The Cathedral Times

SEEDS OF THANKS

By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral

Like many of you, I usually begin my day with some type of prayer. It is not always formal prayer; I don’t always haul out a prayer book or an electronic tablet. Like many of you, I also practice meditation and contemplation. I recommend such quietness and attentiveness in early morning prayers. Glorious things come into focus!

In these first weeks of November, 2022, our early mornings in Atlanta have been filled with wonderful wind and swirling leaves! This year, our autumn has been gloriously golden. How delightful it has been to let these falling leaves circle around us! Maybe these falling leaves are carrying messages to our souls, maybe like love letters. They are love letters from the passage of time. Time shows us again that beautiful things turn golden, and they fall, like these leaves. They fall into the earth to become nourishment for next spring. These swirling golden leaves are love letters from God.

One of the most satisfying of my morning prayer exercises is to try to find something to give thanks for. I try to cultivate thanks every morning. I let people come to my mind, and I try to give thanks for them. I let issues come to my mind, and I try to give thanks for them. I try to cultivate thanksgiving in the morning, even if I have to start with only a tiny bit of thanks.

Sometimes, it is difficult to find any seeds of thanks, among all the other briars and brambles grabbing at the soil of my soul. But there are usually some meager “thanks seeds” there. I keep searching. When I find such a seed, a seed of thanks, I caress it like it is a gemstone among all the duller things in the ground.

When I do hug that “thanks seed,” it somehow warms to me. It might even shudder a tiny bit. It might even try to expand. The hands of my heart massage the seed some more, and, yes, it is growing. It even grows to become a part of my heart that day.

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, try that morning practice. Practice tending the seeds of thanks that might seem scattered at the beginning of the day. Perhaps they were left there overnight, by the Master Sower of Seeds, the one who comes in the night, the One who wrestles Jacob, and the One who overshadows Mary. The Holy One often comes at night. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, try to give thanks even for the things that are falling, falling like golden leaves in their time. They will become new again, maybe in a new form. Cultivate these seeds of thanks, caress them, hug them, nurture them; and they will grow to fill your heart. Then, that thanksgiving will even grow out of your heart, and into the souls of the people around you. Happy Thanksgiving!

The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · November 20, 2022

This SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 2O, 2022 · The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 29, Year C Jeremiah 23:1-6 · Psalm 46 · Colossians 1:11-20 · Luke 23:33-43

8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE

7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL

Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder

Preacher: Ministry Intern Salmoon Bashir

8:45 AND 11:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL

Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa

Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder

Cathedral Choir: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), Antiphon, from Five Mystical Songs Carson Cooman (b. 1982), King of glory, king of peace

11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL

Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval

4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THE REIGN OF CHRIST, CATHEDRAL

Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener

The Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee William Smith (c. 1603-1645), Preces & Responses Herbert Murrill (1909-1952) in E C. Armstrong Gibbs (1889-1960), arr. Richard Lloyd (1953-2021), Thee will I love, my God and King William Walton (1902-1983), Jubilate Deo

Farmers MARKET

SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS

CAROL WILLIAMS, ORGAN PEACHTREE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, ATLANTA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 — 3:15 P.M.

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS

Gordon Young (1919-1998), Passacaglia

Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697), Praeludium in E Minor

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) , “Allegretto” from Symphony VII, Op. 92

Joel Raney (b. 1956), Meditation on “Deep River”

Joel Raney (b. 1956), I want Jesus to Walk With Me

Carol Williams, Cantabile Carol Williams, Homage á Vierne

Dave Brubeck (1920-2012), Blue Rondo à La Turk

SPIRITUALITY

STREAMS OF HOPE IN THE WILDERNESS

Advent Quiet Day on Saturday, December 10

Join us for a day of quiet and contemplation, as we explore the wildernesses in our lives and in our world. During this quiet time we will see streams of hope emerge. We’ll use the Welcoming Prayer, scripture, visual expression, silence, and sharing throughout the day.

The Quiet Day will be led by the Reverend Lynnsay A. Buehler, an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and the director of The Julian of Norwich Center of St. Bede's Episcopal Church. Lynnsay is excited to be back at the Cathedral, where she was on staff in the Pastoral Care Department from 1985-1989. The Cathedral also sponsored her throughout her ordination process. Lynnsay is an Associate of Green Bough House of Prayer, a member of Spiritual Directors International, an EfM mentor, and has trained in pastoral counseling, as well as marriage and family therapy.

The Quiet Day will take place in the Lanier House on the Cathedral Campus, 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. The cost is $20 and lunch is included. Contact Jeannie Mahood with questions, jmahood@cathedralATL.org, or 404-365-1031.

The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP

The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean

Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music

The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education

The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar

The Rev. Canon Julia B. Mitchener, Canon for Mission

The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care

The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries

The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate

Ward Bondurant, Senior Warden

Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden

CATHEDRAL TIMES SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

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cathedral atl

PRAYER List

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:

IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Jean Amick • Aleatris Tate

LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Randy Allen • Virginia Bicksler • Jeff Bonnell • The Bryant Family • Connie Chapman • Geraldine Charles • Heather Clark • Paula Cowart • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Rita Daly • Debbie Dewees • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Thomas and Ruth Erwin • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • John Foxworth • Lauren Giles • Ken Griffiths • Jenny Ham • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Bonnie Lamberth • Jill Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Jack McDowell • Glenn Miller • Lee Moran • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Gene Paradise • Robert Proctor • Charles Puckett • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Karen Richardson • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Julie Sutton • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Layen and Shirley Adelmann • Bettina Bass • Charlotte Eloise Bell • Ray and Pat Bell • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Jean DeSante • Redell DuBose • Dan Elson • Jack Flanigan • Mark Goodwin • Don Harp III • Michael Hale • Martha Heinze • Gayle Higley • Jackie Hoder • Jay Horton • Beth Ingle • The Kelly Family • Robin Kemp • Herb Larrabee • Pete Livezey • Carolyn R. Lusk • Lisa Madera • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Rene McGraw • Susan Mendivil • Katie McRae • Elaine Metcalf • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Denise Mims • Betsy Moore • Nan Nettleman • Linus Nickel • Mary Catherine Ogilvie • Carl Rudolph • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Betty Shelton • Don Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • Will Sutton • John and Cleary Tanner • Pierson Thames • Donnie Waller • Cheryl Waybright • Tre Weicker • Christie Woodfin • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Jane Richardson Beattie • Yvonne Tate

Cathedral NEWS

HIRING PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

The Cathedral is hiring a Program Coordinator for Youth and Children’s Ministries and we would very much appreciate your recommendations. This position supports Keith Dumke in his work with the youth and Lisa McNamara in her work with the children. The Cathedral offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The job description can be found at cathedralATL.org/hiring.

Applications will only be considered if received on or before December 14, 2022. Finalists will be required to supply references and undergo background checks.

Please send cover letter, resume and references to: irichardson@cathedralATL.org.

MUSIC

Advent Procession

with Lessons & Carols

Sunday, November 27 4 p.m. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE cathedralATL.org

ADVENT PROCESSION WITH LESSONS AND CAROLS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 4 P.M.

This service is a wonderful opportunity to retreat from the hectic pace of the season and contemplate its true meaning. Organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas – the choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblical prophecies is expanded upon by the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns which anticipate the coming of Christ, culminating in a glorious setting of the Magnificat (The Song of Mary, Luke 1:46-55) and the singing of “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” the text of which is an English translation of the very O Antiphons that the choir has sung throughout the service. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH MEMBERS OF THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY BRASS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

7:30 P.M.

Certain to be one of the most delightful and thrilling musical events of the season again this year, members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass return to present their fifth holiday concert in the gracious acoustics of the Cathedral of St. Philip! Featuring some of the finest arrangements for brass ensemble and percussion, the program will include beloved standards from the symphonic orchestra repertoire and traditional holiday carols. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s brass section is venerated worldwide as one of the finest in North America. Join us for an evening of magnificent music and world-class musicianship!

Presented by the Moore-Wilkerson Fund of the Cathedral of St. Philip and Friends of Cathedral Music, with assistance from the Atlanta Brass Society, Inc.

To purchase tickets, visit cathedralATL.org/concerts.

ATLANTA GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT

Friday, December 2 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 3 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus annual holiday show at the Cathedral is always a must-see event and this tradition is how thousands of Atlantians have kicked off their holiday season for over four decades. This year is extra special as the chorus performs some all-time favorites and new music to fill your hearts. Tickets can be purchased at voicesofnote.org

Christmas Lessons & Carols December 18, 4 p.m.

YOUTH

Adult EDUCATION

YOUTH CONFIRMATION SERVICE ON DECEMBER 11

If your youth has completed the confirmation class requirements from spring of this year, they are eligible to be confirmed in the Diocesan Confirmation Service on December 11 at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR 2023

Youth in 8th grade or higher wishing to explore Confirmation are eligible to take Confirmation classes starting in January of 2023. Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons from 4-6 p.m. and will culminate in a Confirmation retreat weekend April 14-16, 2023.

Contact Keith Dumke, kdumke cathedralATL.org, for any questions. Register for the confirmation service or confirmation classes at cathedralATL.org/youth.

OUTREACH

CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

We need your help to once again provide items for and deliver our annual Habitat Christmas baskets. We need volunteers to buy or make items to fill our baskets and be part of delivery. We also are inviting children to make some ornaments that can be put into the baskets. In the meantime, mark your calendars for basket contributions on Friday, December 9, and delivery on Saturday, December 10. Contact John Champion, at johntcham@gmail.com or 404 307-0817, for more information. Sign up to volunteer at cathedralATL.org/habitat.

Living Faith —“Why Church” series “Why Now?" Room 319, 10:10 a.m. This Sunday wraps up our back-to-the-basics series considering the question “why church?” through various lenses. Our final class asks the question: Why now? Is the church even relevant anymore? With so many demands on our time, why choose church for this season of life?

Please note: Old Fashioned Sunday School will not meet this Sunday, November 20 and resumes next Sunday, November 27. Body and Soul, the monthly men’s group led by Deacon Juan Sandoval, will not meet in November or December. The Dean's Bible Studies will not meet during the week of Thanksgiving and resume November 29 and 30.

STEWARDSHIP

MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS

BIRTH

Charles

CHRISTMAS CARDS TO SUPPORT DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR THE NEEDY

This year the Cathedral will be selling Christmas cards to support the Cathedral’s Discretionary Fund for the Needy. With a beautiful picture of Christmas at the Cathedral on the front, an inscription describing the donation inside, and packaged in sets of ten, the cards are a great way to spread the spirit of Christ’s love with friends and those less fortunate in the community. 100% of the proceeds will support the Cathedral’s Discretionary Fund for the Needy. Cards will be available for sale in the Atrium on Sundays, starting November 20 and in the Cathedral Book Store throughout the week. You can also find them at the Cathedral Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Please contact Sara Craig-Goodell at scraiggoodell@cathedralatl.org or 404-365-1049 for any questions.

Jethro Morrow, son of Caitlin and Kevin Morrow, grandson of Phillip and Mary Kay Knight

ACCESSIBILITY

LISTENING DEVICES IMPROVE AUDIO

We are always working to improve the quality and experience of worship and education at the Cathedral. Last year, hearing loops were installed in the Cathedral and Child Hall to assist individuals who are having trouble hearing. Hearing loops take a signal from a PA system and transmit it through a discreetly hidden wire loop surrounding a seating space. Anyone with a telecoil-enabled hearing aid can use the system without additional equipment by simply switching their personal hearing aid to the tele-coil/T-coil position. This T-coil program has to be activated by your audiologist.

Worshipers who don’t have telecoil-enabled hearing aids can also take advantage of the hearing loops by borrowing a listening device. Simply ask an usher for one as you enter the service. They are easy to use and provide great quality. Sound clarity is greatly increased because the distance between the speaker and the listener is bridged and background noise is nearly eliminated.

This hearing loop system covers all seating areas in the Cathedral Nave and Child Hall. For more information, contact Dan Murphy, dmurphy@cathedralATL.org.

Christmas ALTAR FLOWERS

We will once again have beautiful floral arrangements and decorations in our sacred spaces this Christmas, with your help! Donations are appreciated throughout the Christmas season. Those received on or before December 19 will be listed in the Christmas service leaflet. Those received after that date will be listed online.

Your donation can be made in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one using the form below or online at cathedralATL.org/flowers.

If you use the form below, please include a check with your request, made payable to The Cathedral of St. Philip. While any gift is appreciated, a minimum of $125 per printed line is suggested. Checks and forms should be sent to: The Cathedral of St. Philip, Attn.: Hillary Jones, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. You may also make arrangements by contacting Liz Aull, 404-365-1034, or laull@cathedralATL.org.

Please list the name (or names) as you want them to appear:

In Memory of: In Thanksgiving for: name(s):

Please complete the following information about you: your name(s): phone: date:

In Memory of: In Thanksgiving for: name(s):

This sunday at a glance

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Mikell Chapel

8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

10:10 a.m. Living Faith: Why Now? Chapter Room (319)

10:10 a.m. Youth Sunday School Room 382

10:10 a.m. Godly Play 3rd Floor above the Atrium

10:10 a.m. Spanish-Language First Informed Communion Classes Walthour Library

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

11:15 a.m. Servicio de Koinonia con la Santa Eucaristía Mikell Chapel

1:15 p.m. Enjoy Biblical Greek Room 239 and online

3:15 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Recital: Carol Williams Cathedral

3:30 p.m. Landscapes of Grief Lanier House Living Room

4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong for the Reign of Christ Cathedral

6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening EYC Room 382

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POSTMASTER

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CHILDREN'S Ministry

The 2022 Christmas Pageant will be held in the Nave on December 24 at 4 p.m. Signups for children ages 4 (by September 1, 2022) – 5th grade will take place on Sunday, November 20 and December 4. Please make sure to stop by the atrium on one of these Sundays if your child would like to participate. Signups must be done in person to guarantee casting. Please email Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org with any questions.