Enjoy the warmth and music at the cathedral this evening when the  CSO Chamber Players perform. Details below!
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CSO Chamber Players Concert
January 6


Get up close and musical with the CSO Chamber Players in a program featuring Brahms' Serenade No. 1 tonight at 7:30 pm. Feel every note, sense every breath, and connect with the music and musicians-each one a member of our esteemed Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Program and ticket information here or by calling  513.381.3300.
Gallery South Exhibit
January 6

Arrive early to the CSO Chamber Players program tonight   from 5:30-7:30 pm for a reception in honor of a new show opening in Gallery South, Flowers to Warm Your Winter Heart. Many of Cincinnati's top artists love to paint flowers. And some of Cincinnati's top floral arrangers are members of the Christ Church Cathedral Flower Guild. Gallery South is bringing them together in a show of floral art and floral arrangements that will chase your winter blues away!
Annual Meeting Information
February 12

The annual congregational meeting of Christ Church Cathedral will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017, beginning at 11:30 am. During the meeting, officers and representatives will be elected. 
 
To see slate of candidates as proposed by the cathedral's nominating committee, click here. Biographical statements by each candidate will be posted no later than January 16. 
Rookwood Tile Pre-Order

The world famous Rookwood Pottery has accepted a commission to produce an exclusive tile commemorating the Bicentennial anniversary of Christ Church Cathedral.  The tile will be 6 inches square and will feature a dimensional exterior scene of the cathedral. 
This exclusive Rookwood piece retails for $75 if pre ordered before January 31, 2017, and $90 thereafter.  All proceeds will directly benefit Cincinnati Scholar House.  You can find more information and a preorder form online here.  
*Image above is current rendering and has not been finalized
Music Live@Lunch Returns
Tuesday, January 10

Music Live@Lunch on Tuesday, January 10, at 12:10 pm will feature Alexandra Schoeny (soprano), Marcus Küchle (piano). Lunch may be purchased for $5, or you may bring your own. Join us!
Welcome the Stranger
January 12

Hebrew Union College, MARCC, and Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio will host a dialogue called Welcome the Stranger about the MARCC ID Card, resettlement processes and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Refugee and legal counsel panelists will share an interfaith discussion on January 12 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Hebrew Union College. Reservations are necessary for this event. More information is available here.
An Invitation From the Dean

Dear friends in Christ,
Our annual Quest class for adults will begin on January 15. 
Who should participate in Quest?  Quest is for adults who wish to be baptized, confirmed, or welcomed into the Episcopal Church from other Christian traditions.  Quest is a great class for those who want to go deeper in their own spiritual formation.  Quest is also recommended for adults who may have experienced significant life changes such as marriage, the birth of a child, career changes, a move, or the death of a spouse.  See below for a quote from Nicole Redus who joined the Cathedral Quest class last year.
We want to specifically invite you to participate.  Weekly gatherings will occur on Sundays just after the 10 am service for approximately 90 minutes.  Our time together will include a light lunch, teaching by the clergy of the cathedral, and plenty of time for you to ask your own questions.  Regular attendance is important but don't hesitate to sign up even if you know you will miss a couple of sessions.  The clergy will be happy to help you get up to speed for the next class.  We will begin on Sunday, January 15th and continue through April 2nd
Baptisms for adults will occur at the Easter Vigil, Saturday evening April 15 th.
Confirmations, reception to the Episcopal Church and reaffirmation of faith will occur at the Bishop's visitation on Sunday, June 4 th.
Please email the Dean's assistant, Kathy Noe, and let us know of your intention to participate in Quest.  We're very excited about this year's Quest class!
Warmest regards,
 
Gail Greenwell, Dean
"Quest was an invaluable experience which laid the foundation of my faith as an Episcopalian. It provided me with a better understanding of what it means to be in relationship with God and the necessary behavioral shift to prepare for Baptism. I greatly appreciated the love and compassion that was poured into me by all of the Clergy, and fellow attendees. This was a wonderfully enriching experience".  Nicole Redus, new cathedral member.
Women's March on Washington


January 21

The Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC) is collaborating with local Cincinnati activists to coordinate a bus trip to the Women's March on Washington. We welcome all women and men who are committed to affirming that women's rights are human rights
-- and that ALL voices deserve respect, dignity, and inclusion in our socio- political conversations. 

We hope to participate in this march as a multicultural and dynamic representation of Cincinnati women, men, and youth. We are committed to reaching out to multiple faith-based groups and through diverse community networks. The bus including cathedral members and friends will leave on Friday morning, January 20 , and return the evening of Sunday, January 22 . Interested in joining this group with others from Christ Church Cathedral? Please contact Karen Hordinski.
An Epiphany Procession


January 22

Join us for a service of Scripture, prayer,  music, and pageantry beginning at 6 pm on January 22 that reflects on the  three Epiphany mysteries: the revelation of the Christ child to the Magi, the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, and the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Music sung by the choir will include: Tribus miraculis (Luca Marenzio), Here Is the Little Door (Herbert Howells), The Baptism of Christ (Peter Hallock), Cana's Guest (Richard  Allain), and Vast Ocean of Light  (Jonathan Dove). Join us!
Lunch Issues Returns
January 19

Issues Confronting Cincinnati City
Government In 2017: 
Vice Mayor David Mann Reflects On The City's Priorities

As we kick off our series for the 2017  year, join Vice Mayor David Mann as he reviews the "state of the city". This forum will focus on current initiatives and efforts, as well as discussing the upcoming city elections and what that ballot might look like. Join us at 12:10 pm on Thursday, January 19 , for this Lunch Issues Community Forum. Bring your lunch or purchase one for $6.50. All are welcome. Bring a friend and spend lunch time learning about what 2017 looks like for the City of Cincinnati. More forum videos available here
Book Group Selection
January 19

Cathedral members and friends are welcome to join the book group on a trip to Medieval Russia on January 19 as we discuss Laurus by Eugene Vodolazkin. The newly formed group  welcomes additional members or those who want to drop in for a particular discussion. Sandwiches will be provided at $5 per person, if interested. We meet the third Thursday of each month in the cathedral library. For those who want to join us in February, we are reading The Lost Painting by Jonathan Harr. If you wish to attend on January 19 or would like more information about the group, contact Marjorie Fox.
2017 IHN Kickoff Meeting
January 22


Was one of your new year's resolutions to help others? Or to volunteer your own time or find an event that you and your family could participate in together? If so, here's an opportunity for you! Christ Church Cathedral is proud to be a partner church working with the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN), and our first hosting opportunity is January 22-28 .

In an effort to kick off the new year, all current IHN volunteers and those that wish to learn more about this ministry are invited to a brief meeting on Sunday morning,
January 22, at 11:30 am in the Cathedral Café, following the 10:00 am  service. 

There we review key procedures, answer questions and share ideas. We appreciate the participation of our members and friends as we strive to create a positive and welcoming space to those families who are currently experiencing homelessness, as they look to find and retain stable housing and rebuild their lives. Questions about volunteering? Please contact Elizabeth Brown.
Catechesis Information
January 22


We are pleased to offer a Christian Formation program for children, ages 3 to 12, which adapts to their needs as they grow. We utilize the Montessori-based Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Classes run on Sundays at 9:45 am on the fourth floor. Contact Beth Mendez with any questions. Please note that there will be no catechesis on Sunday, January 22. Families are invited to sit together in worship at the 10:00 am service that day. It is going to be a lovely service!
You Are Cordially Invited
January 22

There was a time when Sunday morning weddings were normal in the life of the church. As a sacrament, marriage was considered part of the worship life of the church community. The cathedral has an opportunity to experience this older tradition when, on January 22 , cathedral member and chorister Amanda Carmen Bower weds Christian Philip Pursell, in a ceremony to take place during the 10:00 am worship service. The couple  cordially invites cathedral members and friends to attend their wedding at Christ Church Cathedral.  Please plan to attend and share in their joy! 
Music Live Plus+
January 23

In addition to our popular Music Live@ Lunch series, we are pleased to present Music Live Plus+ on select Mondays, compliments of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! The CSO is comprised of some of the most talented musicians in the country. Members of the CSO will play solos and chamber works from the Baroque era through the 20th century. As with our regular Music Live series, you are invited to bring your lunch to this offering at 12:10 pm or purchase one at the cathedral. On Monday, January 23 , we welcome Boris Astafiev on string bass. 
Learning the Art of Forgiveness
January 28

Are you finding it difficult to "let go?" Are forgiveness and reconciliation the same thing? Is it actually necessary to forgive? These questions are part and parcel of our existence as human beings living in a world saturated by resentment and anger. This one day retreat led by eminent priest and psychologist Dr. Rob Voyle will explore various dimensions of
forgiveness with a bent towards a deep practical application of living a "whole life." 

This offering from 9 am - 3:30 pm, on January 28 , is for members of the congregation and Christians of any/ all denominations who would like to learn how to forgive. The Cathedral Center for Spirituality is hosting this seminar. A contribution of $5 is encouraged, and scholarships are available. A simple lunch, refreshments, and retreat material will be provided. Please sign  up by Friday,  January 20 , at the front desk or by emailing Crystal Jones.
Library News

The cathedral library is an  amazing source for our  members and friends, and  presents a great alternative to book purchasing or waiting for a book on hold at other libraries. That said, the policy for returning new books and bestsellers is within two weeks. If you feel you may require more time than that, please let others check out these in demand items
first. You may peruse the stacks and find an older book you can enjoy at your leisure while you are waiting to check out that must read.

We ask that our members and friends try to return books in a timely manner so all can enjoy this great resource the church provides. Also, with the new year comes an opportunity for returning books that are currently checked out and/or overdue. Please check your nightstand, coffee table, or favorite reading spot for any books that belong to the cathedral library and return them as soon as possible. And lastly, If you would like to order a particular book that you think others would enjoy reading, please send an email or put a note on the library desk for Nancye Phillips or Jane Thompson. Happy reading!

New Books for January 2017 

NONFICTION
 
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama
Thomas Merton: Spiritual Direction and Meditation by Thomas Merton OCSO
The Seven Storey Mountain
by Thomas Merton
The Earth is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West by Peter Cozzins
Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy: A Journey into a New Christianity through the Doorway of Matthew's Gospel
by John Shelby Spong
Learning to Walk in the Dark
by Barbara Brown Taylor
Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Acceleration by Thomas L. Friedman
The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds by Michael Lewis

FICTION
Moonglow by Michael Chabon
Victoria: A Novel of a Young Queen by Daisy Goodwin, creator/writer of Master- piece Presentation on PBS this January 

St. Andrews Offering
January 28

The Commemoration of St. Charles, King and Martyr, will be observed, Saturday, January 28 , at 11:00 am. The Rev. Canon Scott Gunn will be the preacher for the day, and the Rev. Andrew Hege will be the chief celebrant. The service will be hosted by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. A luncheon will follow the service, reservations are required. This service is being offered by local members of the Society of King Charles Martyr (SKCM), one of the devotional societies of The Episcopal Church. Cost of the luncheon is $10 per person. Reservations can  be made by calling the parish office at 859-441-1092. For questions about the SKCM or about the service, please contact the Rev. Jeffrey Queen.
Choral Evensong
February 5

On Sunday, February 5 , at 6:00 pm, the Choral Evensong service will feature Collegium Cincinnati. Music to include: Canticles: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 426 - Heinrich Schütz Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 432 - Heinrich Schütz Cantata: Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch, BWV 86 - Johann Sebastian Bach. This lovely evening offering is the perfect way to begin your week. Won't you join us? 
Absalom Jones Offering


February 11

On Saturday, February 11 , Christ Church Cathedral is proud to host A Symposium on Righteousness and Justice: Renewing our Commitment to The Ministry of Social Justice and Reconciliation. This one day event in partnership with the African Methodist Church (AME), honoring the ministry
of Absalom Jones, includes workshops throughout the day, including a keynote by State Rep. Ray Miller, followed by a Festal Eucharist. All are invited to this
Diocesan event from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Registration details to follow. Please save the date. 
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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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