Our Cathedral staff and clergy continue serving from their virtual offices.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at office@cccathedral.org.
All Cathedral Events are hosted virtually. Our Church Street Eats and Church by the Pond continues to serve in-person with appropriate safety protocols during this time of pandemic.
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Last week, Jay Lechausse wrote to Dean Howell sharing his thoughts and reactions about the recent attack to the United States Capitol Building. His message was a moving, authentic, and powerful piece. The Dean asked Jay’s permission to share his message with you. This prompted our Dean to extend an invitation to various members of our Cathedral Congregations to write about their feelings and thoughts to share with you as we face an unprecedented and historic times. For the next few weeks, we will share meditations from various members of our community. Please see Pat Wrice's meditation below. |
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Like most of the country I watched in horror when an unruly mob stormed the US Capitol building with little resistance. I could not help thinking, if that were the Black Lives Matter, how far would they have gotten before being met with extreme force. As days went on, it became noticeably clear the level of damage done and how so many were put at risk. These events took a personal toll on my feelings and my emotions.
What was just as disturbing to me is the response “That behavior we witnessed, is totally un- American.” I respectively disagree, to the contrary. Indeed, January 6th was a snapshot of a larger pattern in US history. When black people advance, it's always met with resistance of white violence and an increase in white supremacy organizing. We only have to look at Reconstruction and the Civil Rights Movement.
I know it is extremely hard for well-intentioned people to deny the violent history of our country, but as a black woman my understanding and experience has been different. I feared it was only a matter of time before history would repeat itself. How I wanted to be wrong. Believe it or not I even fantasized about moving to another country. That idea was short lived. I realized that despite everything, I love my country too much. As a woman of faith even when it has been tested, I realize I must trust God.
Trusting God does not mean that everything is going be okay. Before we can heal and rebuild, we cannot be blind to the truth of our nation’s history.
As Christians we must acknowledge our past and commit ourselves to a country that values all lives. When Jesus said: “love your neighbor”, he did not say only those who look or agree with you. Today I am committing myself to loving you, without condition. This is my covenant with God’s help.
Pat Wrice
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On Tuesday, January 19th Christ Church Cathedral took part in the National Ringing of Church Bells to remember the lives lost to COVID-19.
Thanks to our Cathedral Director of Music, Marianne Vogel, for making our prayers known in the city by ringing our Tower Chimes this week. Please see a picture of our bells right before the ringing.
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A Message from Deacon Bonnie Matthews
It is with profound gratitude that I write to thank you for participating in God’s mission of loving and caring for our neighbors through your daily practice of the Reverse Advent Calendar. And the time you took to drop off or collect donations. Because of your generosity we have collected food from 12 families at Christ Church Cathedral. The food donations will be donated to Capital Community College Food Pantry Program.
Particularly during this time of pandemic, many students who attend Capital Community College have struggled with food security while furthering their education. Your generous donations of nonperishable food will make a difference in their struggles.
While I mourn seeing you in person, my faith in Cathedral Saints is strengthened with the knowledge that is the people who are the Church.
As we move further into 2021 my prayer is that we will continue to support Capital Community College Food Pantry Program in ways that support their needs. Look for more information in the coming weeks.
Please see the picture below of your generosity.
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Our first "Fifth Sundays Across ECCT" liturgical offering of 2021 is only a week and a half away.
Coordinated by our Cathedral, we invite you to join Grace Episcopal in Stafford Springs, Holy Trinity in Enfield, and Church of the Good Shepherd in Hartford on Sunday, January 31 at 10 a.m. as we worship together "across ECCT" live on ECCT's Facebook page.
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ECCT Stories: Joining Jesus: An Update from Camp Washington
Written by Bart Geissinger, Executive Director at Camp Washington.
Thanks to the generosity of participating parishes and individual donors across the regions of the ECCT, Camp Washington is moving forward with plans to enhance programming and improve our facilities as we continue providing opportunities that form disciples of all ages for this new missional age. Read the full blog post here.
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WIDER EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEWS |
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By David Paulsen and Egan Millard
Across the church, people gathered for prayer vigils and services as President Joseph R. Biden Jr. took office with a call to "end this uncivil war."
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Clergy living with mental illness find healing through speaking out
By Egan Millard
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Exciting News!
Ordination of Helena Martin and Shancia Jarrett
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By the grace of God
The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Bishop Diocesan
will ordain
Helena Elizabeth Lovier Martin
to the Sacred Order of Priests
in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
Wednesday, the third day of February
in the year of our Lord 2021
7:00 in the evening
You are invited to attend virtually via Zoom here.
Your prayers are requested.
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By the grace of God
The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Bishop Diocesan
will ordain
Shancia Ralna Jarrett
to the Sacred Order of Priests
in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
Saturday, the sixth day of February
in the year of our Lord 2021
10:00 in the morning
You are invited to attend virtually here.
Your prayers are requested.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Our musicians have been hard at work creating virtual music for our Sunday worship services. Singing and playing together on our music videos, it almost feels like we are back in the Cathedral building!
Please, considering wearing headphones while listening to our CCC music offerings, particularly those involving singers and guest musicians. Their remarkable efforts are much better experienced this way. Thank you!
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CLERGY TEAM
We pray you are doing well and safe. Each one of you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
A member of the team will always be available for pastoral conversations and or emergencies. Do not hesitate to contact us.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CATHEDRAL OFFICE
As a reminder, every fifth Sunday this year, we will be joining our wider ECCT Community for worship via the ECCT YouTube Channel. Our Cathedral is supporting these efforts.
We will include the link to the ECCT Youtube and Facebook page in our regular Schedule of Services block. Please note the dates below:
- January 31: Collaboration by Grace, Stafford Springs/Holy Trinity, Enfield/Good Shepherd, Hartford
- May 30: St. Paul’s, Fairfield
- August 29: St. Monica’s, Hartford
- October 31: Grace, Old Saybrook
Please note: Starting next week there will be new Zoom links for the Sunday 11:15 am service and the Thursday Happy Hour/Bible Study.
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday, January 24th
Third Sunday After Epiphany
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10:00 a.m. Bilingual Morning Prayer
Officiant
Carlene Taylor
Meditation
The Rev. Jay Cooke, Associate Priest
Representing God's people
Marcia Barnett
Lector
Peggy Ornell
Ministry of Ceremony
The Rev. Canon Jorge Pallares, Cathedral Canon
Topic: Cathedral Virtual Sunday Worship
Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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11:15 a.m. Morning Prayer in Spanish- Servicio Virtual de la Catedral
Officiant
Patricia Pallares
Sermon
Roxana Videla, Cathedral Intern
Representing God's people
Pedro Cirilo Coral
Lector
Evelyn Diaz
Minister of Ceremony
The Rev. Canon Jorge Pallares, Cathedral Canon
Topic: Servicio Virtual de la Catedral
Time: 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEKS SERVICES |
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Church by the Pond In Person Gathering
- Saturday, January 23rd - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Officiant: The Rev. Canon Jorge Pallares
Join us for next weeks virtual offerings via zoom:
- Sunday, January 24th - 10:00 am - Sunday Morning Prayer English
- Sunday, January 24th - 11:15 am - Sunday Morning Prayer Spanish
- Tuesday, January 26th - 6:30 pm - Happy Hour in Spanish
- Thursday, January 26th - 6:00 pm - Happy Hour in English
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CHURCH BY THE POND
By Nancy Jacobs, Lay Coordinator
January 16, 2021
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We are living in unusual times. This day at Church By The Pond made real the dissonance. After a morning of heavy rain we had a burst of sunshine. As we prayed for the victims of Covid, we had a congregant celebrate his vaccination. As we honored the legacy and peaceful teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. we looked upon our State Capitol which is blocked off by fencing.
Rev. Linda Spiers led our prayer service this afternoon. Her reflection on today's Gospel focused on Jesus asking Philip to follow him. The disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus. She explained that Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. also heeded that call from Jesus. He led his followers culminating with the peaceful March On Washington nearly 60 years ago.
Nineteen were present as we shared peace and prayed for those suffering from Covid, for the peaceful transfer of power, for our nation's unity, for Ted, a Cathedral congregant, who died unexpectedly this week, and gave thanks for those who serve.
St. Andrew's Church, Rocky Hill, provided bagged lunches for our nineteen lunch guests following the service. We continued our conversations about our country and our history.
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We thank you for your ongoing support to God's Mission. Your pledge may be send via snail mail to our Cathedral ( Cathedral at 45 Church Street Hartford, CT 06103). You may also visit our website to make your pledge or donations or simply click below.
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ÚNETE A NOSOTROS!
Let us join in fellowship each Tuesday via zoom for our Alternating Spanish Language Bible Study/Happy Hour!
Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
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Thursday 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm.
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Christ Church Cathedral serves the entire Episcopal Church in Connecticut community for the good of the whole, and is the seat of the bishops. It is "our cathedral." Our Cathedral hosts four congregations in one worshiping community. It's not a parish, as its role is unique in the diocese (see 2015 task force report & resolution). In this its centennial year, Cathedral leaders and Centennial Committee members wish to remind all Episcopalians in CT that by virtue of their membership in a parish, they are members of our Cathedral. All are welcome at any time, and in particular, invited to these events .
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