The CATHEDRAL TIMESThe weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · October 14, 2018

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LOVING ANIMALS AND LOVING PEOPLE!

By the Very Rev. Sam Candler Dean of the Cathedral

What a grand St. Francis Day we had this past Sunday! Throughout the day, we remembered a special saint, who showed the world love by loving and appreciating all of God’s creation. At the 8:45 service, we brought lovely animals into the service. They were loud at times! They were boisterous! The dogs, especially, pulled us all over the church.

It was great fun, and it was a lively celebration of life in the midst of our ordinary routines. Yes, it was good to acknowledge animal life among us. It was good to appreciate the Spirit of God in the natural world around us. It was good to let ourselves love on animals!

However, did anyone notice the Old Testament lesson that was appointed for the Feast of St. Francis? On a day that we specifically noted how animals bless us, the first lesson went like this:

Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,

“This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken.” (Genesis 2:18–23)

Yes, it looks like the Book of Genesis takes us another step, a step beyond our love and need for animals. The way Genesis tells it, God tried to create various partners and companions for Adam, and God tested various animals to be those companions. But, ultimately, no animal was able to provide for the man what Genesis calls “a helper as his partner.” Thus, according to Genesis 2, Woman is created, to be the partner and companion and Man.

There are many ways to interpret that wonderful story, but one meaning may be this: As wonderful as animals are, there is also a special relationship between two people that can, and should, bring us gratification and joy. We human beings are meant for human relationship.

For some of us, animals and pets really are our primary daily companions. Perhaps our loved one has died, or perhaps we are single, and our pet truly serves as our faithful companion. That is excellent!

But for a great many of us, we are also created for human companionship; and we do well to be in relationship with other human beings – not just with the natural world. I have known people, for instance, who claimed

7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell

8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST AND BAPTISMS, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Choir: William Walton, Jubilate Deo Percy Whitlock, Be still, my soul Baptisms: Cooper Miles Grage, son of Allison and Cooper Grage Elizabeth Pierce Lowrey, daughter of Katherine and Pierce Lowrey

9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell

11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST AND BAPTISMS, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Choir: William Walton, Jubilate Deo Percy Whitlock, Be still, my soul Baptisms: Ofelia Carter Elvy Beard, daughter of Elisha and Casey Beard Vivienne Alexandra Dupre, daughter of Vanessa and Drury Dupre

11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval

4 P.M. CHORAL EUCHARIST FOR THE FEAST OF ST. PHILIP, CATHEDRAL

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Schola: Herbert Howells, Collegium Regale Communion Service Edward Bairstow, Blessed city, heavenly Salem Percy Whitlock, Be still, my soul

This SUNDAYOCTOBER 14, 2018 · The Feast of St. Philip, Year B

Isaiah 53:7–11 · Psalm 67 · Acts 8:26–40 · Matthew 28:18–20

The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIPThe Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, DeanDale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music

The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Outreach and Congregational LifeThe Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar

The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Education and WorshipThe Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate

The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic MinistriesThe Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate

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

Austin Hall, Senior WardenDoug O’Bryan, Junior Warden

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Adult EDUCATION

OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL

Child Hall

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION

Gould Room

LIVING FAITH:

FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE BIBLE AGAIN

Room 120

OUR TRUE SELVES

Room 240

THE PATH OF COMPASSIONRoom 239

ESTUDIO DE LA BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL

(SPANISH BIBLE STUDY)

Walthour Library

SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

Room 122

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS

Our fall confirmation class kicks off on Wednesday, October 17! This class is for adults who want to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church and for those who are new to the Episcopal Church or to the Cathedral and would like to learn more. We will be meeting on Wednesdays, October 17 – December 5, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Room 120. (We will not meet on October 31 or November 21.) The confirmation service is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 9. For more information or to register, please contact Canon Cathy Zappa at czappa@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1043.

By virtue of our baptism, all of us are called to ministry, whether ordained or not. Our adult education offerings help us live into that call, through teaching about our Scriptures, traditions, practices; cultivating skills for ministry; engaging together in theological reflection and crucial conversations; and building communities of spiritual support. Sunday classes meet at 10:10 a.m.

THE CHAPTER NEEDS YOUR HELP IN CHOOSING

THE CATHEDRAL’S LEADERS

The Chapter Nominating Committee has begun their work of assembling a slate of nominees for the 2019 Cathedral Chapter. The parish is invited to submit recommendations of qualified candidates.

As the governing body of the Cathedral, the Chapter determines policy issues, sets goals, and provides stewardship of the Cathedral’s complex operations. The Chapter formally reviews the status of each of the Cathedral’s parochial entities and ministries, as well as parish financial statements. Unlike smaller parishes, the Chapter does not usually get involved in the day-to-day activities of the Cathedral. Instead, the Chapter of the Cathedral operates as a board of trustees or board of stewards.

Each Chapter member serves a three-year term. Bylaws allow for members to be: “Any communicant of the parish in good and regular standing, who is not less than eighteen years of age, a regular attendant in Cathedral worship in the year preceding election, and known by the treasurer to have made and maintained a stated financial commitment for church support in

the year preceding election.” The most important quality of an effective Chapter member is an ability to see the larger picture. Most have held leadership positions in more than one of the church’s ministries or parochial entities.

After recommendations are given to the Nominating Committee, eligibility is verified and nominees are polled to confirm their interest and availability. The committee then chooses six strong candidates to send to the Chapter for approval. Finally, these new Chapter members are formally elected by the parish at the annual meeting in December.

The Nominating Committee looks at candidates who will round out the experience of the continuing Chapter members. An attempt is made to include representatives across all

age and gender groups, while ensuring that a broad range of ministries and parochial entities of the Cathedral parish is also represented.

Recommendations should be submitted along with a brief supporting statement to any Chapter Committee member, or to the Office of the Dean, 404-365-1031, or jmahood@cathedralATL.org by Monday, October 15.

Cathedral CHAPTER

Clases de Instruida Primera Comunión comienzan 28 de

Octobre para niños 8 y arriba. Clases dado en la biblioteca

10 a.m. Pueden recoger una forma para llenar después de la

misa.

Bendición de Los Trajes de Halloween El día 28 de Octubre

a las 5 de la tarde, Habrá Bendición de Los Trajes de

Halloween para los niños. Lleguen a compartir en comida,

marchen en un desfilo de costumbres y otros diversiones!

Comienza en Child Hall.

Día de Los Muertos. Este año recordamos nuestros

antepasados con trapo brillante con el nombre. Tendremos

una mesa con instrucciones en Inglés y en Español en como

reconocer su amados antepasados con los trapos.

Esquina HISPÁNICACHILDREN'S MinistriesCOSTUME BLESSING

All goblins, princesses, witches, and superheroes are invited to our Halloween costume blessing, Sunday, October 28. Dinner is served at 5 p.m., followed by our spooky procession around the campus, complete with a thrilling visit from the Phantom of the Opera and s’mores at our final destination. The event will wrap up by 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Homeless requiem at the Cathedral of St. Philip

The 30th Annual

The Cathedral has a long tradition of outreach, discipleship, and caring for others in our Atlanta community— particularly those in need. Please join us in fellowship and support at our 30th annual Homeless Requiem on Thursday, November 1. We know that you will find this special service to be both moving and transformational. To support the Homeless Requiem, please consider:

• Volunteering to welcome and serve dinner to our guests—the many homeless men, women, and children of Atlanta. Please sign up at cathedralATL.org/homelessrequiem.

• Making a donation to help fund this event and other Cathedral outreach ministries. Go to cathedralATL.org/homelessrequiem to contribute.

Contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org, with any questions.

PAJAMA DAY IN SUPPORT OF EMMA’S CLOSET

Emma’s Closet is now collecting coats and shoes to be distributed at the Homeless Requiem. Children who bring items on Sunday, October 21 to donate are invited to wear their PJs to church. This year we are collecting items for all people. We have noticed a high demand for men’s shoes. We would love to collect a large selection of men’s track shoes or outdoor thick-soled shoes in assorted sizes. We still need items for children but we are expanding our inventory this year to adults.

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE

For the fourth year, the Cathedral Book Store is collecting new books for the children at the Homeless Requiem, the children at the Arrendale Prison Children’s Center, the young people at Covenant House, and the children at Wilderness Works, this year’s Antiques Show beneficiary. Books are available to purchase at the Cathedral Book Store during regular business hours or in the Atrium from 9 -11 a.m. each Sunday in October. Our goal is to collect 250 books to be distributed to children attending the Homeless Requiem in November and to the other groups in December. Please purchase a book and help each of these beautiful children receive a wonderful gift this year!

EMILY CAITLIN DOWLING TO PERFORM

This Sunday, October 14 at 3:15 p.m., the Cathedral welcomes organist Emily Caitlin Dowling as our Sunday afternoon recitalist. Caitlin, a double graduate of Mercer University, currently serves as the associate for music and organist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. We encourage everyone to come and hear this very talented local organist!

Emily Caitlin Dowling, organ (St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta)

Eugène Gigout, Scherzo in E Major from 10 Pièces pour orgue

Johann Sebastian Bach, Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 545

Margaret Vardell Sandresky, Movements from Five Sacred Dances

Louis Vierne, “Adagio” from Symphony No. 3 in F-sharp minor, Op. 28

Louis Vierne, “Allegro” from Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 20

MUSIC

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 9:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.

The cost is $65/person and includes lunch. Group rate is $60/person for groups of 5 or more; after October 31 registration will cost $70/person. For more information, contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@cathedralATL.org.

Becca Stevens’ life and work illustrate the healing power of love and of story. She is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur, and founder and president of Thistle Farms.

After experiencing the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was five, Becca longed to open a sanctuary for survivors offering a loving community. In 1997, five women who had experienced trafficking, violence, and addiction were welcomed home. Twenty years later, the organization continues to welcome women with free residences that provide housing, medical care, therapy, and education for two years. Residents and graduates earn income through one of four social enterprises. Thistle Farms' global market helps employ more than 1,800 women worldwide, and the national network has more than 40 sister communities.

CATHEDRALATL.ORG/SPIRITUALITYCONFERENCE

10TH ANNUAL SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE

Exploring Creative and Relevant Ways of Practicing Justice, Healing, and Love:A Day with the Rev. Becca Stevens

VOCES8

IN CONCERT AT THE CATHEDRAL

NOVEMBER 12 – 7:30 PM

Tickets at cathedralATL.org/concerts or the Cathedral Book Store

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS

T. Mayo and Pat Atkins • Virginia Bicksler • John Blair • Pat Brinson • Dick Burgin • Kaye Cairney • J. Franklin Clark • Heather Clark • Lawrence Cowart • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Randy Farmer • Philip Gwynn • William Ham • Jane Hannah • Caroline Hatcher • Katie Harris • Louise Kan • Elaine Lyon • Lorri McClain • Carol McDonald • Jim McKenzie • Charlie Neal • Paul O'Connor • Marian Palmore • Garry Pryor • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Pamela Reid • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Peggy (Margaret) Shaw • Jane Skogstad • Jim Segars • Ruth Swanson • Andy Westafer • Sandy Williamson • Hollis Youngner

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Brooks Benton • Bettina Bass • Jamie Carswell • Jay C. Clark • Andrew Clark • Carleton Fuller • Scott Freisem • Peggy Govan • Bobby Hearn • Greg Hentz • Liz Grant Hilton • Sun Ja Kim • Betty C. Lyons • Pat Martin • Michelle Maxwell • Michael McClelland • Andy Nelson • Irene Nesper • Betty and Bill Poole • Frank Roth • James Sands • Patricia Schooley • Jeff Straw • Tina Susco • Hubert Tate, Sr. • Piearson Thames • Roger Traylor • Janiece Townshend • Christi Vasquez • Peter Veverka • Nina Vila • Ron M. Wallace • Jacqueline Watkins • Susan Wellman • Marion Wilson • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

PRAYER List

CATHEDRAL HISTORY BOOK SIGNING

Richard Perry will be available to sign copies of his recently published A History of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Vol. II: 1997–2017 in the Atrium between services on the Feast of St. Philip, October 14. His earlier book, which covers the history of the Cathedral from 1947–1997, will also be available.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ART PROJECT

The whole Cathedral community is invited to participate in the making of a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) art installation of remembrance. Beginning October 15, there will be a table in the Atrium with bright strips of fabric and markers. Please write the name of a loved one who has died—or several loved ones—on a strip of fabric. We will gather all the brightly colored remembrances and hang them up on the railing of the Atrium for all to see. It will be a celebration of color and light and life and love. If you’d like to learn more about Día de los Muertos, swing by the Cathedral Book Store, watch the movie Coco, or come to our 11:15 a.m. Spanish service on November 4.

MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS BIRTHS

Griffin Dever Prickett, son of Ali and Clay Prickett,

grandson of Debbie and David Gray,

and great-grandson of Betty Dever, born September 27, 2018

Congregational LIFE

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YOUTH Ministries

Inside!

2018 JANE BAIRD LECTURE

Living with the Living Dead: What Zombies Can Teach Us about Life, Community, and Hope

FEATURING AUTHOR GREG GARRETT

October 18, 2018 at 7 p.m. — FREE and open to the public

When faced with the unthinkable, the terrifying, and the

inexplicable, how do people navigate a sense of themselves?

How do they form community when all about them is the

possibility of annihilation? Under such circumstances, do

“the rules of life” as we understand them from the past still

apply, or have the ways in which ethical decisions are made

been irrevocably changed? Using the popular narratives

of the zombie apocalypse, Garrett explores these types

of questions by asking his readers to deeply consider the

ways in which their faith and faith traditions encourage

a simultaneously fearless and humble response. Reserve

your seat at the discussion at https://2018_janebairdlecture.

eventbrite.com. Please contact Kerith Lee, cbs3@mindspring.

com, with any questions you may have.

RAISING YOUTH SERIES FOR PARENTS

“Best friends, bullies, break-ups, and belonging: Helping your child navigate the complexity of adolescent relationships ,” with Caroline ParisMiddle-school and high-school relationships can be confusing, comforting, and sometimes cruel. Caroline Paris, LAPC specializing in adolescence, will discuss with parents how we can talk to our children about their relationships and help them nurture healthy ones. Join us in the Gould Room on Sunday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. A $10 donation provides dinner and beverages. Please RSVP to Maggie Paul, mpaul@cathedralATL.org. Youth are invited to EYC in Room 382 during the discussion.

LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ

Get your week off to a peaceful start with a labyrinth walk and Taizé this Monday, October 15. A labyrinth introduction will take place at 6:30 p.m., followed by a facilitated walk from 7-8 p.m. (outdoors by the Lanier House, weather permitting; otherwise in Child Hall). 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 every third Monday of the month. Come to

one, or both – and bring a friend!

such a connection with nature, and with animals, that they had almost a disdain for human beings! Surely that is not the way of God.

God creates us for relationship. Those of us in true and healthy relationships with pets and animals are probably those of us who also know how to have true and healthy relationships with people. Human relationship, after all, is difficult. The people we love, and with whom we are in relationship, do things differently from us. They disagree with us. We sometimes argue and have conflicts. But in those relationships are also the people who show us the tremendous truth and love of God.

Ultimately, like St. Francis, we are meant for healthy relationships with both animals and people. Apparently, St. Francis was a tremendous extrovert. He did not let his mystical connection with the natural world dissuade him from a true love and enjoyment of people, too. The Feast of St. Francis, then, is a day not just to enjoy the presence of God in nature and in animals; but it is day to enjoy the presence of God in human relationships, too.