The Deep Beauty of God

What does the deep beauty of God sound like? What does it look like? How do we see ourselves reflected back in God’s beauty? On Sunday, please join me in the Parish Hall at 11:30 a.m. for an in-depth discussion of pillar three of CCC’s strategic plan: The Deep Beauty of God. We will discuss how Christians throughout the ages have sought to reflect God’s beauty in our worship and art, and how Christ Church Cathedral strives to reflect the diversity of God’s creation in its music, art, and programming. We will share more about the goals of this pillar, including initiating The Choir School at Christ Church Cathedral, growing our concert series, and partnering with local arts organizations to feature visual art in our worship space, and on our lawn. We’ll also talk about how we engage with art in ancient worship practices, and in experimental liturgies. Come join us for this deep dive into pillar three of Christ Church Cathedral’s strategic plan!

–Canon Christopher Caruso Lynch

Vestry Meets This Week

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, AT 6PM

Christ Church Cathedral’s Vestry (governing board) will meet in person this coming Tuesday. Vestry meetings are open to the congregation and all are welcome to attend.

If you plan to attend, please let Lauren Good know.

Minutes from the previous month’s meeting are available in the St. Francis Foyer or by emailing Lauren Good.

RSVP TO LAUREN GOOD

Racial Equity Workshop: A Groundwater Presentation

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 9AM TO NOON

In this virtual webinar hosted by CCC, organizers from the Racial Equity Institute will use stories and data to present a perspective that racism is fundamentally structural in nature. The Groundwater metaphor is designed to help participants at all levels internalize the reality that we live in a racially structured society, and that that is what causes racial inequity. The metaphor is based on three observations:

racial inequity looks the same across systems,
socio-economic difference does not explain the racial inequity; and,
inequities are caused by systems, regardless of people’s culture or behavior.

Embracing these truths helps leaders confront the reality that all our systems, institutions, and outcomes emanate from the racial hierarchy, on which the United States was built. In other words, we have a “groundwater” problem, and we need “groundwater” solutions. Starting from there, we begin to unlock transformative change.

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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 Christopher Caruso Lynch will lead us in a discussion on our third pillar, The Deep Beauty of God.

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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.)

EMAIL VERONICA GODINEZ

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!

Acolyte Training for All Ages

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, AT 11:30 AM

Do you like to light fires? Be a part of bringing beauty to our sacred liturgy. Lead processions, assist at the Eucharist, bring the Gospel to the people, light and carry candles, ring the bells. Consider serving as a family. All ages encouraged to attend. Please contact Andrew Troche and Daniel Ramirez.

Ready to Offer Radical Hospitality?

CCC’s new Hospitality Guild is looking for members! No cooking required! Guild members will help host special events at CCC, including setting up and cleaning up.

CONTACT ALISON STEVENSON

SAVE THE DATE: Tonos del Sur performs Santiago and Friends: Music from the Americas

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, AT 6:30PM

Santiago Billoni’s music, recently rediscovered in the archives of the Durango Cathedral, Mexico, expresses virtuosity and beauty through unique musical language. Join Tonos del Sur, a historically-informed ensemble led by baroque violinist Sarah Cranor, as they share an evening of Billoni’s music and that of his contemporaries, including cantatas in indigenous languages, instrumental, and religious music, all exploring rich musical soundscapes from across Latin America during the mid 1700s.