Topsy-Turvy Teaching
About 10 years ago, several colleagues prevailed on me to enroll in the first two units of what’s best described as a self-actualization series. They’d found the program rewarding, personally and professionally, and were enthusiastic about it.
I was too, at first. The introductory unit was positive, supportive, enlightening. But the week-long second unit started off with a psychological beat-down that didn’t relent until day four, when the rebuilding finally began. I emerged cleansed by the catharsis, proud I’d not bailed, and wanting to believe my sense of self was strengthened. I was probably as armed as I’ll ever be to contend for myself in our crazy-competitive world.
Yet questions lingered—among them, whether Jesus would be enthusiastic about such “progress.”
This coming Sunday’s gospel suggests not. What you’ll hear is another of his world-inverting parables, this time about guests at a wedding banquet who put themselves first and presume to “the places of honor” (even at risk of disgrace and demotion) rather than “sit down at the lowest place” and by their selflessness merit invitation to “move up higher.” He asserts, “For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Self-actualization on Jesus’ terms counters the ways of our crazy competitive world. Join us this or any Sunday, and for weekday worship and learning opportunities coming up, to find out more about his topsy-turvy program.
There’s always a place for you at this banquet.
– The Rev. Canon Tom Kryder-Reid
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Welcome, Tyler Regnier and Nathan Wright!
Please help us welcome Tyler Regnier and Nathan Wright to the staff of Christ Church Cathedral! Tyler is the newly appointed Director of the Choir School, a new afterschool program that begins next week, and Nathan is the School and Family Connections Coordinator.
Tyler has spent the last year teaching at the Church of St. James the Less for the Episcopal Service Corps in Philadelphia, and he’s very excited to help develop CCC’s new choir school. Nathan will be a familiar face to many of you as he has sung with the Cathedral Choir for many years while also teaching at the IU Jacobs School of Music.
ABOUT NATHAN
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Walk and Talk With Sampson Levingston
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10, AT 10AM
Earlier this year, Sampson Levingston joined us for Forum Hour to figuratively walk us through the history of CCC and the impact it has had on the downtown neighborhood along the way. Next month, he will take us on a Walk and Talk from Indiana Avenue to Monument Circle so that we can learn about African American history in the area and share stories of how our city center developed.
The tour will begin and end at the Indianapolis Urban League at 777 Indiana Ave.
Sampson is the founder of www.through2eyes.com, which provides educational tours through neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
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Apple Picking at Anderson Orchard
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, AT 11AM
Join in on this beloved annual CCC tradition! We’ll meet at the playground at Anderson Orchard and make our way back to the lake for a picnic! Pick a bag of apples to benefit CCC’s Sunday morning breakfast ministry for our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger. Get directions to Anderson Orchard.
Please note this event was originally scheduled for Sept. 10 but has been moved to Sept. 17.
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September Concert: Organist Marilyn Keiser
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, AT 6:30PM
Marilyn Keiser is Chancellor’s Professor of Music Emeritus at Jacobs School of Music, a renowned church musician, and peerless concert organist. Her grace, charm and warmth has earned her the reputation as the “first lady” of the organ world. Join us for this FREE concert to hear Dr. Keiser perform on Christ Church Cathedral’s Wolff and Taylor & Boody organs. Afterwards, join us for a reception to honor Dr. Keiser’s 37 years of service to the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.
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Dayspring Day of Service
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, AT 10AMLast week, CCC announced that Dayspring Center is our first partner in our newly remodeled grant program. We have a long history of supporting Dayspring Center, which provides emergency assistance to families in crisis, and we’re excited to embark on this new collaboration.
In addition to providing Dayspring with a $45,000 grant, CCC has made an additional commitment of time and talent. Come help us paint residents’ rooms and serve lunch as part of our first day of service! If you aren’t available to work but want to bring a dish to share at lunch, there’s an option for that on our registration form too!
MORE INFORMATION
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Centering Prayer
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS THIS FALLDo you seek the still, quiet voice of God? Contemplative prayer is God’s personal and unique gift to us and has been a part of our Christian heritage for centuries. If we are open to the gift of contemplation it may profoundly affect our daily life. Starting Sept. 6, there will now be two opportunities each week to join with others for Centering Prayer: Mondays at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at the church. Guidance will be offered for those new to Centering Prayer practice. Contact Michael Landon for more information.
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Children’s & Youth Formation Begins Sept. 11
SUNDAYS AT 11:30AMOn our first Sunday back together, youth in grades 6 and up will meet downstairs in the Youth Room (across from the nursery), and the children (pre-k through 5th grade) will meet in the Nave for Alegria Children Singers! The first 10 minutes of Children’s Formation will be singing at the piano with members of our 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. choirs. The children will then be led downstairs to the Godly Play classrooms (across from the bathrooms) for lessons and snack. Contact Anne Tordai, CCC’s Children’s Ministries Coordinator, for more information.
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| This fall’s spiritual formation opportunities for adults (including young adults) at CCC are designed for a wide range of individuals, and we hope you’ll take advantage of at least one of these opportunities to deepen your faith and spiritual practice.
All evening meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. to allow attendees to worship at Evening Prayer or Evensong 5:30 p.m. and to enjoy a parish supper together at 6 p.m.
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Book Study: “The Church Cracked Open”
SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER
During the Sunday Forum at 11:30 a.m., we’ll examine how events of the last few years have (re)awakened Christians to systemic racism, establishment, and privilege that pervade our society. Complimentary copies are available at the church. On Sunday, Sept. 4, Chapters 1-3 will be discussed. |
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Anglican Identity
WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM, SEPT. 7 THRU OCT. 5
Come learn about the roots of Anglican identity and what it means to call ourselves part of the Anglican tradition.
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Sacred Ground: Exploring Race and Racism in America
THURSDAYS, SEPT. 8 THRU NOV. 17
Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity in this 11-week workshop.
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Education for Ministry
TUESDAYS STARTING SEPT. 13 AT 6:30PM
EfM is an in-depth study of scripture, church history, selected readings and shared theological reflection within a small community of people seeking to deepen their prayer lives and an awareness of God in their ordinary daily lives.
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Breakfast Club
THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER
Start your Thursdays in October with Dean Gray Lesesne at CCC’s first-ever Breakfast Club, where we will gather for good food, good conversation, and spiritual dialogue.
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Anglican Spirituality
WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM, OCT. 19 THRU NOV. 5
Join us as we explore what prayer is, how to do it, and what unique ways we pray as Episcopalians.
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Celebrate CCC at the Fall Ministry Fair
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, AT 11:30AM & 2:15PM
In recent years, it’s become more evident than ever that the church is more than the place where we worship: it’s the community that serves together and cares together. We invite you to (re)connect this fall at our Ministry Fair!
What energizes you? What gives you fulfilment? How would you like to challenge yourself? Take some time to sit with these questions and then chat with ministry representatives on Sunday, Sept. 11, to learn which ministries are a good match for your passions.
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Updates to Our Security Policy
Christ Church Cathedral is a spiritual hub of transformation for our city and diocese. Our unique location in the center of our city gives us the opportunity to be a space of deep peace in a troubled world, and we strive to be a safe place for all. You may have noticed over the last year, we have had the support of an outside security firm during our Sunday worship. We are grateful to them and how they have become beloved members of our CCC community.
In the wake of continued violence across the nation, CCC Vestry and staff have updated our security policy to include the following changes:
- As of Aug. 14, the St. Francis Door is locked during services.
- Accommodations have been made to ensure those who need to access the Cathedral from the wheelchair ramp will be able to do so.
- CCC hired security guards, in uniform and who have received specialized training, may be armed while in the Cathedral.
If you have questions about our new policy, please know that our Wardens and staff welcome your feedback.
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP p.815) |
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