Dear People of God
 
New banners have been erected by the city of Jacksonville to mark the Cathedral District! They are handsome and we are grateful for Cathedral District-Jax for championing us as we become a residential neighborhood. But you will see, if you look closely, that the banners say
Cathedral Hill. What is that about?
 
The city of Jacksonville has determined that our neighborhood, previously called the Cathedral District, is to be renamed Cathedral Hill. Their feeling was that this new name was more appealing to residents, as the word district can seem industrial or business oriented. Thanks to CD-Jax, we have hailed 42 million dollars in residential investment which will be built in our neighborhood in the next five years. So we really are becoming a neighborhood with people living in it!
 
And we have been renamed Cathedral Hill.
 
What about CD-Jax? For the time being, our non-profit affiliate will continue with the name it took when it was founded. Website and marketing materials are already abounding so it will remain Cathedral District-Jax for the foreseeable future.
 
On another positive note, Vestcor is set to begin constructing over 100 apartments across the street from the Cathedral beginning in January. And AgingTrue, another non-profit affiliate birthed from this Cathedral, has completed the construction of Ashley Square, over 50 apartments for the elderly, around the corner from our bookstore.
 
Our neighborhood is growing, and it is called Cathedral Hill!
 
In Christ’s love,

Kate+
Sunday, January 8, 2023
The Second Sunday after Epiphany

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead Carroll

9 a.m. Digital Disciples, Zoom
Our speaker will be the Rev. Gregg Kaufman, a Retired ELCA Lutheran Pastor, talking about "Should Christ’s Church Play a Role in Healing America’s Democracy?"
No preparation necessary. All are welcome!

9 a.m. BYOB Series: The Un-Named Women
of the Gospels, Bernie Dooly Library
An in-person Bible study focusing on the un-named women in the Gospel whose faithful responses to Jesus impact the Kingdom narrative. Led by Rev. Eric Kahl.

9 am. & 11 a.m. Second Sunday on the Porch,
Cathedral Bookstore
Jordan Kennison, guest guitarist

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead Carroll

Offertory Anthem:  Grow in grace
    Arr. Malcolm Archer
The Cathedral Choir

10 a.m. Formation for Children and Youth
Birth to 3 years Hakimian Family Nursery
(Main Level-Cathedral House)

4 years - 2nd grade, Lower-level Classroom
(Downstairs-Cathedral House.)

3rd grade - 5th grade, Cummings Chapel
(Entrance to the Chapel-to the right of the pulpit.)

6th grade - High School, Undercroft Youth Room
(Entrance is to the left of the Lectern.)

All ages join the 10 a.m. service at the time of
the Peace.

*This service is live-streamed on our website and
YouTube channel.

1 p.m. Church Without Walls
Dean’s Garden

5 p.m. Contemplative Epiphany Eucharist, Cummings Chapel
The worship time will be marked by a reading from the Gospels, petitionary prayer, communion in the round, and much-wanted and needed silence.
Holy Communion will be offered in a quiet,
meditative manner.
Offered by Rev. Eric Kahl and the Center for Prayer and Spirituality
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8:45 to 11:10 a.m. Hakimian Nursery Open

8:45 to Noon Cathedral Bookstore Open
Faith Chest
Filling the Faith Chest

Did you know that the Brotherhood of St. Andrew provides a faith chest as a gift to the newly baptized?

Faith chests are simple wooden chests given to baptismal candidates at the time of their baptism. Prior to the baptism, the congregation is invited to contribute small gifts such as cards, poems or other gifts to show their support for the newly baptized member. When we attend a baptism service, we swear to support the baptism candidate's walk with Christ. All are invited to help us welcome and fill the Faith Chests for Jesse Nolan, Irie Genevieve Roberts and Shea Collins Volk who will be baptized this Sunday. You may place your gift in the chests, which will be around the font, prior to each service.
Upcoming
Cathedral at the Beaches

For those who live “way east,” here’s an opportunity to gather close to home. We’re forming a small group comprised of St. John’s Cathedral members who live at the beaches. The format of our meetings will be supper followed by a theological discussion on Christian topics.

We’ll begin with an eight-week series of discussions about first-season episodes of The Chosen, the highly regarded television show about the life of Jesus. We’ll meet Mondays January 9 through February 27 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The class is free, but registration is required. Limited to 8 participants. More information and registration can be found in Realm. Please register using the link button below.
Quiet Garden Morning:
Who is my neighbor?
Saturday, January 14 | 9 to 11 a.m.
Cummings Chapel & Cathedral Grounds
In the season of Epiphany, when the Holy is manifest in many showings, we will examine the question posed to Jesus, "who is my neighbor?" Participants are encouraged to stay for the Martin Luther King Brunch immediately following. Both events are free, but registration is required for brunch (see the instructions below).
Martin Luther King Day Brunch
Saturday, January 14
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Taliaferro Hall
Sponsored by the Sidney B. Parker Chapter of the UBE
Join us for a Martin Luther King Day Brunch with the Sidney B. Parker Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). Facing Our Fears and Capturing Our Dreams is the theme. The keynote speaker is Dr. Geraldine Baker.

The event is free, but a reservation is required. Please call (904) 354-1053 to reserve your seat by January 6, 2023. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Apex Theater Studio presents
The Diary of Anne Frank

All are welcome to join us for this amazing show! Click the button below for tickets.
Save the Date:
Saturday, January 21
Explore Hogans Creek with Groundwork Jax
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded a $5.85 million grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund to complete the design and permitting for the ecological restoration of Hogans Creek. You're invited to learn more about this transformational project.
  • Preview precedent-setting restoration plans for Hogans Creek.
  • View Hogans Creek first-hand on an urban hike led by Groundwork and see the challenges to making it happen.
The morning will begin in Cummings Chapel. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your own water bottle. The $5 suggested donation given when registering will be given to Groundwork Jacksonville to help fund these efforts. Sign up today using the button below.
CAP Sunday
Sunday, January 22 | 11:30 a.m.

Come celebrate and hear about the Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) and all they do. CAP’s vision is for Northeast Florida to lead the nation in providing essential and accessible arts education that recognizes, grows and amplifies every child’s unique skills and strengths.
Annual Parish Meeting 2023

We will hold our Parish Annual Meeting, Sunday, February 5, immediately following the 10 a.m. service in Taliaferro Hall. This year the meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. We will keep the meeting time to one hour, so plan to join us! Lunch will be provided.
Check the new calendar out! Let us know how you like it!
Love at the Core
Such a perfect way to start the New Year with our cathedral family! We are so grateful for everyone who came out and made this amazing New Year's feast happen! All the wonderful greens, yummy black-eyed peas, Syrian rice, cornbread, desserts and so much more! Thank you for showing us how to truly Love at the Core!
 Birthday Blessings
Sunday, January 8
Jennifer Altman, Brandon Andersen,
Anthony Edwards, Kathy Uhler,
Jill Upton

Monday, January 9
Olivia Drury, Lori Toro,
Wells Waterworth

Tuesday, January 10
Carole Clifford, Amelia Erwin

Wednesday, January 11
Martha Cox, Gavin Delva
Thursday, January 12
Margaret Faulkner, Anthony Oswalt, William Riggs

Friday, January 13
Jerry Chappell, Jack Haley,
Nathan Veal

Saturday, January 14
Pennye Arehart, Doug Childs,
Patricia Roberts, Patricia Young-Jones
Prayer Line Always Open
As a Christian community, we want to support you in every way possible. Our clergy and lay ministers visit hospitals, bless babies born and those that are dying, counsel the sick, and offer comfort in any way that we can. Please let us know what you need and how we can pray for you. Call the Church Office anytime (904) 356-5507 and ask for Pastoral Care. If you are calling after hours, just press 4, and your call will be routed to a member of the clergy.
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