Book Study
Getting Involved with God
Mondays at 7am - Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13
Thursdays at 10am - Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16
Dean Timothy Kimbrough and Canon Gene Manning will lead book studies of Ellen Davis’ book, Getting Involved with God: Rediscovering the Old Testament. One study will begin Monday, January 23rd and the other study will take place beginning Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10am. Both will meet for four weeks. Childcare will be provided for the Thursday book studies. Dr. Ellen Davis will be the guest speaker for our Lenten Symposium on February 24 – 26. Her topic will be “Holy Fire – Igniting the Scriptural Imagination”.
Crowns
A Musical Production Celebrating Black Women in Church Hats
Thursday and Friday nights, 7:30pm
January 26 & 27, February 9 & 10
Crowns is a musical tribute to church hats and the African American women for whom they are both symbolic crowns and a means to express themselves - their pride, their beauty, their endurance - in the presence of God. Directed by Ted Swindley and Mary McCallum in collaboration with Sistastyle Productions. Tickets $15 and $5 Students. Click HERE to learn more or purchase tickets.
Icon Writing Workshop
March 5-9, 8:30-4:30
The small class size of 14 allows for individual attention by Iconographer Teresa Harrison. No art experience required! Cost $495 includes all materials and lunch. This workshop is fully subscribed. Click HERE to learn more.
Mapping Your Life
Women's Retreat 2012
February 3-5, 2012
Guest Speaker: Gay Welch, MA, PhD
Fellowship, yoga, worship, hiking, massages and fun! This year's retreat will be held at Montgomery Bell State Park. Click HERE to learn more or to register. Deadline for weekend registration is Jan. 18. Deadline for Daytrip registration is Jan. 22.
Parish Choir
February 5, 2012
Please join the Parish Choir in leading the music at the 11am Liturgy this Sunday, Feb. 5. Bring a friend, and encourage anyone who might be interested. Rehearsal starts at 10am in the Choir room on the 3rd floor. No experience is required!
Welcoming Prayer Workshop
February 11, 9am-3pm
The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen one’s relationship with God through consenting to God’s presence and action in the ordinary activities of daily life. This workshop will be led by the Rev. Thomas Ward, Jr. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Click HERE to learn more or to register.
Cathedral Book Club
February 16, 7pm
The Book Club will meet at the home of Mary Margaret Peel, 3615 Woodmont Blvd. The book will be Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. All Interested persons are welcome.
Holy Fire:
Igniting the Scriptural Imagination
Featuring Dr. Ellen F. Davis, Duke University
February 24-26
The Symposium lectures will explore the Book of Exodus as the master narrative of the Old Testament that informs faithful responses to urgent ethical issues in our own time and culture. Click HERE to learn more.
Lenten Evensong with Organ Concert
Sunday, February 26, 3:30pm
Plan to come and let this afternoon of organ and choral music set the tone for the beginning of your Lenten devotions. Guest organist is Douglas Murray. Click HERE to learn more.
Lazarus, Come Forth!
Friday, March 16, 7:00-8:30pm
Meditation and Book Signing
Featuring Father John Dear
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship and Christ Church Cathedral are pleased to announce an evening with Father John Dear. Click HERE to learn more.
Annual Parish Meeting & Vestry Election
January 22 & 29
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Sundays, Jan. 22 and 29, 2012. The Annual Meeting will open at 9:30am on Jan. 22 with an introduction of Vestry nominees, and members may vote that morning in the Parish Hall.
On Sunday, Jan. 29 there will be one liturgy at 9:30am. Voting stations will be open 8:30-12:30. The Annual Meeting will resume at 10:45, and lunch will follow the meeting. Click HERE to learn more.
Vestry Nominees Named
for the class of 2015
On two Sundays, January 22, 2012 and January 29, 2012, following our Annual Parish Meeting, ten of our fellow-parishioners will stand for election to become the members of the vestry class of 2015. Click on each nominee to learn more about them.
Sam Bessey
Lawrence Blank-Cook
Chris Hansen
Scott Hoffman
Susan Hudson
Kristine LaLonde
Donald McKenzie
Paul Myers
Dan Schafer
Ken Sheesley
For more information about the vestry nominees, click HERE.
Get the Latest News...
via e-mail and the Cornerstone
The latest information on all Cathedral events is located HERE from the Happenings email blast. To sign up for Happenings, click HERE.
The current issue of the Cornerstone newsletter is also now available. Click HERE to download.
Lenten Reflections 2012
This Lent we will publish a booklet of daily reflections written by Christ Church parishioners of all ages. If you are interesting in writing for this project, please contact Becky Rochford. Click the title above to learn more.
Chair Yoga
Wednesdays at 7:45am
A new Chair Yoga class will meet for an your at 7:45 in the Annex. Everyone is invited to attend, and no prior Yoga experience is necessary. There is a suggested $8 fee per class, and the first class is free for everyone. It is not necessary to sign up in advance. Click HERE to learn more.
This 'N That Thrift Shop
This "N That especially needs donations of warm clothing for both adults and children. Click HERE to learn more.
Every Member Canvass for 2012
Make your pledge online today
Please make your 2012 pledge online by clicking this button:
Click HERE for more information.
Room in the Inn
Thursdays in the Annex
The Cathedral's Room in the Inn ministry needs you as a volunteer to help in this crucial ministry to those on the street without a home. Click HERE to learn more.
Hands On Nashville
Outreach Partner Agency
The Cathedral is now a partner agency of Hands On Nashville (HON). HON was founded in 1991 to provide young professionals with a way to engage volunteer service opportunities. Click HERE to learn more.
Sunday Liturgies
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Lectionary readings: Click HERE
Note: One Liturgy this week due to the Annual Parish Meeting
9:30am*
Holy Eucharist, Rite II*
Location: The Nave
Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Gene B. Manning, Sub-Dean
Preacher: The Very Rev. Timothy E. Kimbrough, Dean & Rector
*Childcare provided
Choral Repertoire
For the Choral Repertoire for the current season, click HERE.
Centering Prayer
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
No class on Jan. 29.
For more information on Centering Prayer,
click HERE.
Sunday 9:45am
Location: Chapel
Tuesday 5:30pm
Location: Chapel
Thursday 12:15pm
Location: Lower level in Atrium 4
Weekday Liturgies
Monday through Friday 8:30am
Morning Prayer, Rite II
Location: Chapel
Monday through Friday 12:15pm
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Location: Chapel
Wednesday 5:15pm
Evening Prayer
Location: Chapel
Thursday 7:00pm
Compline
Location: Chapel
If you would like to learn more about Christ Church Cathedral or if you need Pastoral Care, please click HERE.
Christ Church is the Cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee which is a Diocese of The Episcopal Church (TEC) a province of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.
