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cathedral timesJuly 17, 2016

“He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”From this week’s lectionaryColossians 1:17

SHARED MINISTRY FOR CHRISTIAN MISSIONBy the Rev. Cathy Zappa Canon for Spirituality and Mission

Did you ever have to do “group work” in school? I did, and I always dreaded it. A group assignment meant that I was going to have to find time to meet with several classmates, negotiate who was going to do what, and be careful to balance my participation with everyone else’s. It meant that I would have to listen to others and take their perspectives seriously. Worst of all, it meant I would not have absolute control over my own grade, but rather would have to depend on and trust in others.

The “committee” is an adult version of “group work,” and it’s a phenomenon so common in churches that there are all kinds of jokes about it. (How many church members does it take to change a lightbulb? At least fifteen: one to do it, and three committees to approve it.) In churches, we do like to discern and minister in groups, and so we gather not just in committees, but also in guilds, Bible studies, outreach groups, the Chapter—and we spend a lot of time in meetings.

One could argue that it would be more efficient to spend less time in meetings and that it would be easier if we just worked alone. If you want something done well, do it yourself!

Yet Jesus, who had a lot of important things to do, gathered a group together to share his work, and he sent them out in pairs. He commanded them to work together, even, or especially, in mission and service of his Gospel. Why?

For one, our ministries are much richer and more sustainable when shared with others. The fact is that we need one another in order to do what God calls us to do, and to be what God calls us to be. We need one another for support, strength, and encouragement. We need others to complement our gifts, expand our perspectives, help us learn to trust, and open our hearts. As we work together and get to know one another, we get to know ourselves better, too: we begin to see our own blind spots, pride, and insecurities, as well as our gifts.

Shared ministry is not just a means to an end. It is essential to our spiritual formation, as God grows us through our relationships with one another, especially relationships that cross social, ethnic, and political boundaries. We cannot achieve social justice, for example, if we don’t practice it on the way. We can’t build peace without working with our enemies.

Our choosing to work together is also essential to Christian mission. In this do-it-yourself culture, we are prone to think that dependence is a bad thing and that productivity and efficiency are the highest values. But when, following Christ, we choose to work toward common goals together, particularly with those who seem different from us or whose perspectives challenge our own, we are witnessing to a different set of values: community, reconciliation, wholeness.

The process of working together, I believe, is as transformative as any specific outcome we are working toward achieving. And the faith, humility, and relationships developed along the way are the real first fruits of the reconciliation and transformation we seek.

CLERGY AND SENIOR STAFF

2016 CHAPTER

The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler Dean

Dale Adelmann, Ph.D. Canon for Music

The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr. Vicar

The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship

The Rev. Catherine Zappa Canon for Spirituality and Mission

The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D. Priest Associate

The Rev. Todd D. Smelser Canon Associate for Pastoral Care

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

The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams Canon Associate for Pastoral and Elder Care

The Rev. Juan Sandoval Deacon for Hispanic Ministries

Rob Adams (Junior Warden), Mary Bondurant (Executive Committee At-Large), Josh Borden, Kate Brewer, Matt Caine, Mary Caroline Cravens (Senior Warden), Joan Gilbert, Austin Hall (Secretary), Jason Hultgren, Lindsey Hardegree, Wade Hooper, Eric Mininberg, Doug O’Bryan (Treasurer), Brad Reeves, Julie Rief, Ruth Russ, Susan Troutman, George Watson, Anne Young

WORSHIP SCHEDULESunday, July 17, 2016 / Pentecost 9: Proper 11CLiturgy of the Word Lesson: Amos 8:1-12Psalm 52Epistle: Colossians 1:15-28Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon George Maxwell8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon George Maxwell11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon George Maxwell Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval

MUSICSunday, July 17, 2016 / Pentecost 9: Proper 11C8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir (Cantoris)Bob Chilcott, Be thou my visionEdward Bairstow, Jesu, the very thought of thee

CHILDRENThe Nurturing Center is open for children four and younger from 8:30 a.m. through the end of the 11:15 a.m. service each week.

MEMBERSHIP

NEW MEMBERSMindy and Larry Boggs, from Atlanta

DEATHSGordon Bynum, died July 1, 2016

Theodora “Dodie” Stockton, wife of Hamilton Stockton,

died July 1, 2016

Prayer, for me, grows from a theology of presence. God is everywhere, always, “above all, through all and in all” (Ephesians 4:6b). In Psalm 139, the Psalmist sings, “Lord you have searched me out and known me … where then can I go from your Spirit?” Prayer for me is an ongoing, never-ending conversation within this intimate friendship.

My day begins. “…Be still and know that I am God” (BCP p. 832, #59). The time, first hour, is always there though it varies in content. Daily lectionary readings, prayer in many forms, and holy reading lead to silence, listening, mindfulness. Often a candle, cup of tea, music are part of my practice.

All day, brief bursts of praise, thanksgiving, and intercession continue. Food, all nature, family, friends, concerns, petitions, call out in response to the grace of God’s presence. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Night shadows fall. Contemplative silence leads to rest in God.

—Bonnie Lamberth

If you missed previous issues, check out the Prayer Corner archive at stphilipscathedral.org/prayercorner.

SPIRITUALITY

In this summer series, open to all, some of the lights of our Cathedral community teach about saints, historical and contemporary, who have inspired them by the way they lived out the Beatitudes and their faith. This class meets at 10:10 a.m., Sundays in Child Hall. This Sunday, July 17, Randy Rizor will talk about Mother Teresa. Podcasts of previous classes and the full schedule are available at stphilipscathedral.org/learn.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: Julia Alston, Steve Auerbach, Priscilla Beale, Rodger Beatty, Karen Bellaire, George Bird, John Blair, Marcia Block, David Boone, Josh Borden, Joan Brooks, Keith Brooks, Neal Brown and family, Meredith, Adam and Leo Bugenske, Denise Carlson, Josie Carlyle, Jan Childers, Andrew Clark, Joann Claypoole, David Collins, Lawrence Cowart, Jackson Culbreth, Terry Dornbush, Sarah duBignon, Kitty Dukehart, Angela Ellis, Mary Elrod, Amy Feuss, Jessica Flores, Robert L. Foreman, Jr., Mary Ann Frazier, Carleton Fuller, Susan Gill, Rebecca Gorman, Peggy Govan, Eudelle Lanier Graham, Dianne Griner, D. Louis Gruver, Jr., Ellen Gunn, Stan Haines, Jennifer Ham, Jane Hannah, Caroline Hatcher, Shirley Heermann, Patricia Hentz, Debanhi Hernandez, Richard Hill, Connie Hoar, Annemarie and Ante Jazic, Jon, Dorothy Lanier Kenerly, Kelly Kolak, Lisa Krysiak, Margaret Winders Kuhn, Tommy Lanier, Karen League, Jack Lyle, Robert Maddox, Herb Matthews, Janie Mathis, Michelle Maxwell, Reilly McClain, Bonnie Shields McCormack, Carol McDonald, Lorraine McKnight, Jan McPherson, Dick Miller, Lucius Morton, Julia and William Moye, Andy Nelson, Stuart Peebles, Libby Powell, Garry Pryor, Jennifer Rankin, Jonna Rankine, Whitney Kemble Robbins, Logan Shannep, Michelle Simmons, Lara Smith Sitton, Bill Smith, Lyda Sorgini, Joe K. Steele, Mack Stevenson, Janiece Townsend, Roy Unkefer, Martir Valesquez, Ed Vogel, Meredith Wallace, Chandra Westafer, Caroline and John Westerhoff, Stephen Williamson, Dick Wilson, Marion Wilson, Lu Worrell, Patricia Young, Hollis Youngner FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Ernesto Baños Franco, Gordon Bynum, Theodora “Dodie” Stockton, Roush Vance, David Watkins

PR AYERS

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FALL CLASS ON “THE WAY OF PRAYER”If you are interested in going deeper in prayer, with the support of a spiritual community, consider participating in our fall offering, “The Way of Prayer.” This 11-week course, facilitated by Cathedral member and long-time church educator Bonnie Lamberth, will combine the study and practice of prayer with group spiritual direction. The group will meet Wednesday mornings, 9:30–11:30 a.m., from September 7 – November 16. For more information, email lamberthb@bellsouth.net.

SPIRITUALITY

You are invited to consider joining a Roots of Anglicanism pilgrimage, April 21 – May 4, 2017. Each day will include a visit to one of England’s great, historic cathedrals or collegiate foundations—including Canterbury, Cambridge University (King's, St. John's, and Trinity Colleges), Oxford University (Christ Church Cathedral and New College), Durham, Fountains Abbey, Salisbury, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Winchester, and York Minster. We will also have an opportunity to join each institution’s worshipping community for Choral Evensong or Eucharist sung by its own resident choir.

The pilgrimage will be led by Canons Dale Adelmann and Wallace Marsh. Group size is anticipated to be 25, and priority will be given to persons closely affiliated with the Cathedral. For more information, contact Canon Adelmann dadelmann@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1051.

PILGRIMAGE

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PARISH SOFTBALL TEAMThe Cathedral men’s softball team, champions of the North Atlanta Church League (A Division) four of the past five years, is looking for some new ballplayers to join in the fun! All games are either Wednesday or Thursday nights at Northside Drive Baptist Church in Buckhead. We have two requirements: players must be at least 16 years old and they must enjoy winning! For more information, contact Warren Barnes, 404-610-8699 or woobarnes@aol.com.

LABYRINTH AND TAIZÉ

Get your week off to a peaceful start with a labyrinth walk and Taizé on Monday, July 18. The labyrinth will be available from 7–8 p.m. in Child Hall, then the Taizé prayer service starts at 8 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. Originating in Taizé, France, this simple service of scripture, music, and candlelight will bring a beautiful and prayerful close to your Monday. The labyrinth and Taizé take place the third Monday of each month at the Cathedral. Come to one, or both – and bring a friend!

WORSHIP SUPPORTLOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET INVOLVED AT THE CATHEDRAL? Join the Altar Guild and share your talents to the glory of God. Our volunteer ministry cares for the altar, vestments, vessels, and linens used during worship services in the Cathedral, Mikell Chapel, and St. Mary’s Chapel, on Sunday and during the week. Altar Guild members work in teams to prepare the sanctuary for services, assist the clergy, and clean up afterwards.

We ask that you help with one service per month, about two hours, plus help with additional special services during the year. No experience is necessary! We welcome new members (old, young, female, and male) and provide an in-depth orientation, a training program, and mentoring.

For more information, contact Nancy Rizor, rizorr@bellsouth.net or 404-606-3011, or Mary Mercer, mmercer02@comcast.net or 404-394-5077. Nancy leads the Cathedral and Mikell Chapel volunteers, and Mary leads the St. Mary’s Chapel volunteers.