The In-Between Spaces

These three holiest days of the Christian faith (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday) each have their own liturgical happenings, but if you’re like me, you might observe that there is also a lot of seemingly empty and awkward “in-between time” during these three days, as well.

Perhaps you’re opening this email after all the drama of Good Friday has unfolded. Or, maybe you’re reading this e-news in the solitude and mystery of the “not-yet” of Holy Saturday morning, when the weeping of Good Friday is over but the joy of Easter morning hasn’t yet occurred. Or, perhaps you’re scrambling for the link to the Easter Morning online worship at 9:58 a.m. on Easter Morning.

Wherever you find yourself in this Holy weekend, perhaps you’ll notice God’s presence most strongly not in the worship or the gatherings, but in the in-between spaces. Theologians call these liminal spaces. Richard Rohr, a modern Roman Catholic mystic, notes the spiritual importance of these strange in-between spots. He writes: “All transformation takes place here. We have to allow ourselves to be drawn out of ‘business as usual’ and remain patiently on the ‘threshold’ (limen, in Latin) where we are betwixt and between the familiar and the completely unknown. There alone is our old world left behind, while we are not yet sure of the new existence. That’s a good space where genuine newness can begin. Get there often and stay as long as you can by whatever means possible.” Between the liturgies, between the busy-ness of this spring weekend, may you find liminality, a threshold, for God to begin a new work in you.

Concert Rewind

In case you missed it, experience François Couperin’s exquisit setting of Trois Leçons de Ténèbres, with text from the book of Lamentations. Join Gambist Joanna Blendulf, Sopranos Chloe Boelter and Paulina Francisco, and organist Christopher Caruso-Lynch for a rewind of this timeless chamber music! Tune in on Saturday, April 24 at 6:30 pm for CCC’s next concert, Old Friends, when we’ll welcome back former CCC organists Simon Thomas Jacobs and Michael Gebhart for a concert of music for two organists!

Dismantling Racism in the Age of Pandemics

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 FROM 9AM TO 4PM

Join the Diocese of Indianapolis in welcoming Dr. Catherine Meeks, executive director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, who will present “Dismantling Racism in the Age of Pandemics” in a Zoom workshop. Despite legal changes and racial integration, this gathering will explore how the sin of racism still pervades our society, seeking to increase racial understanding, healing and reconciliation. We’ll examine how racism has become embedded in our culture, structures, and unconscious biases. We will also examine our own role in the maintenance of systems of privilege. Come prepared to learn and to engage in dialogue with fellow participants. Sign up online.

With Hearts and Hands: Dementia Caregiver Conversations

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 AT 2PM

More than 16 million Americans are caring for someone suffering from dementia. The experience can take a toll on caregivers, and those who support them, as they face the demands of helping their loved ones. Join The Rev. Jean Denton, retired priest from the Diocese of Indianapolis and healthcare administrator, as she leads a conversation focused on supporting dementia caregivers.

CCC Office Closed Easter Monday

APRIL 5

All Cathedral staff are encouraged to take a much deserved rest on Easter Monday. Therefore, the building and offices will be closed. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call 317-636-4577 and press 8 to be directed to our answering service and the pastor on call.

Sacred Space Yoga

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:30 TO 6:30PM

Sacred Space Yoga classes are accessible and welcoming to everyone regardless of experience level. Updates can be found on the Sacred Space Yoga Facebook page, as well as videos of past yoga classes.

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