Vital Signs of Faith: GROW |
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by the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
Dear Cathedral,
We tend to think of growth as something that children do. “Oh! How you have grown!” the adults used to say to every one of us at family reunions. As a kid, I remember being rather baffled by these comments. I hadn’t done anything intentional to grow. It just happened. Why did the grown-ups make such a big deal about it?
Spiritually we are called to never stop growing. Unlike the physical body, which grows to adulthood, thrives for a time, and then begins a process of decline, the spiritual body keeps growing. We are called to examine the lessons we learn every day of our lives. We are called to learn from our failures, relationships, and this world's confounding events. In fact, almost everything that happens to us can be a tool for growth. The question is simple, “Are you willing to let God mold and shape you through the events of your life?” or “Are you willing to change and be transformed?”
Growth can be scary, and it can be painful. Most of us would prefer comfort and safety to growth. But God wants us to become more and more like Jesus. That is what is asked of us. This week, please ponder these questions:
- How have you grown?
- What have you learned this week?
- How can you become more Christlike?
May God bless you.
With love in Christ,
Kate+
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Sunday, August 14, 2022
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
9 a.m. Summer Breakfast
Thank you to the Sextons for sponsoring breakfast this Sunday!
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
Offertory Anthem: Prevent us, O Lord
Arr. C. Hubert H. Parry
The Cathedral Choir
There is no Children’s Chapel during summer; children are welcome to pick up Worship Bags from the Narthex.
*This service is live-streamed on our website and
YouTube channel.
11:15 a.m. Basic A Class with Father Mark
1 p.m. Church Without Walls
Dean’s Garden
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8:45 to 11:10 a.m. Hakimian Nursery Open
8:45 to Noon Cathedral Bookstore Open
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Creating a Rule of Life: Grow |
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We continue to prepare our hearts and minds to create our own rule of life on Rally Day, Sunday, August 28. This Sunday, we will explore the theme GROW more deeply in the sermon series: Vital Signs of Faith. Please check out the new Adult Formation brochure linked to the button below.
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Basic A Class Begins Sunday |
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Beginning August 14, we will start a five-week course in Basic Anglicanism. This is our opportunity to explore our particular faith tradition, Anglicanism, and our church, The Episcopal Church. Topics covered will include the Bible, the church's history, worship and liturgy, and discerning God's call in your life.
11:15 a.m. | Busey Conference Room
Upon completing this course, you will be eligible for confirmation on Sunday, September 25. All are welcome to learn more about their faith, whether or not you intend to be confirmed. 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.
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On Rally Day, August 28, St. John's welcomes you back from the summer's fun, travels, and recreation. This year we will be creating a Rule of Life using the guidance offered in Dean Kate's new book Vital Signs of Faith.
Join us in Taliaferro Hall after the 8 a.m. service for a continental breakfast or after the 10 a.m. service to pick up sandwiches, chips and cookies.
Your exploration of the four vital signs GOD, GIVE, GROW, GROUP will begin in Taliaferro Hall, continue in Ingram Lounge and Cathedral House, and end in the Sanctuary. As you visit each area, you are encouraged to find one activity or discipline to add to your very own Rule of Life.
There will also be snow cones for the kiddos. Come ready to have fun and to grow closer to God through a healthier spiritual life.
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Book Launch Party September 1 |
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Join Dean Kate in launching her newest book, Vital Signs of Faith. The event will include book signing and refreshments.
Order your copy from the
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Cursillo #144 Registration Open for Fall 2022 |
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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
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!
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Your Outreach Council will be collecting hygiene items for JASMYN during the month of September. There is a very specific list of full-sized items needed:
· body wipes
· lip balm
· full-sized shampoo
· full-sized conditioner
· natural hair care for Black hair
· full-sized body wash
· deodorant
· toothbrushes
· toothpaste
· toothbrush covers
· dental floss
· lotion
· razors
· insect repellent
· sunscreen
Starting on Rally Day, August 28th and continuing throughout the month of September, there will be a container outside of Ingram Lounge to collect these items.
If you want to help transport items to JASMYN, please contact Lynn Doiron at lynnsdoiron@gmail.com or 904-703-0847 (call or text) For more information on JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network), go to www.jasmyn.org.
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Sunday School Volunteers Needed |
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We are looking for adult leaders for the Sunday morning Youth Group. If you can dedicate one hour, at least one Sunday every month, please contact Megan Cochran. The Youth meet during the 10 a.m. service in the Undercroft.
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Thanks to our Cursillo group for a great Sunday breakfast! |
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Cathedral youth had a fun day of rock climbing, joined by Father Mark. |
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Parents or guardians with rising 6-12th graders can contact Megan Cochran to register for Youth Group, which resumes in September, and to get on the Youth Group email list.
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Color of Law Art for Sale |
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The Color of Law exhibition that highlights the impact of redlining in communities of color in Jacksonville will be on display throughout the summer. |
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All pieces in the exhibition are for sale. Proceeds will go to the artist and the Cathedral Bookstore and Art Guild. The small wooden houses are each priced at $150/each and proceeds purchase a class for a first-time home buyer through Historic Eastside CDC.
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The Cathedral School corner is a new feature in our weekly Eagle newsletter. Located on the corner of Market and Duval Streets, The Cathedral School was founded by St. John's Cathedral in 2004 to provide superior early learning in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.
This morning Cathedral School children made the trek across Duval Street to attend the weekly chapel in the Cathedral. As you can see, the students were joyful and truly enthralled by the stained glass windows.
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Sunday, August 14
Janice Maida, Ed Millan
Monday, August 15
Judy Martin
Tuesday, August 16
Hamilton Lee
Wednesday, August 17
Timothy Lynch
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Thursday, August 18
Jackie Busse, Valerie Dannals, Bill Erwin
Friday, August 19
Don Burchell, Bailey Cronin
Saturday, August 20
Jeanne Decker, Tom Doran,
Juliette Gadison, Amelia Taylor
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