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WORSHIP
January 10, 2016
T O D AY
Volume 3 | Issue 2 | 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services | BAPTISM SUNDAY
ENDBEGINNINGS
“THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST”
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas
INSIDE
A Note from Neil
Order of Worship
Youth Events Meeting
CoH Flag Design Contest
Jason and deMarco Concert
Lenten Study Groups
ENDBEGINNINGS
WELCOME to Worship!
Cathedral of Hope is a congregation of
the United Church of Christ. Your presence here is a blessing to us, and we
hope you will return often.
Cathedral of Hope began in 1970 with
a circle of 12 friends, and has since
grown into the world’s largest liberal
Christian church with a primary outreach to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning people.
•The VISION of Cathedral of Hope is to
be a community of hope proclaiming
God’s inclusive love, removing
barriers to faith and empowering
all people to grow in grace toward
wholeness.
•The MISSION of Cathedral of Hope is
to reclaim Christianity as a faith of
Extravagant Grace, Radical Inclusion
and Relentless Compassion.
Notes for Newcomers
Restrooms are located near the
double glass doors behind the
Sanctuary. Private restrooms are
available off the hall to the right of
the Hall of Heroes area. For more
information about the church, please
come to the Ministry & Visitor’s
Center located next to Sources of
Hope bookstore.
Our worship services are recorded
for broadcast around the world. We
make every effort to respect your
privacy. However, if you would like
to ensure that you are not seen
on screen, please sit in one of the
last five rows of pews in the center
section.
Large-print bulletins
and assisted listening
systems are available in the
bookstore.
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Good Morning,
Cathedral of Hope!
he beginning of a new year starts
with two very special events in
the life of Jesus.
Last week was Epiphany Sunday;
we recalled the arrival of the Magi,
who had travelled from the East to
the place where the star had guided
them. Upon their arrival, they found Mary, Joseph and Jesus and they offered
Jesus their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. These gifts held much significance for the Christ-child and honored him as “one of them” – claiming
his majesty and sovereignty.
The Epiphany of the Magi leads us to claim our own epiphanies and to welcome the Christ-child into our hearts as we offer Jesus our lives as sisters and
brothers, transforming ourselves and transforming the world.
Today we come to witness the Baptism of Jesus, an event that took place many
years after his birth. The baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of his public
ministry, probably when Jesus was about 30 years old.
Matthew, Mark and Luke’s Gospels report the Baptism of Jesus. John the
Baptizer had been “preparing the way” by baptizing people for the forgiveness
of sins. John said that the one who would come after him would baptize in
the Holy Spirit.
Baptism has become an important ritual in the life of the Christian community, as it signifies an outward symbol of an inward change. It speaks to “new
life” and being “born again”. These symbols of our faith, shared by Jesus,
call us today as we celebrate the ministry of Jesus.
This EndBeginnings sermon series is about finding new meaning for us in
the daily living experience of our faith. It is Jesus who is the Alpha and the
Omega, the beginning and the end. However, this is not a conventional ending or beginning, for with God there is a continuum that is ongoing.
In Christ everything is new, and next Sunday we will explore this theme.
Baptism marks this event in Jesus and it marks us today. As we make our
baptismal vows, and renew them, we affirm our own EndBeginnings, which
encourages us to find this new meaning for ourselves.
I sincerely hope that you will relish your time today at Cathedral of Hope.
Blessings,
The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Senior Pastor
In consideration of those
seated around you,
PLEASE, No Flash Photography
H O P E Quotes
during the service.
PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! “Awesome—So much to be grateful for. That rendition should be put on YouThank you.
Tube. Loved the service dog by the organ at the beginning—So grateful for my
own “Sam” (11-15-15 service video on-line) —K .H., Sierra Vista, AZ
STAFF
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Todd Scoggins
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Dr. Stephen V. Sprinkle
Theologian in Residence
[email protected]
Sean Baugh
Assoc. Director of Music & Worship
[email protected]
Chris Chism
Assist. Director of Music & Worship
[email protected]
Lee Covington
Exec. Assistant to the Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Shelley Darling
Webmaster
[email protected]
Dan Dubree
[email protected]
Anita L. Haddy
Ministry Development Coordinator
[email protected]
Harry Hickey
Chief Financial/Operations Officer
[email protected]
Jerry King
Director of Media Ministry
[email protected]
Yadi Martinez
Minister of Youth,
Young Adults & Missions
[email protected]
David Moldenhauer
Director of Music & Worship
[email protected]
Dan Peeler
Minister for Children & Families
[email protected]
Bob Shea
Interim Advancement Director
[email protected]
Jim Summers
Director of IT
[email protected]
Lynn Taylor
Director of Facilities
[email protected]
Cover design by Charles Owen.
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This morning’s Processional Hymn is a marriage
of old and (relatively)
new. The lyrics for At the
Font We Start Our Journey were written in 1991
for the Episcopal Diocese
of Connecticut by British
born bishop Jeffrey Rowthorn. Rowthorn has held
positions at Union Theological Seminary and Yale
University Divinity School.
The hymn tune this text is
paired with was adapted
from an anthem by Henry
Purcell (1659-1695), one
of England’s most important pre-twentieth century composers. Purcell
began his musical life
as a boy chorister. At the
age of seventeen he was
appointed the organist
of Westminster Abbey. In
addition to countless anthems and choral works,
Purcell composed a large
amount of music for the
theater. Toward the end
of his life he was organist
for both Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal.
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LITURGY OF THE WORD
HEBREW LESSON Isaiah 43: 1-2, 18-21
Jodie Greb
But now thus says our God, the One who created you, Leah and Rachel and Jacob, the One who formed
you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When
you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Thus says our God: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do
a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers
in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the
wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for
myself so that they might declare my praise.
ANTHEM
As Jesus Walked Into the Stream
by Susan Borwick
Worship Note on p. 4
Sopranos and Altos of the Sanctuary Choir
Katrina Kratzer, violin; Quince Holman, cello; Rebecca Scherschell, harp
CONFESSION
One:
All:
One:
All:
One:
All:
One:
All:
Gracious God, you have named us “your beloved,” but we have not shared our joy with others.
Lord, have mercy on us.
You have marked us as your own in baptism, but we have not lived as your faithful people.
Christ, have mercy on us.
You have called us to be a light to the nations, but we have kept our light hidden.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Transform us by the power of your Holy Spirit so that we may live out our baptism as your new
creation, forgiven and made whole by your matchless love in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Thanks be to God! Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
GRADUAL
Choir:
All:
Speak, O Lord, as we come to you to receive the food of your holy word.
Take your truth, plant it deep in us; shape and fashion us in your likeness.
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**GOSPEL LESSON Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22
One:
All:
One:
All:
God be with you.
And also with you.
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
Glory to you, O God.
Minister Yinessa Romero
Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña
The people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts whether John might be
the Messiah. John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more
powerful than I is coming, whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. This one will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit and fire. A winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the
wheat into the granary; but the chaff will be burnt with unquenchable fire.” So, with many other
exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people. When all the people were baptized, and
when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit
descended in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, my beloved;
with you I am well pleased.”
One:
All:
This is the Gospel of Hope.
Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit.
**GLORIA
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SERMON
EndBeginnings
The Baptism of Christ
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**RENEWAL OF OUR BAPTISMAL VOWS
**SONG OF RESPONSE
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Words and Music by John Ylvisaker © John Ylvisaker
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Worship Note below
BORNING CRY
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
As Jesus Walked into the Stream (on page 2)
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God Is Here
The baptism of Jesus models God’s tender blessing on all of us, “God’s beloved.” As the river of God’s Spirit flows, it renews, washes, and heals. This
Words by Fred Pratt Green; Music by Sheldon Curry
Anthem, by church composer Susan Borwick,
interweaves quiet and flowing soprano and alto voices and instruments in a modal tone, conveying the
Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra
spiritual truth of God’s love for all of us. “God speaks and sends a heavenly dove and names us, ‘My beloved.’”
CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
God Is Here
Words by Fred Pratt Green; Music by Sheldon Curry
Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra
CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
TO OUR GUESTS
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
INVITATION TO THE FEAST
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS
Cathedral of Hope celebrates an open communion. We understand the sharing of
the bread and the wine in Jesus’ name to be a representation of an ancient vision
of God’s feast for all peoples. We don’t require you to be a member of this
church, or any church, to participate with us in this feast of grace. Simply come
forward at the ushers’ direction. After dipping a wafer in the wine, the minister will
place it on your tongue and offer a brief blessing. If you prefer to serve yourself,
or do not wish to partake of the wine, cup your hands in front of you as you come
to receive communion.
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION
I Have Loved You
I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine.
I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine.
Seek the face of the Lord and long for God:
God will fill you with light and with peace. (Refrain)
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Seek the face of the Lord and long for God:
God will fill you with joy and with hope. (Refrain)
Words and Music by Michael Joncas, based on Jeremiah 31: 3 and Psalm 24: 3, adapted
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The Power of Your Love
Lord, I come to you, let my life be changed, renewed,
flowing from the grace that I found in you.
Lord, I’ve come to know the weaknesses I see in me
will be stripped away by the pow’r of your love.
Hold me close, let your love surround me.
Bring me near, draw me to your side.
And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle,
And I will soar with you, your Spirit leads me on in the pow’r of your love.
Lord, unveil my eyes. Let me see you face to face,
the knowledge of your love as you live in me.
Lord, renew my mind as your will unfolds in my life,
in living every day by the pow’r of your love.
Hold me close, let your love surround me.
Bring me near, draw me to your side.
And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle,
And I will soar with you, your Spirit leads me on in the pow’r of your love.
TO OUR GUESTS
It has become a
tradition
at
the
Cathedral of Hope to
rise as we end our time
of
communion
(as
indicated by **), join
hands as an expression
of our unity in Christ,
and lift them up in glory
to God.
In My Life, Lord
In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.
In my life, Lord, be glorified today.
En mi vida, gloria te doy, gloria te doy.
En mi vida, gloria te doy, Señor.
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Shout to the Lord
Words and Music by Geoff Bullock
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Words and Music by Bob Kilpatrick
© Bob Kilpatrick Music, Inc.
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And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle,
And I will soar with you, your Spirit leads me on in the pow’r of your love.
TO OUR GUESTS
It has become a
tradition
at
the
Cathedral of Hope to
rise as we end our time
of
communion
(as
indicated by **), join
hands as an expression
of our unity in Christ,
and lift them up in glory
to God.
We invite you to join as
you are able, in body or
spirit.
In My Life, Lord
In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.
In my life, Lord, be glorified today.
En mi vida, gloria te doy, gloria te doy.
En mi vida, gloria te doy, Señor.
Shout to the Lord
My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you;
All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love.
My Comfort, my Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength,
Let ev’ry breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you.
Words and Music by Geoff Bullock
© Word Music, Inc. and Maranatha! Music
CCLI License #123333
Words and Music by Bob Kilpatrick
© Bob Kilpatrick Music, Inc.
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Worship Note below
**Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing, power and majesty, praises we bring.
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name.
I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand;
Nothing compares to the promise I have in you!
Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted © Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia
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**PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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Shout to the Lord
Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech composed “Shout to the Lord” in 1993 and it has become one of the most well-known modern worship
songs, being sung by an estimated 25-30 million churchgoers every Sunday since the song’s release.She wrote the song during a time of personal
struggle. When she presented it to Hillsong’s then-worship pastor, Geoff Bullock, she was so embarrassed that she asked him to face away from her
as she played and sang.
“Shout to the Lord” was first recorded on People Just Like Us and has appeared on more than 200 different albums by numerous artists in multiple
languages. It is also the title track for the first live album co-produced with Integrity Music featuring Zschech as a worship leader. It was Integrity
Music’s first album to feature a female worship leader. The album was nominated for the 1997 Dove Awards “Praise & Worship Album of the Year” at
the Gospel Music Awards. The song was nominated in the 1998 Dove Awards “Song of the Year” category. It has been performed for the Pope at the
Vatican and for the President of the United States.
On the global impact of “Shout to the Lord”, Zschech said, “I can’t take any credit for its impact. God decided to put his blessing on this song.”
Go, My Children, with My Blessing (on page 7)
Jaroslav Jan Vajda (1919-2008) wrote this text in 1983 for Concordia Publishing, which was seeking an alternative to the evening hymn “God Who
Made the Earth and Heaven,” traditionally sung with this popular Welsh tune. Vajda conceived of the text as a “hymn of dismissal” by God. Jaroslave J.
Vajda began his education for the ministry at age thirteen at Concordia College in Fort Wayne, Indian. He translated over one hundred Slovak and Czech
poems, along with parts of Slovakia’s classic literature.
The traditional Welsh melody is named AR HYD Y NOS, which means “The Livelong Night.” The tune was first printed by Edward Jones in Musical Relicks
of the Welsh Bards (1784) in Dublin, Ireland. There it was scored for solo voice, chorus, and harp.
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**RECESSIONAL HYMN
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Words by Jaroslav J. Vajda, adapted; Music: Welsh folk melody
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Worship Note on p. 6
AR HYD Y NOS
**BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Time of Prayer
After the service, caring ministers will be in the chapel area to offer you personal prayer for healing and comfort.
Time of Fellowship
Please join us for refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
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News
January 10, 2016
BRIEFS
A “Coming Out” Workshop
Are you “coming out”? Have you been out for a while? No matter where you
are on your coming out journey, you will benefit from this seven-week workshop. The workshop is a safe place to explore coming out to oneself, to family,
to friends and at work. We will also address the spiritual aspects of the process
and God’s love for you. The interactive workshop is open to all LGBT persons, family and friends. It’s facilitated by UCC Pastoral Counselor Rev. Dr.
Gary Kindley, United Methodist Pastor Rev. Jane Graner, and CoH member
Will Fields.
Tuesday Evenings 7–9 p.m. January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 16, 23.
Congregational Life Center Chapel.
Pre-registration is requested and attendance for all 7 weeks is strongly encouraged. Register online at www.cathedralofhope.com/coming-out-workshop.
If you need additional information, please email Will Fields at
[email protected].
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CoH Youth Events Meeting TODAY
ODAY we will meet after the 11 a.m. service in our Youth Rm 107 to share
our 2016 Calendar. We invite Parents/guardians to stop by as we share exciting news for Jr. High Mission Trip, Sr. High National Youth Event and greater
church wide opportunities. For more information or to be part of our amazing
team of Youth leaders, contact Minister Yadi at [email protected]
CoH Flag Design Contest: Call for Submissions
Hey, all you creative types. We have an exciting challenge for you. The CoH
Communication Team is sponsoring a Cathedral of Hope Flag Design Contest.
All are invited to participate. Design rules and specifications follow:
1. Final design will be displayed on a 6’ X 10’ flag.
2. The design should reflect the spirit, mission, and the core values of
Cathedral of Hope.
3. Be creative.
4. If you use the words “Cathedral of Hope” you must use CoH approved
logo, but words of any kind are not recommended.
5. Design may use rainbow colors, but rainbow flag elements should not be
the primary feature.
6. Design may use the Interfaith Peace Chapel, but it should not be the primary feature.
7. Designs may be submitted as HIGH Resolution .JPEG, .TIFF, .EPS, .PDF
or hand drawn illustrations that are at least 8 ½ X 11.
8. Submissions may be sent via email to [email protected] or
dropped off at the reception desk during regular business hours, or can be
mailed to:
Flag Design Contest
Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd.,Dallas, TX 75235
Jason & deMarco In Concert
NEXT Sunday, January 17, CoH Sanctuary, 6 p.m.
Internationally known recording artists, Jason & deMarco, have traveled
throughout the country for more than a decade, touching congregations with
their beautiful harmonies.
They have had songs rise up the Billboard charts, received awards for their
work in social justice and their controversial music videos, performed at
numerous high-profile events and were featured in a documentary-film called
“We’re all Angels” that aired on Showtime for 18 months.
Their concerts infuse a unique sense of humor and passion to tell their inspirational story of creating the “impossible” and living a happy life, both as singing
partners and life partners with twin sons born through surrogacy.
Join us for this evening of music in the Cathedral of Hope Sanctuary, Sunday,
The finalist will meet with the CoH Flag Design Team. ALL SUBMISSIONS January 17, at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Childcare available.
MUST BE RECEIVED BY January 31, 2016
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LEGACY Planning Session
Saturday, January 16
LEGACY is a Cathedral of Hope social group made up of single or coupled
mature adults (50 or better) who meet the third Saturday of each month for an
outing or a potluck dinner at church or at a private home. Often, Legacy will
provide nurturing care for those who are in need of assistance with medical
problems or challenges.
Our next LEGACY event will be our annual Planning Session held at Mario’s
Mexican & Salvadorian Restaurant (5404 Lemmon Avenue) on Saturday,
January 16, 2016. We will gather between 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. They have a large
section that they will reserve for our group. Mario’s has a very reasonable
brunch and full menu, and drink specials. They will do separate checks. There
is easy parking in front, behind or a dedicated lot just across the street.
Please begin thinking of activities that you would like to do during
2016. This can be new ideas of places/events we have not done or places/
events that you would like repeated. You can email items to Jeanette at
[email protected] so she can incorporate them into the listing of
possibilities she always brings for our consideration. At the meeting, she will
distribute this listing of potential activities plus a calendar of places/events we
have done in past years.
It is you who should be baptizing me!
Each week, Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose
create beautiful illustrations like this one for use in the Children’s Church
PowerPoint lessons.
We always welcome those that would be interested in hosting a LEGACY event
in their home or at church or another venue, and certainly appreciate those who
have hosted events at their homes in past years.
Today in Children’s Church
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Please RSVP to Roy by Thursday, January 14 so that we can give a headcount to Mario’s for setting up tables, and preprint nametags. Looking forward
to seeing you there.
n this Baptism of the Christ Sunday, we will be studying not only the story
of Jesus’ baptism, but also the definition of Baptism itself, beginning with
the story of John the Baptist. In our illustrated PowerPoint, we will discover
that John the Baptist was so intense in his message that people thought he was
a Hebrew Scripture Prophet, Elijah, who had come back to show them the way
to God. He announced the coming ministry of Jesus, telling people that God’s
rule on earth was near and that they should put their sins behind them and be
baptized. In this church, we might say “Create a new life for yourself by leaving
things you want to change behind you.” Then Jesus entered to show the people
how to actually build new lives.
Contact Roy at [email protected] for further information and to RSVP.
Progressive Youth Ministry Conference
February 18-20
Cathedral of Hope will be hosting the 3rd annual Progressive Youth Ministry
Conference on February 18-20. It can be difficult for a youth worker who identifies as “progressive” or “Liberal” to find a tribe. Most events, conferences,
camps, and curriculum cater to evangelicals. But as progressive theology gains
more of a foothold in the church, we need a place to gather as well to meet and
learn together.
Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, January 23, Sanctuary, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mark your calendar now to attend the next Town Hall Meeting. Town Hall
meetings are designed to keep our congregation informed about what’s going
on in our church between Annual Congregational Meetings. Want to be in the
know? Come to the meeting on Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m.! Lunch will follow the meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
In February, 2016, The Joppa Group and Cathedral of Hope in Dallas are hosting the third Progressive Youth Ministry Conference. We are committed in presenting a diverse line-up of speakers, fresh ideas for the theory and practice of
youth ministry. The theme for PYM16 is “Faith in an Age of Reason.” We will
tackle issues including race, religion-and-science, and creativity.
Preachers include: Rev. Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas and Allyson Robinson
Giving and Attendance at a Glance
Service
Worship
Auto-Giving
Mail/Credit Cards
Total Contributions
Week
Ending 01/03/16
Attd.
Ministry
1,118
$9,447
Week
Ending 12/27/15
Attd.
Ministry
2,408
$21,891
Week
Ending 12/20/15
Attd.
Ministry
1,313
$13,833
$27,793
$13,340
$50,580
$34,904
$1,702
$58,497
$34,904
$1,702
$50,439
1,118
Contributions Goal
Over/(Short Fall)
$35,000
$15,580
YTD Contributions
YTD Contribution Goal
Over/(Short Fall)
$53,929
$35,000
$18,929
2,408
1,313
$35,768
$22,729
YTD Operating Receipts
YTD Operating Expenses
Over/(Short Fall)
Conference seminars include: Rabbi Evan Moffic “What every Christian
needs to know about the Jewishness of Jesus”; Cathedral of Hope Youth Pastor
Yadi Martinez “Ministering to Trans Youth”, Doug Paggit “FLIP your youth
ministry among many more.”
Special speakers include: Rob Bell “All Things Are Yours: A few thoughts
on the awesome and unexpected truth that every explanation merely moves the
mystery a layer deeper. And what that has to do with fifteen years old.”
To register ,visit the pym.thejopagroup.com , code UCC.
$35,768
$14,671
To sign up to be a volunteer. please contact our Youth Minister Yadi Martinez.
Yadi can be reached at [email protected] or leave a message at 214351-1901 x220
$72,656
$78,650
($5,994)
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Lenten Book Study Groups Forming
Grounded: Finding God in the World
—A Spiritual Revolution
By Diana Butler Bass
Cathedral of Hope and The Alzheimer’s
Association, Greater Dallas Chapter,
are working together in 2016!
CoH, in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Association, will begin offering a
monthly lecture series to bring greater awareness to our community about the
disease and to also provide support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or
related dementia and their care partners.
The headlines are clear: religion is on
the decline in America as many people leave behind traditional religious
practices. Diana Butler Bass argues
that what appears to be a decline actually signals a major transformation in
how people understand and experience
God. The distant God of conventional
religion has given way to a more intimate sense of the sacred that is with us
in the world. This shift, from a vertical
understanding of God to a God found
on the horizons of nature and human
community, is at the heart of a spiritual revolution that surrounds us – and
that is challenging not only religious
institutions, but political and social
ones as well.
The first lecture, “The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease ”, will be presented by Dr.
Ramona Rhodes on Wednesday evening, February 10, in the Congregational
Life Center (CLC) Chapel. There will be refreshments and a time of gathering
at 5:30 p.m. with the one-hour lecture beginning promptly at 6 p.m.
Grounded explores this cultural turn as Bass unpacks how people are finding
new spiritual ground by discovering and embracing God everywhere in the
world around us—in the soil, the water, the sky, in our homes and neighborhoods, and in the global commons.
O
n Sunday, January 17, Cathedral of Hope will display some very special
art created through a therapeutic program of the Alzheimer’s Association
called “Memories in the Making”. Each piece of art is the work of an individual living with Alzheimer’s disease and will be located in the Ministry &
Visitor’s Center through the month of January.
Kimberly Knight-MSSW is the Associate Director of Community Relations for
the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter and she will be with us
on January 17 to answer questions and share additional information about this
exciting new program offered at Cathedral of Hope.
Lectures will be offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month through October,
Signups
2016. In addition to the lectures, CoH will be hosting an Alzheimer’s Support
Group on the 2nd Saturday of each month beginning February 13 at 10 a.m. in Signups begin NEXT Sunday, January 17, and continue each Sunday and
Wednesday through February 3.
CLC 106.
If you would like to know more about these collaborative programs, please con- Books
tact Rev. Todd Scoggins at [email protected] or Brian Parman
Books will be available in Sources bookstore for $17.95 (less than both Amazon
at [email protected].
and Barnes & Noble) and are available in Kindle and Nook versions for $13.99.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter—The Alzheimer’s
Association is dedicated to providing support and assistance to persons affected Facilitators
by Alzheimer’s disease and to their families and other caregivers through the Interested in leading a group? Print the Keywords: STUDY GROUP
Chapter’s core services.
LEADER in the comments section of the registration pad, or email
The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease [email protected] to let us know of your interest.
through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support
for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of
brain health and the hope of a future world without Alzheimer’s disease.
CoH Devotions
Did you know that Cathedral of Hope offers weekday devotions? If you have
not already signed up to receive these spiritual nuggets during the week, you
WISH LIST
can do so today at our website. Visit cathedralofhope.com/mycoh and sign in
Periodically, the Advancement Office will publish items forming a WISH LIST to subscribe.
generated by Staff and Volunteers that would enhance their ministry in one
form or another. If interested in any of these gift opportunities, please contact
Free Rapid HIV Testing
Bob Shea in the Advancement Office at [email protected] or 214Offered on the first and third Sundays (no appoint351-1901, x134. Thank you!
ment needed) between the 9 and 11 a.m. services, in
Music Ministry Music Stands 12 @ $20 each
the lower level of the IPC, Room C, and the second
Music Stand Lights
8 @ $35 each
and fourth Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. during iCare
Congo Stand
1 @ $200
(no appointment needed). Offered by appointment on
Timpani Cover
1 @ $350
the first and third Wednesdays of each month here at
CoH.
Youth Ministry Youth Bibles
25 @ $20 each
TV Ministry
Balcony Monitor
1 @ $3,000
Call 469-291-2800 to schedule an appointment.
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Volunteer Opportunities
for the New Year
TRIBUTES
Tributes that reach the office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday will be printed in the
ere are some resolutions you can keep in the New Year. To express coming week’s bulletin. Tributes that reach the office afterwards will be
interest in participating in the volunteer opportunities below, email printed in the following week’s bulletin. Space limitations may also apply.
[email protected] or PRINT the Keyword in the comments
In Memory of Tom Davis
In Honor of Ally
section of the registration form and be sure to include your contact information
By Ken Corban
By Chris Kollack
so Anita Haddy, Ministry Development Coordinator, can follow up with you.
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NEW!! Special Events Team
Members of this team help in many different aspects of CoH Events, including
but not limited to: set up and/or take down, greeting, ushering, and staffing
tables for registration, ticket sales and will call. A fun and exciting way to get to
know new people. Keyword: EVENTS
Breakfast at Cathedral of
Hope (BACH)
Want to give to others in thanks for
the blessings you have received?
This team of volunteers provide a hot
cooked breakfast for the homeless
each Saturday morning. Tasks include,
set up and/or take down, check-in,
cooking, serving, and clean up.
Keyword: BACH
In Memory of
My Family and Friends
By Joleen Decle
In Memory of
Miriam and Paul G. Pedersen
By Paul M. Pedersen
In Memory of Paul Shaw
By Beth and Witt Langstaff
In Honor of Sobriety, God, and
Homeward Bound
By Edward Coleman
In Honor of John Bray
By Cyl Adams Reed
In Honor of Lee Covington
By Mark Brown
In Honor of
My Friend Aurora Soto de Law
By Richard DuPont
In Honor of Bill Eure
By Phil Martin
To make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact Ariel Duarte at
[email protected] or 214.351.1901 x131, or
use the envelope in the pew rack.
iCare Team
This team runs the CoH food pantry that provides a light lunch and bags of nonperishable food to the homeless and hungry. Tasks include set up/take down,
check in, filling and distributing bags preparing and serving lunch, and clean up.
If you’re bilingual (English/Spanish), we can definitely use your help. Daytime
hours only, weekly on Mondays 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Keyword: iCare
Usher Ministry
Each week, different usher teams work to prepare the Sanctuary for worship
services, seat people as they arrive, take up the offering and direct people during communion. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to join.
Keyword: USHER
Prison Ministry
Share your gift of compassion through our prisoner correspondence ministry.
Reach out to persons who are incarcerated and provide hope that God’s inclusive love is for them as well. Orientation provided prior to serving.
Keyword: PRISON
Pastoral Care/Prayers
If you know anyone who would
like to be included on the church
prayer list, send the request to
[email protected] or
online at www.cathedralofhope.com/
contact-us-forms/prayer-request.
If you know of someone in
need of pastoral contact, please
notify Rev. Todd Scoggins
by phone at 214.351.1901 or
[email protected].
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#CoHDallas Winning Photo
Cathedral of Hope Youth Group December 13, 2015 —photo of our young
congregants during Advent. Photo by Brandon Kirk.
Weekly Recurring Meetings and Events
SUNDAY
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Discounts from 30% to much more than 50%! Some are single
items only; some have only 2 or more. Stop by today before all is gone!
The Best Party
of Our Lives
Told in a series of essays that
mimic the course of a traditional
wedding, from engagement to
walking down the aisle to the
honeymoon and beyond, The Best
Party of Our Lives invites readers to reflect on what makes their
own relationships unique and the
significance of public celebrations
of love. With chapters each focusing on a different couple’s love
story, the challenges they faced,
and the lessons they learned, the
book offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of the changing face of marriage.
The perspective these trailblazing LGBT couples gain by examining and
remaking marriage for themselves will inform anyone who is planning a
wedding and inspire anyone who has ever been in love. Sarah Galvin is
the author of the Stranger newspaper’s Wedding Crasher column about
attending weddings (which she was invited to, though the name would
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Worship Services–9 & 11 am (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Sanctuary
Child Care/Children’s Church 9 & 11 am & 1 pm, CLC
HIV Testing–first and third Sunday between 9 & 11 am services
IPC Room C - No appointment required.
Gaymsters Bridge Group–1 pm, CLC 106
MONDAY
Meditation Monday–7 pm, IPC
Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group–Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 pm, CLC 107
Groupo de Teatro–Monday 7 pm, CLC 102-103
TUESDAY
Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group–Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 pm, CLC 107
StepUP AA Group–6:30-7:30 pm, CLC 106
Gaymsters Bridge Group–7 pm, CLC 102-103
WEDNESDAY
Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group–Noon, CLC 116
Child Care–7 pm, CLC 135
PULSE–Contemporary Worship–7:15 pm, Sanctuary
HIV Testing–Must call for appointment. First & Third Wednesday
4 pm to 6 pm, CLC 102-103. Contact UT Southwestern 214-645-7300
THURSDAY
Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group–Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 pm, CLC 107
StepUP AA Group–6:30-7:30 pm, CLC 106
Crystal Meth Anonymous Support Group–6:30 pm, CLC 116
FRIDAY
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Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group–Noon, CLC 116
Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader
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the 28th all-new edition of this
beloved book series. Now with
a fancy flexi-cover and slightly
larger trim size on the outside, and
a sleeker style on the inside! All of
our fans’ Bathroom Reader favorites are packed into these glorious
pages—from little-known history
to the origins of everyday things—
plus odd news, weird fads, quirky
quotes, mind-bending science,
head-scratching blunders, and all sorts of random oddities. Oh yeah, and
thousands of incredible FACTS!
StepUP AA Group–8:30-9:30 am, CLC 106
Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group–Noon, CLC 116
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Monthly Recurring Meetings and Events
Monthly Birthday Celebration–first Sunday–10:15 am, FH
Board of Stewards Meeting–fourth Monday (Jan. Only)–7 pm, FH
Taizé Prayer Service–first Friday (except July and August) – 7 pm, IPC
Cathedral Couples–first Saturday 6 pm, location varies. Contact Jim at
[email protected]
LEGACY (50 + Social Group)–third Saturday, time & location varies.
Contact Roy at [email protected]
Young Adults – last Saturday, time & location varies. Contact Yadi at
[email protected]
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ing teachers in the educational system to participate in a secure video conference interview as part of a qualitative study: Professional Identity Development
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HOPE on the Horizon
EVENTS at
a GLANCE*
January 2016
Sunday, JAN 10
EndBeginnings: “The Baptism of Christ”
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Spanish
Wednesday, JAN 13 • PULSE
My Story: “ I Decided to Stop”
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, JAN 17
EndBeginnings: “Everything New”
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Spanish
Jason & deMarco in Concert, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, JAN 20 • PULSE
My Story: “ I Decided to Stay”
Rev. Todd Scoggins, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, JAN 23 • Town Hall Meeting
Begins at 11 a.m. followed by lunch in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, JAN 24
EndBeginnings: “Focused on the Goal”
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Spanish
Monday, JAN 25 • Board of Stewards Meeting
Fellowship Hall, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, JAN 27 • PULSE
My Story: “ I Decided to Go”
Chris Chism, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, JAN 31
EndBeginnings: “Whenever You are Ready”
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Spanish
February 2016
Wednesday, FEB 3 • PULSE
Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, FEB 7 • TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Spanish
Wednesday, FEB 10 • ASH WEDNESDAY
Imposition of Ashes Service, 7:15 p.m.
*Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed.
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NEXT Sunday, January 17, CoH Sanctuary, 6 p.m.