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The Freedom of Generosity CREATED BY A LOVING AND GENEROUS GOD We kick off the Stewardship season reflecting on the generosity we have already encountered.
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MY SPIRITUAL LILY PAD Susan Garnett offers her personal experience with radical welcome, calling this Cathedral her home.
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Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I October 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 by Christ Church Cathedral seasonally throughout the year. DEADLINES: For the November issue, the deadline for announcements, photos and articles is October 9 at noon. Email is preferred. TO SUBSCRIBE If you wish to receive this publication via email, or to unsubscribe from church publications, please email agoodrich@ccclex.org. To sign up to receive Prayer & Action by mail, please call 254-4497, Ext. 106. INQUIRIES? Please address correspondence to Ashley Goodrich, c/o Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507 or email agoodrich@ ccclex.org.
SEPTEMBER PRAYER Almighty God, we pray that your gracious providence may give and preserve to our use the harvests of the land and of the seas, and may prosper all who labor to gather them, that we who are constantly receiving good things from your hand, may always give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. NEED PRAYER? Contact Margaret Christensen, Parish Secretary, at the church if you or a family member is admitted to the hospital or in need of congregational care. For the Prayer Chain, call Loys Mather, 299-8569, or the church office. ABOUT THE COVER Youth groups play at Gratz Park one evening in September.
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CONTENTS
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The Freedom of Generosity Open the Windows of Heaven Created by a Generous and Loving God Gratitude Moments What Jesus Calls Us to Do Box Full of Belize In Thanks of New Community The Gift of Just Being My Spiritual Lily Pad Use Your Voice A Chat with the Ferguson Twins Spotlight on the Permanent Collection DOK Fall Discernment Group Covered in Prayer Bulletin Board Birthdays
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The Freedom of Generosity By The Very Rev. Carol Wade
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love when the daily news sounds more like a parable. Like this recent story: A wealthy CEO of a popular chain of restaurants decided to live on the daily amount allotted to a hungry person on food stamps. How quickly his life changed! Dutifully following his shopping list at the local grocery store, his cart contained a frugal amount of food to sustain him for the week. But when he reached the check out stand he discovered that he had to return some food because it was more than he could spend. What would he go without—the milk, or some other necessary staple? As the week progressed, he began to notice that he could not stop thinking about food and the anxiety of running out. Ironically, as a restaurant owner, he also realized that he would never have enough money to eat
Jesus said, "Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8, NIV
out at the simplest of restaurants and enjoy the gift of someone else doing the cooking. Clearly, his heart was pierced as he reflected that one in four children do not know where they will find their next meal. This same CEO, inspired to make a difference, launched a series of unusual restaurants where there are no set prices. You could order the entire menu and pay what you want, pay nothing at all, or pay it forward for the benefit of hungry persons who cannot pay. These cafes are clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated; their message is that of welcome, generosity and the power of community. There are five locations across the nation; each is centrally located at an urban crossroads where socially and economically diverse neighborhoods intersect. Finding the right location has been key to these ventures, but more importantly, the CEO believes it is the people themselves who make all the difference. The CEO ultimately looks for a community of kind, generous people who want to be part of a transformational story where love, compassion and dignity win—a people who value being part of a community of care. What a courageous and generous gift this CEO offers to these communities of caring people, and what generosity the people offer in return. Miraculously, these restaurants are financially self-sustaining! In this story of a caring community, I recognize you,
the people of Christ Church Cathedral, who are faithfully growing in your generosity, and in ways that reach far beyond our walls. In this real life parable, we Christians recognize the good news of Jesus, whose extraordinary courage and generosity knew no bounds. As children of a generous God, who is the source of all our gifts, even life itself, we recognize our need to be generous to God, and to give forward to our church and world in joyful thanks for all we have been given. Sunday, November 3, at our 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 services, is our Consecration Sunday. A catered brunch follows each service. Our stewardship team has chosen the Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principals of generous giving through tithing. I deeply look forward to being one with you on this holy day of worship and celebration as we prayerfully converse with God and ask, “What am I being called to give to support God’s work through Christ Church Cathedral?” Jesus gave himself for the life of the world, for the likes of you and me. Our Lord's total self-giving undergirds our need to be a giving people, and our desire to be a generous people. Jesus said, “Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matt. 10:8, NIV), or in the language of The Message, “You have been treated generously, so live generously.” With blessings, Carol+
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S T E WA R D S H I P
OPEN THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN:
Consecration Sunday is Sunday, November 3 By the Stewardship Chairs
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id you know that there is only one place in the Bible where God challenges us to put God to the test? It is in Malachi 3:16 where God asks us to “bring into the storehouse (of God) the full tithe” and then God promises that God will “open the windows of heaven” and pour out blessings upon us. This is the challenge we have been given. Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes. The Cathedral’s Stewardship Committee has selected the Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year. • Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of responding like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will live like followers of Jesus Christ who give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. Consecration
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Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?” • During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, November 3, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our Cathedral’s missions of loving God, caring for others and serving this community and the world. • On Sunday, November 3, we will have the opportunity to prayerfully converse with God to consider what percentage of my income God is calling me to give for God’s work through this Cathedral. After each service, 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00am, we will have a celebration brunch catered by Dupree catering. Because our celebration brunch is catered we will be asking for an RSVP so that we have an accurate count. • Everyone who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend even if they feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.
• During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, concluded by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship. All of the estimate of giving cards will then be offered to the glory of God and blessed on the altar. • We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and Vestry members. Since we will make no followup visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship. Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events. STEWARDSHIP CHAIRS Ann Whitney Garner Allen Garner Marc Matthews Gwen Matthews
The Characteristics of a Biblical Giver 1. Intentional Being intentional means to prayerfully develop a plan and then to live the plan. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 2. Regular Being regular means that we follow our intentional plan, and that we give regularly, whenever and however we receive income. 1 Corinthians 16:2 3. Generous Being generous is at the heart of all giving because God is a generous giver. 2 Corinthians 9:8 4. First The Bible calls this “first fruits." We give to God first, rather than only giving God our leftovers. Deuteronomy 26:1-2 5. Proportional The biblical standard for percentage giving is the tithe, 10 percent of our income for the work of the Gospel. A touching story of proportional giving is found in Mark 12:41-44. 6. Cheerful “God loves a cheerful giver.” When we practice the other five characteristics of a biblical giver, we become cheerful givers. 2 Corinthians 9:7 These are not only the characteristics, but also the actions of a biblical giver. If the goal of our stewardship is to grow in our relationship with God, which of these do I need to practice to grow in my relationship with God? -Adapted from Ask, Thank, Tell by Charles R. Lane
GENEROSITY
CREATED BY A LOVING AND GENEROUS GOD By The Rev. Brent Owens
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coffee shop I frequent has a large roll of butcher paper mounted on the wall with “Pay it Forward” at the top. When customers order their drinks they can buy a drink for another and it’s written on the huge butcher paper sheet. I always buy my coffee and one for “Anyone from Christ Church Cathedral.” There are some for “Any Veteran,” and a coffee is waiting for “the lawyer who wrecked his silver car.” Customers are encouraged to see if they fit in any of the categories because so many have been “paid forward.” I think this has worked so well because it taps into who we are as people created by a loving and generous God: when given the opportunity, people are naturally grateful and generous. We are created in the image of God and so we have attributes of God. God has breathed life into each of us and knew us be- fore we were born. We give thanks for the gift of life we have each day. A very natural response to God’s gift to us is our love and generosity. At our Fall Fellowship dinner on October 4, we gave thanks for God’s generosity. It was a time of good food, good company and good music.
We have each been blessed in innumerable ways, including by this community, Christ Church Cathedral. Gathering together to give thanks is one way of expressing our gratitude to God. And we are challenged by God to go further. Malachi is the only place in the Bible where God challenges us to put God to the “test.” God says: “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse [of God], and thus put me to the test …, see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.” Malachi 3:10-12. As my family and I have grown in our spiritual
journey, we have moved from nominally giving to God to taking Malachi’s words seriously. When we recognize our need to give back to God, we deepen our spiritual relationship with God. As my family and I moved to-
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ward bringing the full tithe into the storehouse of God, we experienced God’s blessings being poured out on us in ways we cannot even count. Each morning that we awake is God’s gift to us. If our very life and breath are gifts of our Creator God, then all that we have and all we create are also gifts from God. The question we are each asked in Malachi is this: What percentage of my income is God calling me to give back for God’s work through the Church? On November 3, we will celebrate Consecration Sunday at our 7:30am, 8:30am and 11:00am services. A catered celebration brunch follows each service. Our congregation’s Stewardship Committee has selected the Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving. Join us for this holy day of worship and celebration. It is an opportunity to prayerfully converse with God about what we are called to give to support God’s work through Christ Church Cathedral. Ϯ
GENEROSITY
GRATITUDE MOMENTS By Elizabeth Conrad
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wo years ago, very early on the morning of my birthday, my father left this world. Needless to say, it was not the birthday that I had planned. I had already taken a vacation day to do some fun things for myself. Stunned, I spent the next few days in a grief that took me through the tasks that needed to be done. A key ingredient in these days and the days to come was the community of Christ Church Cathedral. Looking back, I see so many ways in which I was held by you, way too many to name them all. I will share one. I lead many small groups during the week at the church. Because of Dad's death, I missed a couple of
weeks. I wanted to come back but I also didn't. ... I loved the group but death had changed me and I was grieving. During a break on the first Wednesday morning that I was back, I walked back into the room to beauti-
ful voices singing Happy Birthday and candles burning on a most delightful cake (I was soon to find out!), I was overwhelmed with gratitude and love. It was a major step in my healing. A best-selling book could be written about moments of gratitude at Christ Church Cathedral. These moments,a stitched together, bind us and bring us closer to our true home in God. There are many opportunities for us to find our way home, as we work out our faith together this year. Wherever you find to join in, you will be sure to find many moments of gratitude.
GENEROSITY
WHAT JESUS CALLS US TO DO By The Rev. Paula Ott
We often underestimate the influence our behaviors have on others. This is true in our professional lives, personal lives, and our spiritual lives. Last week, I received a surprise package from a young friend of mine, Jessica, from Colorado. Inside the package was a beautiful hand-crafted quilt Jessica had made adorned with sheep, pinwheels and Psalm 23. Upon reading the letter Jessica enclosed, I learned the blue in the quilt represented the still waters in the psalm; the green representing the green pastures. The quilt was Jessica’s first piece of handiwork, carefully crafted over the summer as a way of saying “thanks.” Last spring, several of you met Jessica, who lived with my husband and me for several days. When I brought Jessica to the Cathedral one Sunday,
Beth Headley, the first person we saw, welcomed her. Beth invited Jessica to sit with her and have a doughnut as I went to prepare for the 8:30 service. Beth not only made sure Jessica was fed, she learned a bit about Jessica and asked my young friend to sit with her during the service. When I entered the Great Hall for breakfast, I found Jessica already with a plate of food at a table with Beth and several others. Jessica was so involved in conversation that I felt comfortable sitting at another table. Shortly before 11:00, Beth made sure Jessica had someone with whom to sit during the late service. Beth spotted Crystal and Malinda Owens, who welcomed Jessica to sit with them. The Owens family later invited Jessica and me to lunch. People extended themselves in friendship to
Jessica everywhere she turned. With Jessica’s permission, I want to share with you that it was her first time being in a church. Jessica had experienced an extremely difficult time at school that week, and her spirits were fairly low. She really had not wanted to go with me that morning. On the way back to Millersburg, Jessica asked why people were so friendly to her at Christ Church even though she was only there for one day. Why had people been so nice to her? Why, she asked, did God compare us to sheep, which are not very smart animals? The sheep question she answered for herself: because we do fairly dumb things like sheep sometimes and because no matter how independent we claim to be, we still need someone to watch out for us. The other two questions: because that is what Jesus calls us to do, to love one another. Jessica asked that I pass her thanks to you: thanks for making her feel welcome, for making her feel like she mattered, and for showing her what God’s people look like. I add my thanks for your wonderful hospitality, for the love and care you show and for the incredible parish that you are. Jessica was blessed to have spent a Sunday morning with you. I am blessed to share my life with you. God’s Peace, my friends.
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YOUTH
BOX FULL OF BELIZE By Amanda Musterman-Kiser
At Christ Church we use the Montessori method of Godly Play to teach our children through fifth grade. One of the primary teachings of Godly Play is Jesus’ parables. Stories of Jesus’ parables come in a tangible gold box and are told by lifting out flat cartoon-like figures inside. Before opening the parable, the storyteller says, “I wonder if this is a parable? Hmm. It might be. Parables are very precious, like gold, and this box is gold. ... This looks like a present. ... Parables are like presents. They have already been given to us. We can’t buy them, or take them, or steal them. They are already ours.” In one of the parables, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who buys and sells fine pearls, and when, he finds the one great pearl, he sells all that he has in exchange for the great pearl. In another, the kingdom of heaven is like finding a buried treasure in a field, and selling
all that you have to buy the whole field for the one box of treasure. In another, the smallest of seeds, which can hardly be seen, grows into a huge bush for birds to make their nests. This summer, the youth of Christ Church were given great gifts. When our confirmands and I traveled to Belize, we marveled at the generosity of gifts given to us – gifts which could not be taken away. Two of our Belizean friends stayed up all night writing us a song – a song just for our group! Local children were delighted to share with us which berries could be eaten and pick them for us. Strangers climbed trees and grabbed us coconuts. Our hosts cut down fruit in our honor and served what we liked. They made sure I had soursop, my new favorite fruit, on our last day. One of our hosts shared with our group a juice which is only available for one month out of the year. He had waited a year to drink the juice,
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and yet, upon finding it, he shared it with all of us. We witnessed many gifts in Belize, but the gift that we found the most was joy. Wherever we went, people were delighted to share with us. No matter what age – a child sharing a new game or their freshly picked berry, a college student performing a rap song, a kind priest sharing words, a stranger sharing coconuts – all shared and were delighted to share their joy. Moreover, they all shared with us God’s gifts – fresh fruit of the vine, their creative spirit, their inward joy. God gives us so many gifts which are meant to be shared with others, and by sharing them we experience true joy. While we can’t buy them, or steal them or take them away, they are meant to be shared! What is inside your gold parable box – what gifts has God blessed you with to share? Ϯ
MUSIC NOTES
IN THANKS OF NEW COMMUNITY
called the Chorister’s Prayer, and its origins extend back at least to the fourth century. I offer the prayer to you in thanksgiving for the beauty of music and the joy of learning and singing that children and adults bring to the Cathedral each week.
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all is my favorite season of the year. Of all the seasons, it provides a new opportunity for shaping and building the Cathedral’s music ministry. A significant part of the Cathedral chorister program is welcoming new boys, girls and families to the Cathedral choirs. This fall, we’ve said hello to seven new families with children who show an aptitude and love for singing. Imagine for a moment what the Cathedral looks like to a young chorister when they first process on a Sunday morning or hear the great organ for the first time or sing an anthem of significant grace and beauty in many voice parts. For many, it is a profound experience that even at a young age begins shaping their perception of God and the Church. Perhaps at those moments, I am most grateful for being here and for having the opportunity to share God’s gift of music in this sacred place. Following each rehearsal and service, the Cathedral choristers gather to say a simple prayer together. It is
Bless, O Lord, us Thy servants, who minister in Thy temple. Grant that what we sing with our lips, we may believe in our hearts, and what we believe in our hearts, we may show forth in our lives. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Francis’ Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 5 11:00am Old Courthouse Steps (Lexington History Museum) All animals great and small, along with their humans, are invited to the Blessing of the Animals on the steps and grounds of the Lexington History Museum. The Lexington Farmers Market will sell pet-oriented products, several animal rescue groups will have adoptable animals on site, and free pet toys and treats will be offered. Children can plant catnip then take it home, courtesy of the Fayette County Master Gardeners. Donations of cash and pet food for participating rescue organizations will be gratefully accepted.
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hen students go away to college, they go away to find themselves, to find a sense of home within themselves and at their schools. What “home” means depends on the student. But when I hear their stories and how the Episcopal Church has met them where they are on their journey, I cannot help but give thanks. For many students “home” means a place where they can just be, and that is a gift many have received from Episcopal Campus Ministry at UK and Transylvania. One UK student, who has been coming regularly to our fellowship and dinner gatherings for the last three years, remarks, “I found community here. This place (UK) can feel so big, so overwhelming. But here at ECM, I found a quiet space where I can talk, laugh, and worship. I am so blessed to have found a place where I can just be. It’s home.” Other students at UK who are unable to attend our fellowship time find their peaceful space at our service of Nighttime Prayer on Thursdays at 9:35 at St. Augustine’s Chapel. “I’m not Episcopalian, but there is something about the candlelight, the incense, and the silence that just relaxes me at the end of the day,” one freshman said to me. While she gets her fellowship from another campus ministry, ECM has provided her with a quiet space where she can worship in the evening. It’s about meeting people where they are. She said, “I really appreciate how this chapel has let me just come and sit and pray. No pushing, no prodding. It’s a great gift.” While UK students have been able to find home at St. Augustine’s, Transy students have been attending the Cathedral’s Sanctuary service on Sunday nights, staying for a meal afterward and having conversation with folks their own age. For many Transy students, this space is a welcomed change of pace. 14 / PRAYER AND ACTION_OCTOBER 13
THE GIFT OF JUST BEING By The Rev. Joe Mitchell
“Our schedules are so crazy,” said one Transy sophomore, “so it’s such a breath of fresh air to be able to come to this beautiful Cathedral and worship for a little while. It’s both relaxing and refreshing.” Another Transy student, who is discerning a call to ordained ministry, added, “This is just what I need! The service is so peaceful, plus I’m able to talk about whatever is going on with me without fear of judgment. How awesome is that?!” As ministers, we sometimes feel like we have to DO more. But sometimes the thing we should really do is just be. Just meet people where they are and let them explore their faith. The communities of St. Augustine’s Chapel and Sanctuary have done just that. Whether a student is a full-time participant in our fellowship gatherings, only comes for worship, or simply wants to sit and have a conversation, the Episcopal Campus Ministry get-togethers provide the space where students can just be. There is a wonderful spirit of generosity being shared. And as a minister, there are few things that lift my spirits more. Ϯ
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MY SPIRITUAL LILY PAD By Susan Garnett, member of the Cathedral Young Adults
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ne of the first few times I entered Christ Church Cathedral, I was greeted by a shocking sight: A sweet black dog with patient eyes wagging her tail calmly at me. She cocked her head at me and then walked away as if to say, “Well, glad you’re here. Now I can get on with what I was doing.” Casey greeted me not with the over exuberance of the insincere or uncomfortable, but with the nonchalance and ease of a family member. Like I was expected all along, my arrival was no big surprise. I soon came to realize that Casey’s greeting was but the tip of the iceberg. Pretty soon, I was greeted by everyone from long-time
members to Casey’s older human brother, who himself was relatively new to the Cathedral. Before I knew it, I had been invited to some- thing called Theology on Tap. The couple who introduced it to me said that it was a fun, laid-back gathering where we talked about everything from God to movies. I was hooked the moment I sat down at the table! Spiritual family and connection is a deep desire that continues to draw me toward this church. My nature is to play the hokey pokey with it, putting one foot in and then one foot out. Making a “home church” commitment has been difficult as I struggle with past experiences. I don’t believe I’m alone in that as many of
my peers claim the “not religious” tag. Nevertheless, I’ve been attending semi-regularly for about a year, starting with Theology on Tap and eventually attending Sanctuary. Seeing that the Christian Formation theme for this fall is “Finding Home” seemed like a coincidence at first, but the more I chewed on it, the more it resonated within me. I decided that I might put my toe in a bit deeper, and now I am checking out the Dream Group. I’m excited to begin to share and learn with a group of such warm and wise women. The journey for someone my age can sometimes be daunting. Where do I go? What am I supposed to do? But the folks at Christ Church Cathedral, especially the Cathedral Young Adults, have opened their hearts and their lives and welcomed me. I have never felt such kindness, such generosity. And because of this kindness, this generosity, I find myself willing to take the leap and try new things: Sanctuary, Dream Group, even writing this article! I hope, when the time comes, I may welcome someone new to this wonderful community the way that I myself have been welcomed. Although I’m not sure where life will take me, CCC is my spiritual lily pad, my Sanctuary. I have found a sense of home here. And I am thankful for the space to journey in, and for the people to take steps with. Ϯ
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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 6, 13, and 20; 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 24. CROSS Ministries is grateful for your support!
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USE YOUR VOICE
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ut I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” (Romans 10:18, NIV) Paul was an evangelist, and he traveled the world bringing the Good News to all. His voice and the voices of the other apostles reached people that wouldn’t ordinarily have heard the name of Jesus. But Paul’s reach was limited because he had to journey to the ends of the world to preach in God’s name. Today, with the gift of social media, Web and print, we are able to use our voices to bring the Gospel to thousands of people in a matter of seconds. Being an evangelist doesn’t necessarily mean traveling the world in the name of Christ. It can mean being an outspoken presence on the Web, showing people whom you belong to. Personal experience, even through a computer screen, is still the best way to reach someone for Jesus. Christ Church Cathedral’s Communications Ministry can help you take the next step in telling your story. There are four teams: Design, Publicity, Web and Publications. Each of these teams has a unique role in
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helping people see Jesus and meet him at CCC. A good graphic goes a long way. People are drawn to that which is visually appealing to them. If you have the gift of design, branding, art or creating graphics using Photoshop or
other programs, consider the Design Team. Contact Team Leader Ashley Goodrich at agoodrich@ccclex.org for more information. How did you hear about Christ Church Cathedral? That is publicity! We are always finding new ways to share CCC with Lexington and the world. If you have a background in marketing or advertising, please join the Publicity Team. Contact Team Leader June Dorsett at junedorsett@ prodigy.net for more information. If you spend time online, you know how important a constant voice is to get the word out. The Cathedral
website and social media accounts need your help. Consider being a stronger presence online for CCC, encouraging conversations about the church you love. Allow people to ask you questions about your personal relationship with Jesus, and about your church home. Here is the place where your voice matters most. Contact Team Leader David Macfarlan at sales@macfarlanmachinery. com for more information. So maybe you don’t feel as though you have a specific talent to help with these teams but you are still intrigued with this ministry. Consider joining the Publications Team, which prepares our print materials for Sunday services or mailings to our community. Contact Team Leader Tracey Meyers at iamtraceym@gmail. com for more information. So how can you reach people like Paul? Simply. Use your voice! Paul wasn’t only talking about himself and the other Apostles in Romans 10. He was talking about you as well. When you let God use the voice he gave you to lead people to him, the possibilities are endless. With Christ (and the help of the Internet), your words can reach the ends of the world. I hope this empowers you. Your voice really matters. So let Jesus use it. Ϯ
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A CHAT WITH THE FERGUSON TWINS By Susan H. Stempel
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oah and Christopher Ferguson, 6-year-old twins, are definitely animal lovers. Birds, particularly parrots, are Christopher’s favorites, while Noah tells us he has over 50 stuffed animals. His favorite at the moment is an octopus, which he calls “Octo.” Sons of Natalie and Curte Ferguson, the boys have their own distinct personalities – Noah is more outgoing while Christopher is quieter and keeps his own counsel, pondering questions very seriously. As Elizabeth Conrad, CCC Minister of Christian Formation, and I visit the boys in their South Hanover home, it becomes apparent that both are very creative. Noah, the taller of the two, shares with us a “typewriter” he has made out of a wooden toolbox, pipe cleaners and a spool. Christopher, on the other hand, has created a “camera” out of a Tic Tac box. Christopher, blond with big
dimples, tells us that he likes to read – ”all kinds of books, but especially about animals.” Noah shares that he likes to "talk to my stuffed animals and make things.” Both attended CCC’s Vacation Bible School this year, which had a theme of “Marketplace 29 AD,” creat-
ing an environment similar to what would be found in those times and giving the children an opportunity to experience some of the elements of a marketplace in the early days of Christianity. Christopher tells us, “I
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liked riding on the camel with Noah and making things. And I helped milk a goat.” Noah shows us a very handsome belt he made in leather works at the Marketplace and a necklace he made of beads and beans. Bringing things back to today, Elizabeth asks Noah what he thinks prayer is. “Prayer is something you tell to God,” he says. He goes on to say, “We like God and he does a lot of stuff for us.” Elizabeth shares with the boys that she prays to God to help her, like with her dog, Annie, when Annie isn’t feeling well. “Does it work?” Noah asks. “Well,” she explains, “God isn’t like a magician. Sometimes God teaches me what to do for Annie or whatever the prayer is about and sometimes what I’m asking for isn’t the best thing to happen.” Noah tells us that he really enjoys Sunday School and Children’s Chapel at CCC – making things and hearing stories." His favorite story is about Jonah and the Whale. As the boys head outside to have their photo taken, there is a lot of giggling and horsing around. It’s apparent: they’re not only twins, but very good buddies. Ϯ
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE PERMANENT COLLECTION By Jesse Mark
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xel Herman Haig (18351921), born in Sweden, was fascinated with the sea and ships and spent much of his youth sketching seascapes and building model boats. His love of the sea led him to study shipbuilding but he grew tired of ship design and shifted to architecture. Haig was given the opportunity to design the residence of his employer in Glasgow, Scotland, who was so pleased with the result that he got Haig a job at a firm that specialized in church design. Later Haig was employed by William Burges, a noted Gothic Revival architect, and he became one of the most noted architectural draftsmen in Britain. In 1875 Haig traveled to Sicily, Italy, and Germany to sketch the local scenery. Many of his etchings came from these early drawings. Haig did not begin etching until
1870 and was essentially self-taught. His first exhibition of etchings, in 1880, was very well received. It was in this same year that Haig, along with Francis Seymour Haden and others, founded the Royal Academy of Painters-Etchers and Engravers. Haig always distinguished between architectural drawings and drawings of architecture, and in all of his etchings, his objective was to incorporate a balance between a romantic and dramatic effect, but also to depict the subject as accurately as possible. These works grace the wall behind the welcome desk on the third floor and are enclosed in a single frame. Other etchings can be seen in the narthex and on the church office walls. Some are in need of restoration and are in storage. ĎŽ
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DOK FALL DISCERNMENT GROUP
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he Order of the Daughters of the King is an international religious order for Episcopal women and girls. Founded in 1885, its purpose is to bring others into a living, loving relationship with Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and to help strengthen the spiritual life of our parish. The requirements for membership in the Order are that a woman be a communicant in the Episcopal Church or a church in communion with the Episcopal Church, be willing to participate in a three-month orientation and preparation period, and accept the Rule of Life. After determining commitment, the candidate reaffirms the promises made in Baptism and Confirmation by pledging herself to a lifetime of daily prayer and service. The ministries in which the Christ Church Chapter are involved include healing, evangelism, teaching, hospitality 20 / PRAYER AND ACTION_OCTOBER 13
By Joanna Walsh
and outreach. Members help sponsor study groups, the prayer shawl ministry, retreats, intercessory prayer and a Junior Chapter. We participate regularly in the worship, study and work of the church, and we try to serve wherever and whenever there is a human need. A three-month discernment study group is being formed this fall and will begin meeting in October for those women who would like to learn more about the Daughters. There is no obligation attached to attending the sessions. For more information about Daughters of the King at Christ Church, or if you are interested in joining this Study, please contact Joanna Walsh, (859) 533-8853 or 73champions@gmail.com, or any chapter member. ĎŽ
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COVERED IN PRAYER By Flo Mayer
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re you looking for a way to serve God, your church, and those in need of some TLC? The Prayer Shawl Ministry, if you are a knitter, may be a special way to heed God’s call. Knitters of prayer shawls are themselves being blessed, as they create a soft, pretty shawl, and pray as they do so for the recipient, who may be a shut-in, a surgical patient or a new mother. Knitting instructions for the shawl, which include the pattern, size and desired yarn (you choose your own color) may be secured from Margaret Christensen in the church office. Flo Mayer, phone
299-5552, will be glad to answer any questions concerning this helpful ministry. Individual knitters create at home, and then, as they are able, meet as a group on the first Wednesday of the month between September and May to attend the noon Healing Service, where completed shawls are often blessed by the clergy to be ready for a need. Following the Healing Service, the knitters gather in the Bride’s Room to knit, eat a sack lunch, and do African Bible Study led by The Rev. Paula Ott. There is always an open invitation to join the knitters. Come and see. Ϯ CCCLEX.ORG / 21
BULLETIN BOARD
EVENTS ///
of Harris, Sumsion and others.
LAUNCH PARTY FOR DR. KAY COLLIER MCLAUGHLIN’S BOOK All members of the Cathedral are invited to a launch party for the new book Becoming the Transformative Church: Beyond Sacred Cows, Fantasies and Fears by Dr. Kay Collier McLaughlin, Friday, September 27, The Carnegie Center, 6-8pm. Books will be available to purchase. The event is cosponsored by Church Publishing Company and the Diocesan Leadership Team. RSVP to awbohmer@gmail.com or 859-3213588.
STEP OFF THE CONVEYOR BELT OF LIFE AT SANCTUARY Find Sanctuary at 6:00 Sunday evenings at Christ Church Cathedral. Sanctuary is a place and time of deep peace, heartwarming music of the Celtic tradition, candles, contemplation, communion and worship. Sanctuary is where you can feel close to God, find peace of mind and heart, and bring into focus your purpose and place in the world. Sanctuary is worship that gives both solace and strength in the joy of Holy Eucharist. Sanctuary is followed by a simple meal.
COMMODORES Commodores will meet on Friday, October 11 at 7:00pm in the Great Hall. Jeremy Porter of Seadleaf will tell about the recent happenings at the Old Episcopal Burying Grounds and the connection with the neighboring community. All members and friends of the Cathedral are welcome. Bring a meat, vegetable, or salad dish to serve 8-10. Appetizers, desserts, bread, and beverage are furnished. Come and enjoy a great meal and an excellent program. ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS: MARK YOUR CALENDAR Katrina Packard, president of the National Altar Guild, will conduct a workshop at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, October 5, from 8:30-10:30am. Discussion will include team protocol, linen and silver care, interaction with clergy and vergers. Bring your questions along with your check for $10.00 that day. Please register in advance with a Welcome Center volunteer by calling 254-4497 between 8:30am-4:30pm. HANDBELL RECITAL AND EVENSONG Please join us for the second offering of the 2013-14 Great Music at the Cathedral series. On October 6, Alluring Handbell Ensemble will present a recital featuring five octaves of handbells at 3:30pm. Evensong will follow the recital at 4:00pm, when The Cathedral Men’s Choir will sing the music
ALL SAINTS, ALL SOULS AND HALLOWEEN Gather at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground on October 30, 5:00-6:00pm to celebrate these special days. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes or the costume of a saint. NEXT OPPORTUNITY FOR BAPTISM The next opportunity for Baptism is Sunday, November 10 at the 11:00am service. If you or your child would like to be baptized, please contact Parish Secretary Margaret Christensen at 254-4497 or mchristensen@ccclex.org.
MINISTRIES /// 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
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have you. Sign up at the Welcome Center. An organizing potluck will be held in the Great Hall following the 11:00am service on Sunday, October 27.
MISSION /// HOLIDAY BAKE/CRAFT SALE: TIME TO ORDER CROSS Ministries has expanded its offerings this year for its annual fundraiser of food items to include unique arts and crafts. You can pick up a catalog at the Welcome Center. Orders may be placed in these ways: A table will be set up at church for bake/craft sale between services on Sunday, October 6, October 13 and October 20. OR For the Bake Sale: call Leslie Cox at 502-863-1919 (Georgetown), 8:00am until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, October 7-11 & October 14-18. For the Craft Sale: call Kathleen Imhoff at 225-9310 or contact her online at kathleenrtimhoff@ gmail.com.
NOTICES /// THE DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE The printed version of the 2013 CCC directory will be available at the Fall Fellowship Dinner on Friday, October 4. If you will be unable to attend that event, we will give details in the Sunday Times and Cathedral Reminders on how to receive your copy. Stay tuned! And the online login information will be supplied soon after the printed versions are complete. Thanks for your patience!
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Jane Michler
10 Mary Barry
16 George Hart
23 Lynne McWaters
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Sarah Blanchett
10 Precia Chimaren
16 Ted Hart
24 Schuyler Robinson
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Langston Wilson
10 Robert Ferguson
16 Phillip Tibbs
25 Sandra Kestner
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John Winn
10 Alexander Parker
17 Allen Fitzpatrick
26 Autumn Geddes
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Elizabeth Williams
11 Alexander Chapman
17 Ethan Ferguson
27 Derrick Langfels
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Lori Specht
11 Louise Lorton
18 Adam Lasher
27 Juliana Gregory
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Matthew Lutz
11 Tom Underwood
18 Barbara Bohart
27 Kenton Ball
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Alex Ranft
12 Brandl Skirvin
18 Bella Baldecchi
27 Anne Hinkle
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Alice Dearborn
12 Chris Allen
18 Patti Howard
28 Clarissa Hood
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Darrell Dennis
12 Connor Hood
19 Barbara Mucci
29 Caroline Bryant
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Joshua Tudor
12 Darcy Cassidy
19 Frank White
29 Kimberly Meier
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June Kinkead
12 Rick Dirksen
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29 Allen McDaniel
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Stori Hall
12 Sarah Anderson
20 Lisa Welch
30 Andy Brice
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Michael Moran
13 Jay Welch
21 Kristie Watson
30 Lucas Conrad
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Bibie Cook
13 Libby Dirksen
21 Sonia Lacki
30 Susan Pearce
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Ralph Odima
13 William Jacobs
22 Cynthia Cole
30 Siobhan O'Neill
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Scott Cole
13 Tazewell Schnabel
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30 Lee Collins
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Joan Hackley
14 Elliott Durbin
22 Elizabeth Gay
31 Grace Lasher
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Jane Binger
14 Hope Parido
23 Browning VanMeter
31 Henry Garrett
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Lucian Dearborn
14 Jessie Ogden
23 Elizabeth Rudzik
31 Lu Crehore
10 Gatewood Gay
15 Ann Irwin
23 John Cole
31 Whitty Bohmer
10 Ike Lawrence
15 Douglas Romaine
23 Luanne Milward
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