The Fourteenth 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. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever. John 6:58 The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 26 August a.m. Choral 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 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet Today s reading from John s gospel concludes the bread of life discourse. After feeding five thousand with a few loaves, Jesus identifies himself with the bread that fed the Jewish people in the wilderness and proclaims that he has come from heaven to consummate abiding relationships with believers. It s looking like a teaching moment. Jesus delivers his closing remarks in the synagogue at Capernaum. It s a disaster. The audience doesn t accept his teaching. The crowd abandons him. The remaining stalwarts admit they have no choice left but to take his word on faith. Who has the courage to speak to a hostile audience? The safe path would have been to serve the meal and skip the lecture. But we, too, may be called upon someday to state what we believe and never mind the doubters. John paints a dizzying picture of Jesus and God and bread and ourselves. The picture oscillates between resemblance, equivalence and identity. If this picture is a diagram, do the lines come first or the dots? (The believer lies awake brooding over what they believe while the doubter sleeps soundly in their disbelief.) It seems that all the Congregation Town Hall Today, August 26 9:30 a.m. Gresham Hall Join us for a town hall with our dean, Malcolm Clemens Young, to discuss responses to the recently conducted congregation survey and your dreams for the cathedral. Our delegates will also report on issues at General Convention this year. readings today want to close the gap between awareness of God and recruitment into God s life and purpose, to disclose us entangled in the moment of recognition. The 17th-century mystic Thomas Traherne said, You never enjoy the world aright, till the Sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens, and crowned with the stars. Ocean or blood, grain or bread, particle or wave, God and mankind in the moment, let us be entangled, Lord. This reflection was written by Jim Simpson. He is a member of the Grace Cathedral Congregation Council and a graduate of the cathedral s Education for Ministry program. Blessing of the Backpacks Today, August a.m. Choral Eucharist Cathedral Korinsky Performance Today, August 26 8 p.m. Cathedral highlights Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks up to the altar for blessings for the school year. Learn more and donate to support those who cannot afford basic school supplies at gracecathedral.org/schoolsupplies. This Berlin-based art collective will combine their sound installation with a live set using the material of voices like an orchestra and the acoustics of the cathedral to spin sounds through the space. Tickets $10-15 at eventbrite.com.

3 The Holy Eucharist The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (proper 16) 26 August am Ask an usher about nursery care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics and refrain from taking video or photos during the service. Voluntary Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 663 Johann Sebastian Bach The Gathering Introit The people stand as the procession enters. Plainsong tone VIII.2 (See Psalm 82:1-6 in the BCP pg. 705) Hymn 517 Sung by all, standing. Brother James' Air text: Para. Of Psalm 84; sts. 1-2, The Psalms of David in Meeter, 1650; sts 3-4, Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944); music: J. L. Macbeth Bain (1840?-1925) Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be the one, holy and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever. Gloria in excelsis Choir Arthur Wills Missa brevis Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. The Collect of the Day Presider May God be with you. People And also with you. Let us pray. Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; 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 Readings can be found at the end of this service leaflet. The First Reading The people sit. 1 Kings 8:22-30, Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 84 The people remain seated. Plainsong tone VII.3 Choir, then all How dear to me is your dwell - ing, O Lord of hosts! Choir How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! * My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. All All The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; * by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! Happy are they who dwell in your house! * they will always be praising you. Happy are the people whose strength is in you! * whose hearts are set on the pilgrims way. Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, * for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. They will climb from height to height, * and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion. How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! The Second Reading Ephesians 6:10-20 Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 2

5 Hymn 421 Sung by all, standing. Allein Gott in der Höh text: Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); tr. F. Bland Tucker ( ), rev.; para. Gloria in Excelsis; music: melody att. Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); harm. Hieronymous Praetorius (1560?-1629) The Holy Gospel John 6:56-69 The Choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in. & b œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Choir Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia. I am the living bread which came down from heaven; People Before the Gospel All After the Gospel All if anyone eats of this bread, they will live for - ev-er All repeat the three Alleluias. 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 Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young A period of silence may follow. Dean 3

6 The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People 4 The people stand. All 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 Presider 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. All Amen.. The Confession of Sin The people may kneel. Deacon Let us confess our sins to God All God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. The Peace Presider 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 people stand. The peace of Christ be always with you. The presider pronounces God s absolution. All And also with you. All may greet each other in the name of Christ.

7 Welcome The Holy Communion Offertory Sentence An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity. Anthem Sung in Latin. Ludovico da Viadana Choir The Great Thanksgiving Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: Praise is fitting for the upright. Give praise to God upon the harp. Play upon the ten-stringed psaltery. Sing to Him a new song. Sing skillfully with a strong voice. Psalm 33 The people stand as representatives of the congregation bring the people s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar. Prayer II, Enriching our Worship Presider People Presider, continuing who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus Sung by all. Jeffrey Smith Presider, 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 for ever. All 5

8 Presider And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray The Breaking of the Bread Choir People The Bread is broken. Silence follows. The Choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in. & œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ & b œ œ œ Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia. Christ Christ our our passover passover is sacrificed issacrificed for for us. us. & b œ œ œ œ œ Therefore let us keep the feast. All repeat the three Alleluias. Invitation to Communion The presider invites the people to come forward for Communion. All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God s table. Gluten-free Communion wafers are available at the north altar rail; 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 with your hands. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond A men when it is presented. Agnus Dei Choir Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in the AIDS Interfaith Chapel at the rear of the cathedral. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Wills Motet Sung in Latin. Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Choir As the deer longs for the water-brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God. Psalm 42:1 6

9 Postcommunion Prayer After all have received Communion, the people stand. Presider Let us pray. All 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 316 Sung by all, standing. Canticum refectionis The Blessing and Dismissal All respond Amen. Deacon All text: Horatius Bonar ( ), alt.; music: David McKinley Williams ( ) The presider pronounces God s blessing. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary Chant de joie Jean Langlais Copyrights: How lovely is Thy dwelling place (Hymn EH ): words: Sts , Carl P. Daw, Jr.; music: by permission of Oxford University Press; All glory be to God on high (Hymn EH ): words: copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; This is the hour of banquet (Hymn EH ): ; music: music copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A , All 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 7

10 The Readings 1 Kings 8:22-30, Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. He said, O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, the covenant that you kept for your servant my father David as you declared to him; you promised with your mouth and have this day fulfilled with your hand. Therefore, O Lord, God of Israel, keep for your servant my father David that which you promised him, saying, There shall never fail you a successor before me to sit on the throne of Israel, if only your children look to their way, to walk before me as you have walked before me. Therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you promised to your servant my father David. But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built! Have regard to your servant s prayer and his plea, O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open night and day towards this house, the place of which you said, My name shall be there, that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays towards this place. Hear the plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray towards this place; O hear in heaven your dwellingplace; heed and forgive. Likewise when a foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, comes from a distant land because of your name for they shall hear of your great name, your mighty hand, and your outstretched arm when a foreigner comes and prays towards this house, then hear in heaven your dwelling-place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and so that they may know that your name has been invoked on this house that I have built. Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak. John 6:56-69 Jesus said, Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever. He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, This teaching is difficult; who can accept it? But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father. Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, Do you also wish to go away? Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. Serving the Assembly Presider, Homilist The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Deacon The Rev. Margaret Deeths, Assisting Clergy Lay Assistant Eddie Milla Readers Ben Miralles Peter Grace Musicians The Men of the Cathedral Choir Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music Denny Kern, Volunteer Carillonneur 8

11 our congregation spiritual life 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. Bryan s work centers on nature and climate change to give us a new understanding of our relationship to our world. On view now: 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. 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. All forms of writing and any level of experience are welcome. For more details, Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org. 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. Last week marked the end of choir camp. It was the 70th consecutive year that the boys of the choir have gone up to Bishop s Ranch for camp. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/music. ~ 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 volunteer 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 now open to the public. They are also holding Global Climate Action Summit Faith- Rooted Affiliated Workshops at the cathedral that are open to the public. Learn more and register at diocal.org. 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. music, arts, ideas Organ Recital Series Amanda Mole Sunday, September 2 4 p.m. Cathedral Our organ recital series features some of the finest organists playing one of America s great organs. Prize-winning organist Amanda Mole of Rochester, New York, will play a program of German masters from Bach to Rheinberger, including two orchestral transcriptions. Donation suggested. Dinner with Grace - Drivers & Reheaters needed! Wednesday, August 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. To learn more about how you can get involved at Grace, visit gracecathedral.org/volunteer.

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.