Bishop's Advent Series at Christ Church Cathedral
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Theological Reflections on Nationhood
December 4, 11, 18
Bishop Thomas E. Breidenthal explores the history of nationalism and the dangers it presents to our society today. The three-week series begins Wednesday,
Dec. 4. In the first presentation, Bishop Breidenthal considers the concept of nationhood as it emerged in the early modern era (1400-1600 CE), focusing on the role this concept played in the emergence of Anglicanism. He then moves on to the twentieth century struggle between fascism and democracy, with particular attention to the work and witness of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (
Dec. 11). The bishop will wrap up the series on international law and its Biblical roots (
Dec 18).
The evening will begin with Evening Prayer in Centennial Chapel at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. The program begins at 7 p.m. and will be followed by Compline at 8 p.m. All three programs will be
live streamed
so that all in the diocese can participate.
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Young Adult Gathering
December 20 - 21
Join us for our annual young adult gathering – a space for reconnecting with God, friends, and your story. This year, we will explore the power of names, naming, and the unnamed possibilities among us. We will have opportunities to craft stories of self and God through spiritual practices, art-making, and mutual self-discovery. We invite you to join us and bring your questions, stories, and creative spirit with you. We will be joined by storytellers, musicians, and artists who will lead us in a process of meaning-making, thread-weaving, and story-witnessing. We are especially excited that our retreat will be co-led with Joey Taylor of BeSpoken, a Cincinnati not-for-profit that creates storytelling events and experiences.
The retreat begins on Friday night, December 20 at 5 p.m and will conclude on Saturday, December 21 around 3 pm. This retreat is free for all young adults ages 18-35, however, registration is required for planning purposes.
www.dsoconnections.org
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Register now for Refresh Your Soul 2020
Parish Health Ministry's annual Refresh Your Soul Conference will return to the Cintas Center at Xavier University on Monday, March 16, 2020.
Read more
www.dsoconnections.org
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Community Advent programs
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Visit our
online calendar
for more information about any of these community events.
Dec 7:
Handel's Messiah, Collegium Cincinnati at Christ Church Cathedral, 7 p.m.
Dec 8:
Handel's Messiah, Collegium Cincinnati at Christ Church Cathedral, 4 p.m.
Dec 11:
Advent Quiet Day
, Community of the Transfiguration, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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From the calendar
Dec 7: Diocesan Council
Dec 7: Anti-Racism training
Dec 11: CoCL
Dec 12: Trustees meeting
Dec 20-21: Young Adult Gathering
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Episcopal visitations
Dec 8: Christ Church, Dayton (Breidenthal)
Dec 22: St. James, Westwood (Breidenthal)
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Announcements
Grant resources
Other resources
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Lay preachers available for busy Advent/Christmas season
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Advent and Christmas can be stressful for clergy, so why not take advantage of the excellent licensed Lay Preachers available to you?
Click here for a list of lay preachers and contact them directly to make arrangements. Questions, please contact
Canon Lee Anne Reat.
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Episcopal Relief & Development
recently launched a new $3 million grass-roots, church-wide fund-raising campaign dedicated to improving the lives of children up to age six.
Recognizing that from birth to age six is the most vulnerable stage of human life, and that also being the stage where learning begins,
ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE
will help communities nurture children to their full potential. Research shows that the first 1000 days are critical in setting a foundation that affects their ability to grow, learn and thrive over their entire lives. Around the world, 155 million children under five are stunted due to inadequate nutrition and health care.
www.dsoconnections.org
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Connecting with our cathedral
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Music Live@Lunch
Music Live@Lunch is Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series.
Dec 10
: Darren Goodman sings holiday favorites
Dec 17: Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols (Cathedral Choir)
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Saturday, December 14
1 p.m.
Christmas holidays don’t feel bright and cheery for everyone. Living in the midst of grief – the death of a loved one, picking up the pieces after a divorce or separation, coping with job loss, living with illness, or other circumstances that mute our experience of deep joy – these things can make holiday festivities painful for many people. With this in mind, we offer “Blue Christmas: A Service for Grieving, Praying, and Healing.”
Our worship will be candle lit, with space for silence and reflection, with music and meditations for honoring our grief and holding out hope for healing and wholeness.
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Young Professionals Choral Collective's Fa's and La's
Sunday, December 14
4 p.m.
Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) presents a festive program of holiday music Saturday, December 14, at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. for family activities with YPCC’s holiday arts partner. Ticket information at www.ypccsing.org
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Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 E. 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati. Visit
cincinnaticathedral.com
or call (513) 621-1817 to learn more.
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Connecting with Procter Center
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Winter Family Camp
December 27-29
Join us after the busy holiday season for time to relax and unwind. Families can look forward to planned activities as well as free time. Bring warm clothes so we can go outside and play. And bring your friends as this is a great time to introduce new folks to Procter!
www.proctercenter.org
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Procter Center is located at 11235 State Route 38E in London, Oh. Visit
proctercenter.org or call (740) 206-2036 to learn more
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Notices from The Episcopal Church
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Episcopal Migration Ministries is offering a seven-lesson Epiphany curriculum for individuals and congregations. This free resource is Episcopal Migration Ministries’ contribution to the Good Book Club, a project that invites all Episcopalians to join in reading the Gospel of John during Epiphany 2020.
www.episcopalnewsservice.org
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Diocese of Southern Ohio
Diocese of Lexington
St. Paul's, Dayton
Bethany School
Holy Trinity, Oxford
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Northern Miami Valley Episcopal Cluster
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