I believe that everyone has imagination, that no matter how mature and adult and sophisticated a person might seem, that person is still essentially an ex-baby. And as children, we all lived in an imaginal world — you know, when you’d be told, “Don’t cross that wall, because there’s monsters over there,” my God, the world you would create on the other side of the wall. And when you’d ask questions like “Why is the sky blue?” or “Where does God live?” or all this kind of stuff — like one of the first times I was coming to America, I said to my little niece, who was seven, I said, “What will I bring you from America?” She said, “Uh…” and her father said, “No, ask him, or you won’t get anything.” And Katy turned to me and said, “What’s in it?” — [laughs] — which I thought was a great question about America.
So that childlike thing, and secondly, that every night when we sleep, we dream. And a dream is a sophisticated, imaginative text full of figures and drama that we send to ourselves. So I believe that deep in the heart of each of us, there is this imagining, imaginal capacity that we have, so that we are all doing it.
-- John O'Donahue, interview with Krista Tippet, "On Being".
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Sunday Bulletin
For those of you worshiping with us via Livestream, below please find the Sunday bulletin.
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Sunday, January 26 – Parish Annual Meeting & Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
- 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast begins
- 8:30-9:15 a.m. Balloting (Sayre Hall)
- 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Annual Meeting
- 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
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Adult Forum:
January 19 & February 2 -
Poetry
. Long-time parishioner and poet Melinda Rizzo will lead workshop style sessions, exploring faith through poetry before we head into Lent, from her new award nominated book
Late Snow and Hellebore
. We'll be doing individual timed writings to explore creativity, faith journey and the quire time during Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, and Lent. We'll also create shared group poems from a single line prompt.
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Cathedral Arts Concert
, Sunday, January 19, 4 p.m. A Recital of Organ and Vocal Music by Dr. Anthony Leach and soloists Allyson Daniel, Christyn Seay, and Denzel Fields. Entitled "As I Am" this intriguing program will highlight music by African-American composers including many Spirituals including, 'Go Down Moses', 'Deep River', 'His Eye Is On the Sparrow', and other powerful works like 'Glory from Selma', 'Come Sunday', and 'We Shall Overcome.' Don't miss this incredible musical experience!
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Perfect Pairings: A Valentine's Dinner
Join us for an intimate dinner in the historic Cathedral on Friday, February 7th at 7 p.m. featuring fare prepared by Voracious Catering and wine by Black River Farms. All proceeds benefit the mission and ministry of the Cathedral Church. (Seating is limited.)
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Cathedral Choirs
We are delighted to welcome our Cathedral Choir back from a brief holiday. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7 PM for those interested in singing with this ensemble. Cathedral Choristers (grades 2-8, with flexibility) will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, January 29 at 5:15 PM. Cathedral Handbell Ringers will resume rehearsals on Thursday, January 30 at 7 PM. Thank you all for your incredibly beautiful Christmas music, and we look forward to our coming seasons of music!
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The Episcopal Youth Event (EYE)
, an international event for youth in grades 9-12 (during the 2019-2020 academic year) and their adult leaders, will be held July 7-11 at the University of Maryland. Please note the change in location. Youth are invited to register to join the Diocese of Bethlehem EYE delegation. $300 registration cost includes airfare, meals and lodging during the event, transportation to and from the airport, and all EYE20 sessions and regularly planned activities. Please contact Sandy Milien
via email
or 610-691-5655 x227 if you are interested. The registration deadline has been extended to January 22.
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Nativity Cathedral
Home for Healing & Wholeness
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Our Mission: Nativity Cathedral’s Home for Healing and Wholeness seeks to awaken the wonders of our spiritual lives and nurture healing, harmony and hope.
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Tai Chi
– Rooted in ancient Chinese martial art, the practice of Tai Chi has proven to help manage stress, promote health, and invite one into meditation. Tai Chi practice helps individuals increase flexibility and mobility and can lead to a sense of health and wholeness in mind, body, and spirit.
Instructor: Mr. Tom Ardizzone has been practicing Tai Chi for over 25 years. Tom is a well known instructor in the Lehigh Valley, offering instruction at local colleges, Y.M.C.A. and churches for 20 years.
Saturday April 18 – June 6
9:00AM-10:00AM in Sayre Hall
$40 for 8 week session
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Reiki
: Reiki is a Japanese practice and technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing and wholeness. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word Rei, meaning “God’s wisdom” and Ki, which is “life force energy”. Reiki is administered by “laying on of hands” and focuses on positive energy with restorative healing effects.
Instructor: Dr. Connie Andrejko, DO, IBCLC, FAAP, Reki Master. Connie Andrejko is a physician specializing in Neonatology and the Vice President of Medical Affairs form Onsite Neonatal Partners. Dr. Andrejko is a Reiki Master and has been practicing Reiki for more than 10 years.
Reiki Level I Instruction:
Learn about the foundation of Reiki and become attuned to receiving and channeling life force energy through the laying on of hands. During the Reiki 1 session, students will learn and practice how to give a Reiki treatment to others and to themselves. The history and principles of Reiki will also be reviewed.
6:30PM-8:30PM in Good Shepherd Chapel (Lower Level of Sayre Hall)
$50.00
Choose
ONE
Class below:
Reiki Level 2 Instruction:
This session will allow students to further explore the principles of Reiki 1 to promote continued self-healing and spiritual growth. Students will be attuned to the second level of Reiki and learn several techniques to help increase the amount of energy given during a treatment. Distant healing will be taught so participants can send Reiki to others, anywhere at any time. (Reiki Level I is a prerequisite)
6:30PM-8:30PM in Good Shepherd Chapel (Lower Level of Sayre Hall)
$75.00
Choose
ONE
Class below:
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Reiki Healing Sessions:
For those who wish to receive a time of meditative Reiki treatment administered by qualified Reiki masters, these 25 minute sessions are an invitation for healing and wholeness in a safe and quiet environment.
When: Last Saturday of each month (Prior to Celtic Spirituality Night at Cathedral).
2:00PM-4:30PM. in Good Shepherd Chapel, (Lower Level of Sayre Hall).
$25 per session
(register and schedule a 25-minute session during that time frame).
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Reiki Share Sessions:
The Reiki Share is a place and time where people, who have been attuned to any level of Reiki, can come and practice Reiki with one another.
When: Last Saturday of each month (Prior to Celtic Spirituality Night at Cathedral).
3:00PM-5:00PM in Good Shepherd Chapel, (Lower Level of Sayre Hall).
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Group Spiritual Direction for Moms:
For moms of younger children (12 and under) and for actually any mom. Please join for an opportunity to gather each month to ‘listen to each other’ from that sacred inner space where we are free to ‘just show up’ and honestly name ‘how it is with our soul’. Punctuated by times of silence, our time together will offer a place where moms can ‘tend their own spiritual well-being’ and be on the receiving end, vs being on the ‘giving side’.
Facilitator: Marcella Kraybill-Greggo is a mom, a spiritual director, and a member of The Cathedral Church of Nativity. Marcella co-directs the Spiritual Direction Graduate Certificate Program at Moravian Seminary, while also serving as Clinical Director for Moravian’s MA in Clinical Counseling.
Sunday, Jan 12, Feb 9, March 8, April 19
9:20AM-10:20AM Goodwin Room
(Upper Level of Sayre Hall)
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Laughter Yoga
Join certified Laughter Yoga leaders: Lucy Dadlani and Lisa King in Sayre Hall, for our monthly Laughter Yoga event. We’re setting aside the second Thursday of each month from 7:00pm-8:00pm to join together in the four elements of joy: Laughing, playing, singing, and dancing. This promises to be a super fun and healthy night for all. Be prepared to leave feeling better! All activities will be done standing or seated. No yoga clothes or mats needed. No cost – a gift to you.
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TonyTalks
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Following Celtic Spirituality Nights, the last Saturday of each month, Dean Pompa invites you to a series of “TonyTalks”. Short (15 minute) talks on the topic of Celtic Spirituality and prayer. Learn about the Celtic Way, experience ancient forms of Celtic Wisdom and Prayer.
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Candlelight Yoga and Compline
The beauty of a candlelit Cathedral invites you to a time of Meditative Yoga, a stretching of the body and holding in comfortable positions while inviting one to “detox” from the stress of the day and hard use of the body. Follow this experience with the beautifully sung prayer office of Compline, an invitation to holy peace.
No cost – a gift to you, but please bring a mat and a blanket or beach towel to enhance your comfort.
Lisa D. Bryan, MA, E-RYT500, is a Kripalu trained Yoga teacher (18 years experience) with a degree in Holistic Spirituality. She offers Yoga experiences that are meditation-in-motion and breath based. Combining East/West wisdom in a gentle and supportive methodology is her passion.
Wednesday, Feb 5, April 1, May 6
8:00PM-8:45PM yoga followed by Compline at 9:00PM
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Cathedral Schedule
Friday, January 17
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
Saturday, January 18
9:00 AM Altar Guild Prep – Cathedral
10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 1 PM
5:00 PM Holy Eucharist – Cathedral
Sunday, January 19
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
8:45 AM 321 Contact Worship Service - Sayre Hall
9:20 AM Sunday School & Adult Forum
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
12:30 PM Holy Eucharist in Spanish - Good Shepherd Chapel
4:00 PM Cathedral Arts Concert - Cathedral
Reception following - Sayre Hall
Monday, January 20
Office Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Tuesday, January 21
9:00 AM Flower Arranging for Hospital Visitations - Sacristy
1:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting - Room 21
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
5:30 PM ShareCare Board Meeting - Room 21
6:30 PM Vestry Meeting - Dining Room
Wednesday, January 22
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing - Good Shepherd Chapel
9:30 AM EfM - Goodwin Room
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
1:30 PM Exploring Christian Literature Book Club - Goodwin Room
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
6:30 PM EfM - Goodwin Room
6:30 PM New Bethany Ministries Parenting Class - Good Shepherd Chapel & Nursery
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room
7:00 PM Mindfulness Meditation - Room 21
Thursday, January 23
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
12:00 NOON Philia Book Club - Room 23
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
6:00 PM Reiki Level 2 Instruction - Good Shepherd Chapel
7;00 PM Laughter Yoga - Sayre Hall
7:00 PM S-Anon - Room 21
Friday, January 24
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
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