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Volume 6 | Issue 19 | May 12, 2019 | 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services | Fourth Sunday of Easter Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas TODAY WORSHIP
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What began in 1970 as a circle of 12 friends meeting weekly for worship and fellowship has grown into Cathedral of Hope, a Vibrant, Inclusive, Progressive (VIP)
congregation of the United Church of Christ. Founded in and serving beyond the LGBTQ community, our mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion, and relentless compassion by being a people of hope—proclaiming God’s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith, and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness.
If you are visiting Cathedral of Hope for the first time, we are glad to have you here, are blessed by your presence, and hope you will return often! If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please call on our Ushers to assist you. You’re invited to use the restroom that corresponds with your gender identity or the restroom that is the safest and most comfortable for you. Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. All-gender, single-occupancy 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 Connect Center located next to Sources of Hope.
Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore.
Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope, United Church of Christ!
It might seem a little strange to us to read the Scripture today as Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd. For those of us who have never been to the countryside, or experienced the relationship between sheep and a shepherd, it is hard for us to image what on earth Jesus was on about! However, sheep and shepherds were commonly known and understood by those who lived in the time of Jesus and these images, or metaphors, were used in the Hebrew text before Jesus. David, the psalmist, was a shepherd and he uses his experience to describe his relationship with God. For instance, in Psalm 23 he says that “God is my shepherd”.
Sheep learn to trust and follow their shepherd and a shepherd keeps watch for predators who might come to steal or kill.Jesus said, “I AM the good shepherd” which indicates that there are also bad shepherds! A good shepherd wants to provide safety, pasture, food and water. Jesus wants us to be assured that God, the great I AM, is good and has our best interests at heart. As the good Shepherd, Jesus is prophetically speaking to those disciples that he would ultimately lay down his life for the people, just as good shepherds lays down their life for their sheep. That’s how deeply God wants to know us and be in relationship with us.Trust is not easy in our world today, a world that is plagued by mistrust and broken relationships. It is something that has to be earned and handled carefully. For those of us who are called into relationship with God, God demonstrates that we can trust and rely on God and, as we deepen our experience, so we are able to both trust and lean into the voice of God in our lives.Today we come to experience God as the “Good Shepherd.” I do hope that you will journey with me, both on Sundays and through our small groups, to re-discover and deepen your personal experience of “I AM” as we explore “Who is Jesus?” together.Blessings,
The Reverend Dr. Neil G Cazares-ThomasSenior Pastor
Welcome to Cathedral of Hope!
N e i l ’ s N OT E
Connect CenterIf you are joining us for the first time, stop by the Info Bar in the Connect Center to meet and greet with volunteers and staff, and to pick up a special gift from us to you.
ChildcareOur Ministry to Children & Families (birth - 4th grade) offers some of the most exciting and imaginative children’s programming around. Your children will insist on a return visit. Childcare is available during the 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. services in the Children’s Chapel
YouthYouth Group meets Sunday mornings during the 11am worship service. They are located in the East Wing Rm. 182. The last Sunday of the month, they attend worship together as a group.
Sources of HopeOur bookstore, Sources of Hope, is located near the front doors of the church. Visit the store before and after services to browse a great selection of inspiring merchandise and hope-filled gifts.
Congregational CareIf you find yourself experiencing illness, hospitalization, death, grief, or other critical challenges, the Congregational Care Ministry (CCM) at Cathedral of Hope will connect you with the appropriate resources that best correspond to your needs.
The CCM can be reached by: • Phone (214) 351-1901 Ext. 124• Email at [email protected]• Enter ‘Care’ in red registration
book when at church
Worship TodayTraditional - 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Modern - 10 a.m. (Interfaith Peace Chapel)Traditional in Spanish - 1 p.m.
I M P O R TA N T I N F O
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Fourth Sunday of Easter MAY 12, 2019 ● 9 & 11 A.M.
GATHERING PRELUDE Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Music by William B. Bradbury; arr. Daniel Kallman Katrina Glaze and Thane Elliot, violins; Les Holben, piano
CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Erin Wyma **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Thanksgiving and Glory
Words by Lavon Baylor ST DENIO Music adapted from a Welsh ballad in Caniadaith y Cysegr, 1839 OneLicense.net License#A-705445
**The people will rise in body or spirit.
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**INVOCATION
GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Andria Davis
**EXCHANGE OF PEACE
THE WORD MODERN LESSON posted by Mother Clanger on Reflectionary.org
How do the sheep know the shepherd? Do they sit down with charts, like WWII airplane spotters, memorizing the silhouettes of shepherds and hired hands, so that they can tell one from the other? No. The sheep know the shepherd because the shepherd is always there: there in the green pastures, there beside the still waters – and also there in the dark valley. In the dark valley I can become overwhelmed with all the dangers – both the real and imagined. I am busy watching out for lurking beasts to bite me, or tangled roots to trip me, or thorny bushes to snag me, and I can forget that I’m not there alone. “I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” We’re not saying the evil has gone, or that it’s not real – heaven knows we see plenty in the world – but our shepherd walks with us – walks with me – through it. And sometimes I just need to remind myself of that.
ANTHEM The 23rd Psalm Words: Psalm 23; Music bv Bobby McFerrin
Sanctuary Choir
BLESSING OF MOTHERS & MOTHER FIGURES
**GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Gospel Alleluia
Choir: Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
All:
Choir: I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine own know me!
All:
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**GOSPEL LESSON John 10: 11-15 NRSV, alt.
One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. All: Glory to you, O God.
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd would die for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away – and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as God knows me and I know God. And I lay down my life for the sheep.”
One: This is the Gospel of Hope. All: Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit.
**GOSPEL RESPONSE Gospel Alleluia
All:
Words and Music by James Chepponis, adapted © GIA Publications, Inc.
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SERMON I AM Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas “The Good Shepherd”
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THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Lead Me, Lord Words and Music by Wayne and Elizabeth Goodine.; arr. Carol Cymbala
Donna Jones, soloist Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra
CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE TABLE One: The Gospel writers tell of our risen Savior, who at table with two of the disciples took bread and
blessed and broke it and gave it to them. Their eyes were opened and they recognized the risen Christ in the breaking of the bread.
All: In company with all believers in every time and beyond time, we come to this table to know the risen Christ in the breaking of the bread.
CONSECRATION OF THE ELEMENTS One: On the night you were betrayed you took the bread; after giving thanks you broke it and said:
“This is my body, broken for you, and as you eat it remember me.” All: “This is my body, broken for you, and as you eat it remember me.”
One: On the night you were betrayed you held the cup; after giving thanks you lifted it up. “This is my life poured out for you, and as you drink it remember me.”
All: “This is my life poured out for you, and as you drink it remember me.”
One: So we thank you for the cup and for the bread; for we see the life you gave and the blood you shed.
All: And we remember your wondrous love, you gave your body, you shed your blood. And we remember your wondrous love, you gave your Spirit to live in us.
And we remember your wondrous love, you gave your body, you shed your blood. And we remember your wondrous love, you gave your Spirit to live in us.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS
TO OUR GUESTS Cathedral of Hope celebrates an open communion. We understand the sharing of the bread and the cup 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 cup of non-alcoholic grape juice, the minister will place it on your tongue and offer a brief blessing. If you prefer to serve yourself, cup your hands in front of you as you come to receive communion.
Gluten-free Wafers are available from the silver intinction set at the center point. Please indicate your need to the ushers on the center aisle and they will direct you to the appropriate position. We ask that you serve yourself—take a wafer and dip it in the juice—in order to avoid cross-contamination by the server.
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MUSIC DURING COMMUNION
You Are the Way You are the way; to you alone from sin and death we flee;
all those who search for God, you find and by your grace set free.
You are the truth; your word alone true wisdom can impart; you only can inform the mind and purify the heart.
You are the life; the rending tomb proclaims your conqu’ring arm; and those who put their trust in you not death nor hell shall harm.
You are the way, the truth, the life; grant us that way to know, that truth to keep, that life to win, whose joys eternal flow.
Words by George W. Doane 1799-1859, alt. Music: Psalter, Edinburgh, 1615
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Jesus at the Center of It All Jesus at the center of it all. Jesus at the center of it all.
From beginning to the end it will always be. It’s always been you, Jesus, Jesus.
And nothing else matters. Nothing in this world will do. Jesus, you’re the center. Everything revolves around you, Jesus, you.
Jesus be the center of my life. Jesus be the center of my life. From beginning to the end it will always be.
It’s always been you, Jesus, Jesus. And nothing else matters. Nothing in this world will do.
Jesus, you’re the center. Everything revolves around you, Jesus, you. From my heart to the heavens, Jesus, be the center.
It’s all about you. Yes, it’s all about you. Jesus.
Words and Music by Adam Ranney, Israel Houghton, and Micah Massey © Integrity’s Praise Music. Sound of the New Breed
CLI License #123333
You Are Lord You are Lord, you are Lord!
You are risen from the dead and you are Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Words and Music traditional, arr. Tom Fettke, adapted © Word Music
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How Great Is Our God Age to age you stand, and time is in your hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End. The Godhead, three in one, Maker, Spirit, Son, the Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb.
**How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God!
How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God!
Words & Music by Mark Altrogge © People of Destiny International/Pleasant Hills Music
CCLI License #123333
**PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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.
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**RECESSIONAL Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing
Music: T. Williams, Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789 TRURO OneLicense.net License # A-705445
**BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Flowers are given to the glory of God
by Patti Kolasci Wade, Paul Kolasci III, and CP Wade in loving memory of their mother and grandmother, Thelma Breaux Kolasci.
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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The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her
mother in Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920s. Jarvis’ holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world. In this tradition, each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance to their mother, grandmothers, and/or maternal figures. In the Roman Catholic Church, the holiday is strongly associated with revering the Virgin Mary. In some Catholic homes, families have a special shrine devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In many Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, a special prayer service is held in honor of the Theotokos Virgin Mary.
In Hindu tradition Mother’s Day is called “Mata Tirtha Aunshi” or “Mother Pilgrimage fortnight”, and is celebrated in countries
with a Hindu population, especially in Nepal. The holiday is observed on the new moon day in the month of Baisakh, i.e., April/May. This celebration is based on Hindu religion and it pre-dates the creation of the US-inspired celebration by at least a few centuries.
The Jewish population celebrates Mother’s Day on Shevat 30 of the Jewish calendar, which falls between 30 January and
1 March. The celebration was set as the same date that Henrietta Szold died. Henrietta had no biological children, but her organization Youth Aliyah rescued many Jewish children from Nazi Germany and provided for them. She also championed children’s rights. Szold is considered the “mother” of all those children, and that is why her annual remembrance day was set as Mother’s Day. The holiday has evolved over time, becoming a celebration of mutual love inside the family, called Family Day .(yom hamishpacha ,החפשמה םוי)
This is a series of articles prepared by the Music and Worship Team to give insight and background into musical elements of our services.
WORSHIP NOTES
Our Anthem this morning is Bobby McFerrin’s setting of the words of Psalm 23. McFerrin is most associated
with the song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” and is an improvisational jazz vocal phenomenon and an orchestral conductor. When speaking of his setting of Psalm 23, McFerrin said, “The 23rd Psalm is dedicated to my mother. She was the driving force in my religious and spiritual education, and I have so many memories of her singing in church. But I wrote it because I’d been reading the Bible one morning, and I was thinking about God’s unconditional love, about how we crave it but have so much trouble believing we can trust it, and how we can’t fully understand it. And then I left my reading and spent time with my wife and our children. Watching her with them, the way she loved them, I realized one of the ways we’re shown a glimpse of how God loves us is through our mothers. They cherish our spirits, they demand that we become our best selves, and they take care of us.” On this Mother’s Day, the Cathedral of Hope Sanctuary Choir shares McFerrin’s a cappella setting of Psalm 23, which uses feminine language, as our Anthem to all mothers and our Mothering God.
The 23rd PsalmMother’s Day
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Jesus explains what a good shepherd does.
Art: Charlie Rose OFC, Dan Peeler OFC
Contact Dan Peeler [email protected]
if you have any questions about ourMinistry to Children and Families
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NEWSWeeklyMay 12, 2019
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.
Cathedral of Hope is an inclusive spiritual community for all of God’s people. No matter what your faith background, you’ll find Cathedral of Hope a place where you can strengthen your faith and meet others who are on a similar faith journey. Here at CoH, you’ll find many ways to get connected to community and grow in your faith.
S T A F F*
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-ThomasSenior Pastor
Rev. Andria Davis Associate Pastor
Rev. Dr. Michael DiazAssociate Pastor
Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor
Sean Baugh Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship
Rev. Patricia BjorlingMinister of Generosity
Clifton Bohaker Event Planner
Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant
Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship
Hardy HabermanDigital Experience Manager
Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer
Jess C. McDowellDirector of Media
Alan MilesMinister for Youth & Young
Adults [email protected]
David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship
Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families
Scott StoutAssist. to the Sr. Pastor/Office Mgr.
Lynn TaylorDirector of Facilities
Jason VallejoExecutive Director for DHC
*Not a complete listing
Did you know that CoH has its very own bookstore? At Sources of Hope Gifts and Books, you can find inspirational resources, some fun swag, and mementos of all sorts. Check out page 14 to see a few of this week’s featured items.
Even if you’re not sure what your next step might be, we would love to meet you after worship today in the CONNECT Center (near the front entrance of the church). There you’ll find friendly conversation with staff and Cathedral of Hope volunteers.
If you enjoyed worship today, you might be interested to know that we offer six distinct worship experiences. You can find out more about upcoming worship opportunities and special services on the back page.
If you’re looking for ways to connect, Cathedral of Hope offers a number of affinity groups and events that meet the physical, social, and professional needs of our community. See page 10 for more information.
If you are in search of ways to grow in your faith through service, volunteering, and generosity, page 11 offers resources and tips for you to commit and give back to the community around you.
As you continue to grow on your faith journey, we encourage you to share the message of God’s abundant love with all you meet. Page 12 offers opportunities to claim your faith out loud in our community.
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C O N N E C T
CoH Bicycling GroupSecond Saturdays, Various TimesThis is a group for people interested in bicycle riding as a means of bringing more activity into their lives and meeting new people who share the same interest. Connect with other rides on the CoH Bicycle Group on Facebook, CoH Bicycling Group.
Contact: [email protected]
LEGACY GatheringThird Saturdays, Various Times & LocationsLEGACY 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 a private home.
Contact: [email protected]
Gaymsters Bridge ClubSundays, IPC Conf. C, 1 p.m.; Tuesdays, IPC Conf. C, 6:30 p.m.Join other bridge enthusiasts twice a week to play. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Contact: [email protected]
A F F I N I T Y G R O U P S
CoH Young AdultsEvery Thursday, 7:15 p.m., Various Times/LocationsThis is a gathering of diverse, vibrant young adults (20- & 30-somethings) who study, serve, and socialize together as a caring community.
Contact: [email protected]
Order of St. Francis & St. ClareFirst Sundays, IPC Room A/B, 12 p.m.An independent Franciscan community with members of all genders, who do not live in a monastery, but live and work in society.
Contact: www.facebook.com/OrderOfStFrancisStClare
Cathedral CouplesFirst Saturdays, 6 - 8 p.m.Cathedral Couples is a group of members and friends who normally meet on the first Saturday of each month for socializing, food and fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others for fellowship and discussion.
Contact: [email protected]
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To express interest in any of these opportunities, email Anita at [email protected] or call 214-351-1901 x135
M O N E Y M A T T E R S
Giving and Attendance at a Glance
Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. MinistryWorship 1,048 $9,254 1,022 $6,034 2,390 $20,882
Auto-Giving $47,699 $9,322 $38,640Mail/Credit Cards $21,557 $2,654 $4,211
Total Contributions $78,510 $18,010 $63,733
Contributions Goal $58,000 $37,650 $75,000Over/(Short Fall) $20,510 ($19,640) ($11,267)
YTD Contributions $756,628 YTD Operating Receipts $835,244YTD Contribution Goal $758,150 YTD Operating Expenses $890,985
Over/(Short Fall) ($1,522) Over/(Short Fall) ($55,741)
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C L A I M
Sign Up TODAY to Host a 49th Anniversary Dinner
One of the ways we celebrate our Anniversary at CoH is by gathering together in small groups to share a meal. We are looking for individuals within the congregation to host dinner events. Hosts plan the event and invite guests to participate in these social gatherings. Guests participate by providing good company and are encouraged to bring a cash gift that will be given to Cathedral of Hope’s 2019 Anniversary goal. Dinners and parties can be held from the end of April through the end of August. Where do the dinner events happen? In private homes, restaurants and bars, even local parks. Whatever the venue, they are always fun. Guests include CoH members, but also friends from your non-CoH circle of friends. What a great way to share what CoH is all about!
For more information contact: Rev. Patsy Bjorling, Minister of Generosity, 214-351-1901, [email protected].
NEW THIS YEAR: Host names will be placed in a hat for a drawing on September 1 to win overnight accommodations with breakfast (for two) at the Hilton, Park Cities, Dallas.
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Creating Change (www.creatingchange.org) is coming to Dallas in January 2020! The National LGBTQ Task Force hosts more than 3500 LGBTQ and ally activists, policy makers and community leaders over 5 days. Creating Change’s 32nd year will include 20 pre-conference institutes and more than 300 workshops at the Sheraton Dallas. In addition, they will screen films, host dances and receptions!
Please join them for their next meeting:
DFW Creating Change Conference Host CommitteeMonday, May 13, 2019
Dinner at 7 pm, Meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m.Resource Center - 5750 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75235
RSVP: Your prompt RSVP helps ensure there will be enough food for all who attend!
RSVP directly to [email protected]
BaptismAre you considering
being baptized? Or do you have a child you would like baptized? We will be celebrating
baptisms again on Sunday, June 2nd.
Please Contact Rev. Erin Wyma via email before May 19th and please include in your email the full/official name of child/adult being baptized and which worship service you
most frequently attend. Email: [email protected]
Sponsor Our Youth, Change LivesOur youth going on mission trip this summer will participate in building projects for families in transitional housing, outreach events to love on the community, tangible service projects to meet the food and shelter needs of individuals living in homelessness, and have many opportunities to share the Gospel to families that find themselves on hard times. It is our desire to support, dignify and encourage sustainable growth in this great city. We want you to have the opportunity to share this experience with our youth by partnering with and sponsoring one of the CoH attendees. Sponsorship is just $375 and will include pictures and videos of you (as a flat Stanley) and the youth during the trip. We have thirteen youth and adults that need sponsorships. Your sponsorship will allow you to participate virtually in this fun and life changing experience, as well as, investing in the future leadership of CoH.
To support our youth, please contact Alan Miles, Youth Minister, at [email protected] because you do not want to miss this chance to “Go to Colorado with the Youth.”
Additional sponsorship levels are available:
$50 – Cot sponsorship – donation for a cot for youth to sleep on during the week, and then leave for use at the facility.
$50 – Supplies sponsorship – Helps buy building and tool supplies for our work in Colorado Springs. Supplies will be donated to the mission trip organization so that
they can continue their work in the community.$25 – Supplies sponsorship
$10 – Meal sponsorship – help buy a meal for one of our youth while we are traveling.
For additional info, you can stop by the table in the fellowship hall in between and after services.
T R I B U T E STributes that reach the office by 3 p.m. on Monday will be printed in the coming week’s bulletin. Tributes that reach the office afterwards will be printed in the
following week’s bulletin. Space limitations may also apply.
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. A minimum gift of $20 is suggested.
In Honor of Janet Owen, Happy Birthday LoveRichard John duPont
In Honor of Philip GarberaDarlene Jackson and Crystal Ferguson
In Memory of Gloria KrullDeborah Rhoads
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Cathedral of Hope will be an active participant at 2019 Dallas Pride at Fair Park—and we’re looking for some volunteers to help!
We need some Cathedral of Hope Ambassadors to help spread the word about Cathedral of Hope at our booth at the
Miller Lite Music Festival Dallas Fair ParkSaturday, June 1, 2019 (11:00 am – 10:00 pm).
Our goal is to make the community more aware of who Cathedral of Hope is and the many ways we are working within the community to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion.
Ambassadors should be knowledgeable about CoH, comfortable engaging in conversation and have an enthusiastic personality at our indoor booth location.
Ambassadors will staff the CoH booth in shifts from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm; 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm; 3:30 pm – 5:00
pm; 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm and 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
Cathedral of Hope will cover the $10 entry fee for our festival volunteers, but volunteers are responsible for parking and transportation fees. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Anita Haddy ([email protected]).
While Cathedral of Hope will not be participating this year with an entry at the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade on Sunday, June 2, 2019 due to cost and venue restrictions, Dallas Hope Charities, through the donation of one of its board members, will be participating with a parade float entry.
Members of the Cathedral of Hope congregation have been invited and are encouraged to walk with Dallas Hope Charities to show our support of the great work they do within our community. For more information please contact Bill Martin ([email protected]).
Volunteer of the Month for MayParking Spot Drawing Winner
At Cathedral of Hope, we think our volunteers are kind of a big deal, and because of that, we decided that honoring our volunteers once a year wasn’t enough. So, the Volunteer of the Month reserved parking spot drawing was born.
Congratulations to the May Volunteer of the Month!
Johann HuebschmannUsher, Young Adult Leadership Team, Taste of Hope
Who will be next? Maybe you! Active volunteers (active is defined as we have a record of your current volunteer hours in the database) can enter the drawing by completing an entry form that is available at the drop box located on the wall to the right of the inside glass doors. Only one entry per person per month please, however, you may enter every month that you are an active volunteer.
Monthly drawings are on the first business day of each month. The winner will be notified after each drawing. Please PRINT legibly so we can read your name.
Contact Anita at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
A DV E R T I S E YO U R B U S I N E S S , E V E N T O R S E RV I C E
Each week, we put the Cathedral weekly newsletter, CoH Worship Today, DIRECTLY into the hands of the hundreds of people who attend the Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. worship services. Contact Scott Stout at: 214-351-1901 or by e-mail at: [email protected] to place an ad.
Great Mother’s Day Gift
The Habersham Candle Company which is famous for their scented wax pottery bowls have come up with a new fantastic home decor item. The Habersham Geo Collection features scented wax containers with amazingly lifelike succulents or flowers in
a variety of beautiful fragrances! It’s long-lasting and is safe to use around children and pets. You can store it away in a Zip-loc® bag and can refresh the fragrance of your Wax Pottery® by gently buffing its surface with a soft cloth or by gently warming the surface with a hair dryer set to the lowest temperature. ($25.50 including a hand cast cement tile base)
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund
Crusoe is the star of his wildly popular blog of the same name and is a talented and ridiculously photogenic miniature dachshund with a big personality, stunning fashion sense, and an insatiable penchant for whimsy. With this first book about Crusoe, everyone can stare lovingly into his big brown eyes and admire his wit and many costumes any time they choose. Crusoe is certain that his book will make the perfect gift for dog-lovers of all ages.
49th Anniversary Jewelry Collection
Cathedral of Hope member, -Tom Adams,- has designed and created beautiful jewelry in honor of our 49th Anniversary. He has selected turquoise and copper to complement this year’s Anniversary colors in necklaces and earrings. Stop by the Sources of Hope Shop now to see these unique pieces -- each one a custom design. More items will be added throughout the Anniversary season, so come back weekly to see what is new. One hundred percent (100%) of the sale price will benefit our church as a result of Tom’s generosity.
Shannon donates 5% of net commission to Dallas Hope Charities for every COH member or member referral!
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Fight On!
Today, decide to trust yourself. Decide to believe in your heart. Tell the small voice inside you’re giving it a chance. This vibrant gift book is a daily reminder for yourself or for any woman you love to be bold, be strong, and fight on.
WORSHIP a ta G L A N C E *HOPE on the Horizon
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MAY 15 • PULSE“ROOTED”
Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.
MAY 19“The True Vine”
Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-ThomasWorship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish)
THE CHAPELModern Worship Experience, 10 a.m., IPC
Contemplative Communion12 p.m. - IPC
