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Freedom to Disagree

Dear People of God,

As we near July 4th, I can’t help but feel a sense of sadness for the state of our country. Now more than ever we must find a way to fight the temptation to silo ourselves in camps and demonize those with whom we disagree.

Remember that this life is a battle between darkness and light. The darkness is much smarter than we think, and it wants nothing more than for the human race to tear itself apart. To take matters such as abortion, such an intimate and complex matter, and boil it down to black and white, pro-choice and pro-life, is to suggest that there is little room for dialogue, prayer, discussion, trust, and struggle. We are talking about something so profound, so painful, so intimate. Please remember that no matter where you stand on this issue or any other, it is never simple. And no matter where you stand, you have no right to judge another for that is God’s job alone.

Jesus said You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Our Cathedral is a shining light in this city, a place where people are loved and welcomed who come from truly different places in their lives and differing perspectives. Let us continue to shine that particular light of true diversity into the world by honoring those with whom we disagree.

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the founding of this country. Pray with me that our true freedom may never be taken away, the freedom to stand up for what we believe, to champion justice but also to respect and honor the dignity of those who differ from us. Join us and pray for this country and for the world.

In Christ’s love,

Kate+

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral

Preacher: The Rev. Mark Anderson

9 a.m. Summer Breakfast*

Sponsored by Anthony and Bo

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral**

Preacher: The Rev. Mark Anderson

Offertory Anthem: Rejoice in the Lord alway by Anonymous

The Cathedral Choir

There is no Children’s Chapel during summer, but children can pick up Worship Bags from the Narthex on the way into the service.

*Summer breakfasts continue; thank you to the Acolytes for sponsoring breakfast this Sunday!

Christian Formation will resume in September

**This service is live-streamed on our website and

YouTube channel.

1 p.m. Church Without Walls

Dean’s Garden

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8:45 to 11:10 a.m. Hakimian Nursery Open

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Fourth of July Celebration

Start your Independence Day celebrations with your Cathedral family. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be grilling some All-American hot dogs and your Parish Engagement Council will bring all the fixings, plus cookies and drinks. So, pull up a seat and enjoy a little fellowship before heading off to events around the city.

Arabic Food in Cathedral Bookstore

Eman is selling new food items- hummus fatteh & Ozy grate- and new sweets- maamoul with dates & walnuts- in the Cathedral Bookstore after the 8 and 10 a.m. services.

Made with love by hand, her entrees and desserts are the perfect take home snack or meal. Your support for this is a micro business is greatly appreciated.

Cash is preferred, $10/item.

Christmas in July Bookstore Sale

Head to the Cathedral Bookstore for 50% off Christmas merchandise through the month of July.

Wish to become Episcopalian or to be confirmed?

Are you interested in being received in the Episcopal Church, or in receiving the sacrament of Confirmation? We will be holding confirmations on September 25th, 2022. If you have completed a confirmation class and would like to be confirmed, or would like to enroll in a confirmation class; please contact Megan Cochran in the office of Dean Kate Moorehead to make a plan.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. ~Jeremiah 29:11 NRSV

Upcoming

NEW: Summer Book Study on Zoom

Beginning Sunday, July 10, we will gather on Zoom to discuss Brian McLaren's new book, Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed and the Disillusioned (published May 2022).

In Do I Stay Christian? McLaren combines his own experience with that of thousands of people who have confided in him over the years to help readers make a responsible, honest, ethical decision about their religious identity.

There is a way to say both yes and no to the question of staying Christian, McLaren says, by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human. If Do I Stay Christian? is the question you're asking—or if it's a question that someone you love is asking—this is the book you've been waiting for. Plan to join us this summer. See Class Schedule.

Please use the button below to order the book on Bookshop. Your purchase will help support the Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop.

ORDER THE BOOK HERE

ZOOM LINK

Cursillo #144 Registration Open for Fall 2022

Camp Weed and the Cerveny Conference Center

11057 Camp Weed Pl, Live Oak, FL 32060

Cursillo is a three-day learning, sharing, inspirational experience of living in a Christian community. The objective of the Cursillo movement is to make Christian community possible in neighborhoods, parishes, work situations and other places where people live the greater part of their lives.

Men’s weekend September 22 – 25, 2022

Rector – Larry Jones at Trinity Parish St. Augustine

Women’s weekend September 29 – October 2, 2022

Rector – Penny Snider at St. Joseph’s Newberry

Registration is now open for Cursillo #144!

Click here to register or find registration on the diocesan website under Cursillo ministry.

Scholarship funds are available; contact Guy Bond .

As a reminder, all candidates must have a sponsor, so Cursillistas please start looking for someone to sponsor on one of these life-changing weekends!

Cursillo Ultreya at SJC

Sunday, July 17, 2022

4 p.m.

St. John's Cathedral will host a Cursillo Ultreya on July 17, 2022 at 4 p.m.; this will be our first gathering since the COVID pandemic. We are looking forward to worshiping, singing and praising God together. All Cursillo families in the Diocese of Florida and their guests are invited. Come light that fire! Fellowship will continue after the service with a meal in Taliaferro Hall.

"DE COLORES"

Streams of Peace Yoga Night July 15

Come find streams of peace within the Cathedral gardens. A handpan musician will offer blissful music to enhance your yoga experience.

The handpan is a beautiful new musical instrument that has attracted sound healing practitioners around the globe. Streams of Sound is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose and mission is to bring handpan music into healing facilities of all types.

Many thanks to Streams of Sound for partnering with us!

This yoga experience is free and offered on a donation basis ($25 suggested). All are welcome.

Please register via the RSVP link (no payment is required) to help us prepare for the evening.

LGBTQ+ and Friends Dinner Wednesday July 20

Please RSVP here by Friday, July 15 for our LGBTQ+ and Friends dinner, which we will have on Wednesday, July 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.

All are welcome. The more the merrier! Please include your choice of grilled chicken or salmon in the RSVP comment box.

There will be a basket for donations at dinner.

Friday Fun Night July 22

Please RSVP here for our Friday Fun Movie Night.

SJC Virtual Town Hall Meeting July 18

Join Dean Kate and Father Mark for a mid-year state of the Cathedral town hall meeting, Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The meeting will review the Cathedral's finances and allow for discussion.

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Dean's Retreat: Gender and the Bible July 23

Spend a Saturday with Dean Kate, on July 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cummings Chapel. Explore how our new understanding of quantum mechanics has led us to a deeper understanding of fundamentals like gender and vocation in Scripture. Curious? Join us! A light breakfast and lunch will be offered. Cost is $25. Registration is required.

Pilgrimage to Italy October 9-17

Canon Douglas Dupree will lead a pilgrimage tour to Italy, ‘In the Footsteps of St Francis of Assisi: Rome and Assisi’ October 9-17^th, 2022, for the Bishop’s Institute and open to all members of our Diocese and their friends. Dr Charles Howard, art historian and faculty member at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville will be our expert guide to the art and architecture aspects of this tour. Cost: $4,390. Single Supplement +$500. Prices based on double occupancy. Final Payment due: July 9, 2022. For further information and registration, see here.