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Weekly Updates from Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington, Kentucky
 
June 12, 2016 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 
Find Your Soul Purpose at Christ Church Cathedral

No matter who you are, or where you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome at Christ Church Cathedral.

Christ Church Cathedral serves a unique ministry in the heart of Lexington. We are a people of prayer and action, eager to serve those in our community.  We have programs and events for all generations.  Everyone can find a place for involvement and service as we seek to extend God's love made known in Jesus Christ.

The mission of Christ Church Cathedral is to restore all persons to unity with God and one another in Christ Jesus, through prayer, worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and the promotion of Justice, Peace and Love.

God has a dream to heal the world.  Cathedrals are meant to give us a glimpse of that dream, and in so doing, to fortify and inspire us for that life-giving work. 
 
If you would like to know more about the Cathedral, please call Parish Secretary Margaret Christensen at 859-254-4497 or email her here to setup an appointment. Also, visit our website at www.ccclex.org.  
This Sunday at the Cathedral

Sunday's Schedule 
8:00am     Holy Eucharist * Rite I * Chapel
9:00am     Coffee Hour * Great Hall
                   Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life Book Study * Spirituality Room, 1st Floor Helm Bldg
9:45am     Nursery available until 11:15am * 1st Floor Helm Bldg
10:00am    Holy Eucharist * Rite II * Church
                    Children's Chapel * 1st Floor Helm Bldg
11:00am    Welcome Reception *  Great Hall
2:00pm      Richmond Place Service
4:30pm      VBS * Garner Farm
6:00pm      Sanctuary * Church
                    Cathedral Picnic * Garner Farm
7:00pm      Sanctuary Reception * Tilford Room   


Readings & Music     
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Psalm 16:5-11
2 Corinthians 5:17-20
John 3:1-6

Choral Music  
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Sanctuary Music
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Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life Book Study Begins
We will be reading Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong in the Spirituality Room at 9:00am, beginning June 12. Books are available in the Bookstore. Contact Lynne Slone with questions: slonelex@windstream.net.

Welcome the Youth from St John's, Naperville, IL
We welcome the youth of St. John's Episcopal Church in Naperville, IL who are staying the night at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 11, and will be joining us for our 10:00am worship service. The team of youth and adults is traveling to Salyersville, KY to an Appalachian Service Project site to help make homes warmer, safer and drier.


VBS Kick Off & Cathedral Summer Picnic, June 12
On Sunday, June 12, Vacation Bible School-Submerged will take place 4:30-7:30pm at the Garner Farm located at 3374 Briar Hill Road, Lexington, KY, 40516. VBS for the children begins at 4:30pm, and the Cathedral picnic begins at 6:00pm for parents and parishioners. Please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs, dinner, and drinks just for your family and a dessert to share. After dinner, we encourage all children, parents, and parishioners to participate in the VBS activities which will include a petting zoo, parachute activities, a nature walk, and playing a rainbow xylophone.  We hope to see you there!


Vacation Bible School Continues June 12-15
On Sunday, June 12, 4:30-7:30pm, we'll be at the Garner's farm with the Cathedral Picnic beginning at 6:00pm. Monday, June 13, through Wednesday, June 15, VBS will be at Christ Church Cathedral, 9:00am-noon. For ages 5 & up; age 4 welcome with a parent. Come dive with us and bring your friends. Register at ccclex.org!  
Upcoming Services & Events  
 
We Welcome our Newcomers!
Last Sunday we had 17 folks new to Christ Church Cathedral participate in our Newcomer blessing. Please join us in welcoming them to their church home! The Newcomers who participated in the blessing are: Doug Moncrief, Pam Moncrief, Lisa Jack, Eleanor Wright, Carol Rabb, Mary Catlett, John & Betty Lovich, Dana Nelson, Ross Ewing, Ehigbai Oikeh, Patricia "Bunny" Holman, Christopher Taylor, Lynn Erickson, Jackie Jamison, Keely Rock and Sam Rock, Jr. (age 7 weeks!). A special thank you to Doris Moore, Joelle Finney and Michelle Dunlap for helping make this day so wonderful!

A Service of Welcome for Bishop Caldwell, June 18
Bishop Bruce Caldwell was elected by special convention of the Diocese of Lexington to begin serving our diocese as Bishop Provisional beginning in June.  Please join us for a Service of Welcome for Bishop Caldwell on Saturday, June 18, 10:00am at Christ Church Cathedral.  All are invited.

Summer Sunday Morning Worship Times
Last summer so many told us how much they enjoyed combining summer services so participants in different services can worship together during the summer, that we are doing it again! The schedule is as follows:
Sunday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend), through Sunday, September 4 (Labor Day Weekend)
8:00am - Rite I service in the Chapel without music
9:00am - Coffee and doughnuts
10:00am - A traditional Rite II service with choir in the Church. Children's Chapel will be offered during this service only.
11:00am - Light refreshments in the Garden
We return to our regular morning service schedule on Sunday, September 11, with three morning services at 7:45, 8:45 and 11:00am and breakfast at 9:30am.

Summer Sunday Evening Worship Times (Sanctuary)
Through June 26; break during July; returning Sunday, August 7
6:00pm - Sanctuary in the Church
Sanctuary will take a break for the month of July, so there will be no evening  service during that time. It will return Sunday, August 7.

Theology on Tap
1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
June 20 - Charlie Brown's Restaurant, 816 E Euclid Ave
July locations TBD
Are you a young adult looking for conversation and fellowship in an organic and welcoming setting?  Then join us for Theology on Tap! Check back each week for the new location! Contact The Rev. Kate Byrd at kbyrd@ccclex.org to join the Facebook group and follow the conversation!

Cathedral Runners, June 11
Get excited! You have the opportunity to go for a Saturday morning run and visit with Marc and Gwen Mathews! All this will go down on Saturday, June 11. Plan to arrive at the Mathews' home (2076 Lakeside Drive) no later than 8:00am ready to go. At 9:00am, we are going to enjoy a nice post-run brunch provided by the Mathewses. Contact Drew Byrd at cabyrd4@gmail.com with any questions.

Young Adult Hospitality at Home, June 17
Come join us for an evening of fabulous fellowship, delicious food, and lots of fun on Friday, June 17 at 6:30pm! Hospitality at Home is one of the Cathedral Young Adults most popular events, and you won't want to miss our summer gathering at our gracious hosts' home, Nick & Robert Baumgartner. Bring your own dish and drinks to share. Contact The Rev. Kate Byrd at kbyrd@ccclex.org for more information. 

Cathedral Choirs to sing at Washington National Cathedral
The Cathedral Choir will sing for three days at Washington National Cathedral. Evensong at 5:30pm on Friday, June 24, Eucharist at 11:00am on Sunday, June 26, and Evensong at 4:00pm on Sunday, June 26. Join us for worship in DC, or watch online at www.cathedral.org.

Cathedral Volunteers Needed for Episcopal Church Pride Festival Booth, June 25
This year a number of our Diocese of Lexington Episcopal Churches, including the Cathedral, are supporting the Pride Festival on June 25 by staffing an "Episcopal" booth. We need some volunteers to help staff this booth in one-hour blocks which will be open from 11:00am to 6:00pm. The Pride Festival will be at the new Court House Plaza, 120 North Limestone, only one block from the Cathedral. Help us to carry out our baptismal vow to "...strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being." For more information or to volunteer please contact The Reverend Brent Owens, 254-4497 or bowens@ccclex.org.

New Cathedral Staff Member
Please join in welcoming Diane Milburn to the Staff of Christ Church Cathedral. Diane is a long time member of the Cathedral and has now joined the Staff as the Assistant to the Dean and Rector for Welcome and Community. Please congratulate Diane and stop by her desk to hello.

Your Prayers Are Requested For Our Adult Pilgrims
Pilgrims from Christ Church Cathedral request your prayers as they prepare for one of the most important Christian pilgrimages, the Camino de Santiago. Dating from the 9th century, the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe.  Walking 10-13 miles per day from Portugal to Spain, the pilgrims' journey of spiritual devotion will culminate at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish) located in the Cathedral de Santiago, and where they will take part in the Pilgrim's Mass and witness the huge Botafumeiro, the famous thurible that spectacularly swings across the vast expanse of the cathedral's transepts.  Please pray for our pilgrims' journey of sacred encounter and spiritual transformation.

St. Louis Urban Mission Trip, July 12-17
The Cathedral Youth are heading to St. Louis for a week of mission and adventure. Our week will center on our Baptismal Covenant as we seek to live into the fellowship our Apostles taught us: serve others and celebrate resurrection. Open to rising 7th - 12th graders. The cost is $400 (scholarships available). For more info and to sign up visit http://bit.ly/1Q33A2B.

Wednesday Healing Service & Prayers
At our 12:05pm Wednesday healing service, we will faithfully pray by name for all those on our prayer list. You may add someone to our prayer list by calling our Parish Secretary, Margaret Christensen, 254-4497, or emailing mchristensen@ccclex.org.

Thursday Noon Eucharists at St. Augustine's Chapel
St. Augustine's Chapel will hold a contemplative noon Eucharist the first Thursday of every month over the summer. All are welcome to attend. The summer schedule is as follows: Thursday, June 2; Thursday, July 7; Thursday, August 4. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Konkle at amanda.konkle@uky.edu. 
City Reach & Global Impact  

Christ Community Cupboard Diaper Drive, May 8 - June 19
The Cupboard is in great need of diapers. Each month the Cupboard distributes over 50 packages of diapers to families in need. We are having a Diaper Drive May 8 - June 19 to help with this need! Please donate packages of diapers sizes 2 & 3 and place them in the Cupboard diaper bins in the Great Hall and near the Welcome Center, or provide a financial donation in the collection plate on Sundays with "Cupboard Diaper Drive" in the memo line.

Christ Community Cupboard Needs Your Help!
The Cupboard is a mission of Christ Church Cathedral which provides household and personal hygiene products as well as clothing to clients in need who are referred by Family Resource Centers and social workers. Several volunteer jobs are open: 1) ordering supplies; 2) checking in supplies; 3) picking up supplies; 4) inventory control; 5) stocking shelves. This is a great opportunity for high school students in need of community service hours, and their parents too. You can set your own schedule. Please contact Kathleen Imhoff for more details, 859-509-4092 or kathleenrtimhoff@gmail.com.

Reading Camp Donations Needed
Reading Camp will kick off for the summer on Monday, June 13. Director Sara Harcourt Watts reports that plans are well under way, although they would welcome donations of some items to be dropped off at Mission House. These include new or gently used sleeping bags, insect repellent, socks for girls and boys, chap stick, new flip flops, sunscreen, and individual bags of chips. The Olympics are the theme for this year's camp, so books about the Olympics and athletes would also be enjoyed. The camps would welcome more teenage volunteers to help with non-academic activities. Please drop donations at Mission House.

Emergency Assistance Fund
Single lady has taken in her sister's two children while the sister goes through addiction treatment. She had a part time job 6 days a week and was just laid off. She is about to start a new job. In the meantime, she needs assistance with her rent of $500. If you can help with all or part of this, please make a check payable to Christ Church Cathedral and write EAF (Emergency Assistance Fund) on the memo line. Thank you! 
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