WORSHIP. Volume 4 Issue 33 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 11th Sunday After Pentecost. ENVY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY August 20, 2017 Volume 4 Issue 33 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 11th Sunday After Pentecost ENVY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Hero of Hope Cocktail Party Sister Helen Holy Show North Texas Giving Day Pride Parade Registration

2 Welcome to Worship! 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, Cathedral of Hope s mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. Your presence here is a blessing to us, and we hope you will return often. The VISION of Cathedral of Hope is to be a community of hope proclaiming God s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all people to grow in grace toward wholeness. Notes for Newcomers Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. Allgender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. 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. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor s Center located next to Sources of Hope. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast worldwide. We make every effort to respect your privacy. However, to ensure that you are not seen on screen, please sit in one of the last five rows of pews in the center section. Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore. In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you. CoH SUNDAY Worship Sinning Like a Christian: ENVY Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! Some might be surprised that we are talking about the seven deadly sins! However, as people of faith, committed to spiritual growth, we have come to understand that we must each, individually, examine our own lives. We must take time to think about the parts of our lives that we need to change. Last week we spoke about anger and the need to channel the energy that often comes with anger into good. We were reminded that righteous anger can call us to right the injustices that we see around us moving us toward a world that God intended. Today we move on to look at the deadly sin of envy as well as its virtue, kindness. Envy can be described as the need to have or to be better than others. This could also be called covetousness, and is warned against as it brings on jealousy. This can often be a destructive emotion in our lives. According to Mary C Lambia, Ph.D., Envy has to do with feeling unhappy about the success of someone else, or about what they have and, at the same time, secretly feeling inferior yourself. Instead of finding success for yourself or improving yourself, you may be envious and want what another person has or find yourself wishing that the other person would lose that quality or possession in order to make things seem fair. One of the blessings that we can ignore when envy or jealousy find their way into our experience is knowing and enjoying who and what we are, which is sufficient. We are not called to be anyone else but ourselves. Now, this does not mean that we cannot, or should not, strive to achieve more or to be more, but focusing on someone else, rather than ourselves, with envy, prevents us from living in the present and enjoying the blessings of our own lives. It shifts our focus from who and what we are called to be. Envy short-changes us and can destroy us eating away at our inmost being, measuring ourselves against someone else and their achievements. Today, I hope that we turn our envy of others into kindness toward ourselves as well as others around us; that we can share the blessings that others have received without turning this inward, into envy, which can eat away at us and cause untold damage to our souls. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes As a member of CoH and the President of Transgender Veterans Support Group (TVSG) National and Texas Chapters, I want to Thank You on behalf of over 3,000 TVSG members and our supporters, for your support of the Transgender Community and Transgender Veterans. ( a.m.) P.R., Rockport, TX STAFF * Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor seniorpastor@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Andria Davis Associate Pastor adavis@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Associate Pastor mdiaz@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor ewyma@cathedralofhope.com Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Patricia Bjorling Director of Development pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Yinessa Romero Licensed Minister yromero@cathedralofhope.com Jim Summers Director of IT jsummers@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Womack Minister for Youth and Young Adults awomack@cathedralofhope.com * Not a complete listing.

3 ORDER of WORSHIP August 20, & 11 a.m. 11th SUNDAY After Pentecost LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Amazing Grace arr. Daniel Kallman Katrina Kratzer and Thane Elliot, violins Les Holben, piano God of Grace and God of Glory Rev. Andria Davis Worship Note on p. 4 Words by Harry Emerson Fosdick, adapted Music by John Hughes OneLicense.net License #A **The people will rise in body or spirit. CWM RHONDDA WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various musical elements of our services Amazing Grace Amazing Grace is a Christian hymn published in 1779, with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton ( ). Newton wrote the words from personal experience. He grew up without any particular religious conviction, but his life s path was formed by a variety of twists and coincidences that were often put into motion by his recalcitrant insubordination. He was pressed into service in the Royal Navy, and after leaving the service, he became involved in the Atlantic slave trade. In 1748, a violent storm battered his vessel so severely that he called out to God for mercy, a moment that marked his spiritual conversion. With the message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins committed and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God, Amazing Grace is one of the most recognizable songs in the Englishspeaking world. The arrangement used this morning is by Daniel Kallman. Kallman s compositions for orchestra, winds, and choir are widely published and have been performed across North America, Europe and East Asia. His steady stream of commissions also includes music for worship, theater and dance. 1

4 **INVOCATION GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz LITURGY OF THE WORD HEBREW LESSON Genesis 4: 1-8 Adam and Eve knew each other, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, I have produced a child with the help of God. Next she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a tiller of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to God an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel for his part brought of the firstlings of his flock, their fat portions. And God had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering God had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. God said to Cain, Why are you angry, and why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is lurking at the door; its desire is for you, but you must master it. Cain said to his brother Abel, Let us go out to the field. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and killed him. ANTHEM Mercy Words by Susan Bentall Boersma; Music by Craig Courtney Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Worship Note on p. 4 RITE OF RECONCILIATION PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: All: Listening God, sometimes we pray confidently, trusting in your love. Sometimes we approach you fearfully, conscious of our own failure. Sometimes we are reluctant to pray, evading your call to us. But always you hear us. And so we have confidence in your company, to know ourselves as you know us, and to bring our confessions. Silence for self-reflection Let us pray. God of justice and mercy, we know that we have fallen silent when we should have spoken up. We have ignored the cries of the innocent and joined the crowds in calls of judgment. We have mistaken revenge for justice and have sought punishment to ease our pain. Forgive us, God, for not seeing our own faults, and for not holding ourselves responsible for our inaction and injustice. Restore us, God, to the ways Jesus taught us. Call us into the paths of love and reconciliation and guide us to live into your forgiveness and peace. In the name of Jesus, the Christ. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE One: God has opened our ears and our hearts to know love and forgiveness. There is nothing we need to do other than love one another and love God, for all things come from God s love. Go forth knowing that you have been forgiven and are restored to God. Live in the way of Christ. Amen. God of Grace and God of Glory (on page 1) Harry Emerson Fosdick ( ) wrote this stirring hymn in 1930 while vacationing at his home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. It was sung at the opening service of Riverside Church in New York City on October 5, Fosdick, an American Baptist minister, was one of the most influential preachers of his time and the founding minister of Riverside Church. John Hughes ( ) composed the tune CWM RHONDDA for a Baptist song gathering. The title refers to an area of Wales. Cwm means valley, and Rhondda is a river. Hughes was an active church layman at Salem Baptist Church at Llantuit Fardre, Wales. He composed music as an avocation, writing many hymns that are easily identified by their Welsh titles. 2

5 GRADUAL Choir: All: Speak, O Lord, as we come to you to receive the food of your holy word. Take your truth, plant it deep in us; shape and fashion us in your likeness. Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend Thankyou Music CCLI License # **GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 20: 1-16 One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. All: Glory to you, O God. Roger Poindexter Jesus said, For the realm of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for the vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, the owner sent them into the vineyard. About nine o'clock, the owner went out about and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and said to them, You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right. So they went. Around noon and again at about three o'clock, the owner came out and did the same. Finally, going out about five o'clock, the owner found others standing around and said to them, Why are you standing here idle all day? They replied, Because no one has hired us. The owner said, You also go into the vineyard. When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to the manager, Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first. When those hired about five o'clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat. But the landowner replied to one of them, Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first will be last. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. 3

6 **GLORIA Music by Richard Hillert Concordia Publishing House arr. Steven Couch; OneLicense.net License #A SERMON Sinning Like a Christian Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Envy LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Clean Words and Music by Natalie Grant arr. Erick Foster and Dan Galbraith Voices of Hope and Orchestra Nicky Cecala See Text-to-Give on p. 11 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, which contains 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. During the serving of Holy Communion, feel free to join in our Music during Communion. Please also be mindful of those around you who are in prayer and meditation. Mercy With words by Susan Bentall Boersma and music by Craig Courtney, today s Anthem, Mercy, is a powerful, poignant song of confession combined with a plea for mercy. The Greek lyrics Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) are used in ever increasing complexity and voice layering to create a loving call for absolution and grace. 4

7 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST One: All: Hear the good news, you ve been invited no matter what the world may say; Come to the feast God has provided, here you will always have a place. DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Words and Music by Connie Harrington and Anna Hutto BMG Songs, Inc; adapted and arr. by David Moldenhauer CCLI License # MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Praise You Lord, I come to you today with a simple prayer to pray. In everything I do, let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Lord, you formed me out of clay. And for your glory I was made. Use this vessel as you choose. Let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Words and Music by Elizabeth Goodine New Spring Publishing, Inc. OneLicense.net License # A Be Thou My Vision Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art: Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Will you guide me when I can t see? Please, Lord, lead me; you re all that I need. Will you guide me when I can t see? Please, Lord, lead me; you re all that I need. Riches I heed not, nor life s empty praise, thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and thou only, first in my heart, Great God of heaven, my treasure thou art. Will you guide me when I can t see? Please, Lord, lead me; you re all that I need. Will you guide me when I can t see? Please, Lord, lead me; you re all that I need. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart. Traditional Irish hymn/chorus by Adam Lancaster Red Tie Music CCLI License #

8 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. Change My Heart, O God Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you. You are the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you. Words and Music by Eddie Espinosa Mercy Publishing **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING It Is Well with My Soul When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; **Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well, with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. CCLI License # Words by Horatio G. Spafford; Music by Philip P. Bliss arr. Steven Couch Cathedral of Hope **RECESSIONAL This Is a Day of New Beginnings Words by Carlton R. Young; Music by Brian Wren Hope Publishing Company CCLI License # BEGINNINGS **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 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. CoH Worship Today publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. Additional graphics created by Chris Jacobson-Chism, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. 6

9 News BRIEFS August 20, 2017 New Bicycling Group Forming THIS Tuesday, August 22, 6 p.m. Looking for a fun, outdoor activity to share with other bicycling enthusiasts? Look no further. A new group is forming for those who enjoy bicycling. The first gathering/ride is scheduled for THIS Tuesday, August 22 at 6 p.m. Meet in the back parking lot of Dallas Bike Works/Lake House at 4875 W Lawther Rd. (NW Hwy and W. Lawther Dr.) To express interest, contact Jacque Borel at jmborel@gmail.com with Bicycling Group in the subject field..hero of Hope Cocktail Party THIS Saturday, August 26, 6:30 9 pm CoH will honor its 2017 Hero of Hope, the Hon. Mike Rawlings, Mayor of Dallas, with a cocktail party at the Hilton Hotel, 5954 Luther Ln, Dallas, TX 75225, with the Mayor as featured guest and speaker. CoH members, friends, and community members are invited to attend. Tickets are $125 per person. A limited number of $250 tickets are available for a 30-minute pre-event gathering (6 6:30pm) with the Mayor. Buy your tickets today at the 47th Anniversary table! The Hilton Dallas/Park Cities will have a special rate of $119 a night for those who would like to come to this event and spend the night. Simply call the hotel directly at (214) and ask for the Cathedral of Hope rate. Sister Helen Holy Show Benefitting Legacy Counseling and Cathedral of Hope THIS Friday, August 25, 2017, 8 pm CoH Sanctuary Come join Sister Helen Holy for a special show at the Cathedral of Hope. Sister Helen describes the evening as a ministry of laughter and blessings. Specifically, there will be music featuring Helen s dear Sister-in-Christ, Elenor Roseafelt, at the piano, and they will raise their voices in song together. In addition, Helen will offer her Christian perspective on current events and the news of the day. Tickets will be sold at the Cathedral of Hope on Sunday, August 20 before and after services or they can be purchased at Contact Scott Stout at sstout@cathedralofhope.com for more information. Hero of Hope Award NEXT Sunday, August 27 Worship 11 am The Hero of Hope Award originated in the early 1990 s as a way for Cathedral of Hope to single out and honor people who have courageously taken a stand for LGBT rights. The Hero of Hope Award is now presented in recognition of those who have taken courageous stands for the rights of ALL people without regard to gender, race or sexual identity or orientation. This year we are excited to honor Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. 7 UnClobber: Pulse Worship Series During the early summer, interested people from Cathedral of Hope and beyond gathered in various locations to study Colby Martin s UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality, a text that seeks to unpack and dispute the 6 clobber verses from the Bible that have been misused to abuse LGBTQ persons. During the month of August, Pulse Worship will be unclobbering our faith by exploring and reclaiming the themes of God s radical love for all people. Join us each Wednesday at 7:15 pm for this rejuvenating time of praise and worship.

10 Anniversary Dinner Hosts(and Guests) Wanted! It s Not Too Late! A centerpiece of Cathedral of Hope s Anniversary celebration is the opportunity to share food, fellowship, and fun with friends and church members at dinners, cocktail parties, and other food events across the Metroplex. Would you be willing to host a small or large gathering at your home or a restaurant? The host provides or finds the venue, provides the food or (the venue provides the food which the attendees pay for), and everyone who comes puts some $$ in the kitty as a gift for Cathedral of Hope s Anniversary (a multiple of $47 is a splendid amount to shoot for). If you want to attend a dinner, but aren t up for hosting, hosts who can accommodate extra guests will be coordinating with the Anniversary Committee. Just add your name to the I Want to Be a Guest list at the Anniversary table in the hallway near the church entrance. You will be contacted about your dinner options! During the Anniversary season our big, audacious goal is $175,000. And with plenty of participation, we will achieve it! You can sign up to be a host online: For more information, 47th@cathedralofhope.com. 47th Anniversary Amethyst Presenting Sponsor 47th Anniversary Additional Sponsors Don Neilson, Realtor Mark Your Calendar for September 14. It s North Texas Giving Day! Dallas Hope Charities is participating on a highly dedicated level, with a goal of $10,000. Your gift, no matter its size, helps in the following ways: A $1200 gift pays to feed 600 hungry people per year. A $900 gift allows 6 people each year living with HIV/AIDS to keep the lights on or keep a roof over their head. A $600 gift provides a full Thanksgiving meal for 12 families experiencing economic disadvantage and food insecurity. A $300 gift helps to provide groceries and toiletries for those living on the streets. Be sure to spread the word. It s easy to do so by sharing our regular postings that appear on the Dallas Hope Charities Facebook page. Pride Parade Registration Join Cathedral of Hope as we walk in the annual Allen Ross Freedom Parade! Come be part of our large walking entry we re expecting over 350 people in our entry - as we celebrate pride and amaze and surprise the crowds gathered along the streets. We will be registering people every Sunday until Pride weekend or you can register on-line at: Registration fee includes our Cathedral of Hope Pride T-shirt and a Rainbow sash that we are asking everyone to wear. In addition to the parade on Sunday, September 17, stepping off at 2 pm, there will also be a music festival and party at Reverchon Park on Saturday, September 16, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Join us for a fun-filled weekend and represent the Cathedral of Hope. Our theme this year is Make SHIFT Happen. Register now to get your Make Shift Happen Pride T-Shirt and rainbow sash! This will be a memorable event, so come be a part of it! Contact Scott Stout at sstout@cathedralofhope.com for additional information. Board of Stewards Meeting on the 4th Monday of the month. August 28, 2017, 7 pm Fellowship Hall All are welcome to attend. 8

11 Today in Children s Church We continue our illustrated PowerPoint and storybook series, Fables of Choice, our children s version of reflections on the Seven Deadly Sins. In the second of our 21st Century fables, based on the medieval animal symbols for each sin, we will meet the Envious Dog. Though he should be more than content in his huge fenced yard, where he is provided with shelter and all of his needs, the dog sees a butterfly flying free and wants what she has. He learns, however that freedom has a price. It s healthy to be content, but envy can eat you up. Proverbs Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. If only I could fly! Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Paper Tubes Wanted for Children s Crafts The young creative artists of our Children s Ministry can use your help in sharing your empty paper towel or toilet paper rolls for their Craft Times during the next four weeks. We ll have a collection box for your donation in our Children s Ministry reception lobby in the Congregational Life Center. Thanks for helping us teach our children about recycling! Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. What the Youth are Learning this Week: As we close out the 2017 summer, we will explore the biblical foundations for Pre-Adulting 101. Over the next three weeks, we will explore money matters, the joys of housework, and interview skills: For the week of 08/20 we discuss, Being Domestic Ironing, laundry, and do I need to fold my clothes? : As if homework, dating, and extracurricular activities were not enough, there is always the homestead. In this lesson, we learn what it takes to keep up with our chores. (Exodus 19:10 and 1 Corinthians 14:40) Next week, 08/27: We participate in and celebrate worship with the wider church body as we honor our Hero of Hope award winner. Finally, we conclude our Pre-Adulting 101 series on 09/03: Imma Gonna Get that Job Interview Skills, Interview Prep, Dressing for Success: Just like the title says, we are going to discuss and practice successful interview techniques. (Genesis 41: 17 36). Questions? Contact Alan Womack by at awomack@cathedralofhope.com 9 Jimmyrocket Bracelets Arrives These are a handmade in the USA line of leather and exotic skin bracelets. Sources currently features single and double strand styles in various colors with clasp tones of matte gold, distressed silver, or antique bronze. All leathers are hand picked based on their unique properties and characteriestics. Although similar in design, no two bracelets are exactly alike and should be considered unique just like you! These bracelets are simple and easy to get on the wrist. Three sizes available 7 inch, 7½ inch, and 8½ inch. Custom bracelets may be ordered. Ask to see leathers, styles and sizes available. ($25 & $29) Live Through This: Surviving the Intersections of Sexuality, God, and Race Author Clay Cane leads readers through an exploration of his overlapping identities: the black son of a white mother, the femme son of a distant father, and a gay man in a nation fighting its antiquated views on sexuality. Cane provides a frank and emotional description of his coming-of-age dividing the essays into five sections (on sexuality, love, race, God, and intersections) that follow him as he grows up in Washington State, West Philadelphia, and eventually New York City. Cane questions notions of enforced masculinity as a child, he danced in his mother s red dress and was then forced to box by his father. Society s growing awareness of gender fluidity makes this a timely story. His observations on the intersections of class and race resonate in today s political climate. Even when he addresses painful issues such as domestic violence, sexual exploitation, food insecurity, and inadequate mental health care, he retains humor and compassion. The book is an affirming and enjoyable read for those interested in African-American or LGBTQ experiences. Cathedral of Hope Mug - $6.50 Buy a CoH Mug - Get any CD (on sale shelf) FREE! Volunteer Opportunity: Housekeeper for Sources Sources is seeking someone who will keep our glass shelves, counters and windows sparkling, our wooden shelves dusted and our floor vacuumed! No experience needed, but CAREFUL HANDS are required lots of breakables. Initially, tasks will be scheduled with the Manager of Sources. Once trained, scheduling is flexible by the Housekeeper. Some tasks need to be checked once a week, most every 2-3 weeks. To express interest in this opportunity, PRINT the Keyword: Housekeeper in the comments section of the registration pad, or Sue Schrader at sschrader@cathedralofhope.com or stop by the bookstore and talk to Sue in person.

12 MeeMaw Walkers Kick off LifeWalk with Fun Events On Sunday, September 3, The MeeMaw Walkers, the official LifeWalk team of Cathedral of Hope and Dallas Hope Charities, is hosting a fellowship after the 9:00 and 11:00 services. Come meet MeeMaw and some of the MeeMaw Walkers, and join the team yourself! You can also register online to be a member of MeeMaw Walkers: On September 3, you can register in person right here at CoH. Enjoy some LifeWalk swag and raffle tickets for sale. Contact Paul Kolasci at pkolasci@cathedralofhope.com if you are interested. Cathedral Couples 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. Who: Rebecca Covell, of Covell PC What: Presentation, A Marriage License is NOT an Estate Plan. We will explore essential estate planning tools like wills, trusts, powers of attorney (the Significant Seven documents) that are essential for married and unmarried couples. When: Saturday, September 9, Fellowship Hall, 6 p.m. Where: CoH Fellowship Hall RSVP to cathedralcouples@gmail.com so we can plan for your participation. Alzheimer s Association Lecture Medication Safety and Alzheimer s Disease Saturday, September 9, CLC Chapel, 10 a.m. What Works, What Doesn t and What s Dangerous: A review of medicines. Caring for an individual in the late stage of Alzheimer s disease or a related dementia is full of decision making opportunities. Filled with strategies and options to address choices, this presentation supports the comfort of the person diagnosed and the needs of the caregiver. Amie Taggart Blaszczyk, Pharm. D., will review the pros and cons of those medications currently used to treat Alzheimer s Disease. This event is FREE and open to all. A question and answer session will be included. Advance registration is required so we can prepare for your participation. Register at by Sunday, September 3 or Contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with questions. End of Summer Pool Party September 9 Join us at the home of Joe and Edgar on Saturday, September 9, as we wind the summer down. The pool party benefits Dallas Hope Charities, the foundation arm of Cathedral of Hope. Your participation includes Chipotle, plenty of free drinks, and loads of Cathedral of Hope / Dallas Hope Charities friends while making a difference in the world. $20 minimum suggested donation at the door. You can also directly donate any amount here: Dallas Hope Charities s mission is to mobilize and inspire a vibrant, inclusive, and progressive volunteer force to bring tangible positive transformation to the lives of all who are marginalized. Sometimes that means feeding the hungry. Other times that means providing toiletries for those who live in the streets, and other times that means keeping a roof over the head of someone living with HIV or AIDS when their income simply doesn t allow for such a necessity. Check out more about Dallas Hope Charities right here: Contact Rusty Gage at rgage@dallashopecharities.org to claim your ticket to the season s hottest party! Be one of eight volunteers to help it run smoothly, and gain free entry. The Journey: A Coming Out Workshop Thursdays, September 14 through October 19, IPC Lower Level, 7-9 p.m. Did you come out recently? Have you been out for a while? No matter where you are on your coming out journey, you will benefit from this six-week interactive workshop open to all LGBT persons, family, and friends. The workshop is a safe place to develop skills and self-confidence in coming out to oneself, to family, to friends, at work, and what it means for your spiritual life. The workshop is facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robin Booth, United Methodist Pastor Rev. Jane Graner, and CoH member Will Fields. Pre-registration is required by Monday, September 11, and attendance for all 6 weeks is highly recommended. Register online at Contact Will Fields (will.fields@live.com) Pastoral Care/Prayers If you know anyone who would like to be included on the church prayer list, send the request to prayer@cathedralofhope.com or online at If you know of someone in need of pastoral contact, notify Rev. Erin Wyma at COMMITMENT CEREMONIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS Greg Draxler, Chef/Owner gregdraxler@sbcglobal.net Ask for Special CoH Pricing Cynthia Lovell, M.Ed. Licensed Professional Counselor 25 years in the community, providing safe space for grief, growth and transformation clove4849@aol.com 6750 Hillcrest Plaza Drive #304, Dallas, TX

13 2017 Black Tie Dinner Become a Table Captain Cathedral of Hope (CoH) is once again a Black Tie Dinner (BTD) beneficiary! You can play a role in making this our most successful year ever by becoming a table captain. Organize nine of your closest friends who believe in equality and want to attend the best party in North Texas! The success of the dinner s distribution is due in part to the commitment of our Table Captains. Being a Table Captain allows you to give back to the community by supporting Cathedral of Hope as well as the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, all at the same time. As a Table Captain, you are the host! You organize attendees, collect admission, distribute tickets, and select table(s) for you and your guests. You are the liaison between Black Tie Dinner and your guests. Table Captains take on no additional expense, and the experience is as easy as it is rewarding. By becoming a Table Captain, you are committing to fill one or more tables of 10 (including yourself). To aid you in this process, Black Tie Dinner will provide you with a free online account to access our convenient, easy-to-use tools. Here, you can: Manage and select your table(s). Send invitations and collect payment from your guests. Manage your guest information including vouchers and meal selection. Affiliate with your favorite beneficiary. Please notify Leslie Frye, CoH BTD Liaison, at lesfrye@gmail.com if you become a BTD Table Captain for CoH or if you have been a table captain in the past and/or if you have already signed up to captain a table this year so that we can make sure that CoH is the beneficiary. Pride Night at AT&T Performing Arts Center In 2015, Fun Home opened on Broadway, where it became the most acclaimed new musical of the season by winning five Tony Awards including Best Musical. Catch this landmark musical when it lands at the Winspear Opera House later this month. After her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father s hidden desires. Make your Texas Pride Week complete by joining us in Dallas for Pride Night at the Winspear. On Tuesday, September 19, the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Discounted VIP tickets are available for $30, guaranteeing Dress Circle or Grand Tier seats. Discounted VIP tickets at the $60 rate guarantees Orchestra or Mezzanine Level. Purchase your discounted tickets here: attpac.org/pride17 Because we are partnering with ATTPAC, we re all automatically denoted VIPs. As a CoH VIP, you ll have access to a private pre-show bar and the postshow party, complete with the cast and a DJ. Stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall of Cathedral of Hope today and next Sunday for more information. You can also contact Paul Kolasci at pkolasci@cathedralofhope.com. TRIBUTES Tributes that reach the office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday 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. 11 In Memory of Lee Covington Dennis and Katrina Burke Annette Heye and Pat De La Rosa Edward R. Bannister Charles Walker Travis R. Cumming Tom and Nancy Clark In Memory of George Underbrink Michelle and Susie Hess In Memory of My Grandfather Angel Luis Ortiz-Morales Angel Castro Diaz In Memory of Maynard and Hildegarde Jentz Paul Jentz In Memory of Clead Cheek Dee Munson In Memory of My Mom Terri A. Cimino Steve Cimino In Memory of Bernardo Cortes In Memory of Rev. Delores Berry Anita Bagnall and Rosi Criswell In Memory of Toni De La Rosa Johnny Marlin In Honor of Sofia Thomas-Cazares, birthday Mark Fowler To make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact Ariel Duarte at ariel@cathedralofhope.com or x131, or use the envelope in the pew rack. A minimum gift of $20 is suggested. History Documentary Blink Films is currently producing a new landmark history series for PBS called We ll Meet Again. The series will follow individuals on a journey to be reunited with someone special from their past, telling the unique history of 20th Century America through personal stories of friendship, love and family. We are very interested to include LGBTQ history in our documentary and want to reunite people who have experienced changes in LGBTQ rights over the past 60 years. If there is someone you would like to reunite with, please do get in touch at jking@cathedralofhope.com or write HISTORY in the red pew pads. 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14 The Joy of Serving From Bruce Ackerman as told to Frank Trejo In the 15 years that I ve been involved with the Cathedral of Hope s Tutor Ministry at Maple Lawn Elementary, I ve come to learn that this ministry is more than tutoring. It s about building relationships with the students and teachers. That s the reason I got involved in this ministry 15 years ago; I saw the need for it and once I got started I saw the impact it had on the students and the school. I ve seen the difference this ministry has made in the lives of the students at this school so close to our campus. The students are so appreciative, they are very happy to have someone come help them and pay attention to them. While many of the students we tutor are those that teachers believe need extra help, some are students that teachers feel are advanced and are not challenged enough in the classroom. One of the students I tutored did so well that he ended up receiving a scholarship to attend St. Mark s School of Texas. When we give volunteer time to any cause, we want to see results. I ve seen that when we give to the Cathedral of Hope Tutor Ministry, we can see how our volunteering is helping the lives of students and teachers. Not only do we bless those we serve, we receive a blessing, as well. Bruce has been a member of CoH since July If this story touches you, and you want to find a ministry in which to serve, contact Anita Haddy, Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or X135. School Supply Drive Results: THANK YOU! A most heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the annual Back to School Drive benefiting Prism Health North Texas by donating school supplies. Because of your overwhelming generosity, we were also able to donate to Hernandez Elementary School and John Neely Bryan Elementary School. As is so often the case with the Cathedral of Hope / Dallas Hope Charities congregation, our cup overflowed. A total of 2,750 items were donated, helping to level the playing field for so many who will be starting a new school year. May your thoughtfulness, selflessness, and kindness be returned many times over. LOOKING FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER AS DIVERSE AS YOU ARE? As unique as a ngerprint, everyone has different nancial goals and time horizons. That s why it s important to work with someone who understands your speciic situation. As a Prudential nancial advisor, I can help you meet the challenges of your nancial life. Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor Prudential Advisors 5215 N. O Connor Blvd., Suite 300 Irving, TX (214) office bob.shimmin@prudential.com 12

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 08/13/17 Ending 08/06/17 Ending 07/30/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,210 $13,534 1,206 $12,943 1,377 $13,895 Auto-Giving $10,545 $34,453 $9,306 Mail/Credit Cards $6,493 $5,694 $7,655 Total Contributions 1,210 $30,572 1,206 $53,090 1,377 $30,856 Contributions Goal $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) ($12,428) $10,090 ($12,144) YTD Contributions $1,212,736 YTD Operating Receipts $1,529,691 YTD Contribution Goal $1,354,500 YTD Operating Expenses $1,600,160 Over/(Short Fall) ($141,764) Over/(Short Fall) ($70,469) Text-to-Give Instructions Simply send a text message to with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $20. Within a few moments, you ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via . For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically! See the flyer next to the kiosk in the Narthex for more information. The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. Home Restoration Project Complete Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, treasures and talents to restore Mrs. Roberson s home over the course of the past few weekends. The homeowner wrote us a beautiful, heart felt note expressing her gratitude for the work that was done. A look at the before photo, and the after photo, clearly shows that we re doing exactly as the Dallas Hope Charities mission mandates: to care for those who might otherwise be marginalized. DALLAS H O PE CHARITIES Be sure to stop by the Ministry & Visitor s Center to grab a copy of SHIFT Magazine. There, you ll see similar volunteer service opportunities, and again, thank you so much for your selfless service. Advertise Your Business, Event or Service! 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. At the online version has the potential to reach even more! Let us design your ad for a nominal fee or submit your own; either way you ll reach thousands of potential customers each month. Contact Charles Owen at: x212 or by at: cowen@cathedralofhope.com. Bill Hoyt Senior Loan Officer NMLS: Mobile: Office: Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 150 Dallas, TX HELPING HOME BUYERS REACH THEIR GOALS All All loans subject to credit approval. Rates Rates and fees and subject fees subject to change. to change. Mortgage Mortgage financing provided financing by PrimeLending, provided by PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. a PlainsCapital Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: 13649) is a wholly owned subsidiary Company. Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v

16 HOPE on the Horizon EVENTS at a GLANCE* August 2017, Sunday, AUG 20 Sinning Like a Christian: ENVY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, AUG 23 PULSE Unclobbering: Corinthians and Timothy Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 27 Sinning Like a Christian: SLOTH Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, AUG 30 PULSE Unclobbering: A Night with Colby Martin Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. SAVE THE DATE The 36th Annual Black Tie Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 11, Support Cathedral of Hope and enter to win a 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 This year, the Black Tie Dinner is raffling a new 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300! Tickets are $100 each, and only 1500 tickets will be sold. To purchase your ticket, contact: Patsy Bjorling at pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or Leslie Frye at lesfrye@gmail.com. September 2017 Sunday, SEP 3 Sinning Like a Christian: Gluttony Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, SEP 6 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Reflect Service Contemplative Worship, 7:30 p.m., IPC Sunday, SEP 10 Sinning Like a Christian: Greed Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!