The Heart of God
Every day we see news about terrible things that are happening in our world: wars, diseases, violence. The idea of a God who surrounds us and protects us to save us from danger may seem strange to many people who suffer and wonder if God really loves them. The image of a mother hen taking her responsibility to protect her chicks very seriously may be familiar to you, especially if you grew up in an environment like this. But what if not? This Sunday, join us in learning that this is how God feels about us: like a mother who gives her life for her children. Let’s discover together the heart that Jesus has for every human being.
–The Rev. Hipolito Fernandez Reina |
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REMINDER: Time Springs Ahead!
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Daylight Saving Time begins in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Be sure to change your clocks before you go to bed on Saturday! |
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TOMORROW! CCC Concerts | Vierne Fest
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, AT 6:30PM
Be with us tomorrow as Organist Catherine Rodland joins forces with the Cathedral Choir to celebrate the 30th anniversary and refurbishment of the chancel organ by Hellmuth Wolff, featuring Louis Vierne’s Messe Solenelle for two organs! |
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Spirit & Place Planning Team Call-Out
MONDAY, MARCH 14, AT 7PM
In search of community-minded people to organize a Spirit & Place event! Let’s do some creative place-making around the theme of IDENTIFY. Join a small working group to brainstorm a concept now, bring on a community partner, and then bring it to life in November.
Only a handful of meetings are required over the next few weeks, then in October leading up to the Spirit & Place Festival in early November. Our first meeting will be via Zoom on Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. (rescheduled from March 8).
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Cathedral Women General Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, AT 6PM
The Cathedral Women welcome guest speaker Kathleen Bloxsome from Outreach, an Indianapolis organization bringing hope to young adults aged 14-24 experiencing homelessness. We will also talk about our upcoming Bake Week and Strawberry Festival! Dinner, childcare and translation provided. If you are able, please bring a donation of new socks for Outreach! All are welcome to this event.
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Lent At CCC
Although Lent has historically been a time to practice self-denial and privation, some modern adherents use Lent as a time for self-reflection and self-improvement. CCC offers several such opportunities in the coming weeks. In addition, the sermons and Sunday forums throughout Lent will allow us to focus on the five pillars of the strategic plan that was revealed at the end of January. During our forum hour Canon Mariann Scott and Dean Gray Lesesne will lead us in a discussion on the second pillar and what it means to extend “radical hospitality.”
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Meditations in Homes
FRIDAYS AT 6PM
During the Fridays of Lent, members will gather in parishioners’ homes to meditate on the five pillars of the Cathedral’s strategic plan and how it connects with the journey of Lent. We also come together to pray for our personal requests as well as the needs of the congregation, our community, the country, and the entire world. For more information, contact Verónica Godínez. (These evenings will be primarily in Spanish.)
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Book Discussion: “Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation”
STARTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Looking for a place to start in your own journey toward racial reconciliation? “Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation” was written specifically for Christians wrestling with hard truths. This book discussion group, led by Tim Culbertson and Cynthia Madison, will challenge participants in a safe, supportive environment to examine how we may participate in perpetuating racial disparity and how we can participate in the transformative work of reconciliation.
Attendees are asked to read the book in advance. Complimentary paperback copies are available at the church, or you can purchase a paperback or Kindle copy from Amazon.
Meetings will take place at the Phoenix Theater Cultural Centre at 705 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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Lenten Quiet Morning
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 9AM-NOON
Save the date and get your walking shoes ready! Our Lenten Quiet Morning is on Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. until noon. The Rev. Cathy Scott, Deacon at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, will lead us in a series of walks around the neighborhood and meditations here in the Cathedral, with plenty of time for restful breaks and contemplation in between. As we live into our new congregational mission of glorifying God, serving our neighbors, and transforming our city, our quiet morning will invite us to see ourselves and our neighborhood with new eyes. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and to bring a jacket if you’re planning to walk with us. Sign up today so we can be sure to have plenty of goodies and coffee for you.
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Mothering Sunday Brunch
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, AT 11:30AM
We’re excited to gather with you on the fourth Sunday in Lent! In the United Kingdom, Mothering Sunday was a holiday for families to return to the church of their youth if they had moved away, and in 2022, this tradition seems more poignant than ever. Come enjoy light brunch fare while catching up with friends! |
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CCC 101
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 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!
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The Choir School at CCC Launches Next Fall
As part of his annual address on Sunday, Jan. 30, Dean Gray Lesesne mentioned that one of CCC’s newest initiatives will be establishing a choir school at Christ Church Cathedral. This after-school program for students grades 3 through 8 will launch at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Participants will receive musical instruction, vocal training, homework help and meals five days a week. It is our hope that the choir school will provide formational opportunities for students’ social and emotional learning, including teamwork, focus, persistence, and accountability, and it will be a resource for parents and students, connecting them with necessary community services.
Children interested in The Choir School have a wonderful opportunity to get to know the music program during CCC’s annual music summer camp, Joyful Noise, a two-week long program which takes place May 25-27, and May 31-June 3. This is a free music camp open to rising third graders through rising eighth graders in the Indianapolis area.
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