WORSHIP. Volume 4 Issue 8 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 7th Sunday after the Epiphany DISCOMFORT TO MOTIVATION. Rev. Dr. Neil G.

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1 WORSHIP TODAY February 19, 2017 Volume 4 Issue 8 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 7th Sunday after the Epiphany HAPPENS DISCOMFORT TO MOTIVATION INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship SHIFT: Spiritual Locations Rev. Neil to be Honored Ash Wednesday March 1 Black History Month

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 Restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. Private rest rooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor s Center located next to Sources of Hope bookstore. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast around the world. We make every effort to respect your privacy. However, if you would like 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. Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! This month we have focused our spiritual growth on working through change, using our spiritual discipline to work together on change as we live fully into our mission, vision and core values. HAPPENS Change means work and is sometimes represented by the change cycle that includes loss, doubt and discomfort. It also includes motivation, perspective, and understanding. The ability to let go and let God gives us some security in this process, reminding us that this work of change has as its purpose making more real the relationship we are invited into with God, with one another and with the world. Our sermon today will focus on the discomfort that change can bring. It is my belief that this discomfort can be a good thing, as it causes us to question, challenge, listen, and find deeper connections. Jesus moved the early disciples from a place of comfort to one of discomfort. He challenged their beliefs, their theological understanding, their way of seeing and knowing God. He challenged them to think about who their neighbor is, how to inherit eternal life, and how God works in the world. However, in their discomfort, he also motivated them to discover something new about themselves and the people around them, and encouraged them to live with a new motivation about life itself. The Gospel is one of Good News that should always be challenging us to go deeper and to discover God s order of things. Today, we find a world that is, for many, uncomfortable; this discomfort can challenge us to find the motivation to use our faith to co-create with God; to create heaven here on earth. If you are finding yourself in an uncomfortable place right now, I sincerely hope that you might hear the Spirit speaking to you, moving you through the change cycle to be motivated to use your faith to create change that will help you find meaning in the discomfort, motivating us all to make our lives more fulfilled, and the world a better place. You are an amazing spiritual and human being, and I pray that we will embrace the future as we worship a God who is with us and journeying forward. The sky is the limit! Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes My husband and I attended your church on Sunday with our son. We want to thank you and Cathedral of Hope for providing an amazing place for our son to worship. I truly felt the spirit of the Lord in your amazing church. My husband and I left feeling renewed and at peace. Thank you for everything you do to support our son s spiritual life. You are a blessing to many and encourage myself and others to believe love will win! (Sunday Feb 12) T. L. DFW, TX STAFF * Senior Pastor seniorpastor@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 Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Lee Covington Exec. Assistant to the Senior Pastor lcovington@cathedralofhope.com Shelley Darling Webmaster sdarling@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Ministry Development Coordinator ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@cathedralofhope.com Isabel Marquez-E Licensed Minister imarquez@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Kim Oglesby Human Resources Manager koglesby@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 February 19, & 11 a.m. 7th Sunday after the Epiphany LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE Meditation on Beautiful Savior Silesian folk tune; setting by Cathy Moklebust Cathedral Ringers; Jeremy Wayne, director GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Words by Edward H. Plumptre; adapted Music by Arthur H. Messiter OneLicense.net License # A **INVOCATION Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng Cover designed by Charles Owen. Additional graphics created by Chris Chism, Shelley Darling, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. Publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. 1 MARION Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Rev. Erin Wyma WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various elements of our services Rejoice! O Pilgrim Throng Edward H. Plumptre ( ) wrote this text for an annual choir festival at Peterborough Cathedral, England, in The original version contained eleven stanzas to allow for the time it would take for the choir to process into the cathedral. Plumptre was a distinguished English scholar, lecturer, and preacher. During his lifetime he held posts at King s College, London, Queen s College, Oxford, St. Paul s Cathedral, and served as professor of New Testament, all in England. Arthur H. Messiter ( ) named this hymntune MARION for his mother. It has long been associated with this text since the hymn s appearance in Episcopal hymnals of the late nineteenth century. Messiter, English by birth, moved to the United States in He served briefly as organist at four different churches in Philadelphia, then moved to Trinity Church, New York City, where he also led a traditional English men and boys choir for the next thirty-one years.

4 LITURGY OF THE WORD EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 4: 4-9 Lee McLeod Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. ANTHEM I Waited for the Lord from Hymn of Praise by Felix Mendelssohn Coretta Smith and Arielle Collier, sopranos Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra I waited for the Lord, who inclined unto me and heard my complaint. O, blessed are they that hope and trust in the Lord. Psalm 40: 1, 5 Worship Note Below PASTORAL PRAYER (9 A.M.) SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (11 A.M.) Kaja B. Castillo 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 # I Waited for the Lord The Anthem this morning is I Waited for the Lord by Felix Mendelssohn ( ). Mendelssohn was born into a German Jewish family but was baptized in 1816 on the advice of his uncle. His conversion was evidently sincere, as he composed many religious works in the course of his short life. I Waited for the Lord is from his Symphony No. 2, Opus 52, also called Lobgesang or Hymn of Praise. It features a beautiful soprano duet accompanied by choir, winds, and strings. The lyrics from Psalm 40 speak of patiently waiting for God to hear and answer our cries for help. 2

5 **GOSPEL LESSON John 16: One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. All: Glory to you, O God. Minister Isabel Marquez-E Jesus said, Very truly, I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy. When a woman is in labor, she has pain, because her hour has come. But when her child is born, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy of having brought a human being into the world. So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. **GLORIA Word and Music by Danny Ray arr. Steven Couch Cathedral of Hope CCLI License # SERMON Shift Happens Discomfort to Motivation LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Come, Ye Disconsolate Words by Thomas Moore; Music by Samuel Webbe, Sr.; arr. Terre Johnson Tenors and Basses of the Sanctuary Choir Billy Holderby, horn; Strings of the Orchestra Les Holben, piano; David Moldenhauer, organ See Text-to Give on p. 5 Worship Note on p. 5 3

6 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST One: All: Come expecting Jesus to meet you in this place; Come expecting to receive sweet mercy and pure grace; When you eat the bread and drink the wine it will be a holy moment in time; So come expecting Jesus to meet you in this place. Words and Music by John Chisum and Nancy Gordon, adapted by Steven Couch Threefold Amen Music/ Mother s Heart Music; CCLI License # DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS TO OUR GUESTS Cathedral of Hope celebrates an open communion. We understand the sharing of the bread and the cup in Jesus name to be a representation of an ancient vision of God s feast for all peoples. We don t require you to be a member of this church, or any church, to participate with us in this feast of grace. Simply come forward at the ushers direction. After dipping a wafer in the cup, 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. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light I want to walk as a child of the light; I want to follow Jesus. God set the stars to give light to the world; the light of my life is Jesus. In Christ there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus. I want to see the brightness of God; I want to look at Jesus. Clear sun of righteousness shine on my path, and show me the way of Jesus. In Christ there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus. Words and Music by Kathleen Thomerson, adapted G.I.A. Publications, Inc. OneLicense.net License # A

7 Here I Am to Worship Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness, opened my eyes, let me see Beauty that made this heart adore you, hope of a life spent with you. And here I am to worship; here I am to bow down; here I am to say that you re my God. You re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me. God of all days, oh so highly exalted, glorious in heaven above. Humbly you came to the earth you created, all for love s sake became poor. Refrain With All My Heart With all my heart I want to love you, Lord, and live my life each day to know you more. All that is in me is yours completely; I ll serve you only, with all my heart. Words and Music by Tim Hughes Thankyou Music/EMI Christian Music Publishing, Inc. CCLI License # Words and Music by Babbie Mason Word Music CCLI License # 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. Shout to the Lord My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you; All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My Comfort, my Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength, Let ev ry breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING **Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing, power and majesty, praises we bring. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I ll love you, forever I ll stand; Nothing compares to the promise I have in you! Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia CCLI License # Come, Ye Disconsolate (on page 3) Our Offertory is Terre Johnson s setting for four part men s voices of the hymn Come, Ye Disconsolate. The original text for this comforting hymn was written by an Irish Roman Catholic, Thomas Moore ( ). Although Moore is the author of 32 sacred songs, he is best known for his ballads and other secular poems, including such favorites as The Last Rose of Summer, and Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms. American hymnist Thomas Hastings ( ) greatly altered Moore s original text, completely replacing the original third stanza, prior to including it in his collection Spiritual Songs for Social Worship (1832). The hymntune by Samuel Webbe ( ) is likely adapted from an old German melody. 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. 5

8 **RECESSIONAL Changed Words and Music by Paula Stefanovich; arr. Richard Kingsmore Adapted by David Moldenhauer Centergetic Music OneLicense.net License # A **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Flowers are given to the glory of God by Jason Dare in loving memory of Chuck Hershberger, May 30, 1963-February 19, 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 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, TX cathedralofhope.com Office Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Thurs 6

9 News BRIEFS February 19, 2017 SHIFT: Spiritual Locations Still Time to Sign Up! What are Spiritual Locations? We are so excited about the kind of spiritual growth our congregation is about to experience as we SHIFT into 2017! We are about to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage, individually and together, that has the potential to change ourselves, our church and our city in miraculous ways! We hope you have been challenged as we enter a new season of spiritual growth and renewal we are calling SHIFT at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ. Rev. Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas preached in our first sermon series of 2017, about the ways in which we not only meet God in our own lives, but respond to God and grow both individually and as a church community. He has preached on Searching, Changing, Connecting, Listening, and finally Serving and Preparing. These are the lenses through which to view how best to facilitate growth in your personal faith journey. Our prayer and hope is that you will find a place at CoH to connect with others, care for and be cared for, and grow in your spiritual journey with God. Remember that God is wherever you are, and God is calling you to be in relationship with the divine and the community. We hope to give you the tools to do just that with our new programming model of SHIFT. What is your part in all of this now? We want you to prayerfully and intentionally get out your calendars and in the last two weeks of February consider being a part of a small group where you will meet others on this journey and together find where you are spiritually located in this season. You can sign up for a spiritual location gathering in the Narthex today or online at This is all leading up to new programming which will be offered seasonally; the first season begins in Lent (March 1). SHIFT: I have found my spiritual location, so now what? Sunday, February 26th we will have our SHIFT Magazine Party Kick Off. This fun event will be after all worship services in the Fellowship Hall! Join us for some light snacks and receive our first SHIFT Magazine which will include all of the programming for March, April and May at CoH! Growing deeper in your Christian faith has never been more accessible or more fun!!! SPIRITUAL LOCATIONS Searching Not sure where I am or what I believe. Am looking for myself and for God. Am wondering about the church, Christianity, God. Wandering around, not much direction. Dealing with trauma, difficulty, illness. Changing Moving in a different direction than before. Releasing old wounds. Reaching for a new way to be. Interested in knowing a different kind of God. Coming out of a life changing experience. Desire to be different. Trying to change from the inside out. Connecting Want community, friends, a spiritual family. Desire to play and worship with others. Need a prayer or study group with people who are like me. Want to participate in a small group. Ready to have some fun!! Listening Need to do things that help me listen for God. Desire to do something creative while listening for my life to speak to me. Want to dance and garden and play to see what comes up in my spirit. Need to quiet my mind so I can hear my heart. Want to learn how to listen for the still small voice. Serving Ready to use my gifts to serve others. Want to serve in a ministry. Need to give outside myself to do some of my own healing. Think I should give a little while I m recovering or laying low. Want to do justice work or be involved in acts of compassion. Ready to work with children or young people. Preparing Want to learn how to teach, or serve in a ministry, or what my gifts are. Desire to expand my understanding of sacred texts or world religions or theological ideas. Want to prepare to live out my call or passion. Would like to practice my prayer life more deeply or learn to be a servant leader. Rev. Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas to be Honored Our own Rev. Neil Cazares-Thomas will receive the annual Shalom Award from Dallas Temple Shalom NEXT Sunday evening, February 26, 2017, at a festive Award Dinner. The event will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dallas Pkwy, Addison, TX, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Individual tickets are $125. We hope CoH friends will fill the house! Tickets may be purchased after church. An online link is also available on CoH s website on via the Calendar page. Stop by the Temple Shalom Ticket table in the Narthex or online today. Questions? Contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com. Website address for tickets: e469954ef3&oseq=&c=&ch= 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

10 Today in Children s Church The theme today is From Discomfort to Motivation. What does it mean to feel uncomfortable? We are going to tell about times in our lives when we did not feel comfortable and lacked motivation to do much of anything. We ll share how we feel when we are motivated. We ll ask what motivates or inspires you? Telling about someone we know who inspires us is a good reminder of being motivated by example. In the illustrated PowerPoint, Miriam, the Prophet and the sister of Moses, was inspired by God to play her tambourine and lead the people in a song of praise to God. We ll talk about people today who like to lead other people in prayers or songs or games and think about why some people are good at leading or inspiring others. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. The Prophet Miriam is motivated! Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Why We Use Incense in our Liturgy Ancient practice to be used on Ash Wednesday, March 1, 7:15 p.m. At certain services during the liturgical year, Cathedral of Hope uses incense during worship. Some, whose church background did not include this practice, have asked why we do this. We believe that worship should be experiential. We are most fully engaged when the senses of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch are stirred. Incense is one way in which the Church throughout history has done that. Moreover, the use of incense is a thoroughly Biblical concept. We see it commanded of the Jews (Exodus 25:29) and then used in worship in Israel from that point on. Notice the prophecy of Malachi 1:11, From the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is offered to my name. God actually anticipates the use of incense by all people in God s name. In the New Testament, we see Zechariah offering incense in the sanctuary when the angel of the Lord appears to him (Luke 1:8-11). Later, in Revelation, we see the elders holding golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints (Revelation 5:8). Incense is the symbol of our prayers rising up to the Lord. It is also symbolic of spiritual cleansing and has been used in Christian worship since ancient times. So, as you smell the incense in our services, remember the history and symbolism behind it, and try to let it enhance your experience of worship! 8 Open Men s Circle Tuesday, February 21, CLC Chapel, 7 p.m. Hosted by the NTX ManKind Project, the Open Men s Circle meets twice monthly from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 21,in the Congregational Life Center Chapel. The Circle will provide an inclusive, supportive place for men to more fully step into their passion, purpose, and authenticity. By simple awareness, change can happen. The ManKind Project is a non-profit educational training organization for men who are willing to step through fear and into the challenge of their lives. More information at and Contact David Hoover at revooh76@gmail.com with any questions. Pack The Pantry Next Week Volunteers are distributing Pack the Pantry shopping lists following today s worship service. You are invited to be a part of the team by purchasing items from the shopping list to bring to church NEXT Sunday, February 26, (the last Sunday of the month, as usual) volunteers will meet you at bell wall to receive your grocery donations. Your consistent generosity provides more than 300 bags of food each month to those who might otherwise go hungry. Additionally, if you shop at Kroger or Tom Thumb and participate in their community rewards programs that name Cathedral of Hope as beneficiary, we receive 1% of sales each quarter. Questions? Contact Rusty Gage: rgage@dallashopecharities.org. Ash Wednesday is March 1 Why we use ashes as part of our liturgy Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is observed on the Wednesday of the seventh week before Easter. The day is named for the practice of imposing ashes, an ancient practice and sign of repentance that is mentioned several times in the Bible, including Jonah 3: 5-9, Job 42: 6, Jeremiah 6: 26 and Matthew 11: 21. Early Christians adopted the use of ashes from Jewish practice as an external mark of penitence. Many modern congregations find this to be a meaningful part of the Ash Wednesday liturgy. Ashes symbolize several aspects of our human existence: Ashes remind us of God s condemnation of sin, as God said to Adam, Dust you are and to dust you shall return. (Genesis 3:19) Ashes suggest cleansing and renewal. In ancient times, they were used in the absence of soap. On Ash Wednesday, ashes are a penitential substitute for water as a reminder of our baptism. Ashes remind us of the shortness of human life, for, as it is said as we are buried, Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Ashes are a symbol of our need to repent, confess our sins and return to God. The imposition of ashes You will have two opportunities to receive ashes this Ash Wednesday. The Interfaith Peace Chapel will be open from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. for personal meditation with English and Spanish speaking clergy available for the imposition of ashes. Ashes will also be a part of Ashes on the Strip (Cedar Springs & Throckmorton) 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and at the bilingual service at 7:15 p.m. in the church Sanctuary. Ashes are applied with the minister s thumb in the form of a small cross on the forehead of each person with the words, Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. You are also invited to walk the labyrinth in the IPC Sanctuary throughout the day.

11 Black History Month at CoH Black History Month has historically been observed in February each year. It is meant to honor and recognize the incredible courage and witness of African-American s/heroes who have shaped our communities, our churches, and our nation. It is important to set aside a special time of the year for this purpose, but it is time to proclaim that every month matters! The United Church of Christ has a long commitment to public education and to education in general. Here at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ we are giving this special attention in three ways. First, we co-sponsored the screening of From Selma to Stonewall: Are we there yet? at Dallas Theater on February 12. The film delves into some of today s most explosive and discussed subjects: racial injustice, police brutality, transgender discrimination, LGBTQ homelessness, and the intersection of these issues Second, we are beginning a Sacred Conversation on Race: A Journey of Transformation. This 8-week spiritual journey, anchored in the UCC curriculum, White Privilege, Let s Talk will commence on Tuesday, February 21 at 6.30 p.m. The class is limited to 15 participants. For more information, see the article on page 8. You can register online at Lastly, we are working to establish an African-American/Black Council at Cathedral of Hope UCC to help inform, plan and deliver classes, forums, outreach, programs and other activities that will help us be the place of radical inclusion that our mission and vision calls us to become. If you are interested in being a part of this council, please SHIFT@cathedralofhope.com. Together we can make a difference. Thank you for celebrating Black History Month here at Cathedral of Hope. Doctoral Survey Factors Influencing Parent Reactions to Having an LGBT Child Dani Rosenkrantz, a doctoral student, seeks volunteers to participate in a research study about factors influencing parent reactions to having a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) child. She seeks a diverse sample of parents with various levels of comfort with LGBT identity, diverse religious/spiritual/non-theistic perspectives, and a variety of demographics representation (i.e., gender, race) who would be willing to share their experiences as the parent of a child with an LGBT identity or desire. If you are at least 18 years old and would like more information about how to participate, please visit If you volunteer to participate, the survey will take approximately minutes to complete. If you participate, you will be given the opportunity to enter in a drawing for a chance to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards for taking part in the study. If you are not eligible for this study but know someone who is, please help by passing this information along! Deadline to complete the study is February 28. Contact Dani at dani.rose@uky.edu with questions. Cathedral Couples Breakfast for Dinner-Saturday, March 4, Fellowship Hall, 6 p.m. Cathedral Couples is a group of members and friends that meet once a month for food, fun, and fellowship. The next gathering will be on March 4 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall and we will be having breakfast for dinner. Please contact us at cathedralcouples@gmail.com if you would like more information or would like to join us. 9

12 Two March Services to Begin Lent Wednesday, March 1, Ash Wednesday Labyrinth Walk, 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., IPC Wednesday, March 8, Reflect Service, 7:30 p.m., IPC On Ash Wednesday, March 1, we ll usher in the Contemplative Season of Lent by centering our hearts and prayers in an afternoon and evening Ash Wednesday Labyrinth Walk from noon until 8:30 p.m. in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. Imposition of ashes will be offered from 11:45 to 1 p.m. in the IPC and also at 7:15 p.m. during the liturgical worship service in the Sanctuary. The following Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m., the Order of St. Francis and St. Clare and our Evensong musicians invite you to our monthly Reflect service, a service of prayer, meditative readings and song that will assist all of us in embarking on an entire Season of Reflection and Renewal. Cirque du Soleil Fan? Enjoy a fantastic performance from Cirque du Soleil while supporting the youth at Promise House. Purchase your $85 or $100 tickets to the Thursday, March 2, 8 p.m. performance of Kurios Cabinet of Curiosities to be held under the big top at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, and 100% of your purchase goes directly to Promise House. Promise House embraces homeless, runaway and at-risk youth, giving them needed support, encouragement and hope to live a better life through emergency shelter, transitional living, pregnant and parenting teen services, street outreach and educational intervention. See more at promisehouse.org. Purchase your tickets here: entering the promo code PROMISEH. Questions? Contact Rusty Gage at rgage@dallashopecharities.org or x134. LEGACY Social Group Saturday, March 18, The Star in Frisco, 10 a.m. LEGACY is a Cathedral of Hope social group made up of single or coupled mature adults (50 or better) who meet the third Saturday of each month for an outing or a potluck dinner at church or at a private home. Often, LEGACY will provide nurturing care for those who are in need of assistance with medical problems or challenges. WHAT: Tour of Dallas Cowboys world corporate headquarters The Star in Frisco WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. (gather at 9:45) WHERE: Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX COST: $25 is the group rate. Please pay in cash or check to Jeanette Bell as soon as possible. Group closes Sunday 3/12. Credit cards can also be used, but get with Jeanette jeanettecbell@sbcglobal.net MORE INFO: Roy at rvj5868@att.net (if not already on his Legacy distribution list) Giving Tip Did you know you can login to MyCoH in the upper right corner of the church website ( and look at your current year giving history? Contact Ariel Duarte at ariel@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions or need help. 10 Angels, St. Francis, Birdhouses & Cathedral Wind Bells! Cast iron openwork angels, an angel birdfeeder, St Francis watching over the birds and small animals, a variety of enticing birdhouses from around the world and glorious deep-throated chimes! The thick hollow chamber of each Wind Bell produces deep reverberating sounds. All these are wonderfully exciting methods to welcome Spring and Summer into your garden, yard and home. ($15 - $110) New Candles for Spring & Summer! Savor Spring with refreshing notes of freshly picked herbs and garden cucumber, an infusion of sparkling lime, parsley and wild lavender with hints of peppercorn and fruity musk, or a bouquet of citrus, crisp greens and ripened berries in Greenhouse hourglass candle holders. Summery scents of tropical citrus, creamy coconut and cool sea breezes found in At the Beach in a Tidewater hourglass or Waterscape Ceramic candleholder. Or savor the scents of tropical fruits and cool coconut in similar candleholders. Ahhh, the delights of the coming seasons! ($20 - $22 each candle burns approx. 100 hours) Lenten Book Study 2017: Focus on Spiritual Renewal and Growth Anyone thirsting for a more intimate and disciplined life of faith will find a rich wellspring in The Cup of Our Life: A Guide to Spiritual Growth. In this original, creative and practical book, Joyce Rupp shares how the ordinary cups that we use each day can become extraordinary sacred vessels that connect us with life and draw us ever closer to God. She explores how the cup is a rich symbol of life, with it emptiness and fullness, its brokenness and flaws, and all of its many blessings. We will be encouraging those at CoH who want to invest more in their spiritual growth to pick up this book in the Source of Hope bookstore or online. You can use this as a personal devotional during Lent and/or we will encourage you to join a small group, start a small group of your church friends or make this a regular part of a group you are already a part of at CoH. This is a practical and accessible book for all. We will also be creating a study guide for small groups that will be accessible online which means you don t need to purchase the book to participate in any book study. There will be a special in Sources of Hope where the book and our new CoH Lent Coffee Mug are a deal together for $19.49, but may also be purchased separately. Questions contact Rev. Erin at ewyma@cathedralofhope.com.

13 BUS TRIP! All in For Equality Advocacy Day in Austin Monday, March 20, State Capitol, 7 a.m. 7 p.m. Advance registration is required by March 8 to prepare constituentmatched materials and make strategic lobbying team assignments. Join us to have face-to-face conversations at the Texas Capitol about LGBTQ equality issues that matter most to you and your family. This is an opportunity for YOU to ask state leaders to pass inclusive policies that protect all Texans, including our children; and end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Event Sponsors: Cathedral of Hope, GALA North Texas, Human Rights Campaign, Coalition for Aging LGBT, Stonewall Democrats, ACLU Texas, Texas Freedom Network, Transgender Education Network of Texas, and Equality Texas. Our organizations are chartering buses to Austin so that North Texas LGBTQA voices will be heard at the state capital. Buses will be departing at 7 a.m. from Cinemark West Plano (Parker & Tollway) and at 7:30 a.m. from Cathedral of Hope. As we travel to Austin, you ll receive education on LGBT advocacy and enjoy breakfast. Upon arriving in Austin we ll gather with other LGBT advocates from across Texas, form groups, and visit the offices of our state representatives. You ll be back in DFW by 7 p.m. Don t miss this important and empowering event. A nominal donation is requested to help cover costs but nobody will be turned away for inability to pay. After you register for transportation, please also visit the Equality Texas website to sign-up as an attendee so that you will be assigned a group. A $5 fee is requested by Equality Texas to cover costs including training materials and lunch in Austin. Introducing Meals on Wheels Is your spiritual location that of connecting or serving? Meals on Wheels just might provide an opportunity that speaks to you. Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious, freshly prepared meals five days a week to Dallas County residents who can t provide for themselves due to illness, advanced age or disability. Without Meals on Wheels, these folks would go hungry. Join other Cathedral volunteers on Thursday, March 30. Beginning roughly at 10:00 a.m., you can actually take your first steps on this connecting and serving journey, investing about two hours toward providing Hope for someone who needs your presence. Questions? Contact Anita Haddy at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or x135. Ablutomaniac? We Want You! Weekly Recurring Meetings & Events SUNDAY Worship Services 9 & 11 am (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) Sanctuary Child Care/Children s Church 9 & 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., CLC Youth Groups Every Sunday in CLC 107 Junior High (5-8th grades) & Senior High (9-12th grades) 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. HIV Testing first and third Sunday between 9 & 11 a.m. services IPC Room C - No appointment required. Gaymsters Bridge Group 1 p.m., CLC 106 MONDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 p.m., CLC 107 TUESDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 p.m., CLC 107 Gaymsters Bridge Group 6:30 p.m., CLC WEDNESDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Child Care 7 p.m., CLC 135 PULSE Contemporary Worship 7:15 p.m., Sanctuary HIV Testing Must call for appointment. First & third Wednesday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., CLC Contact UT Southwestern THURSDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 p.m., CLC 107 Crystal Meth Anonymous Support Group 6:30 p.m., CLC 116 FRIDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 SATURDAY StepUP AA Group 8:30-9:30 a.m., CLC 106 Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Monthly Recurring Meetings & Events Career Assistance Ministry first & third Wednesdays 6 p.m., CLC 116 Contact careerassistance@cathedralofhope.com Board of Stewards Meeting fourth Monday 7 p.m., FH BACH (Breakfast at Cathedral of Hope) and icare food pantry/lunch services Cathedral Couples first Saturday 6 p.m., location varies. are both extremely important outreach ministries on which hundreds of people Contact John and George at cathedralcouples@gmail.com struggling with homelessness and/or other economic challenges rely. If you re Reflect-Contemplative Worship 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., IPC (except March) the type of person, couple, or group that would find fulfillment in ensuring that the Fellowship Hall, kitchen, Narthex and Ministry & Visitor s Center are LEGACY (50 + Social Group) third Saturday, time & location varies. restored to sparkling order in compliance with overall facility standards, we Contact Roy at rvj5868@att.net want you! Your participation plays an important role in ensuring that our BACH Creative Arts Ministry third Sundays 12:30 p.m., CLC 116 and icare guests some of whom are managing suppressed immune systems Contact dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com receive food prepared in a reliably clean and healthy environment. We seek a few detail-oriented volunteers whose inherent natures are to appreciate and create cleanliness and order after the meal for the day has finished and our guests CLC=Congregational Life Center FH=Fellowship Hall IPC=Interfaith Peace Chapel have left. Choose Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 and/or Mondays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com to express your interest in helping, or PRINT the Keywords: BACH and/or icare in the comments section of the registration pad. 11

14 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. In Memory of Rev. Dr. Lowell Worthington By Mike Bedwell In Memory of Babe Turner By Mike Bedwell In Loving Memory of Clarence Garner By Russell Garner In Memory of Rev. Dr. Lowell Worthington By The Late Gwen Taylor, Tim Taylor and Patrick Paramo In Memory of Lowell Worthington By David White In Honor of Roy Joplin and Fred Hoffman On Their 50th Anniversary In Honor of Harriette Moye, with Love By Richard John DuPont 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. Spiritual Location: Serving Does your Spiritual Location lean heavily toward serving? As a pen pal writing from one centralized address, you can serve by bringing a bit of joy and hope to those who are incarcerated, many of whom have no one on the outside who cares enough to write. One of the worst things about being incarcerated is the feeling of loneliness and isolation. Share the message of God s unconditional an inclusive love and grace through volunteering to write from one centralized address letters to inmates during their time of incarceration. Contact Anita Haddy at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com to express your interest in serving, or PRINT the Keywords: HOPE IN PRISON in the comments section of the registration pad. Thank you, Kroger Cathedral of Hope and Dallas Hope Charities would like to thank Kroger Manager Chad Curry and all the ever-patient checkers, baggers and patrons who participated in this year s Kroger Souper Bowl of Caring. Because of this event, icare was able to supply food at a level far and above the usual 500 bags of groceries distributed each month to the under-served who live right here in our community. If your spiritual location includes that of serving, you will absolutely LOVE being a part of the icare team that creates hearty meals and provides groceries and toiletries for our local brothers and sisters in need. Please contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or print the keyword icare in the red registration pad. AEQUALIS, along with its chosen initial carrier, Pruco Life Insurance Company, a Prudential Financial company, is introducing 10- and 15-year individual term life insurance options. Term life insurance can protect your loved ones, your business, and your business partners from the unexpected loss of your financial support, and give them peace of mind. CONTACT ME TO LEARN MORE.... Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor Prudential Advisors 5215 N. O Connor Blvd. Suite 300 Irving, TX (214) bob.shimmin@prudential.com... Thank you, Oak Lawn Library Cathedral of Hope and Dallas Hope Charities would like to thank librarian Nello Moa and the Oak Lawn Branch of the Dallas Public Library for their generous donation of books. The books, provided for the under-served who live in our very neighborhood and who enjoy a weekly lunch along with complimentary bags of healthy groceries, are being eagerly claimed at each Monday icare event. ÆQUALIS is an independent organization and is not an affiliate of Prudential Financial. ÆQUALIS sells and/or distributes life insurance products of Prudential Financial s affiliated life insurance companies in addition to other life insurance company products and sells and/or provides brokerage general agency services for many of these insurers. AEQUALIS is authorized to sell and/or provide services with regard to certain life insurance products of Prudential Financial s companies as well as use this material. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: 12 Prudential, the Prudential logo, and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities.

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 02/12/17 Ending 02/05/17 Ending 01/29/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,273 $7,398 1,296 $9,773 1,260 $7,734 Auto-Giving $10,764 $36,160 $19,573 Mail/Credit Cards $6,823 $3,316 $6,704 Total Contributions 1,273 $24,985 1,296 $49,249 1,260 $34,011 Contributions Goal $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) ($18,015) $6,249 ($8,989) Greening Tip Don t tap out. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Leaving the tap running during the recommended two minutes of brushing can waste up to five gallons of water a day. YTD Contributions $221,598 YTD Operating Receipts $246,454 YTD Contribution Goal $258,000 YTD Operating Expenses $203,349 Over/(Short Fall) ($36,402) Over/(Short Fall) $43,105 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. COMMITMENT CEREMONIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS Greg Draxler, Chef/Owner gregdraxler@sbcglobal.net Ask for Special CoH Pricing Located near Methodist Dallas Hospital Jeffrey Robertson, MD 1114 N. Bishop Ave Hablamos Español Travis-Lee Moore REALTOR licensed in Texas C travislee@nathan-grace.com tlfromtx.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 to credit approval. approval. Rates and Rates fees subject and to fees change. subject Mortgage to change. financing provided Mortgage by PrimeLending, financing provided a PlainsCapital by PrimeLending, Company. Equal a PlainsCapital Housing Lender. Company PrimeLending, Equal Housing a PlainsCapital Lender. Company PrimeLending, a a PlainsCapital Company Company. (NMLS: PrimeLending, 13649) is a wholly a owned PlainsCapital subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v Company (NMLS: 13649) 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* February 2017 Sunday, FEB 19 Shift Happens: Discomfort to Motivation Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, FEB 22 PULSE Shift Happens: Discomfort to Motivation Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, FEB 26 Shift Happens: Discovery to Integration Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español March 2017 Wednesday, MAR 1 ASH WEDNESDAY Giving Up Imposition of Ashes Service 7:15 p.m. Sunday, MAR 19 Giving Up: Superiority Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, MAR 22 PULSE The Cup of Our Life: The Chipped Cup Rev. Dr. Andre Vlok Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, MAR 26 Giving Up: Enemies Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, MAR 29 PULSE The Cup of Our Life: The Broken Cup Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, MAR 5 Giving Up: Control Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, MAR 8 PULSE The Cup of Our Life: The Cup of Life Rev. Erin Wyma Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. REFLECT Contemplative Worship, 7:30 p.m., IPC Sunday, MAR 12 Giving Up: Expectations Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, MAR 15 PULSE The Cup of Our Life: The Open Cup Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!