Rally Day continues a long SJC tradition |
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St. John's Cathedral has been celebrating Rally Day for many generations. The first ones, which originated at the turn of the last century, were a grand celebration of the reopening of Sunday school after a summer hiatus. One example found in the archives from 1925 was called "Re-Opening Sunday." Another more recent example (1981) was the celebration of St. John's Family Day. It included commissioning Sunday school teachers during the worship service, the first day of new Christian formation classes, followed by parish picnic at the Jacksonville Episcopal High School (now called Episcopal School of Jacksonville).
Somewhere along the way, we adopted the name Rally Day, as many other churches do, and broadened the focus to include all outreach and ministry programs. This broader scope aligns well with an explanation given in one Sunday School guidebook from 1905 that "Rally Day comes at the end of the summer break, and is used as a means of rallying the Church forces again for the work of fall and winter.”
This year, this wonderful Christian tradition of welcoming our church family back takes on a special significance as we were unable to meet in person last year. So mark your calendar and plan to join us Sunday, August 29. Come find out about the exciting programming, Christian education activities, and volunteer opportunities of the fall! We will be live streaming from Taliaferro Hall (thanks to our new A/V equipment) for those of you who cannot be here in person.
August 29
Taliaferro Hall
After the 8 and 10 a.m. morning services
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Plan your visit using the list of the ministries that will be represented on Sunday below. |
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Sunday Worship at the Cathedral |
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NOTE: Masks are mandatory at all services. See new guidelines above. |
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Sunday, August 29, 2021
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 17
RALLY DAY!
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
9 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
with Dean Moorehead
Ingram Lounge
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
Offertory Music: In Meeting We Are Blessed
by Troy Robertson
The Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Honors Chorale, guest choir
*Nursery open 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. and Children's Chapel in Taliaferro Hall.
This service is live-streamed on the Cathedral's YouTube channel and website.
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Welcome Back, St. John's Cathedral!
For those who are able to attend in person, Here's what to expect:
We’re offering a wonderful opportunity to have your photo taken! Our staff photographer will be set up in Burwell Court to take individual and/or family photos. In addition, Realm help will be available, so bring your questions and phones (or iPads), and let us help you! You will also be helping us to keep our database up to date! Then cross the street and enjoy some Bold Bean coffee and find a bargain at the One-Day Sale in the Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop. Come explore opportunities for learning and volunteering at the Ministry Fair in Taliaferro Hall, greet old friends, and meet some new ones too! The Hall will be open after each service.
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Blood Drive August 29
OneBlood's big red bus will be on Market Street Sunday, August 29. Be a part of the 10% that donate blood!
All blood donors will receive a $20 eGift Card and OneBlood beach towel, plus a wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening! If you have questions about donating, please visit the OneBlood website: OneBlood.org
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2022 Stewardship Campaign |
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Look for your pledge packet via U.S. Postal Service mail and please plan to attend a We Gather to Give get-together. |
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We Give Thanks for Nine New Youth Acolytes! |
In the past two weeks, we held Acolyte Training Events on Sundays for nine of our youngsters. We are so thankful to have Mattie and Spencer Sacks, Audrey and Jackson Laneve, Lyla and Frances Poole, Cora and Allen Thakkar, and Baylen Collinsworth-Henderlite serving as Acolytes! If you missed the training event, it's not too late to volunteer. Don't hesitate to get in touch with Deacon Linda Rosengren.
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Grateful Gatherings - New Wednesday Night Programs!
Grateful Gatherings will begin on September 8.
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Help people impacted by earthquake in Haiti |
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All funds raised by the sale of Native Fresh greens on Sundays will now be donated to the Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) Fund for Haiti. Here are other ways to help and more information about what ERD is doing in Haiti right now.
It is also possible to give to St. John's Cathedral and designate Haiti Relief in the memo. Your check will be sent to ERD to help those in Haiti.
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Musical events coming to SJC |
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FREE: 20th Annual Peace Concert Saturday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. |
Jacksonville Sister Cities Association will present the 20th Annual Peace Concert on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at St. John's Cathedral. Concert commemorates the survivors, victims, and families of the 9/11 tragedy. JSCA, in partnership with SJC, U.S. Navy Band, Jacksonville area schools, community musicians, and the JFRD Honor Guard invite you to attend.
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Note the New Time!
Piano recital featuring Danielle Duncan slated
for Sunday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in Taliaferro Hall
A piano recital featuring Danielle Duncan will take place Sunday, September 12 beginning at 4 p.m. in Taliaferro Hall. Program will include: Sonata No. 62 in E flat, Haydn; Etude Op. 25, No. 12, Chopin; Sonata No. 3, Scriabin, and Toccata from Le tombeau de Couperin, Ravel. The program is free and open to the public.
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UNF Jazz Ensemble to perform Sunday, September 19 in Taliaferro Hall at 5 p.m.
The University of North Florida (UNF) Jazz Ensemble will perform on Sunday, Sept. 19 in Taliaferro Hall beginning at 5 p.m. Event is free and open to the public.
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Organist Andy Peters will perform on
Sunday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in the Nave
Program: Dudley Buck- "Star-Spangled" variations; Aaron Copland Passacaglia; Kather-ine Davis Pastorale; Florence Price Suite No. 1; Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Melody; William Smith "Wade in the Water"; Andy Clarke Two Shaker Settings; Barbara Harbach Fantasy and Fugue on "Swing Low"; Charles Ives "America" variations.
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Support our choir with your purchase of Natural Life products at the SJC Bookstore & Gift Shop.
Brighten someone's day with these gifts from Jacksonville-based Natural Life. Sales from these donated items will support our Cathedral choir in future pilgrimage trips.
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Share a Link to Dean Moorehead's Morning Devotion with a Friend!
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Click the photo above to email Teresa Mason for more information. |
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Sunday, August 29
Steve Gahan, Allison Corey
Monday, August 30
Rebecca Andrews, Cindy Swinson,
Daniel Irving, Jamari Wicker
Tuesday, August 31
Brenda McNeiland, Kenneth Brown, Patrick Kimball, Spencer Winkler,
Frances Poole
Wednesday, September 1
Mike Ranne
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Thursday, September 2
Allen LaMontagne, Robert Roth,
Arversia Campbell, Parker May,
Jennifer Chitty, Aaron Gibson-Evans
Friday, September 3
Jan Roache, Peggy Cobb,
Ellen Gurgone
Saturday, September 4
Vince Ferrigno, Henry Moody
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Update from the Nominating Committee |
Our Nominating Committee is working on behalf of the diocese to find the next Bishop of Florida, and we want to hear from you! Paper copies of the survey are available in the Cathedral office if you prefer not to take it online. All surveys must be returned by August 31, 2021.
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Diocese of Florida Prayer for the Election of Our Bishop
Almighty God, giver of every good gift, we pray that you would look graciously upon the Diocese of Florida, and so guide the minds and hearts of the Nominating Committee as they prayerfully select candidates for the election of the next bishop of this diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries: Guide also the minds and hearts of the candidates who will come before the Nominating Committee, that this process will be a time of discernment and growth in their lives and ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Events in the Cathedral District Neighborhood |
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DESC Defenders:
Against All Odds
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Tonight| August 26, 2021 | 6 p.m.
Online Virtual Event
Show your inner superhero and join in the fun as we celebrate heroes helping families fight poverty. ! Gather together online for a virtual event emceed by WJCT's Melissa Ross. Visit www.descdefenders.org or call 358-7955 for more information.
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