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Special Feature
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Apparently, my loved ones think I need to do more reading. At Christmas, I received a slew of wonderful looking books that now stack up on my bedside table like planes over LaGuardia Airport in fog, circling for a landing. The stack is in itself impressive.
I've dived into a couple of them, including The Book of Joy, which describes conversations between Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. The book is an exploration of joy, notable since both these men have faced extraordinary hardship and hatred. Each man, in his own way, seems to rise above it all with joyful spirit. How does that happen?
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Special Article
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Yale study finds that gun violence is a 'contagious' social epidemic
Gun violence is often described as an epidemic or a public health concern, due to its alarmingly high levels in certain populations in the United States. It most often occurs within socially and economically disadvantaged minority urban communities, where rates of gun violence far exceed the national average. A new Yale study has established a model to predict how "contagious" the epidemic really is.
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January 16
Please note that the cathedral will be closed on Monday,
January 16
, to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Annual Meeting Information
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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 the slate of candidates as proposed by the cathedral's nominating committee, click here. Biographical statements by each candidate can be found on the website here.
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Quest Begins this Sunday!
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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.
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.
Baptisms for adults will occur at the Easter Vigil, Saturday evening April 15th. Confirmations, reception to the Episcopal Church and reaffirmation of faith will occur at the Bishop's visitation on Sunday, June 4th.
Contact
Kathy Noe
if you would like to participate in Quest classes.
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Children & Youth Information
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On Sunday, January 22, familie
s
are invited to sit together in worship at the 10:00 am service. Please note that there will be no Catechesis, Youth Formation, or Big Questions on that day. Please enjoy this wonderful service!
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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
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A Message from the Wardens
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At its January meeting, the Vestry approved a resolution designating the Cathedral as a "sanctuary congregation" in the Cincinnati area, joining with other houses of worship across the city to provide a place of shelter and support. The concept of sanctuary congregations has been in existence for thousands of years and is a manifestation of our own Christian tradition and mission. Recently, a coalition of Cincinnati faith communities has been working to establish sanctuary and supporting congregations to provide shelter and care for families who are threatened because of their religion or status as immigrants. By making this resolution, the Vestry has taken the initial step toward offering the Cathedral as a sanctuary. The coalition continues its work, and the Vestry will carefully discern the circumstances under which the Cathedral will play a role, especially as it relates to sheltering individuals. Certainly, questions of safety and legality are paramount to the Vestry's continuing consideration. Do not hesitate to approach any member of the Vestry with questions, and, if you are interesting in volunteering in these efforts, please contact Elizabeth Brown.
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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.
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As 2017 begins, AMOS believes now is
the time to enter into a season of
listening. At AMOS' January Leadership
Assembly, participants will be trained in how to host and facilitate community conversations in our congregations and neighborhoods so our justice
agenda is firmly rooted in the dreams and struggles of our people.
In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ecclesiastes 3
begins with these words: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every
matter under heaven." At AMOS, we believe that 2017 should begin with a
time of knitting together relationships and hearts, and as a time to keep silence by listening to the hearts and
hurts of our neighbors.We invite you to
join us for this season of listening and knitting lives together by joining our
January Leadership Assembly. We will
prepare you to facilitate community conversations that will help set our
agenda for 2017 and 2018. All identical
sessions will be at Crossroads Church,
3500 Madison Road, and will run on
Thursday,
January 19
from 1-3 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, and again on
Saturday
January 21
from 10 am- Noon. Please RSVP today by going here.
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Cincinnati Sister March (WMW)
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On
January 21
, 2017, simultaneously
with the Women's March on Washington, hundreds of Cincinnatians will march downtown to show unity and steadfast commitment to moving ever forward, never backwards
on the status of rights in our country.
The goal is to demonstrate support for women's rights, a fair minimum wage, support for the Affordable Care Act, minority rights, and justice for
immigrants. Beginning at 12:00 pm and running until 2:00 pm, the march will
proceed to City Hall, then back to Washington Park where local leaders
will address the participants.
Christ
Church Cathedral is gathering a group of men and women who are interested in walking in the Cincinnati Women's March, and will be meeting at
Venice on Vine
at 11:30 am. If you would like
to take part in this event, please email
Jane Page-Steiner or Marjorie Fox. All
are welcome and we hope you will join us!
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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!
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2016 Christmas Offering News
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We are so pleased to share the news that the 2016 Christmas Offering was made successful by our friends and members who generously contributed to our total of $26,000 for the water protectors of Standing Rock.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to each and every person for their prayers and monetary contributions to the efforts in South Dakota.
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January 19
Cathedral members and friends are welcome to join the book group on a trip
to Medieval Russia on
January 19
at
6:00 pm
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.
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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
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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.
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We would like to thank all of our members and friends for their patience
as we work to finalize the 2017 Christ Church Cathedral Photo Directory. After
experiencing a few setbacks, the current goal is to deliver these books at the
Annual Meeting. Questions? Email Sarah Hartwig.
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You Are Cordially Invited
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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!
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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.
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Learning the Art of Forgiveness
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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.
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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.
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January 29
Join Dr. Stephan Casurella, Music
Director for Christ Church Cathedral, as he presents on the topic of
Hymnody
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We will discuss hymns, how they began, how they have changed over the centuries, as well as the spirituality
behind the more prominent hymns. This
presentation will take place immediately
following the 10:00 am service, and will be held in the Forum Room. Come learn
more about the music you enjoy at the
cathedral! Questions? Email Paula Rose.
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Get up close and musical with the CSO Chamber Players at Christ Church Cathedral on Friday,
February 3
, 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. CSO will perform a concert featuring Brahm's Serenade No. 1, in conjunction with the CSO's Brahms Fest.
Preceding the concert, there will be a
reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. in
Gallery South, the cathedral's exhibit
hall. Program and ticket information is here.
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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?
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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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Collegium Cincinnati Performance
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Join us as Collegium Cincinnati performs on Saturday,
February 18
, at
4:00 pm. Enjoy one of the greatest
musical genres-the cantata-in this
performance of five of Bach's masterpieces. Featuring the choirs of
Christ Church Cathedral, the Cincinnati Boychoir, and Collegium Cincinnati, the
performance will explore the unique and
rich musical history of each remarkable
work. Ticket information is available here.
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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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