The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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1 Our Vision: A world where people experience God s love and are made whole. Our Mission: To share the love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. Photo taken in Hawai i by our dean, the Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 2 September :30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

2 Welcome to Grace Cathedral Welcome to this sacred house of prayer for all people. Those who built this place and care for it love tradition and feel passionate about engaging with what is new. If you look closely you will find images of scientists, reformers, Jewish rabbis and Roman Catholic popes, political leaders, saints, and even an astronaut. We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. You might ask yourself two questions: What do I need to receive? What do I have to give? We would be delighted to hear about your explorations. May God bless you on your journey! The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral If you are new to Grace Cathedral, please introduce yourself and fill out a welcome card so we can be in touch with you. We re glad you re here! Join us for coffee and conversation across the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service. about today s readings Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above. James reminds us that God first, foremost and eternally offers us abundance. We may struggle to recognize it or to respond to it with our whole hearts. We may mistrust that God s gifts are freely given. We may feel obligated to pay them back, or be ashamed because we don t deserve them. Is discomfort or guilt the response we want to make to God s generosity? Or will our celebration and praise have a greater power to participate in and multiply divine abundance? The singer of the Song of Solomon can hardly contain the joy of being alive and being loved. The poet sees all creation participating in this invitation to rejoice. Desire is celebrated as a source of growth, motion and connection. Doing the right thing can be grim and sterile when it comes from a place of fear and constraint. Jesus wants us to look past the rules to a faith that shares its blessings from an abiding sense of love and gratitude. That faith grows sweet and nourishing like the fig on the tree, the grape on the vine. That faith bounds through the world like a flashing gazelle. Carol James has been part of the cathedral community for over a decade. She has served as a co-mentor in the Education for Ministry program. She currently leads the evening prayer providers in the Jail Ministry and is a cathedral staff member. Organ Recital Series Amanda Mole Today, September 2 4 p.m. Cathedral highlights Our organ recital series features some of the finest organists playing one of America s great organs. The season opens today with Prize-winning organist Amanda Mole of Rochester, New York, who will play a program of German masters from Bach to Rheinberger, including two orchestral transcriptions. Donation suggested. Welcoming Three New Staff Members We are thrilled to welcome three new staff members to Grace Cathedral. Join us in welcoming our new Director of Formation, the Rev. Kristin Saylor, who will start on October 1; our new Director of Operations, Jack Fagan, and our new Annual Giving Manager, Debbie Jasso, who will both join us on September 4. Learn more about our new colleagues at gracecathedral.org/welcomenewstaff.

3 The Holy Eucharist The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (proper 17) 2 September :30 am Ask an usher about nursery care. Restrooms are located on the lower level. Please silence any audible electronic devices and refrain from taking video or photos during the service. Voluntary Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654 Johann Sebastian Bach The Gathering The people stand as the procession enters. Hymn 213 Sung by all, standing. Middlebury text: Anon., The Southern Harmony, 1835, alt.; music: melody from The Southern Harmony, 1835; harm. Jack W. Burnam (b. 1946) Opening Acclamation People The Collect of the Day People Blessed be the one, holy and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever. May God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

4 The Word of God The First Reading The people sit. Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Reader People Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 &? # # # # # # The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. # chant: George J. Elvey Sung by all My heart is stirring with a noble song; let me recite what I have fashioned for the king; * my tongue shall be the pen of a skilled writer. You are the fairest of men; * grace flows from your lips, because God has blessed you for ever. Your throne, O God, endures for ever and ever, * a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your reign; you love righteousness and hate in- iquity. Therefore God, your God, has a- nointed you * with the oil of gladness a- bove your fellows. your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia, * and the music of strings from ivory palaces makes you glad. Kings daughters stand among the noble women of the court; * on your right hand is the queen, a- dorned with the gold of Ophir. Hear, O daughter; consider and listen closely; * forget your people and your father s house. The Second Reading James 1:17-27 Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 2

5 Hymn 628 Sung by all, standing. St. Ethelwald text: William Watkins Reid, Jr. (b. 1923), alt.; music: William Henry Monk ( ) The Holy Gospel Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, Before the Gospel After the Gospel The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ, according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Homily The people sit. The Rev. Canon David R. Forbes A period of silence may follow. Assisting Clergy 3

6 The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People The people stand. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. After each petition Lord, hear our prayer. The presider adds a concluding collect. Holy God Open our minds that we may learn the truth about our selves. Open our hearts that we may perceive the truth of others. Open our hands that we may care for this great creation. Open our spirits that we may become truly yours: alert, questioning, curious, faithful, Servants of your grace. Amen. The Confession of Sin The people may kneel. Deacon Let us confess our sins to God God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. The presider pronounces God s absolution. 4

7 The Peace Welcome Offertory Sentence The people stand. The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. may greet each other in the name of Christ. The Holy Communion An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity. Hymn 324 Sung by all, standing. Picardy text: Liturgy of St. James; para. Gerard Moultrie ( ); music: French carol, 17th cent.; melody from Chansons Populaires Des Provinces De France, 1860; harm. after The English Hymnal, 1906 Representatives of the congregation bring the people s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. 5

8 ...who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name:, continuing Sanctus (S-125) Sung by all. Richard Proulx 6, concluding Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen. The Lord s Prayer As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread eluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. eluia. Invitation to Communion The presider invites the people to come forward for Communion. who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God s table. Gluten-free Communion wafers are available; please ask the Communion minister. For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup by grasping its base. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond Amen when it is presented.

9 Agnus Dei (S-166) Sung by all, standing. Gerald Near Postcommunion Prayer After all have received Communion, the people stand. Let us pray. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. The Sending Forth Hymn 610 Sung by all, standing. Blaenhafren text: Albert F. Bayly ( ), alt.; music: Welsh melody 7

10 Blessing and Dismissal respond Deacon The presider pronounces God s blessing. Amen. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary Offertoire sur les grands jeux François Couperin The Readings Song of Solomon 2:8-13 The voice of my beloved! Look, he comes, leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, there he stands behind our wall, gazing in at the windows, looking through the lattice. My beloved speaks and says to me: Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. James 1:17-27 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act they will be blessed in their doing. If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. (For the Pharisees, and all Judean people, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of the elders; and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles.) So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands? He said to them, Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines. You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. Then he called the crowd again and said to them, Listen to me, all of you, and understand: there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile. For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. these evil things come from within, and they defile a person. Serving the Assembly Homilist Deacon Readers Musician The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice The Rev. Canon David R. Forbes, Assisting Clergy The Rev. Canon Nina L. Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon Betty Mark Webber David Robinson Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music Copyrights: text: Anon., The Southern Harmony, 1835, alt.; music: melody from The Southern Harmony, 1835; harm. Jack W. Burnam (b. 1946) text: William Watkins Reid, Jr. (b. 1923), alt.; music: William Henry Monk ( ) text: Liturgy of St. James; para. Gerard Moultrie ( ); music: French carol, 17th cent.; melody from Chansons Populaires Des Provinces De France, 1860; harm. after The English Hymnal, 1906 text: Albert F. Bayly ( ), alt.; music: Welsh melody Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A , Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission. 8

11 our congregation spiritual life Congregation Sunday Sunday, September 16 12:30 p.m. Plaza Celebrate our life together and the beginning of a new program year. Enjoy games, food, baking, a bouncy house, opportunities to volunteer and explore behind the scenes and a hymn sing. Make sure you get to the cathedral early that day for the opening of the fall season of The Forum with our first guest: the eminent statesman and scholar, George Shultz. Evensong with the Choir of Men and Boys Thursday, September 6 5:15 p.m. Cathedral Quire Celebrate a new year of song for the boys of the Grace Cathedral Choir and their return to Evensong after summer break. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/music. Telling Your Truth: Writing as a Spiritual Practice Thursdays, September 13 and 27, October 25 and November 15 6:15 8 p.m. Chapter Room Uncover and give voice to your truth. Join us for a workshop exploring writing as a spiritual practice. forms of writing and any level of experience are welcome. For more details, Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org. Practicing Welcome Sundays, September 23 and 30 12:30-1:30 p.m. Chapter Room How do we practice hospitality as people of faith? Join us for a lively conversation about how we can grow our capacities to welcome, listen and engage with others. For details, contact Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org. artist in residence Grace Cathedral s 2018 Artist in Residence Sukey Bryan: Celebrating the Oceans, Protecting the Earth Our 2018 Artist in Residence Sukey Bryan marks the Global Climate Action Summit taking place in the fall and the Year of Truth with a stunning series of art installations. On view now: ~ Stacked Waves, South tower entrance, two ceramic towers ~ Waterfront, Cathedral north transept, a five-panel oil painting ~ Tidal Race, Plaza columns, series of eight large scale photographs ~ Kelp Forest, Plaza, two murals painted by the Summer Arts Camp ~ Impressions of the Ocean, Outdoor labyrinth, a finger paint project by the Community Preschool Learn more at gracecathedral.org/art. the year of truth: climate change get involved Marching for Climate Justice Saturday, September 8 11 a.m. Embarcadero Center March with us at Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice, a march that begins a week of action on global climate concerns. We will meet at Embarcadero Plaza at 11 am. congregation@gracecathedral.org. Global Climate Action Summit Service and Faith-Rooted Affiliated Workshops Service on Wednesday, September 12 4 p.m. Workshops on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September Cathedral A special Multi-Faith Service of Wondering and Commitment will be held at the cathedral at the opening of the Global Climate Action Summit that is taking place in San Francisco from September The Episcopal Diocese of California, GreenFaith and Interfaith Power & Light are presenting the service. The service is open to the public. There will also be Global Climate Action Summit Faith- Rooted Affiliated Workshops at the cathedral that are open to the public. Learn more and register at diocal.org. Youth Creating Global Change A Celebration with Music, Message and Action Thursday, September 13 8 p.m. Cathedral See youth performances of music and dance, and hear young leaders on the transformative power of music and the role of youth in building social momentum for climate action. Produced Global Challenges Action Network. Tickets $15 at eventbrite.com. The Forum with George Shultz: Global Climate Action Sunday, September 16 9:30 a.m. Gresham Hall The former Secretary of State and long-time advocate of climate action will talk about the history and politics of climate change, the Global Climate Action Summit and his hopes for the future. Love to Sing? Join Camerata The Cathedral Camerata is looking for passionate singers in all voice parts! Camerata is Grace Cathedral s volunteer choir which rehearses Wednesday evenings and sings Sunday afternoons during the academic year. Set up an audition by ing director Gabriel Fanelli at gabrielf@gracecathedral.org. Dinner with Grace - Drivers & Reheaters needed! Wednesday, September p.m. 516 O Farrell St Help heat and transport meals from the cathedral to the Crosby Hotel. Dinner with Grace is a collaborative ministry of Grace Cathedral, Episcopal Community Services and the formerly homeless living in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. For details, visit gracecathedral.org/dwg.

12 cathedral worship Sundays Nursery 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m. The Forum The Forum is a series of stimulating conversations about the issues of our day. Events take place at Gresham Hall on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to all. For more information on upcoming guests and past visitors, visit gracecathedral.org/forum. September 16: George Shultz, the Distinguished Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Secretary of State, on climate change, in the context of the Global Climate Action Summit. Monday Friday Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist Evening Prayer Tuesdays Yoga 9 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. September 23: Sukey Bryan, 2018 Grace Cathedral Artist in Residence, on her residency in the Year of Truth. September 30: Mark Hanson, San Francisco Symphony s executive director, on the power of music. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary Worship) Thursdays Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong Saturdays Morning Prayer Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. when we re open Cathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Columbarium: Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Friday 1 3 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the font). Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf), Instagram (gracecathedral), Twitter (@gracecathedral), YouTube (Grace Cathedral San Francisco) and follow our dean on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for our weekly events , Cathedral Highlights, or for congregation updates at gracecathedral.org/connect. Listen to sermons and services online The 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist and 5:15 p.m. Thursday Evensong are posted on our website for a week after each service. Subscribe to the sermons through itunes or listen at gracecathedral.org/listen. Prayer Requests To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, prayer@gracecathedral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to the concerns of the community and remembers those who have died. Cathedral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California bishopmarc@diocal.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean dean@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Canon Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation marks@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry maryg@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries judeh@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon ninap@gracecathedral.org (415) Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecathedral.org (415) Canon Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Regarding the Cathedral Congregation congregation@gracecathedral.org Fall I 2018 General Information (415) info@gracecathedral.org gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.