October 2012 Prayer & Action by Christ Church Cathedral

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Rising to Gratefulness ANCIENT CHIMNEYS & RESTING BARNS

THANK YOU, DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON

Associate Dean Brent Owens explores endurance and the everlasting.

Bishop Chilton Knudsen bids the Diocese farewell!

OCTOBER/12

A Parish of

Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I October 2012 Dean & Rector ɪ The Very Rev. Carol L. Wade > cwade@ccclex.org Associate Dean ɪ The Rev. Brent Owens > bowens@ccclex.org Curate ɪ The Rev. Joe Mitchell > jmitchell@ccclex.org Deacon ɪ The Rev. Paula L. Ott > paula@ccclex.org Priest Associate ɪ The Rev. Dr. Bob Horine > bobandbecky1@insightbb.com Canon Musician ɪ Canon Erich Balling > eballing@ccclex.org Music Assistant ɪ Kathleen Balling > kballing@ccclex.org Assistant Organist ɪ Lisa Hall > lhall@ccclex.org Minister of Christian Formation ɪ Dr. Elizabeth Conrad > elizabeth@ccclex.org Youth Ministry Coordinator ɪ Amanda Musterman-Kiser > amusterman@ccclex.org Nursery Coordinator ɪ Michelle Dunlap > mdunlap@ccclex.org Parish Administrator ɪ Lesa Schoner Wehrle > lschoner@ccclex.org Financial Assistant ɪ Bob Lancaster > blancaster@ccclex.org Parish Secretary ɪ Margaret Christensen > mchristensen@ccclex.org Publications Coordinator & Webmaster ɪ Ashley Goodrich > agoodrich@ccclex.org Facilities Manager ɪ John Hodgman > jhodgman@ccclex.org Sexton ɪ Brownell Haddix Vestry C.B. Baize ɪ Chuck Baldecchi ɪ Nancy Bogue ɪ John Brice, Junior Warden ɪ Cissy Collins ɪ Sherry Ferguson ɪ Doug Geddes ɪ Tom Howard ɪ Diane Milburn ɪ Gary Stewart ɪ Carolyn Ware ɪ Jim Ware, Senior Warden ɪ Marc Mathews, Treasurer

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OCTOBER PRAYER Grant, O Lord, that in all the joys of life we may never forget to be kind. Help us to be unselfish in friendship, thoughtful of those less happy than ourselves, generous in all things, and eager to bear the burdens of others, in Christ’s Name. 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 The golf carts are lined up for the 3rd annual J2A Seeker Scramble.

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CONTENTS

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Rising to Gratefulness

Stewardship

From the Associate Dean

Christian Formation

CROSS Outreach: Kenya

Music Notes

CROSS Outreach: PPR

Art at the Cathedral

From the Bishop

Youth

College & Young Adults

Bulletin Board

Birthdays

Rising to Gratefulness By The Very Reverend Carol L. Wade

Our mind can recognize a gift as a gift, but only our heart can rise to gratefulness. -Brother David Stendahl-Rast

od’s generosity and love astounds and humbles me. Wherever I look, I see you, the people of Christ Church Cathedral loving, and serving our Lord. As you extend God’s welcome at every turn, I am filled with faith. Indeed, one of the greatest gifts of this community is your love of hospitality. And, like the early Christians who met regularly in their homes to break bread and give thanks, I love gathering with the Christ Church Cathedral family in small groups and in the warmth of your homes.

This autumn, throughout the city of Lexington, our Cathedral family is deeply blessed week by week by the joy of these Fall Gatherings as we meet our new clergy and get to know each other better. The hospitality of our hosts is gracious, and opens the heart. Conversation is effervescent, and the Holy Spirit sparks connections between us that kindle laughter and love, as we experience the nearness of God in luminous moments. We share stories of why we love Christ Church Cathedral, and together we are drawn up into the very heart of God as

we give thanks for our lives together. In your words, here are few reasons why we love Christ Church Cathedral: “I love the supportive, caring community; the liturgy; the sacraments; the beautiful historic sanctuary…the opportunity to be involved and serve others; the children who are free to run up and down the aisles and make us smile.” “As an artist, I love the creative energy…the art exhibitions that are so warmly received.” “…The gifts of love, compassion and spiritual teachings follow me throughout my day. The church family is one of the most cherished gifts from God that I receive…” “…Its commitment to community, service, and vital presence in downtown.” “The music that brings me to tears of joy and gives me a taste of heaven.” It is your faithful stewardship in seasons past that has brought us to this joyous present at Christ Church Cathedral. It is your faithful stewardship this season that will bring us into the fullness of the Cathedral’s future. Discovering God’s welcome in the hospitality of our Fall gatherings is astounding. Each one of us is essential to the life and well-being of the body of Christ at Christ Church Cathedral. And the blessing is this: at the heart of Christ Church Cathedral is God’s family growing in love together as we seek to live out God’s mission for us. And so to God and to you, I humbly give thanks, “Thank you God, and thank you Christ Church Cathedral for your faithful generosity as we rise together in gratefulness.” With love and prayers, Carol+

WITH GRATITUDE >>>

A special thanks goes to our Stewardship Ministry, Anne Garrett and Chuck Baldecchi, Co-Chairs, Beth Headley, Coordinator of the Fall Gatherings, and to all the gracious members of Christ Church Cathedral who have hosted our Fall Gatherings. CCCLEX.ORG / 5

Stewardship Update By Chuck Baldecchi & Anne Garrett

The Gift of the Gatherings

On a recent Sunday evening a small group of parishioners and clergy gathered together in the tranquil beauty of the Cathedral’s Garden to socialize and enjoy a variety of delicious food. But this was no ordinary party; the gathering gave us food for deeper thought and reflection. We found that night, and at each subsequent gathering, that what we all share in common is being blessed in some way by the power of God’s love at Christ Church Cathedral. We feel it in the beauty of our worship, in moments of quiet prayer, in the soaring heights of music, as well as in our mission and outreach to the world. We feel God’s welcome here. We feel our Cathedral is a gathering place for worship and praise. Our Cathedral is a sanctuary, a refuge and shelter. At these gatherings, we also shared our gratitude for the clergy and parishioners who practice God’s welcome and then inspire us to take this welcome out into the community.

Give to God First

All of the gatherings have been a blessing by reminding us of how God calls us to use our best gifts and abilities, as well as our resources, in God’s name. Christ Church Cathedral has been led by the Holy Spirit to name some wonderfully ambitious goals. Stewardship is what makes achieving these goals possible. If you have not pledged in the past, we invite you to prayerfully consider the wonderful reasons why Christ Church Cathedral is your spiritual home and pledge your support. If you have pledged in the past, please consider an increase. One way we can do this is by ordering our lives to give to God first. With God’s help, we have accomplished so much in our rich history, and we are confident that together as the body of Christ, we will continue to live into God’s will for us.

Stewardship Ingathering, Sunday, November 4

Scripture asks us, “What shall I return to the Lord for all of God’s gifts to me?” (Psalm 116:12). This is a conversa-

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tion that we are asking each of you to have with God about your pledge. The commitment card has been redesigned for 2013. Tear off the bottom worksheet portion of the commitment card and keep it on top of your monthly bills as a reminder to honor God first. Mail the completed top portion of the commitment card now in the envelope provided and join us on All Saints’ Sunday, November 4, to bless our pledges at the altar and to give thanks for all of God’s blessings. You may also want to join with over 50 other parishioners who use automatic payment for part or all of their monthly pledge. Please call Lesa Schoner Wehrle at 2544497 for this option.

Cathedral-Wide Harvest Dinner Celebration

The Stewardship Committee invites everyone to a Cathedral-wide casual Harvest Dinner on Friday, November 2, at 6:00pm in the Great Hall. Please look for your invitation in the mail. Join us as we give thanks to God in return for all that God has given to us.

Thank You’s and Opportunities

We give a heartfelt thank you to the hosts who graciously opened their homes to us and so lovingly prepared the delicious food! There are still a few opportunities to attend a stewardship gathering. Please call Margaret Christensen at 254-4497 for your reservation. Ϯ

3 WAYS TO PAY YOUR PLEDGE >>> 1. Cash 2. Check 3. Automatic Contribution/ACH 4. Online with PayPal

The Christ Church Cathedral Stewardship Committee cordially invites you to the

Harvest Dinner

A Celebration of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blessing on Friday, November 2, 2012 with Fellowship at 6:00pm followed by Dinner at 6:30pm. R.S.V.P. to Lesa Schoner Wehrle by October 22nd at 254-4497 or lschoner@ccclex.org. $10 per guest age 13+ $5 per child Join us as we enjoy an evening of great food, fellowship and music. Casual dress Child care provided

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FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

Ancient Chimneys and Resting Barns By The Reverend Brent Owens

ur house in Georgia is in the country about 9 miles from St. Alban’s, where I was rector. On my drive to St. Alban’s there are several places where ancient chimneys defiantly emerge from the earth. One small chimney has a tiny hearth the color of Georgia clay. Another chimney looks like tattered old cloth, worn thin by time. On a hill there is a pair of grand chimneys that look as though they are bookends with nothing in between but a large oak tree. Another impressive chimney has elegant brickwork that speaks of craftsmanship from another age. Driving another direction to the grocery store, there is a flowing field with large black cows and the bones of a huge barn that has collapsed on itself. The roof is mostly intact, but it juts and curves at strange angles as it sits on broken haunches a few feet off of the ground. The barn looks tired, almost as if it decided one day to just lie down in the field with the cows. I wonder about the houses that belonged to these chimneys. What color were they? Who lived there? I can imagine the children, the barking dogs and the slinking

cats that crossed the thresholds. I can feel warm summer nights in a rocking chair on the porch, and frigid winter evenings spent near the fireplace. And the tired old barn? What crops did it hold? Who farmed the land? But what I mostly think of is that the chimneys and the barn are symbols of the impermanence of things here on earth. They show us the perishable nature of this world through our windshields as we drive by. Like dinosaur bones that have been exposed from their multimillion-year slumber, they are relics of an earlier time that stick out into the reality of a new age that eventually will become an old age. This is Jesus’ subject in John 6:24-35: the perishable nature of the things of this world on one hand, the eternal nature of God on the other, and the faith that connects the two. Jesus tells the crowd: “Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” Like us, the crowd asks, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” Jesus gives a simple answer. Trust in God’s Son, Jesus. Have faith in what Jesus says and in what he shows himself to be. In our journey with Jesus, God breaks through perishable things like our blindness, our pursuit of unsatisfying answers, and our self-centered worlds. I am grateful for the work I have been given to do that endures for eternal life. This is work we have all been given to do. Here at Christ Church Cathedral, together as the body of Christ, we work for the food that endures for eternal life. For this, we can rejoice and be grateful! Ϯ

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CHRISTIAN FORMAITON

Listening and Watching for God's Welcome By Dr. Elizabeth Conrad

t Christ Church Cathedral, we tell the stories of God's action in the world. Please ready yourself to listen for the sometimes elusive presence of the mystery of God. Throughout our Judeo-Christian history we have been catching glimpses of this presence and have been experiencing this presence. Sometimes we are just too busy to see, feel, and hear. We must get ready and quiet ourselves… What is the biggest present you ever got? Those are all really big gifts, and they are all very good gifts! Did you know that some presents are so big that nobody notices them? They are so huge that they are hard to see? And so we go back to the beginning or maybe even before

the beginning when there was almost nothing except for maybe an enormous smile! I like to think of that smile as God’s Welcome. Creation can only come forth from the huge welcome of God. The Godly Play story of creation continues to unfold all of the days of creation. We are given the gifts of light, water, the dry land and the green growing things. We have been given night and day and the great lights of the sun, moon, and stars. And then there are the creatures that fly, those that swim and those that walk on the land. And when God made humankind God put God’s image in each and every one of them! That means that you and I are always walking around with the imprint of the divine living in us! That means we can share in God’s Welcome!

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One of the greatest gifts that we are given is the gift of rest. Christians set aside Sunday to rest and remember how we too have been welcomed by God into this wonderful world. God’s Welcome is present in every nook and cranny of the Cathedral. As in all first Sundays of Sunday School we experience a little bit of the joyful WILDNESS of God’s creation! On that first Sunday, some of the Godly Play classes were so full that they needed to be split up on the following week, like the days of creation when God separates day and night. I brought a visiting second-grader to her class that morning and she was given a big God’s Welcome by the door person in her class. She was a bit teary but quickly changed as she felt God’s Welcome and love. I did not realize how big the class was at that time, as I had to go upstairs to my class. I

later heard that there could have been a bit of chaos (as there always is in creation), so I was concerned about this newcomer’s experience. I asked her how her class was. She said, “It was GREAT!” I believe that her initial welcome into this sacred space had set the tone. She was welcomed warmly into the sacred space with a big smile just as God has welcomed us into the sacred space of creation. When we are welcomed we know that we have all that we need. The theme this year at CCC is Discovering God’s Welcome. I hope that you are experiencing this. If you are not, just get quiet and look, listen and feel. God’s Welcome is here! Ϯ

CROSS OUTREACH

Lexington Women Working to Finance Education of Kenyan Girls By Mary Meehan, Lexington Herald-Leader

he headmaster never knew what hit him. Jo Robertson and Carolyn Witt Jones, known as "the women with the flying white hair," strode into the office of a private school in Eldoret, Kenya, a girl named Julia in tow. As is the custom, the girl had been sent home earlier in the day from her boarding school because she couldn't pay her tuition. Robertson and Jones, who had earned their collective nickname riding on scooters during a mission trip in Kenya last year, emptied their pockets of all their money and promised to pay the rest of the girl's tuition for the year. Julia was soon back in class. The women were soon planning how to help other girls fund their high school education. "There are hundreds of girls, and what they want more than anything is to go to high school," said Jones, a longtime educator who heads the Partnership for Successful Schools at Georgetown College. There are no publicly funded schools in Kenya, she said. If girls don't go to school they are married young, start having children and are generally consigned to a life of poverty. HIV and AIDS are rampant in rural Kenya, Jones said. "During our trip we saw poverty like you wouldn't believe," said Jo Robertson, a retired teacher who lives in rural Fayette County. Women with 10 children often feed their family with as little as a dollar a day. Education offers a better path for young girls. Room, board and classes generally cost about $350 a year at private high schools. That is out of reach for most Kenyan families. Those who can afford to send a child to school tend to educate boys

first. "We started thinking if we can just reach one or two, and it has just blossomed," said Jones. She and Robertson have so far secured pledges to send 15 girls through four years of high school. It was a random meeting that led Robertson and Jones to this cause. Both celebrated their 70th birthdaysin the summer of 2012 and were out to lunch with a mutual friend when Jones mentioned that she'd always wanted to go to Africa. Robertson said she'd love to go. "It was a total God thing," said Robertson. The two attended Christ Church Cathedral but were acquaintances, not friends, when they embarked on their self-funded, month-long mission trip. The Episcopal Church already had a relationship with some churches in the area of Kenya they visited. "We weren't going there to build houses," said Jones, "we were going there to build relationships. "Of course, it turned out to be much more than that." When they returned, they researched the best way to help the Kenyan girls. They opted to work through existing nonprofit organizations because they worried about corruption that might result in payments made directly to schools not being accounted for properly. This is how the process works: Donors are asked to commit to four years at $350 but may pay annually. The money is deposited into an account created with the non-profit Blue Grass Community Foundation. Three times a year the foundation forwards money to ICAN International Foundation, which gives the money to the "on-the-ground" partner, the Rural Women Continued on page 14...

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Hospitality in the Hebrew Tradition with Rabbi Marc Kline

Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Dinner 6:00pm Program 6:30-8:00pm $5 donation suggested for dinner

Rabbi Marc Kline will be with us for these four Wednesday nights in October teaching on hospitality in the Hebrew tradition. Come for a light supper at 6:00 and teaching at 6:30 as we continue to explore what Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospitality means in our lives. Sign up at the Welcome Center for each Wednesday

MUSIC NOTES

Finding God in England By Michael Naish

o one knows when, where, how, why, or gives the humble heavenly rewards. No matter what face what will happen when they see God. of God it is, there is one thing they have in common. He Sometimes we can see this mighty, yet loves us, and does everything for us. humble, God reflected in our world through When I went to England, I expected it to be half singeither the deeds of people or ourselves, ing and half vacation. But it turned out to be much more the words of people or ourselves, or something entirely singing than sightseeing. And we did see some interesting different. But we do not know when it is coming. I was things, such as visiting Cambridge and Stratford-Uponcaught unaware on the latest choir tour when God apAvon. God sent us there to sing and to bring the people of peared in many forms and ways. Great Britain the music of our choir. It was serious work Ely Cathedral was the biggest cathedral that I have and we did it as a choir. I loved the singing in England, ever had the opportunity to but after two weeks I was so sing in. The size of the Cathetired, I did not know if I could dral can only be described finish the last day of singas huge. And its decorations ing. But I, like everyone else, were beyond words. We had made it through! We were been told that the music that told afterwards that we did we would sing there would amazing for the last day. After sound off the walls and ceiltwo weeks of working and ing beautifully, and after hosting choirs for thousands of having fun with my fellow choristers, I realized how foryears, it did. Especially after singing the incredible piece tunate I was to go on this amazing trip and spread God’s Insanae et vanae curae by Haydn, I not only saw God in love. Ϯ the Cathedral, but as a part of the Cathedral. The Cathedral was huge, vast, and powerful, as is God. He is a fierce and powerful God. Yet there is another side to God all the same. Ely was not the only place that we SAVE THE DATE >>> visited on the trip. We spent our last MESSIAH -- Friday, December 7, at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale days on tour in Edinburgh, Scotland, October 15! Martha Guth, Soprano; Christopher Conley, Counterwhere we sang at St. Mary’s Cathedral. It was roughly the size of our Cathetenor; Richard Clement, Tenor; Dean Elzinga, Bass. The Lexington Baroque dral, and reminded me that God was Ensemble and the Cathedral Choir. Conducted by Erich Balling. not just fierce, but gentle and peaceFor Ticket Reservations, call 254-4497, Ext. 108 or visit www.ccclex.org. ful. God has his wrath on sinners, and

I not only saw God in the Cathedral, but as a part of the Cathedral.

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CROSS OUTREACH

Helping with Jobs and more By Ruth Mark

yramid Professional Resources is grateful for the support of Christ Church Cathedral all these seven years with wonderful basement space, utilities, volunteers, funds through CROSS, clothing, dishes, linens and prayers. Pyramid Professional Resources continues to assist men and women who are homeless find jobs. We assess their physical and mental health and drug abuse, and make appropriate referrals. Then we have job coaches that help them to find appropriate jobs for their skills. We continue to assist 50 percent of the clients to find full-time work and 30 percent part-time work. Ralph was overjoyed to receive steel-toed boots for a new job at a manufacturing company. Jane thanked us for being supportive of her while looking for a job. She said PPR was a “warm fuzzy” to her when everything else was a negative closed door. Ray said PPR helped him over the hump of drugs, and gave him the stability he needed to get on his feet. He now has a job and an apartment, and he is trying to save his

money for a car. His mother called us to thank us for helping him to be able to make this change in his life. Betty thanked us for $30 to ride Wheels until payday to a new job that allows her to sit in between customers. The bus did not go all the way to the job and she could not walk the distance. Chuck got an apartment recently, and told me as we drove up with a supply of dishes, etc., that his shirts were hanging in the window for his curtains. When we saw that, we came up with some great red curtains to give him privacy and to match his red tablecloth. His big grin made us feel happy for this man who had worked so hard to get an apartment of his very own. We maintain a ratio of one volunteer to two or three clients for the follow-up of clients. Five of our volunteers have found full-time jobs themselves the last six months. We need two more volunteers in order to be able to take more clients. We are also in need of a volunteer director who has had case management and administrative experience. Call 967-9956 for more information. Ϯ

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Peace Link. The Kenyan non-profit is run by the wife of a man Robertson and Jones met while he was studying at Asbury Seminary. It identifies girls in need, makes sure the fees are paid properly and updates donors on their academic process. Lisa Adkins, president of the Blue Grass Foundation, said she appreciates the passion the women bring to their cause. And, she said, their work shows that "a small charitable investment can be life-changing" for those receiving the gift. The women weren't deterred from their dream by what seemed like considerable complications, she said, adding the foundation helped the women find reputable partners and

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insured that those giving would be able give a tax-deductible contribution. Research and establishing the best way to get the money to the girls took about a year. This summer the two women started recruiting donors in earnest. Robertson, a talented photographer, has blown up images from their trip to use in their talk. They've created a video highlighting their work. They are eager to get their message out. Their mission trip has inspired their ongoing mission. "We just knew if we could get the word out, people would respond and we could make a difference," Jones said. Ϯ

ART AT THE CATHEDRAL

Art at the Cathedral & Stewardship By Jesse Mark

here are several ways Art at the Cathedral has exercised stewardship of its budget over the past ten years. 1) Participating artists pay entry fees, which enhance the contribution the church makes to the program. 2)When sales are made, the 20 percent donation which the artist makes in lieu of commission goes toward the restoration and preservation of the permanent collection. Occasionally purchases are made to enlarge the church's art collection from these two sources of income. 3) When art grants are available and fit the goals

Some years ago, the gentleman who led the AA program commented that he had never witnessed a church that at one segment of society served the poor, addicted and troubled and at another attracted people who loved art and music. The stewardship of Art at the Cathedral also shows hospitality to many people of different tastes, culture, religion, and ethnicities. In the current "Shaped by Water" exhibit, AATC gave the "People's Choice Award" to the artist whose work was most favored by the viewers. The surprising thing was that over 35 of the 85 works in the show were picked. Which art people value is a matter of individual taste. I have often thought that what one values is the most important factor entering into what one gives. One might spend six or seven thousand dollars on a vacation, but feel that giving that much to the church would be challenging their pocketbook. When it comes time to give, measure your gift to the church against other expenses and see where it ranks in your scale of value. ĎŽ

I have often thought that what one values is the most important factor entering into what one gives. of the art program, funds are applied for and generally granted. About $50,000 has been added to the budget for the art program. 4) Often grants require matching funds, which are generously given by lovers of the arts. In the stewardship of time, the art program has attracted capable volunteers who find this service especially compatible with their interests. Especially has this been true with the history docents. Before Art at the Cathedral, history tours were only occasionally given, but with Gallery Hop they are given on a regular schedule. Also, someone in Gratz Park who leads walking tours routinely includes the Cathedral on her tour.

MEET OUR NEW INTERN >>> â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet our new intern with Art at the Cathedral, Emily Cowan. Emily is an Art Administration and Art History student attending the University of Kentucky. Ms Cowan has taken an array of Art History courses ranging from Ancient Medieval art to Arts of Edo Japan. Upon graduation in May 2014, she hopes to continue with school and receive her Masters in Art History. As for her future, Emily would love to work in any aspect of a Museum, because that is where she feels most at home.

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FROM THE BISHOP

Thank You, Diocese of Lexington By The Rt. Rev. Chilton R. Knudsen

hat a joyful and fruitful year we have spent during this interim! I thank God for the opportunity to serve as your bishop, to get to know a bit about each congregation, to share ministry with devoted and hard-working lay and clergy leaders, and to walk with you all as you prayed, discerned and elected the 7th Bishop of Lexington. Times of goodbye are times of remembering. Let me lift up a few particulars from a rich store of lovely memories which I will cherish always. Our two-part convention; diocesan convention in February and the electing convention in August. In February you listened, debated, considered and decided about resolutions, budgets, and the election of people to diocesan responsibilities. We received a number of reports, shopped at silent auctions, and enjoyed the Parade of Bishops as we formally kicked off our Capital Campaign for the Domain. In August you gathered and prayed and the Holy Spirit moved as The Very Rev. W. Douglas Hahn was elected on the second ballot. Thank you for both those holy experiences in the

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diocesan community's history. You were wonderful; thoughtful, prayerful, engaged, hopeful. The diocese is enormously blessed with a beautiful cathedral, the mother church of the Diocese of Lexington and the seat of the bishop, which offers a thriving ministry of welcome and service under the superb leadership of Dean Carol Wade. During this past year, our cathedral has hosted Quiet Days, pre- and post-General Convention meetings, Art Shows, Clergy Days, concerts (including the annual Advent performance of THE MESSIAH), youth events, programs on Celtic Spirituality, and a wide range of community outreach ministries. I will always remember ordinations at Christ Church Cathedral: three priests in December (Moore, Doddema, McGraw), two deacons in January (Jolly and Catron -- may Janie rest in peace) and two deacons in June (Yunker and Thomas). So many of you from across the diocese (and beyond) came to show your support for these ordinands as they took their vows and received the Laying on of Hands. They joined the gifted community of clergy who serve you here -- who are some of the finest deacons and priests I have ever known. Wasn't that a great St. George's Day at the Domain! In spite of the chilly April rain, huge numbers of you came to wander the grounds, reunite with dear friends, enjoy the famous Domain BBQ lunch and celebrate the Eucharist as we baptized, received and confirmed a number of folks.

The Domain is indeed the Heart of the Diocese, and will celebrate its Centennial in 2013. Our Capital Campaign for the Domain has raised a good sum of money (with a long way to go yet!). Rooms at the All Saints Conference Center have been adopted and renovated. Domain hospitality has been extended for congregational weekends, youth events, retreats, meetings, summer camp, Reading Camp together with many outside groups like Hospice and AA. With huge pride and joy, we blessed and dedicated the Barnes Family Way, the new paved road at the Domain, which makes the Domain's facilities accessible to people of every physical circumstance. See story and photos elsewhere in this LINK. The General Convention of the Episcopal Church, held every three years, happened this summer just up the road in Indianapolis. So many of you came in various capacities. Your deputation worked hard and represented you well. Triennial delegates, Daughters of the King, Altar Guild members, exhibitors, visitors and vergers from the Diocese of Lexington all brought the presence of "Dio Lex" into prominence in Indianapolis. The Rev. Anisa Cottrell Willis was honored as a Distinguished Woman from this diocese. Our deputies wrote to you each day, and Kay Collier McLaughlin kept news and

good commentary flowing. 'Twas a privilege to share this time with all of you. All through the year, committees and groups worked hard and wrestled with important decisions. It's impossible to name them all, but two warrant special note: you have been exceptionally well served by the Standing Committee and the Executive Council both of whom carried exceptional responsibilities during this interim time. Thanks to all of them for their tireless work. How can I find words to adequately thank your diocesan staff - those who work at Mission House and those who serve "in the field"? Working with them was heart-warming, satisfying and often just plain fun. They all work very, very hard. Don't forget to thank them regularly for all that they do -- generally behind the scenes -- to support all of you in your mission and ministry. I'm writing this from Room #5 at St Agnes House, which has been my comfortable home this year. Jesus Christ, God's Word made flesh in our human journey, lives here in every room. Within the walls of St. Agnes House are many stories of grief and celebration... of perseverance and hope... of poverty and desperation... of endings and beginnings. It is a tender place; keep St. Agnes House in your prayers and in your generous offerings of time and treasure. God bless you all for the support, affection, and participation we have shared together in this interim season: God is so good to us. So very good. I had a wonderful time. Goodbye, Diocese of Lexington. Thank you, from a full and grateful heart.

We give thanks to God for Bishop Chilton, who will always be part of our story.

Celebrating the Ministry of

The Right Reverend Chilton R. KNudsen

as Interim Assisting Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington 2011 - 2012

With love in Christ, +Chilton

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Crafts Sale

For CROSS Outreach

oyfully, as a people of both prayer and action, members of Christ Church Cathedral go into the world to care for people. We do this through CROSS Ministries as we coordinate numerous mission and outreach endeavors within the walls of the Church, and as far away as Africa. An important component of our mission and outreach is finding fun and energizing ways to fund our mission and outreach ministries. Our Holiday Bake Sale and Crafts Sale is one such way CROSS Ministries can continue Christ Church Cathedral’s good mission and outreach work.

THE HOLIDAY BAKE SALE The holidays can be a busy rush for many of us. After a hectic day, wouldn’t it be nice to come home and put a delicious chicken wild rice casserole in the oven? Don’t have time to bake for a gathering of friends and family? A fabulous rum cake or frosted bourbon brownies is the perfect solution. And of course on a rainy cold Saturday afternoon, you can’t beat homemade cream of tomato soup (and a grilled cheese sandwich too)! Created with love by our favorite chefs and bakers from Christ Church Cathedral, you can order all of these delicacies and more.

THE ARTS & CRAFTS SALE Sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect gift for someone. CROSS Ministries is offering one of a kind originals created by talented artisans. Perhaps a wonderful blue beaded necklace would be perfect. Or possibly vintage embroidery heart ornament would be the ideal gift. The choices are many. Enjoy this life-giving way to do your Christmas shopping as you make a difference in the world. HOW IT WORKS Pick up your Bake Sale and Crafts Sale catalogue at the Welcome Center to find your choices. There are two ways to order – 1) at the table set up at the church between services on Sunday, October 7, 14, and 21; or 2) call Leslie Cox 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, for bake sale items at 502-863-1919, and call Kathleen Imhoff for craft sale items at 859-225-9310 or email her at kathleenrimhoff@gmail.com. All items will be ready for pickup at the Cathedral on Sunday, November 18. CROSS Ministries is grateful for your support!

YOUTH

Play. Pray. Rest. By Amanda Musterman-Kiser

n a recent staff retreat, Elizabeth Conrad led us through the creation story via Godly Play. Godly Play is a Montessori-based curriculum we use with our grade school children. She began by rolling out black felt. "In the beginning there was nothing but God and perhaps an enormous smile." Then, on on the black felt, cards began to appear. First, half yellow and half blue – night and day. Then, blue with a white arch – firmament and water. A tree and water – land and growing things. Moon and sun. Fish and birds. Things with many legs and things with few legs. Then, all of a sudden, a blank card. White. It was peaceful, restful, playful, creative. For on the seventh day, when God finished his work, he blessed the seventh day and hallowed it (Genesis 2:1-3). The canvas was blank, resting and ready to start again. Our recent lectionary text in honor of St. Francis was all about rest as well. "Come to me all who are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn form me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30). As we discover God's welcome this Christian Education year, our parish is finding that welcome to be grand and unending. For generations, Christ Church has offered God's welcome to others through prayer and rest. We have invited friends to quiet days, co-workers to Lenten services, the community to Advent celebrations, family to Holy Week. We have opened our doors for people to honor God's love at weddings and grieve at funerals. We have welcomed others into the silent, joyful peacefulness of our prayer. God's welcome is always inviting us to pray, to rest, to sink deeper into God's unending peacefulness. Working in youth

ministry, one finds that God's welcome is not only related to finding rest, but that rest is found when one drops one’s heavy burdens. Youth have taught me that the way to drop your burdens the fastest is to play, to laugh, to take our ladenness a little less seriously. Many of you were able to play with us at the recent J2A Seeker Scramble – thank you. The day was filled with joy, rest, and playfulness. Many people from near and far and from outside our community were met with a beautiful sense of God's welcome through play. Every Sunday, youth Grades 6-12 gather at Christ Church. That time often begins in play and ends with prayer. One of the great lessons our youth have taught me is that their most powerful, honest, heartfelt prayers come after times of intense, exuberant and high-energy play. So on Sunday night, we began with a waterballoon fight. All the water balloons had a baptismal promise written on them. Each time one was broken we yelled "Stop!" and as we stopped we contemplated – What does it mean to continue in teaching, fellowship and breaking of the bread? What does it mean to resist evil and repent? What does it mean to proclaim Christ by word and example? To love your neighbor as yourself? To see Christ in all? To respect all? We paused, we contemplated, we answered, then we continued the water-balloon fight. Then, we went to pray. We prayed silently over the current art exhibit "Shaped by Water" and we shared our prayers with one another. Over and over again, we play then we pray. All in a spirit of rest, all in a spirit of Christ's welcome. It is a life lesson that is profound and one that is biblical. For after God expended God's energy, after God created and played and worked, God stopped. God blessed. God called things Holy. And it was good. It was very good. Ϯ

...the way to drop your burdens the fastest is to play, to laugh...

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COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS

Giving Thanks and Welcoming Others By The Reverend Joe Mitchell

he writer of the Gospel of Matthew tells us that to welcome someone, to show hospitality to someone, to reach out and give aid to someone is to do it to Jesus himself. As a sign of our gratitude for God’s all-embracing welcome, the Young Adult Ministries have intentionally worked toward offering that same welcome by reaching out to others and inviting them in to be a part of our communities of faith. 20S & 30S We have been especially grateful for the vibrant ministry of Theology on Tap. What began as a gathering of a faithful two or three has grown into an abundant, life-giving community that averages nearly 20 persons per gathering. Their gatherings for a shared meal mirror not only our Sunday gatherings but also the heavenly banquet which God has prepared for each of us. As a sign of our gratitude we have been very intentional in reaching out to invite others to be a part of this fellowship. Each week brings new faces and new stories to the table, and in my short time here no fewer than five newcomers have asked to be included in our weekly email and text message list. Simple invitations have turned into full inclusion within the life of the cathedral, as several Theology on Tap participants serve as vergers, acolytes, and task force leaders. How wonderful is that?! This is how we give thanks to God: by welcoming others. For it is in welcoming others that we welcome Jesus. It begins with a simple invitation to the table. EPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY Another school year begins, and with it comes a new gathering of the Episcopal Campus Ministry. This year we are shifting our focus outward, looking at ways in which we

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can give back to our local community and build new relationships. This is about much more than growing in numbers; rather it is about strengthening the bonds that hold us together while also creating new ones. Two goals set out by the students at the start of this year were: 1) a greater understanding of other denominations and religions and 2) local outreach. We are achieving this first goal by inviting speakers in to talk to us about those faiths that are different from our own. We are also working to strengthen the bonds between ourselves and the Lutheran Campus Ministry. By reaching out and welcoming those other groups we feel we are welcoming the same way Jesus

“Whenever you welcomed one of the least of these who are members of my family, you welcomed me.” --Matthew 25: 40 welcomed. Furthermore, as a means of giving thanks to God for all of God’s blessings we are committing ourselves to work with local outreach ministries such as God’s Pantry (with which we will volunteer in October). Being Christ’s hands and feet in the world is the ultimate expression of showing our gratitude for all of God’s great blessings. As the Young Adult Ministries move forward we give great thanks for God’s rich blessings in our lives, and we pray that we may show that gratitude by providing God’s own welcome to others. Thanks be to God! Ϯ

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over food, drinks, and conversation. We will be joined by The Rev. Danielle Tumminio, who will be facilitating the event. All are welcome! • FOR ALL: What’s Christian about Harry Potter? Please come to the all ages event in the Great Hall on Sunday morning, October 28 at 10:00. The last time The Rev. Danielle Tumminio was here, many adults were surprised at the wisdom that came from the children in that Sunday morning time. • Children: All Saints, All Souls & Halloween Bring a light lunch to eat after the 11:00am service on Sunday, October 28 and come on to the Burying Ground in costume to enjoy an hour with Danielle, exploring this festive season. Park in the lot across the street. • Youth: The Harry Potter Event Dress in costume and Danielle will lead us in more discussion and some fun Harry Potter-themed activities. Butterbeer and Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans for dinner at 6:00pm!

FAMILY HIKING We will leave after church on October 14 for lunch at Smashing Tomato on Richmond Road. We will carpool to the Pinnacle in Berea and enjoy the afternoon together. Please bring one ingredient for trail mix and your water. We will add all trail mix ingredients to make a potluck trail mix! Rain plan: pizza and family movie at 12:30pm. NEWCOMERS CLASS Begins Sunday, October 14 10:00am - Dean's Conference Room The Newcomers Class (formerly “Catechumenate Class”) welcomes everyone into the mission of Christ Church Cathedral to help equip us to carry out the work of Christ in the world. Whether you are new to the Cathedral or a longtime member, we invite you to explore the Episcopal Church with us as we also discern our own spiritual journeys. Associate Dean Brent Owens will facilitate. Each session is a stand-alone class so that you can attend one, all, or something in between. GATHER & GROW GROUPS The Gather & Grow groups will be forming soon! This is a community-building ministry at Christ Church that gathers monthly for a potluck dinner, a fun event, a theater performance, a community project or whatever is of interest to the group. Small groups are formed and meet for a year. This is a wonderful way to expand your Christ Church family. Cathedral newcomers are encouraged to participate. We have married, single, widowed, partnered, young and old in our groups. There’s a place for everyone and we would love to have you. Sign up at the Welcome Center by October 21. An organizing potluck will be held in the Great Hall following Evensong at 4:00pm, Sunday, October 28. THE HARRY POTTER EVENT • Theology on Tap: The Harry Potter Event On Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 pm at Village Host Pizza the CCC Young Adults will explore the theology of Harry Potter

TRINITY INSTITUTE: RADICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING November 9 & 10 Joan Chittister, OSB, hosts Trinity Institute’s fall webcast conference, which will offer tools for making the vital connection between contemplation and social action. She will be supported by workshop leaders including theologians, spiritual directors, and activists. Save the evening on November 9 and all day November 10 to discuss what it means to live a radical Christian life. Registration begins October 8. Total weekend cost is $20. YOUTH: HAPPENING November 9-11 The Cathedral Domain All youth Grades 10-12 are strongly encouraged to Happen! Happening is an amazing three-day event filled with fun, surprises and prayer. Individuals grow tremendously in their walk with God and with community. Students often describe it as the best experience of their lives. More information is available at www.cathedraldomain.org.

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OUTREACH/// ROOM IN THE INN Room in the Inn, a movable shelter, will start again in November. Christ Church is honored to host 15 men for housing, dinner, and breakfast Wednesdays in November - February. We have expanded the program to every Wednesday this year to allow for more people to serve and experience this powerful ministry. For more information contact Tom Howard at 368-8684 or Robert Fugate at 881-8695. Ϯ

NOTICES/// CHOIR SIDEWALK SALE Choir Sidewalk Sale on Saturday October 20, 7am-1pm! If you wish to donate items, please drop them off at the Welcome Center, clearly marked “Sidewalk Sale”. Donations accepted until 10/18. We are taking household items, books, toys, sports equipment , jewelry, artwork, knick knacks, CD’s DVD’s, Videos or furniture. Please: no clothing, stuffed animals, mattresses or televisions. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS Daylight Savings Time ends on November 4!! Remember to set your clocks back one hour. But at least you will be early to church if you forget! ADVENT FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Parents - mark your calendar for the Advent Fair on Sunday, November 18 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. A wonderful event to help families prepare for the Advent Season. Plan to attend! We need volunteers to help with the Advent Fair on Sunday, November 18 from 2:00 to 4:00pm We have a variety of ways that you can help - providing supplies, facilitating an arts & craft station, helping the children with baking, helping with the program, helping with snacks and drinks, etc. If you are interested in working with the Advent Fair, please contact Amanda Tudor - email amanda.tudor@eku.edu or call 523-4760 and leave a message.

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UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Hospitality in the Hebrew Tradition October 6 Blessing of the Animals October 7 Organ Recital & Evensong with Celebration of Our New Clergy October 14 Family Hiking October 25 Theology on Tap: The Harry Potter Event October 20 Choir Sidewalk Sale October 28 What's Christian about Harry Potter? Children: All Saints, All Souls & Halloween Celtic Eucharist Gather & Grow Potluck Youth: Harry Potter Night November 2 Harvest Dinner Celebration