Bishop Jennifer is coming to CCC this Sunday (and why it’s a faux pas to “welcome” her)!

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 AT 10AM AND 1PM

Please make sure to be with us this Sunday as the Right Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of Indianapolis, makes her official parish visitation to Christ Church Cathedral at our 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. liturgies, with a conversation time after each service in the Cathedral. (I will preach and preside at our 8 a.m. liturgy.)

As a Cathedral, we’re quite used to and grateful for Bishop Jennifer’s regular presence with us for high Holy Days, Strawberry Festival, and other public events. But this visit is particular: She is here to be with us as a congregation and as our chief priest and pastor. In this capacity, our Bishop is not a guest to be “welcomed” but rather is here as our primary spiritual leader, as our source of unity with the larger church, as our primary connection to our sister congregations in the Diocese of Indianapolis, and as our bridge to the larger Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion. She is here to confirm and receive new members, to celebrate the Holy Eucharist with us, and to ask us how things are going, to answer our questions, and to attend to our common spiritual life, all while connecting us with the wider Body of Christ throughout the world.

So, greet her with “Good morning, Bishop!” and “We’re so glad you’re here!” Ask her questions about our Diocese and about our siblings in the larger Episcopal Church in the Anglican Communion throughout the world, and share with her your concerns, hopes and dreams not only for Christ Church Cathedral, but also for the larger church. And make sure to snap a selfie with her and share online.

The Bishop’s visit is truly an “all come” event. See you Sunday!

Vestry Meets This Week

MONDAY, SEPT. 27, AT 6:30PM

The Vestry will meet in person this week, and the meeting will be on Monday instead of Tuesday to accommodate Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows’s schedule. The Cathedral’s Vestry (governing board) usually meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Our meetings are open to the congregation and all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to CCC Executive Coordinator Lauren Good by noon on Monday.

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The Blessing of the Animals

SATURDAY, OCT. 2, 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. Although outside, masks are still requested for all humans over 2 years of age, and animals must remain under the control of an adult, on a leash, or safely contained at all times. Please bring an offering of pet food for The Stable Pet Food Pantry as you are able.

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Stewardship Kick-off Event

SUNDAY, OCT. 3 AT 11AM

We will gather for a special bilingual worship service on the lawn at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration to kick off our 2022 Stewardship Campaign: Grateful Together, Giving Together, Growing Together. We will enjoy tamales while we share stories of how our gifts impact the community. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets!

Throughout the campaign, we’ll share more stories of our gratitude, connection, and mission. Bags containing special elements of our theme also will be distributed during our gathering on Oct. 3 so that you and your family can incorporate the practice of giving thanks into your daily rituals. Our 8 a.m. worship service is not affected by this special event, but because we cannot livestream outdoors at 11 a.m., we’ll offer brief 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. liturgies online that will be pre-recorded.”

See you there!

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Delivery Drivers Needed!

SUNDAY, OCT. 3

After our worship service and tamale lunch, we need drivers to deliver goody bags to absent members. We’ll do our best to assign your delivery zone near your home.

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Discern How God Is Calling You!

How is God calling you? What are the signs and ways God might be inviting you into something new? Do you face an important decision in your life where you could use some spiritual reflection and wisdom? As our Cathedral community continues in our discernment process and listens for God’s call for our next chapter of ministry together, we’re also discovering that discernment isn’t just for ministry committees or church strategic plans. God’s invitation and call is also to and for each of one of us.

We invite you to be a part of a two-gathering discussion and reflection on the book Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in Community, led by Dean Gray Lesesne and Discernment Team member Matthew Stevenson. We’ll meet on Zoom on Monday, Oct. 4 and on Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. Register before Sept. 29, and we’ll even mail you a copy of the book.

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Take Action With Episcopal Migration Ministries

There are currently nearly 7,000 Afghan refugees located in Indiana at Camp Atterbury and in need of donated items. Please consider sending supplies listed on their Amazon Wish List or donating new, unused clothing to the designated drop off site at the Kessler-Moore Readiness Center.  Families who remain in Indiana for resettlement will be supported by Exodus Refugee immigration, the approved resettlement organization and a diocesan cooperating ministry.  As you are able, please extend your resources and hospitality to our new neighbors.

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Stephen Ministry Training

Rarely has the need for compassion and caring been greater than now as we all struggle through the continuing coronavirus pandemic and its variants.

Are you a person with a kind heart and a keen listening ear? At Christ Church Cathedral we can train you to be a Stephen Minister—to provide confidential, one-on-one support for people who are facing various stresses, such as loneliness, illness, separation or divorce, job loss, retirement, a new arrival or an empty nest, or just heightened anxiety during these trying times. Stephen Ministers model Christ’s love by being present with their care receivers—listening, empathizing, encouraging.

Training via Zoom will be Monday evenings, 6 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 18 (please note the updated time and date) and continuing through April 2022. Classes are interactive and rewarding, imparting skills valuable in all human relationships. Commissioned care providers are then supported through regular, required supervision.

A written application and interview are required. Applications are due by Oct. 1. For more information, contact the Rev. Canon Tom Kryder-Reid.

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SAVE THE DATE: Salaam | Mosaic: Music from Iraq

SATURDAY, OCT. 16 AT 6:30PM

Salaam evokes the many textures of Arabic and Turkish music with entrancing ancient melodies and infectious grooves. Fascinating stories provide illumination and context for this alluring set of Traditional and Original Middle Eastern music.

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Faith and Action

TUESDAY, OCT. 5 AT 7PM

The Faith & Action Project will host its 2021 Fall Event “American Injustice: Mercy, Humanity and Making a Difference” featuring Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. Stevenson will lead a moderated discussion about how we can overcome poverty by attacking the systemic and social injustices that fuel it. This event is free, but tickets are required.

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