The Cathedral Times - March 3, 2024

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A SHORT HISTORY OF WHERE THE HOLY DWELL

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

Some will exclaim, “I experience God on the golf course!” And I am sure they are right. I can appreciate how restorative it is to walk along the fine fairways and greens (and even the trees) on a golf course. I can appreciate the concentration and skill we summon in order to play well. Those are features of an experience of the Holy: a sense of creation larger than us, and a desire to engage the world and to pay attention.

Scripture describes a progression of human experiences of the Holy. We hear that God placed humanity first in the beautiful and fresh Garden of Eden. Upon our exile from that garden, we have been searching for the Holy ever since. And God has been asking the same question ever since, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9).

Remembering the garden, we often identified the Holy with natural phenomena like trees and rocks.

Around Shechem, there were holy trees that the old prophets called the oaks of Moreh (Genesis 12:6; see also Joshua 24:26 and Judges 9:6,37). After his dream at a place he would call “Bethel,” Jacob realized that God was in the place and he didn’t know it. Thus, “this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God’s house” (Genesis 28:22).

After Moses’ transcendent experience on the mountain, God’s people began to experience the Holy in the sacred word, the law, said to be housed in the ark of the covenant. This ark (a rectangular ornate wooden box) became a sacred symbol, to be respected and protected. This was where God resided. And it moved, with God’s people, as they journeyed. A transportable tent was then constructed to contain the ark.

Then, scripture says, God’s people were moved to make a permanent and stable place for the holy ark of the covenant. This would be the temple, a solid structure worthy of the Holy. This was the very dwelling of God. Horrors! That temple was tragically destroyed in 587 BC! But God’s people wonderfully rebuilt it less than a century later.

Over five hundred years after that, Jesus appeared, saying such things as “destroy this temple and I will raise it in three days.” He was said to be speaking of the temple of his body. Thus, he was teaching that he, Jesus himself, was the presence of the Holy. The Holy had appeared in the incarnation of a human being. God was in the Body of Christ.

When Jesus was killed and then resurrected, Saint Paul took this image of the Body of Christ a further step. It was not just in the body of Jesus of Nazareth that God resided. The church itself was now the Body of Christ! The Holy is to be found in the very people of God!

Finally, this identification of the Holy with the people of God was made even more explicit in the last book of the bible, that strange Revelation to Saint John: “Behold the dwelling of God is with mortals!” (Revelation 21:3). That is where God lives, with us and in us.

So it is that we, humanity, have experienced the Holy in rocks and trees, in words and promises, in covenants and sacred boxes, in tents and temples, in holy people like Jesus of Nazareth, and even in the ordinary holy people all around us. Maybe when we play golf with people, with people we trust and even love, when we share both their joy and their suffering, then maybe we sense something deep within them that comes close to the Holy. And, if we don’t play golf (like me), maybe we can sense the presence of God, the Holy, in every group of people with whom we share awe, and with whom we share intimacy.

This SUNDAY

MARCH 3, 2024 · The Third Sunday in Lent, Year B

Exodus 20:1-17 • Psalm 19 • 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 • John 2:13-22

8:45 A.M., 11:15 A.M. AND 4 P.M.: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE

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

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener

8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL

Celebrant: The Rev. Salmoon Bashir

Preacher : The Very Rev. Sam Candler

8:45 a.m. Cathedra l Singers:

Kim André Arnesen (b. 1980), Even when He is silent

Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom

11:15 a.m. Cathedral Choir:

Eleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to God

Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom

11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL

Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith

Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval

4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG , CATHEDRAL

Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith

Cathedral Schola:

Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & Responses

Arthur Wills (1926-2020), Magnificat & Nunc dimittis on Plainsong Themes

Eleanor Daley (b. 1955), Hymn to God

Owain Park (b. 1993), Holy is the true light

SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS

KYLE RITTER, ORGAN

THE CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS

Asheville, North Carolina

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 3:15 P.M. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS

Alec Wyton (1921-2007), Fanfare (1956)

Leo Sowerby (1895-1968), Requiescat in Pace

Georg Bohm (1661-1733), Praeludium in C Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901), “Introduction and Passacaglia” from Sonata 8, Op. 132

Pastoral CARE

RESILIENCE BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOP: DISCOVERING YOUR STRENGTH THROUGH GRIEF

Saturday, March 16

1-5 p.m., Child Hall

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one this half-day event is designed to help empower you to discover the resilience within as you move through your grief journey toward healing. The workshop features speakers sharing powerful personal stories of grief and resilience, and loss-specific breakout sessions facilitated by trained grief professionals. This is a free event open to all adults in the community working through the death of a loved one.

To register contact Chandelle Carter, Bereavement Coordinator and Grief Specialist at Hospice Atlanta, at Chandelle.Carter@vnhs.org, or 404-869-3052

Parish LIFE

NEW MEMBERS

Mary and Jim Armor, from Great Falls, Virginia

Heather Cummings, from Atlanta

Jennifer Kasten, from Cincinnati, Ohio

Eva and Patrick Keough, from Little Rock, Arkansas

Sarah Montgomery, from Gainesville, Florida

Nancy and Al Sherrod, from Atlanta

Cindy Wright, from Atlanta

preparing ready-to-heat-and-eat casseroles, side dishes, and sweet treats available for pick up at the Cathedral on Sundays between 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

There will be vegan and gluten-free options and a variety of sizes available. Weekly menus are available in the Gould Room, Child Hall, and Atrium. Place your orders by Monday by contacting Bela at belayeman@gmail.com.

Altar GUILD

VOLUNTEER WITH THE ALTAR GUILD

SPLITTING PALMS FOR PALM SUNDAY

Thursday, March, 21

11 a.m.–2 p.m., Court of Gratitude

Are you looking for an easy and fun Lenten activity? The Altar Guild needs help splitting palms for Palm Sunday!

Bring a pair of flower clippers or utility scissors, if you have them. Members who have done this before will assist you! Register at cathedralATL.org/palmsplitting. Contact Hillary Jones, hjones@cathedralATL.org for questions.

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. Salmoon Bashir, Curate for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations

The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries and Pastoral Care

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

Geoff DeLong, Senior Warden

Melody Palmore, Junior Warden

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FOLLIES TROIS

OOH-LA-LA!

April 11 7 p.m.

at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Child Hall

Tickets available at CathedralThriftHouse.org or scan the QR code.

All net proceeds go to our beneficiary, Motherhood Beyond Bars.

Bars open at 7 p.m. | Show starts at 7:30 p.m. | Enjoy Drinks and Desserts

Special thanks to our Honorary Co-Chairs, Karen and Rod Bunn.

ADULT Education

ADULT EDUCATION THIS SUNDAY

Old Fashioned Sunday School

“The Screwtape Letters:” A Lenten Look at Life through the Eyes of C. S. Lewis

10:10 a.m., Child Hall

Part of life is being tested. The Lenten season marks the time that Jesus was tested by the devil in the wilderness. C. S. Lewis offers a satirical, but playful and perceptive take on the idea of such testing in The Screwtape Letters. In the letters, the senior devil, Screwtape, advises his nephew and devil-in-training, about how to best sabotage a human being’s attempts to live a faithful, fruitful, beautiful life. Lewis makes us laugh and then makes us cry as we realize how often we get in our own way. We're preparing for Easter this year by talking about some of the themes running through the letters. Canon Maxwell is working from a Lenten devotional titled C. S. Lewis And The Delightful, Diabolical Daring Of Lent: A Lenten Companion To “The Screwtape Letters.”

Living Faith

10:10 a.m., Room 239

Our topic through Lent is “What makes for a meaningful life?” Drawing on the book Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters by three scholars from the Yale Institute for Faith and Culture, we're reflecting on some core questions of human existence within the context of our Christian calling and hope. All are welcome!

Young Professionals

Say it to God: In Search of Prayer (The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2018) by Luigi Gioia

10:10 a.m., Room 368

In Say it to God , Luigi Gioia provides a welcome encouragement to all those who feel the need to freshen their practice of prayer. For Gioia, prayer is not about methods or techniques, but trusting that God is truly interested in everything that happens to us and wants to hear about it. This book leads the reader into the theological aspects of prayer and how it relates to Christ, to the Holy Spirit and to the Church.

Enjoy Biblical Greek!

1:15 p.m., Room 239 and on Zoom

Provided on a drop-in basis, first-time visitors need no previous knowledge of Greek. Please contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org, for more information.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN LENT

Join us on Wednesday evenings during Lent for a light supper and program offerings for all. We start in Child Hall with dinner at 5:30 p.m., and break into smaller groups for programming from 6–7 p.m., with the exception of The Chosen watch party and discussion which begins at 5 p.m. Childcare is available. Meals must be ordered in advance. Contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org, for more information.

Register for dinner at cathedralATL.org/LentenDinner.

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:

• Book Study with the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener

The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power by D. L. Mayfield Cathedral Bookstore

• The Nurtured Heart Approach with Mary Hunter Maxwell Conference Room 239

• The Chosen Watch Party Gould Room

*Please note this program begins at 5 p.m.

• “Encountering the Holy Spirit in Everyday Life" Workshop with Lindsey Hardegree Walthour Library

FOR THE KIDS

• Godly Play for Children Through Fifth Grade Children in 2nd – 5th grade will participate in Godly Play Work Time in Room 316. Childcare is available in the nurturing center for children through 1st grade. For a full description of each program, please visit cathedralATL.org/lentenseries.

PRAYER List

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:

LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Lucy Baker • Catalina Barragan Oliveros • Virginia Bicksler • Scott Brown • The Bryant Family • Joe Burton • Heather Clark • The Crossley Family • Terry Dornbush • Joan Duncan • Jill Dyas • Deborah Ellington • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • Phoebe Forio • Tom Frolik • Ken Griffiths • Steve Gunter • Jenny Ham • Tory Hartness • Gena Inman • Jane Jones • Harry Lamon • Liza Lanier • Ralph Lewis • Robert Lewis • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Barbara Maples • Leslie Marlowe • Tommy Mason • Wynetta McNeill • Christopher Mitchum • Barbara Moore • Graham Mulling • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Kay Ottley • Marian Palmore • Patricia Payne-White • Buddy and Sue Redd • Rubye Reid • Barbara and Joel Rice • Bob Riggins • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Nancy Sanders • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Tommy Truesdale • Len Wagner • Ron Wallace • Jonathan Wright

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Elizabeth Alexander • Shaista Bashir • Bettina Bass • Ray and Pat Bell • Josh Bennett • Eleanor Blount and Justin Blount Murray • Donna Burgess • Jason Brady • Trip Bray • Chet Brewer • Paul Brewer • Catherine Brinton • Darnell Brown • Lila Jo Callaway • Bayard Stout Chapin • Mika Chorey • Anna Clifford • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Heather Dyas Coy • Marty Dunn • William Erb • Kyle Garcia • Christine Hanson • Jim Gregory and Rick Hoyle • Sarnia Hoyt • Thomas Hagood, Jr. • Gayle Higley • Brian Huestis • Beth Ingle • Kathy Johnson • Herb Larrabee • Pete Livezey • Hilda Lukwago • Carolyn R. Lusk • Lauren Makhlouf • Elaine Metcalf • Marion Hickman Meythaler • Betsy Moore • Fred Neuschel • Linus Nickel • Sterling Pace • Stephen Pararo • Ginny Quinn • Einar Sagstuen • Joe Salas • James Sands • Skip Saunders • Patricia Schooley • Stacey Schuitema • Alan Smith • Don Smith • Philip Gregory Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • Esther Rose Spade • Izzy Straus • Brandon Streets • John and Cleary Tanner • Timothy Tew • Pierson Thames • Leopildo Velita • Christie Woodfin • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED:

Norma Bradshaw • Dorris Gentsch • Mal Hill • Stephen Wayne Robbins • Betty Roper • Louise Shipps

EASTER ALTAR FLOWERS

We will once again have beautiful floral arrangements and decorations in our sacred spaces this Easter, with your help! Donations received on or before Sunday, March 17, will be listed in the Easter 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. While any gift is appreciated, a minimum of $125 per printed line is suggested.

Give Online: Scan the QR code to the right with your phone to be directed to the online giving form.

By Check:

Fill out the form below and include a check payable to The Cathedral of St. Philip (Easter Flowers).

REQUEST FOR EASTER ALTAR FLOWERS

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

In Memory of: In Thanksgiving for:

name (s):

In Memory of: In Thanksgiving for:

name (s):

Please complete the following information about you:

your name (s):

daytime phone: date:

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, attn.: Liz Aull. You may also make arrangements by contacting Liz Aull, 404-365-1034 or laull@cathedralATL.org.

OUTREACH

L a AMISTAD IS HIRING AN AFTER-SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Four days a week, the Cathedral hosts children from Garden Hills Elementary School for after-school programming in partnership with LaAmistad, a non-profit organization that prepares Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs. And we could use your help!

LaAmistad is seeking a bus driver who can commit from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays–Thursdays to take students home after programming. The hourly pay is $21/hr. Gas cards will also be provided for travel in your personal vehicle to and from the Cathedral.

Qualifications:

• Age 25 and older

• Clean driving record (we check!)

• Preferably bilingual in case they need to call/speak to a parent.

VOLUNTEER AT RESPITE CARE ATLANTA

Respite Care Atlanta is seeking volunteers for its weekly respite program assisting adults living with mild-to-moderate dementia. Volunteers get to share their ideas and talents while helping to provide a safe and stimulating environment for program participants. Opportunities to volunteer range from 1 to 3 days a week for 1 to 4 hours between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church.

The next volunteer info session is Monday, March 11 from 10-11 a.m. Contact Jane Brann at jbrann@spdl.org to register and learn more.

L a AMISTAD SE BUSCA CONDUCTOR DE BÚS

Estamos buscando un conductor de autobús que pueda comprometerse de 5:30 a 7 p.m. de lunes a jueves para llevar a los estudiantes a casa después de la programación.

Se paga $21/hora. Tambien se le proporcionarán tarjetas de gasolina para viajar en su vehículo personal hacia y desde la Catedral.

Calificaciones:

• 25 años y más

• Historial de conducción limpio (¡lo checamos!)

• Preferiblemente bilingüe en caso de que necesite llamar a uno de los padres. APPLY HERE

LENTEN OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY

Sunday, March 17

Join us for a time of worship and fellowship with our neighbors at Church of the Common Ground on Sunday, March 17

We’ll gather in the Cathedral kitchen at 11 a.m. to prepare sack lunches to share with CCG, then carpool down to Woodruff Park for the 1 p.m. Holy Eucharist. Please note: The liturgy will take place outdoors. Children accustomed to participating in worship services with adults are most welcome to attend with a parent.

For more information or to sign up, please contact the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener, julia.mitchener@cathedralATL.org.

The Church of the Common Ground is a worshiping community of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. They are a “church without walls” on the streets of Atlanta, providing support for the pastoral and spiritual needs of women, men and youth who live on the margins of our city. Church of the Common Ground welcomes people of all faith backgrounds, and those who seek a new connection to faith.

APLICAR AQUI

This Sunday at a glance

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Mikell Chapel

8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

10:10 a.m. Old Fashioned Sunday School Child Hall

10:10 a.m. Living Faith Room 239

10:10 a.m. YP Sunday School Room 368

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

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

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía Mikell Chapel

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

3:15 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Recital: Kyle Ritter Cathedral

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

4 p.m. Choral Evensong Cathedral

6 p.m. Sunday Evening EYC for Middle and High School Room 382

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FARMERS MARKET

CELEBRATING 17 YEARS OF LOCAL FRESHNESS!

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – Noon Cathedral Parking Lot

The Cathedral Farmers Market returns this Saturday, March 2, with seasonal produce, fresh eggs, prepared food and beautiful flowers! Come discover new vendors and welcome back your favorites!

Celebrate the Cathedral Farmers Market's 18th season on March 2 with an opening blessing by Dean Sam Candler at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy live music with local musicians while you shop and don't forget to check out the Chef Pop Up tent with Chef Thomas McKeown of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.