Outreach Ministry Team announces partnership with HIM by HER!
CCC is pleased to announce the second organization in our newly refreshed Outreach Grant program, a partnership comprised of both funding and faithful volunteer engagement. HIM by HER Collegiate School for the Arts is a school on the East side that provides rigorous academics appropriately infused with community commitment and character development necessary for college entry and success, and for productive lives in society. Him by Her offers an afro-centric curriculum rooted in celebrating, honoring, and providing education around the rich and diverse contributions, impact, and achievements of the African American community and culture. HIM By HER also endeavors to counteract the “School-to-Prison Pipeline.”
We look forward to announcing our first day of service with this new partner organization!
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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 10AM
Dayspring Center is CCC’s 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!
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Children’s “Coco” Movie Night
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, AT 6PM
Families are welcomed to share an evening together enjoying a story of love and family bonds, “Coco”. Pizza dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by a movie and seasonal activities. Children are welcome to come in pajamas and bring a pillow.
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Celebrating the Ministry of Carl Michaelis
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, AT 5:30PM
Carl served on CCC’s staff for almost 32 years, retiring as Director of Hospitality Ministries in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because we couldn’t celebrate his ministry at that time, we are planning to celebrate with Choral Evensong on the Feast Day of St. Michael and All Angels at the end of September. Please join us!
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SAVE THE DATE: Stewardship Kick-off
SUNDAY, OCT. 2, AFTER EACH SERVICE
Stewardship season begins next month and we’re excited to kick off our campaign with a fun celebration! Be with us after each service to learn more about this year’s campaign goals and enjoy empanadas. Through our collective generosity, we hope to have an even greater impact on our neighborhood, city, and Diocese next year as we continue to deepen our roots through strategic ministry. |
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SAVE THE DATE: Blessing of the Animals
SATURDAY, OCT. 8, AT 11AM
Join us and bring your fur babies, plumed pals, and slithery sidekicks for the Blessing of the Animals! This short service in observance of the Feast of St. Francis takes place on our front lawn and we welcome all God’s creatures and their guardians. Animals must remain under the control of an adult, on a leash, or safely contained at all times. Pets will receive a blessing and a St. Francis medallion as a token of love and protection. |
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CCC Pumpkin Patch Outing
SATURDAY, OCT. 15, NOON TO 3PM
CCC invites you to a group outing at Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch! Enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride excursion, games, a petting zoo and more!
Cost: $12.50 per person when you arrive. To get the group rate, just tell them you’re with CCC. Children ages 2 and under are free. Admission does not include the cost of pumpkins to take home.
Registration is NOT required, but it would be great to get an idea how many people we should expect to see.
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Service Project With IYG
SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 10AM-4PM
The Cathedral Women invite you to help the Indiana Youth Group swap out the clothing in their Basic Needs closet from summer to winter. IYG supports our community’s LGBT+ youth, many of whom have been shut out by their families or feel like they can’t come out to their families. We are also taking donations of gently used clothing, coats, hats, and gloves to donate to the closet when we go. Place donations in the bin in the Parish Hall by Oct. 21. We are looking for 15-20 people. Supervised children are welcome.
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Episcopal Women’s Ministries Fall Retreat
SEPT. 23-25
All who identify as women are encouraged to connect with other women, nurture your spirit, and enjoy beautiful Waycross Camp and Conference Center. The Rt. Rev. Cate Waynick, the former bishop of Indianapolis, will lead this retreat focused on Holy Listening. In-person and virtual options available.
The registration deadline is today!
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Children’s & Youth Formation
SUNDAYS AT 11:30AM
On 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
After the 8:30 a.m. service as well as 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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Centering Prayer
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS THIS FALL
Do 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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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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Anglican Rosary Prayer Group
THURSDAYS AT 5PM, SEPT. 8-OCT. 5
The Anglican rosary offers a pattern for meditation and a way of letting our hands guide our thoughts. The rosary leads us through the principal moments in the story of Jesus and considers Mary’s role in those mysteries. Come spend time with the rosary before Evensong.
For more information, contact Brett Roberts.
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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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GOOD WORD SUBMISSION FORM
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