From the Clergy – February 23, 2020
From the Very Rev. Kristina Maulden Ash Wednesday is just a few days away. We will be invited to come to church and have the cross traced on our foreheads once again. Those ashes will have been made from the burning of the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday....
Warden’s Column – February 23, 2020
“Christianity is a contact sport.” This phrase, spoken by the Rev. Ronald Byrd1 in his sermon celebrating Absalom Jones,2 at the opening Eucharist of the winter Executive Council meeting, has remained on my mind for the last week. Some of the questions raised for me...
From the Clergy – February 16, 2020
From the Very Rev. Kristina Maulden When you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and...
Warden’s Column – February 16, 2020
From the Chair of the Outreach Committee Welcome Home! On Sunday, March 8, the Cathedral will begin a new Outreach ministry, “Welcome Home Baskets for Heading Home.” This project is part of our partnership with Heading Home, a nonprofit that provides emergency...
From the Clergy – February 9, 2020
From the Rev. Chuck Jones After the 9:15 eucharist last week, a number of parishioners assembled “goodie bags” full of snacks, socks, kids toys, hygiene supplies, hand and foot warmers and treats for dogs. The bags had been decorated with drawings, stickers and words...
Warden’s Column – February 9, 2020
After nearly 25 years at the Cathedral, I’ve finally stepped up to a more visible leadership position, and what a step up! I’ve spent many years volunteering as a Sunday School Teacher, and helping with a variety of other ministries, and I’ve had the opportunity to...
From the Clergy – February 2, 2020
From the Very Rev. Kristina Maulden The Importance of Light This Sunday, Feb 2nd, is the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Luke describes this event as a combination of the Jewish practice of the purification rite of women with the ceremony of the...
Warden’s Column – February 2, 2020
Wow! What a wonderful Annual Meeting we all enjoyed. Thanks to everyone who supplied sustenance with their delicious contributions of food, those assisting with preparation and clean-up, and to all who participated in our communal gathering. Welcome to our new Sr....
From the Clergy – January 26, 2020
From the Rev. Chuck Jones Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life,...
Warden’s Column – January 26, 2020
Seldom at a loss for words, I find it difficult to express what I’m thinking as I write my last column as your senior warden. It’s been a remarkable 26 months, and we’ve had quite a journey together. Here are some of my thoughts… Getting from “there” to “here”...