field trip for the 3rd graders was a huge success.

They are still talking about the states of matter. The field trip tied in very well with our Next Generation Science standards. In those standards, the students are to make observations and conduct experiments. All the students made observations and some got to conduct experiments.

The program that came to our school dealt mainly with the states of matter and how they can interact with one another. Sometimes when the matter interacted, a chemical reaction occurred in the form of a “fizz” or a “boom.” I do think the kids favorite experiment was the last one. They took warm water, dry ice and placed it into a container. A few students were chosen to place the lid on the container before it exploded. They loved the anticipation of the explosion.

Thank you for being a helping hand in getting the kids excited about Science. You are truly a blessing to the students and staff at Harrison.

The highlight of my day was watching all the smiling faces, wondering minds, and unforgettable moments watching them become actual scientists.

Jennifer Gilbert Science/STEM teacher Harrison Elementary

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hank you again for making possible the Living Arts & Science Center’s presentation of today’s Fizz, Boom, Science outreach program at Harrison Elementary. What a great group of students they were!

Everyone was attentive, on their best behavior, and excited to volunteer and engage in all of the chemistry experiments.

This is a program Harrison Elementary would not normally be able to afford, so thank you for providing this opportunity to the students and helping us show the students that science is fun and for everyone! Here at the Living Arts & Science Center we strive to provide opportunities like these to all of our neighborhood schools but our resources can only stretch so far. Your generosity helped us to bridge a very important gap.

We look forward to continued partnerships with your church and its mission. Thank you so much!

Katherine Bullock Discovery Education Director The Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. MLK Blvd. Lexington, KY 40508 859-252-5222 or kbullock@lasclex.org www.LASCLEX.org

MUSIC

PENTECOST EVENSONG AND RECITAL

By Erich Balling, Canon Musician

he Music Ministry at Christ Church Cathedral is a unique gift to our congregation, diocese, city and beyond! We have over 100 choristers of all ages actively involved; 10 in Cathedral Imps, 17 in Boys choir, 26 in Girls Choir, 12 in Schola, 20 in Men’s choir and 16 Cathedral Singers. We draw singers from Lexington, Georgetown, Paris, Versailles and Frankfort.

Currently, there are 16 elementary, middle and secondary schools represented. We have three colleges and universities represented in our adult choirs. While most churches in Lexington have music programs and provide singing opportunities for children and adults, the choirs at the Cathedral offer even more!

For example, our boy and girl choristers commit an average of six hours per week to their art, and to the deepening of their God given talents. Developing musicianship, leadership and interpersonal skills are a regular part of their week. Our choir for women Schola is rising to new musical heights through their ongoing commitment of service to the church through music.

Another example is Cathedral Boys Choir. The Boys range in age from 9-14. The core group of boys, currently in 6th grade, started in the training choir (now called Cathedral Imps). This past year, in addition to learning new repertoire for Sunday worship, the boys performed to great acclaim all of Handel’s Messiah and Faure’s Requiem. They are in ministry to succeed, share and grow. They truly want to be the best boys choir! Our boys are one of 7 thriving liturgical boys choirs remaining in the nation. This means they are a stand-alone choir, capable of singing their own repertoire, as well as 4-8 part music with the Men’s voices.

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The joy and conviction all of our choirs bring to any given Sunday, special service or concert is what our ministry strives for each day.

Choral Evensong on Sunday May 24th at 4:00 pm will include chorister promotions and valedictions. This is a wonderful opportunity to mark progress in our young singers and say goodbye to our graduating singers. We invite you to attend and continue to be transformed by glorious music!

Evensong will be preceded by a recital at a special time, 3:00pm featuring The Kentucky Baroque Ensemble with Soprano Elizabeth Arnold, Lutist Dieter Henning and Organist William Averill.

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MINISTRY

CATHEDRAL ALTAR GUILD: Join the Fun & Family

By Wanda Jaquith

When we think about hospitality and welcome in churches, we most often think of greeters, ushers and newcomer committees. But he fact is that the first work of hospitality comes in the ministry of the altar guild - long before anyone walks into the church for the celebration of the liturgy..." The Rt. Rev.

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Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island

When you walk into church for a Sunday morning service, do you ever wonder who arranged the flowers, polished the silver, or how the altar got set up for the Eucharist? The Altar Guild works behind the scenes to make all of that happen, and we need you! There are six teams who serve for only a few hours a week every six weeks, and like anything else, many hands make light work! Women and men are welcome and you'll get easy training! It's a wonderful way to learn more about the church and the liturgy we love.

"I had never in my life been in a church that felt like a family...serving on Altar Guild began the process for me of

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belonging to this 'family'. Now, I have been serving for 15 years and have loved his important ministry and the friends I have made in my church home."

Mary Ware Wigginton

The Altar Guild has the privilege of preparing the altar for any services held in the church - baptisms, weddings, ordinations, confirmations, funerals, special Holy Week services and regular Sunday morning services. We also have teams who volunteer to arrange the flowers, wash the linens, and polish the silver and brass.

Altar Guild is truly a place you can serve and grow spiritually, as Lisa Johnson attests. "Being part of an Altar Guild team has helped deepen my faith, by teaching me what each part of the Eucharistic process means...why we set the Lord's table the way we do, why the clergy conducts the service the way they do."

"Here is my truth: Altar Guild is fun!" Lisa Johnson To join Altar Guild, or just learn more, contact the Altar Guild Director, Barbara Silcox (859) 492-2471, or silcox.barbara@gmail.com.

MEMBERSHIP

THE NEXT STEP IN OUR FAITH JOURNEY

By The Rev. Brent Owens

n April 26, 42 Cathedral members took the next step in their faith and were confirmed, received or reaffirmed their baptismal vows!

It was a truly powerful moment when Bishop Hahn laid hands on each, said the prayers, even as all the Cathedral clergy, gathered friends, family and sponsors also laid hands on each person. Right after the Reverend Allen Garner, Sr. was received, while all hands were still upon him, his eyes got big, his face lit up, and he exclaimed “WOW!” Being confirmed, received or reaffirming baptismal vows is a big step in our faith journeys. Many who were confirmed, received and reaffirmed their vows on Sunday are also finding their call into ministries here at the Cathedral and in their daily lives.

Some have become readers, some teachers, some chalice bearers and more. This is the natural progression as we move along our journey of faith.

For those who have already been confirmed, received or reaffirmed their baptismal vows, what ministries have you felt called to? Where has the Holy Spirit moved in your life? If you have been feeling that you are called to a ministry, but aren’t sure what, please let the clergy know. We can listen with you, pray and help you discern that call to ministry. And also, new ministries are arising all of the time. Just this last Saturday, the ministries of Invite, Welcome, and Connect were explored with many remarkable ideas being generated. Are you called to serve one of these Teams: Invite, Welcome, or Connect? Please prayerfully consider it!

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Congratulations to all those who were Baptized, Confirmed, Received or Reaffirmed in April!

Robert Baumgartner Nicholas Baumgartner Lori Boggs Eleanor Clifton Ann Cowden Penny Dolan Eli Dunlap Becky Fox

Clay Fugate William Gaines Allen Garner Karen Garrison Lauren Graf Holden Hall Paige Halpin Tricia Hayes

Grace Headley David Jaquith Zach Jones Thomas Kikuchi Ellie Kilcoyne Virgil Lewis, Jr. Zach Lewis Grace Long

Hope Long Owen Long Rachel Long Ryan Long Jack Lorton Erin Lowry Levi Lutz Caroline McEachern

Dan McGrath Benson Miller Grace Miller Will Mullins Michael Naish Ben Newsome Grace Newsome Crystal Owens

Bethany Packard Woods Prewitt Matthew Rhodes Cameron Shoaf Frank Shoaf Barbara Sterrett Stella Wright

DIOCESE

ROBERT HORINE MEDITATION GARDEN

By Carolyn Jones

he garden was dedicated on All Saints Day, November 1, 2014, with many friends and family present to attend the lovely service. It was a day filled with poignant memories of Bob’s life and ministry. There was a very real sense of gratitude for all the people who had contributed time and donations for the future opportunities for

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prayer and meditation that this sacred space affords.

As we move forward into Phase II of the garden planning/work, there continues to be a need for donations of trees, plants and funds for the purpose of maintaining the garden over time.

There is also a need for volunteers, both individuals and groups, throughout the spring, summer and fall to work in the garden. There is nothing as inspiring as a day at the Domain!

Please contact Susan Thompson (859.338.3995) or Carolyn Jones (859.333.0944) for more information related to these requests.

Le g acy S o c i et y D i nner Th ursday, M ay 7, at 6: 0 0 p m

The annual Christ Church Legacy Society Celebration Dinner will be held Thursday, May 7, in the Great Hall.

The church has been and continues to be a very important part of our lives, deserving consideration as much as or even more than any other institution or organization when we are estate planning.

The Legacy Society is crucial to the future of Cathedral ministries and programs. Pray about your own involvement, and save the date, May 7, for the Legacy Society annual dinner!

For more information, contact Marc Mathews at mmathews@transy.edu

ART

SCAPA STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

By Lynne Slone

rt at the Cathedral is excited to exhibit the art produced by the students from SCAPA from May through early July.

SCAPA is a Gifted and Talented Arts program for the Fayette County Schools. SCAPA stands for the School for the Creative and Performing Arts. The program was established over 25 years ago beginning with 4th and 5th grade – housed in Harrison Elementary. Now classes run from 4th grade through high school – all housed on the campus of Lafayette High School. The program provides arts area classes in 9 majors and minors: Ballet, Literary Arts, Art, Contemporary Dance, Voice, Band, Strings and Drama. Many of our Christ Church members and Choristers have been students in this wonderful program (over 15 choristers currently).

At the exhibit and Gallery Hop – you will find art work

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from Art majors and minors from 4th grade through the high school program. This work was mostly produced in the past 4-6 months during classes or as a part of their coursework after school. One of the themes you will see in their work is a focus on our wonderful state of Kentucky. Much of the work can be leased after the show for a small donation to the school as a part of a program call Art Lease. Look for the table set up in the hallway during Gallery Hop or contact the SCAPA Arts program at 381-3332 or at http://www. friends-scapa.org/ Save the date for Gallery Hop Friday May 15 from 5-8 p.m. Bring the whole family to the Gallery Hop and watch the 4th graders at SCAPA present a Kentucky History Festival Program. The program highlights class activities that were studied through- out the year. Dances, Songs, storytelling, and music will fill much of the night. Many thanks to the 4th grade SCAPA teacher and fellow parishioner Jim Beers who will direct this Gallery Hop program.

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S����� S������ S������� SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES

We have heard from many of you a desire to combine summer services so participants in different services can worship together during the summer. The schedule is as follows for the next eight weeks: Sunday, May 31, through Sunday, September 6 8:00am - Rite I service in the Chapel without music 9:00am - Coffee and Doughnuts 10:00am - A traditional Rite II service with choir in the Church. Children’s Chapel will be offered during this service only.

11:00am - Light refreshments in the garden We return to our regular morning service schedule on Sunday, September 13, with three morning services at 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00.

SUMMER SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP TIMES (SANCTUARY)

Through June 28; break during July; returning Sunday, August 2 6:00pm - Sanctuary in the Church Sanctuary will take a break for the month of July, so there will be no evening service during that time, but will return Sunday, August 2.

BULLETIN BOARD

EVENTS /// CENTERING PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL Do you yearn to be quiet with God? Centering Prayer is a way to find your center and rest in God. Every Tuesday, we gather in the Chapel at 7:00am for an hour. This is a wonderful way to begin your day. Please be at the church no later than 7:15am in order to attend as doors are still locked. Some time will be used to share resources and experiences. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary! Contact Gary Stewart, Beth Prewitt, or Elizabeth Conrad at elizabeth@ccclex.org for more information.

FINAL PRAYER SHAWL KNITTER MEETING, MAY 6 On Wednesday, May 6, the Prayer Shawl Knitters will hold their final meeting before the summer break. We will attend the 12:05pm Healing Service, then go to the Bride’s Room for prayer, an African Bible Study and knitting. Please bring something to share for lunch. We will be knitting on our own this summer at home. For questions and the prayer shawl pattern, please call Flo Mayer at 299-5552.

EFM GRADUTION, MAY 19 Please join Education for Ministry students and mentors in celebrating the graduation of those from across the Diocese who have completed the four-year program of study. We will celebrate with Holy Eucharist at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 19, at Christ Church Cathedral. A reception honoring the graduates will follow in the Great Hall. If you or your church would like to be a part of this service, please contact Margaret Christensen at mchristensen@ccclex.org or 254-4497 no later than May 17. A very special thank you to the EFM Diocesan Coordinator, Dale Chapman, for her amazing work in this ministry!

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PENTECOST: SUNDAY, MAY 24 This is a feast day, 50 days after Easter, in which we celebrate Christ giving all of his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Please join us for this celebration, which will include a special breakfast, Sunday School Teacher recognition, Baptisms, and a big reception in the Garden following the 11:00am service. At 3:00pm a recital by UK music professors Elizabeth Arnold, Dieter Hennings and William Averill will be followed by Choral Evensong with chorister promotions and valedictions sung by the Cathedral Choir at 4:00. The day will conclude with Sanctuary at 6:00pm in the church. Remember to wear red, orange or yellow to celebrate this very special day!

THE NEXT BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY MAY 24 The Cathedral will be celebrating the sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, May 24, 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.

NOTICES /// VBS VOLUNTEERS & ITEMS NEEDED Volunteers Needed!

We need your help to create this epic adventure! Contact Nell Campbell at nellktcampbell@gmail.com to volunteer.

VBS Donation Wish List Strips of cloth (2”x 10” ideal) or fabric (we will cut in 6”x 9” lengths) Shoestrings (old, singles, colorful) Cereal boxes Ribbon Sturdy branches/sticks of a good size for hiking sticks Scrap plywood Scrap yarn Shallow plastic containers VBS Lending Needs (please don’t lend anything too valuable) Easy-to-put-up small pup tents (2-3 per-

son size preferred) Artificial Christmas trees -- all sizes (not decorated) Please place your items, clearly marked “VBS,” in the VBS Donations Room, second door on the right of the first floor of the Helm Wing.

MISSION /// READING CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Reading Camp is in great need of volunteers of all ages! We need teachers, counselors, support staff, and read-aloud volunteers! Lexington Day Camp is June 15-19, 8:30-4:00. Domain Overnight Camp is June 21-28 all day (Volunteers needed 20-28th). Theme this year is Camelot! We will be reading about King Arthur and his knights, slaying dragons, and building castles. Contact Renae Stanger at info@readingcamprocks.org.

KROGER WILL DONATE TO CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL! You can simply link your Kroger Plus Card by using the Cathedral’s code 10747 at the krogercommunityrewards. com website, all at no cost to you, while still receiving your usual discounts and rewards. For more information, see the BIG BLUE table on the Great Hall stage during breakfast.

B I R T H D AY S

MAY

9

Chad Burnett

17

Elliot Taylor

24

John Martin

9

Margaret Garrett

17

Eric LeMaster

24

Shari Stewart

1

Chuck Baldecchi

9

Micah Allen

18

Richard Jones

24

Margaret Hughes

1

Gene Getchell

10

David Gillespie

18

Tim Anderson

24

Cassy Churchill

1

Joe Graves

10

Lissa Macfarlan

18

Charles VanMeter

25

Lyon Bradbury

2

Andrew Tudor

10

Mary Boyd

19

Hubert Mooney

25

Joshua Goodin

2

Charlie Watson

10

Shawn Swickard

19

Ann Livingstone

26

Canter Milward

2

Vince Whitton

11

Jane McCready

20

Andrew Garner

26

Lora Knight

2

Woods Prewitt

11

Loys Mather

21

Jim Beers

27

Jane Fitzpatrick

3

Ellie Naish

12

Hart Graves

21

Malinda Owens

27

Mary Lorn Howard

3

Juliana Noe

13

Ian Sethi

21

Marc Mathews

27

Rachel Crick

4

Hunter Ratliff

14

Kristen Martin

21

Marythom Hamblin

29

John Durbin

4

Ridgely Knight

14

William J. Wood

21

Sam Burchett

29

Nancy Vennes

4

Ruth Wood

14

Buck Hinkle

21

Charles Grimes

29

Holly Salisbury

8

Dale Chapman

15

Caywood Prewitt

21

Carol Parkey

30

Carolyn Jones

8

Eleanor Clifton

15

Gwen Mathews

22

Beckie Dunlap

31

Bob Merriam

8

Jane Lucas

16

Ann Cowden

22

Michelle Dunlap

31

Christopher Ferguson

8

Kate Byrd

16

Anne Donworth

22

Ross Burd

31

Guy Ellis

8

Marie Bradshaw

16

Drew Newsome

23

Dave Tudor

31

Herb Geddes

8

Sue Bullard

16

Laura Coleman

23

Kathy Howard

31

Jane Brady Knight

8

Tim Howard

17

Tanya Graf

23

Douglas Arnold

31

Noah Ferguson

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166 Market Street Lexington, KY 40507 www.ccclex.org

SUNDAYS 7:30am

8:30am

9:30am 10:00am 11:00am

12:15pm 6:00pm

7:00pm

Holy Eucharist Rite I • Chapel Holy Eucharist Rite II • Church Breakfast • Great Hall Sunday School Holy Eucharist Rite II • Church Welcome Reception • Coffee Area Sanctuary • Church Youth Group • Basement Activities Room Sanctuary Reception • Tilford Room

WEDNESDAYS 12:05pm Healing Service • Chapel UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS May 1 Commodores May 2 Kentucky Derby

Return Service Requested

May 3

May 5 May 6 May 7 May 10 May 12 May 13 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 19 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 31

June 1-4 June 6 June 7-10

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The Reverend Joe Mitchell's Last Sunday Church Under the Bridge Books & Beliefs Prayer Shawl Knitters Legacy Society Dinner Mother's Day, Diaper Drive begins ECW Picnic Living by Words: Eric Scott Sutherland Gallery Hop Auction for The Ride Home Youth Sunday, Graduate Recognition EFM Graduation The Ride Home Pentecost, Evensong, Baptisms Cathedral & Church Offices Closed Youth Volunteer Lunch Summer Service Schedule begins Choir Camp at the Domain Men's Sporting Clay Shoot VBS: A Mountain Pilgrimage