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Opening Weekend AND FREE RIDES for the Cincinnati Bell Connector
Cincinnati has a new streetcar offering service on a 3.6-mile stretch through downtown starting today, Sept. 9, 2016. The Cincinnati Bell Connector will run 18 hours per day, 365 days a year.
The streetcar is a return to the city's roots as they were the main form of public transportation in Cincinnati between 1889 and 1951. At its peak, the streetcar system had 222 miles of track and carried more than 100 million passengers per year.
There are five blue-and-green, electrically powered vehicles on the new 18-stop line - two to three will run at a time - which goes through Downtown and Over-the-Rhine. Each 77.5-foot-long car can fit 154 people with 38 seats and standing room for 116.
While riding the Connector is free for the opening weekend, fares will begin being collected on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The cost is $1 for two hours and $2 for an all-day pass. Children under 35 inches ride free and 35-45 inches are 50 cents.
The streetcar will run from 6:30 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday; 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday; 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, the streetcar will run on 12-minute intervals. Other times, it will run every 15 minutes.
For a full list of weekend events for the streetcar launch, go
here. For a map of the Connector route, go
here.
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September 11
Join us on September 11, following the 10 am service, for a discussion on Robin Meyer's writings in advance of the lecture to take place here on
September 16
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This will be an opportunity to dive into the text of Meyer's work,
The Underground Church: Reclaiming the Subversive Way of Jesus
. All are welcome! We will meet in the Forum Room.
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Bring Your Items This Sunday
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September 11
Beginning this Sunday,
September 11
, the cathedral will roll out a new ingathering
initiative. The 'Second Sunday' of every
month will be dedicated to collecting
specific items designated to benefit
Plumb Line Ministries, Episcopal Retirement housing, Youth Group blessing bags for the homeless, and Churches Active in Northside (CAIN).
Please help make these in gatherings a huge success by bringing in noted items each month and place in the red wagon located in the narthex.
If we all work as one body in Christ, we have the power to help those less fortunate then ourselves.
Collection Schedule:
September 11
Myrtle Marshall Food Drive
Needed: Peanut butter, jelly
October 9
Macaroni Sunday
Needed: Pasta, tomato sauce, mac & cheese
November 13
Blessing bag collection for Youth Group
Needed: Socks, Chapstick, handwarmers, peanut butter crackers, travel size Kleenex
December 11
Giving Tree ingathering
Benefitting Episcopal Retirement Homes
2017
February 12
Soup-er Bowl Sunday
Needed: Soup, crackers
March 12
Benefitting Churches Active in Northside (CAIN)
Needed: Laundry detergent, dryer sheets
April 9
Benefitting Plumb Line Ministries
Needed: Canned meat (tuna, chicken, ham)
May 14
Help a Mother Out Benefitting CAIN
Needed: diapers, wipes, diaper cream
Magnets with a list of the above donation items will be available following the September 11 service, or by contacting
Beth Mendez.
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Each Sunday from 11:45-1:30, youth in grades 7-12 are encouraged to gather in room 306 for a weekly discussion
followed by time for games, music, and fun. Discussion topics range from
in-depth explorations of the Bible, to philosophy, popular culture, and challenging life issues facing teens. Youth are encouraged to bring their curiosity and doubts as we dig deeply into the Big Questions together. Contact Dan Carlson for more information.
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September 11
Parents of youth in grades 7-12 are
encouraged to join Youth Director Dan
Carlson in room 306 for a brief meeting from 11:45 am -12:15 pm.
You'll be informed of youth events planned for the rest of the year at this time, schedules will be distributed,
and you'll get a glimpse of what they're planning for next summer. As always, input and suggestions from parents and youth are appreciated, as it helps to inform future events and planning. See you then!
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September 11
Cathedral members and friends who are interested in joining the cathedral's expanding book group are invited to
a meeting to discuss next steps. The meeting will be at 9:00 am in the Cathedral Café on Sunday,
September 11
.
Your ideas are welcome! If you're interested in joining in the discussion about the new group, please show up on
September 11
, and/or contact Marjorie Fox or Lisa Koepke.
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IHN Hosting Opportunities
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September 11
The cathedral will be hosting the families of Interfaith Hospitality Network again from
September 11-17
. As always, members and friends are encouraged to volunteer their time to welcome these families to our space and to spend time with them. The parents appreciate the food and shelter, certainly, when they are here,
but we more often hear back that they enjoy the conversations they have with our volunteers and the time we spend with their children. Playing games, helping with homework, and simply being present makes for time well spent for all involved. Have you been
thinking about volunteering? Bring your
family, come down for one night or for one hour. You'll be glad you did! Email Elizabeth Brown to learn more.
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Community Forum Fall Kick Off
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September 15
On Thursday, September 15, at 12:10 pm
Michelle Dillingham of Community Shares will be the keynote speaker to
kick off the 2016 fall Community Forum. Join us
to learn more about the poverty issues in our communities.
People interested in issues confronting the Greater Cincinnati community are regulars at the cathedral's Community Issues Forum from September through May. The forums are held in the cathedral's third floor Forum Room, unless otherwise noted, and they are generally held twice a month on Thursdays at noon. They are free and open to all. All programs include time for questions and answers. Attendees may bring their own lunches or buy one at the cathedral for $6.00.
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September 15
On Thursday, September 15 from 6-8:00 pm,
Community Shares of Greater
Cincinnati presents "Poverty? There
is Enough... A Poverty "Un-Summit".
Hear local experts share their perspective on the poverty problem and solutions, including the role "corporate welfare" plays at the local level, and how we can have an economy that works for all. The event will be held on Thursday,
September 15
, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the
Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church
.
The
public is also invited to attend the Christ Church Cathedral's "Community
Issues Forum" at 12:10 pm earlier that
day for a lunch session that will cover the event.
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September 16 & 17
Hear more of the teachings of renowned theologian and best-selling author, the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, in person when he is in Cincinnati
September 16 and 17
speaking at both Christ Church Cathedral (on Friday evening) and Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church (Saturday morning). Learn more here.
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For years now, the cathedral has had continued offerings during the week at the lunch hour, be it Music Live@ Lunch, Holy Communion, or Community Issues Forums.
This fall we will be introducing three new programs to the afternoon lineup, including free drop in yoga (Stretch@ Lunch), stories of making a difference from some of our outreach partners
(Lunch Issues), as well as LunchX, featuring key note speakers with ideas worth sharing for our business professionals in the neighborhood.
Monday through Friday, the
cathedral is pleased to present all of
our programs as the 12:10 Series. As
the name indicates, all offerings begin
at 12:10 pm, and will run through the lunch hour. The 12:10 Series gives
us a way to communicate to our downtown neighbors and friends that the cathedral always has something going on during the noon hour.
So often these days, "having lunch" during the week means a packed lunch
eaten hurriedly at our desks. With the breadth of new programming joining our already successful existing offerings, we hope to create in the cathedral a destination for the lunchtime hour, be it for music, prayer, or movement.
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September 18
J
oin us on Sunday, September 18, for the next Cathedral Conversation. This conversation will be, "Ask the Dean", so bring your questions to the Forum Room following the 10 am service. See you there!
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Cathedral Academy is Back!
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September 21
Are you intrigued by scripture? Does the Bible seem un-intelligible? How many times have you scratched your head when questioning and trying to
find answers in the Bible? The fall 2016
series of the Cathedral Academy will focus on introducing the Bible in a post-post modern era. The first class, facilitated by the Rev. Susan C. Lehman, will focus on the actual practice of reading scripture through the tools of textual analysis and by taking a narrative approach in allowing scripture to speak to us today. The Cathedral Academy offers classes of spiritual and theological substance to members of the cathedral, as well as the community, each fall and winter/ spring. The classes are free; registration is requested. They are offered on Wednesday evenings, and are structured as follows: Evening
Prayer at 6:05 pm, dinner at 6:30, class at 7:00, and Compline at 8:15. Register
at the front desk or by emailing your interest to Kathy Noe.
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MARCC
Let's Talk Sessions
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In conjunction with Christ Church Cathedral's gun violence awareness efforts, Dean Gail Greenwell encourages all interested members of our cathedral to attend one or both of
these sessions on the Second Amendment that MARCC is offering. Both events are free of charge and feature a panel of speakers.
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Central State University
Chorus Concert
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September 24
The highly acclaimed Central State University Chorus will perform a concert of diverse music, including selections from the classical, African American spiritual, jazz, and gospel genres at the cathedral on Saturday,
September 24
. This is a free concert offering. All are welcome to attend!
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September 25
On Sunday,
September 25
, artists and organizations in cities across the nation are banding together to promote and end to gun violence by raising awareness and offering remembrance through music. As part of the "Concerts Across America" series, these performances are presented to bring communities together as well as encourage the mandate of a criminal
background check before the purchase
of a firearm.
Join us at 4:00 pm on
Sunday,
September 25
, as local artists and professional musicians will present
one of Cincinnati's official concerts for
this series here at Christ Church Cathedral. The concert is free and open to the public and offers the community a chance to join together in singing and
reflection as we consider our response to
the recent tragedies in our nation.
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October 2
St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is October 4, is beloved as the patron saint of animals. On Sunday,
October 2
, we will celebrate St. Francis's love of animals and all creation by offering
a blessing to pets during the 10:00 am
service. Pets and their human companions are welcome to worship together on this day.
We ask that pets be non-aggressive and properly controlled (i.e. leashed, crated, and/or in their preferred environment, such
as hamster cage or fish bowl). If you
prefer to worship with only human companionship, there will be no pet
blessings at the 8:00 am Eucharist or at the 6:00 pm Choral Evensong. Have
questions about bringing your pet? Email Sarah Hartwig.
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October 2
Choral Evensong returns to the cathedral on Sunday,
October 2
, at
6:00 pm. End your weekend with a time of reflection as you hear ancient texts of
prayer and praise sung by the soaring voices of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Music to include:
Canticles: Magnificat & Nunc dimities in E-flat - Michael Wise. Anthem: Blessed
Is He That Considerith the Poor - Michael Wise.
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Carla Cook & The Erwin Stuckey Trio
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October 15
T
he Taft Museum of Art will present a concert here on Saturday,
October 15
,
at 1:00 pm. The concert will feature
acclaimed jazz vocalist Carla Cook, the
Taft's 2016 Duncanson Artist-in-
Residence, and the Erwin Stuckey Trio. There is no admission charge. Add a little music to your Saturday afternoon!
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Liturgical Ministries Retreat
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October 22
Do you serve as a liturgical minister at Christ Church Cathedral as a
lector, intercessor, chalice bearer, verger, acolyte, thurifer, altar guild
member, flower guild member,
usher, or greeter? Are you interested in serving in any of these capacities and want to know more? We are particularly seeking additional intercessors, chalice bearers, acolytes, thurifers, ushers/greeters, and altar guild members.
Join us as we delve deeper into our understanding of worship and how our various ministries work together to proclaim the love of God in Christ! During the retreat we
will pray the Daily Office, renew our
passion for ministry through educational tracks tailored to each ministry area, and enjoy fellowship over lunch. Sign up at the reception
desk or by emailing Kathy Noe no later than Friday,
October 14
, indicating which ministry area you want to pursue.
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October 2
It's time for Cocktails & Concertos! One of the Collegium's most popular
events: this year, Collegium finishes
their cycle of the epic Brandenburg Concertos, with some mystery and fun thrown in the mix! Pull up a cocktail and enjoy this amazing music in a cozy and beautiful setting. Join us at The Hearth
Room (127 West Fourth Street) on
Sunday,
October 2
. Doors & bar open
at 3:30 pm. Music begins shortly after 4:00 pm. Ticket information is available here and c
athedral members receive a discount of 10%.simply by using the code: christchurch.
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October 8
This October we encourage all who are interested in the work of the cathedral's Native American Ministries Council to join us for a workshop on Saturday,
October 8, from 10 am- 3:30 pm. This is
a perfect time to learn more about this ministry, as it will precede the Festival Eucharist the following day on Sunday, September 9. Registration is required for this program. Lunch is included in this offering. Contact John Grate at
513.241.2048 to register.
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September 17
Justin Gabbard, a former youth minister at Christ Church Cathedral between 2002-2007, will be
ordained to the priesthood at Trinity Episcopal Church
on Saturday, September 17, at 11 am.
A reception in the May Room will follow the ordination.
On Sunday, September 18
, Justin will celebrate his first Eucharist. Blessings to Justin on his ordination.
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Submissions Deadline
The deadline for content submissions for your Weekly GPS is each Wednesday at noon. Please email copy -- including the name/date/ time of your program offering, as well as a contact name and their information to Sarah Hartwig.
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