Congratulations, Canons!

We’re delighted to install Christopher Caruso-Lynch, Tom Kryder-Reid, Hipólito Fernández Reina, and Mariann Scott as Canons of Christ Church Cathedral this Sunday, Nov. 21 at our 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. liturgies, with a festive reception in between the services. The title of “Canon” in a Cathedral church is not honorific, but rather it is a working title bestowed upon those who are the keepers of the Cathedral’s daily rhythm of life, that is, our prayers. With this ceremony on Sunday, Chris, Tom, Poli, and Mariann will publicly commit themselves to lead us in prayer, for ourselves, for our city and for our Diocese. A common life of prayer is our Cathedral’s primary vocation, and our prayers fuel and inspire all that we do in and through the rest of our ministry. We celebrate with our new Canons, and are grateful for their leadership, both of our spiritual life and our life of work and service.

Welcoming the Rev. Julia McCray-Goldsmith and Canon Kristin

SUNDAY, NOV. 21 AT 10AM & 1PM

We are pleased to welcome The Rev. Julia McCray-Goldsmith as our guest preacher at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Julia is the priest in charge at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in San Jose, California, a multicultural community of English and Spanish speakers.

Canon Kristin Uffelman White, the Canon to the Ordinary for Congregational Development and Leadership for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, will be our guest celebrant at 10 a.m. as we install our newly appointed Canons.

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Festive Reception & Advent Wreaths

SUNDAY, NOV. 21 AT 11:30AM

This Sunday, we will install our new canons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Between the services, we will have a festive reception with an opportunity to make advent wreaths, an annual tradition at CCC. Bags will be available to take supplies home if desired.

Beyond the Boundaries

SATURDAY, NOV. 20 AT 6:30PM

This free concert will feature Organist Stephen Price performing compositions from the baroque through the postmodern eras in music. “Beyond the Boundaries” aims to showcase familiar genres and composers along with newer works and hidden gems. Listeners should prepare for an expansive musical display featuring the Taylor & Boody and newly refurbished Hellmuth Wolff organs at the Cathedral.

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WATCH: INTERVIEW WITH DR. PRICE

Vestry Meets This Week

TUESDAY, NOV. 23 AT 6:30PM

Christ Church Cathedral’s Vestry (governing board) meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Our meetings are open to the congregation and all are welcome to attend.

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Cathedral Office Closed

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24

Due to various overlapping vacation schedules, the Cathedral office will be closed the day before Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our hard-working staff and are happy to give them some much needed rest.

Thanksgiving Day Worship

THURSDAY, NOV. 25 AT 10AM

What are your plans for Thanksgiving Day? Christ Church Cathedral will host a Holy Eucharist with hymns led by a choir at 10 a.m. Stop by and give thanks to our holy Creator before enjoying the rest of your day with family or friends.

Examining the Psalms

SUNDAYS AT 11:30AM

Each Sunday we include a psalm in our lessons of the day, but the psalms deserve a closer look. As one of the longest books in the Bible (it definitely has the most chapters), the psalms show us every facet of prayer – from the highest glories to the darkest depths. This miniseries, examining the psalms from three different angles, is presented by long-time CCC member Paul Valliere. Paul is an emeritus professor of religion at Butler University. All are welcome to participate in this discussion of Judaism and Christianity’s oldest prayer book. Meet in the Parish Hall.

•    Nov. 14: The Book of Blues and Praises
•    Nov. 28: The Book of the King
•    Dec. 5: Songs of Repentance and Healing

Adopt-A-Family’s New Partnership with Coburn Place Safe Haven

NOV. 19–DEC.12

This year, the Outreach Ministry Team is partnering with Coburn Place to support survivors of partner violence for Christmas. Coburn Place has been empowering survivors of interpersonal abuse – and their children – for 25 years. In lieu of the Adopt-a-Family process in years before, we’re adopting all Coburn Families! Contributions from CCC will be sent directly to Coburn Place. Take a look at their Amazon Wish List or simply contribute a gift card this year.

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SAVE THE DATE: Stocking Elf Sign-up Begins

NOV. 28 – DEC. 24

Once again, Cathedral Women and the Outreach Ministry Team are jointly supporting the Cathedral’s efforts to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness during the season of Advent. Six filled Christmas stockings are hung daily outside the Cathedral on the black fencing above the basement entrance. Volunteers will be needed to help stuff and hang the stockings. Cathedral Women will have a list of supplies to bring to the Nov. 30 meeting. Help us share the joy of the Advent Season with some of our less fortunate neighbors.

CCC Choirs in Circle of Lights

FRIDAY, NOV. 26 AT 7PM

Make the trip downtown or tune in to WTHR for the debut performance of the Cathedral Choir, Coro Latinoamericano, and Choristers during the annual Circle of Lights celebration and lighting of the world’s largest Christmas tree! Those who attend the in-person event on Monument Circle should be sure to stop by the CCC lawn for hot cocoa, cookies, and glow sticks. CCC is excited to be a part of this statewide broadcast and fun annual holiday tradition in our downtown neighborhood.

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Cathedral Women Festive Advent and Posadas Celebration and Meeting

TUESDAY, NOV. 30 AT 6-8PM

CCC parishioner Margarita Olivares will teach us how to make tortillas in our Cathedral kitchen!  We will feast on homemade tortillas with fixings, participate in the tradition of Posadas, and learn about upcoming Cathedral Women service projects. Please bring a donation of hot chocolate packets, fruit roll-ups, or individual packets of Kleenex for our Advent stocking project. All are welcome! Childcare and interpretation provided.

RSVP to April Culbertson call or text 317-730-2642.

Find Peace in the Holidays

MONDAYS AT 5:30PM

At this time of year, many of us find ourselves whirling nonstop as we prepare for the coming holidays. Centering Prayer offers a time to pause in the midst of all this busy-ness and rest in God’s presence. We gather each Monday at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom for a spiritual reading followed by 20 minutes of silent meditation and concluding with the Lord’s Prayer. There is also a time of sharing with one another how we are doing. Contact Michael Landon for more information and to be added to the email list. All are welcome!

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CCC 101

SUNDAY, DEC. 5 AT 11:30AM

Are you new (or new-ish) to Christ Church Cathedral? Welcome! CCC 101 is our on-ramp to learn more about us, plug in more deeply, and help you make connections. It is our basic “membership information class,” though there is no pressure to join anything. Instead, CCC 101 is a space for storytelling, pondering questions, trying on spiritual practices and learning about CCC, the Episcopal Church, and the Christian tradition in the context of community. Join us for lunch and thought-provoking discussions!

We will gather at the church before walking to Circle Tower on the east side of Monument Circle for our meeting. Lunch will be ordered in advance.

REGISTER BY NOV. 29

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