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IHN @ The Cathedral
A big thank you to everyone who helped host IHN families last week!
Last week Christ Church Cathedral provided food and shelter to 5 Interfaith Hospitality Network families.
As is often the case, no one hosting opportunity looks exactly like the last one. In this case, the dynamics were very different because the children were so young. Active games and gym time were not as engaging as bubbles and building blocks.
Work schedules again made for a lot of coming and going at different hours. Thank you to the cooks for being flexible and leaving food for the latecomers!
One mother started a new fast food job and was scheduled to be off at 8:00 pm. She was ultimately asked to stay until 10:00 pm and she felt she couldn't say no on the first day. So at 10:00 pm she waited for a bus to bring her downtown and then walk to the church from Government Square.
It is in moments like these where we can give of ourselves and our time to help others. A long day for this mother ended with a meal and care for her children.
Speaking of meals, the Cathedral Youth Group prepared dinner Saturday and served as Evening Hosts. They were great with the children, and plan to help out as a group activity moving forward.
The cathedral's final host week this year is November 13-19. Please consider a time when you/your family can come down for an evening and welcome our IHN families.
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October 15
Quiet Moments for Busy People
With the tremendous demands on our time, how do we, as busy people, care for ourselves? How do we nurture and renew ourselves in the midst of the craziness? Care for yourself by joining spiritual directors Liz Tassone, Joyce Keeshin, and Douglas Argue for a
mini-retreat.
By appealing to the five
senses-sound/music; sight/icons; touch/prayer beads and stones; smell/ incense; and taste/wine and bread-
you will find practical tips to bring
nourishment in to your daily life. Join us at the cathedral for this offering on Saturday,
October 15
, 9:00 am - 12:00
pm. All are welcome, but registration
is required. Please register at the front desk, or by emailing Canon Sherilyn Pearce.
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Sundays
On select Sundays from 11:45 am-1:30 pm, 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
with any questions.
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Children's Catechesis Starts Sunday
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September 25
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd begins again on Sunday,
September 25
, for children ages 3 to 12 years old.
We look forward to the return of our students, and welcome new friends, too! Parents are encouraged to reach out to Beth Mendez, Children's Formation Director, to register their child or ask any questions about the upcoming program year.
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Cathedral Academy is Back!
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Wednesdays in the Fall
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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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 Concert 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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September 29
Join us in the Forum Room for
Lunch Issues, part of the 12:10 Series weekly offerings at the cathedral. Next week's Community Forum will feature a discussion about the Children's Services levy. We welcome Moira Weir, Director of Jobs and Family Services for Hamilton County, as the keynote for this lunch & learn.
Bring a lunch or purchase one at the meeting. See you there!
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October 2
The cathedral is pleased to present Amina Darwish
as she leads the next Christian Formation offering on October 2 following the 10 am service.
The offering, titled "Who is My Neighbor", will be an opportunity to hear Amina's story, as well as where the Christian and Muslim values intersect.
Amina Darwish is a graduate of the Qalam seminary under the guidance of Sheikh Abdul Nasir Jangda. She is the Muslim chaplain at the University of Cincinnati. She earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University, a MS in Industrial Engineering and PhD in Chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. She worked as an adjunct faculty at the University of Cincinnati Clermont and as the content development coordinator at the Muslim Youth of North America. She is a recognized national youth advocate and speaker. She is the founder of Mercy in Action.
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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
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 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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October 6
Join us from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 6, for the opening reception in Gallery South of
The Art of Wonder. This is a collection of soulful work produced in a spirit of wonder by artists throughout the United States. We as members are so blessed to have access to these incredible art pieces at the cathedral. Do bring a friend to view them at the opening on October 6, and stay for the reception to follow!
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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, October 9. Registration is required for this program. Lunch is included in this offering. Contact John Grate at
513.241.2048 to register.
To learn more about this offering and to view the image in its entirety, click here.
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October 13
Cathedral members and friends interested in forming a book discussion group are invited to attend a second organizational meeting on Thursday,
October 13
, at 6:00 pm in the
Cathedral Café. Attendees are asked
to bring suggestions of two or three books they would like to read/discuss
in the next year. Attendees from the initial book group meeting
in September have identified Thursday evenings for our regular monthly meetings, but the group is open to other suggestions and even
to the establishment of more than one new reading group. We hope anyone who might be interested will join
us on
October 13
. Food will be served at the meeting
. For more information or to RSVP, email Marjorie Fox.
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October 15
Join Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati on Saturday,
October 15
, at 7:00 pm at the cathedral for a Motown benefit party in celebration of 25 years!
Groove to live Motown tunes featuring the Everyday People Band, while savoring dinner by the bite and raising funds to help home
less families in need! For more informa
tion, or to purchase your ticket, click here.
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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
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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.
We need a minimum of seven registrants to hold the retreat, so sign up early!
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October 28 & 29
If you are one of the EIGHTY+ people
at CCC involved in pastoral care ministries, this weekend retreat is for you!
Whether you write notes to people for
whom we pray, deliver seasonal flowers to the homebound, offer prayers as
part of our prayer chain ministry, share
the Eucharist with those unable to
attend worship, make prayer shawls
with Hearts & Hands, assist members with transportation to church through RideSharing, or visit our homebound members, we invite you to participate.
All people involved in any pastoral care ministry at the cathedral are encour
aged to set aside this time to celebrate our various ministries; to be refreshed; and to connect through conversation and sharing.
Sabbath Keeping: Sacred Time for Holy People
Many people are acquainted with sacred spaces -- those spots where we pause and give thanks to God, those buildings where we pray and get put back together in solitude and community, the places that send us out to bear witness to God's love and peace-but
what we have lost as contemporary Christians is the ability to claim and live in sacred time.
As people caring pastorally for members of our congregation, carving out time for and experiencing Sabbath
are essential to our health and spiritual
well being. This weekend, set aside
the needs of others, and experience
self-care.
Retreat presentations exploring the biblical roots of Sabbath and its meaning for people past and present will be combined with plenty of time for reflection, music, play, feasting, and rest. Experience your own retreat,
nourishment, and renewal, and reclaim
Sabbath's relevance for your own life.
Our retreat leader will be the Rev. Jennifer Pedrick, Rector of St. Mary's Church in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
PLEASE RSVP no later than Friday
October 14
, so that we can reserve accommodations. Contact
Canon Sherilyn Pearce
or call the main office to sign up.
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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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