TODAY WORSHIP. Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas. INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Chip In For Hope REFLECT Service.

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1 WORSHIP TODAY February 3, 2019 Volume 6 Issue 5 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Chip In For Hope REFLECT Service

2 Welcome to Cathedral of Hope! 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, our mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion, and relentless compassion by being a people of hope proclaiming God s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith, and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness. If you are visiting Cathedral of Hope for the first time, we are glad to have you here, are blessed by your presence, and hope you will return often! If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please call on our Ushers to assist you. 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. Gendered, multipleoccupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. All-gender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. For more information about the church, please come to the Connect Center located next to Sources of Hope. Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore. Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! We are All In here at Cathedral of Hope, and, as a part of our commitment to embodying our faith into our daily lives, we are reclaiming what it means to be a disciple of Christ. The early believers in Jesus were called disciples; in Christianity, a disciple is dedicated to following in the footsteps of Jesus. The term was first used scripturally in the New Testament, both in the Gospels and in the book of Acts. One of the roles of the church is discipleship or teaching, modeling and guiding us all to equip followers of Jesus through God s word, prayer, worship, encouragement, and service. In addition, discipleship is about relationships with others. Today we launch a new sermon series that will outline the discipleship path for those who want to live more fully into their experience of God. As Pastor, I want to equip us all to make our faith real and to embody it into our lives. I desire for us all that we take our faith seriously and have a transforming experience of the Divine. That is why we have developed the 4 Cs to help us navigate our individual discipleship path. Celebrate, Connect, Commit, and Claim. This is our short-hand version of what a discipleship path can look like; our new sermon series All In will address each of these components individually over the next several weeks. Today we focus on Celebrate. What does this mean? For us, to celebrate is to gather in community for worship. This is often the first step toward a more spiritual life, and we honor and value this step by providing sacred spaces to encounter the Divine. We offer several worship services, both on Sunday and during the week. These gatherings have, at their heart, the desire to help us celebrate what God has done, and is doing, in our lives, and, through us, in our world today. It is my honest desire to help us all celebrate in worship and leave this experience better than we arrived. I am not sure that God needs our worship, but I do believe that God enjoys our worship, both as a means of connecting us to God s purpose and as a recurring reminder to make that purpose a priority in our lives. While you might already attend public worship every week, I am hoping that you will find a way to make worship, together, a priority, even a habit, a way of consistently being aware of God and of raising values within us that are in line with God s commission to make this earth more like God s heaven. My sincere hope is that, through our celebration, our worship, we may discover a deeper connection with one another and find opportunities to make a difference in the world as agents of love. Blessings, Neil s NOTE The Reverend Dr. Neil G Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor IMPORTANT Neil s NOTE INFO Connect Center If you are joining us for the first time, stop by the Info Bar in the Connect Center to meet and greet with volunteers and staff, and to pick up a special gift from us to you. **Temporary construction of the Children s Ministry area will mean a relocation for childcare, Children s Church and Youth Group on Sundays: Childcare Children are temporarily relocated to the East Wing with an entrance outside to the right of the entrance doors. Please follow the path past the St. Francis Peace Garden (statue area) to the glass door. Youth Youth group resumes on Jan. 6th; they will be temporarily relocated to the downstairs classrooms in the Interfaith Peace Chapel across the plaza. Sources of Hope Our bookstore, Sources of Hope, is located near the front doors of the church. Visit the store before and after services to browse a great selection of inspiring merchandise and hope-filled gifts. Congregational Care If you find yourself experiencing illness, hospitalization, death, grief, or other critical challenges, the Congregational Care Ministry (CCM) at Cathedral of Hope will connect you with the appropriate resources that best correspond to your needs. The CCM can be reached by: Phone (214) Ext at CCMCOH@gmail.com Enter Care in red registration book when at church Worship Today Traditional - 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Modern - 10 a.m. (Interfaith Peace Chapel) Traditional in Spanish - 1 p.m.

3 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany LITURGY OF PREPARATION FEBRUARY 3, & 11 A.M. INTROIT All: Holy God, We Praise Your Name Verses 1-3: Sanctuary Choir **Verse 4: ALL 1. Holy God, we praise your name; Sovereign God, we bow before you; All on earth your scepter claim, all the heavenly hosts adore you. Infinite your vast domain, everlasting is your reign. 2. Hark, the glad celestial hymn angel choirs around are raising; Cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heavens with joys aflame: holy, holy is your name. 3. All apostles join the strain as your sacred name they hallow; Prophets swell the glad refrain, and the blessed martyrs follow; And from morn to set of sun, through the church the song goes on. Words: Anon. based on the Te Deum, German; Trans. Clarence Alphonsus Walworth, alt. Music: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, 1774 OneLicense.net License # A GROSSSER GOTT **CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz **The people will rise in body or spirit. Cathedral of Hope UCC 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX (214)

4 **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Praise Be to God **INVOCATION Words by Joachim Neander, adapted Music from the Erneuerten Gesangbuch, Straslund, 1665 OneLicense.net License #A GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE LOBE DEN HERREN Rev. Andria Davis Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz 2

5 LITURGY OF THE WORD EPISTLE LESSON Hebrews 10: The Inclusive Bible, alt. Rev. Patsy Bjorling Therefore, siblings, since the sacrifice of Jesus makes us confident to enter the holy place by the new and living path opened for us through the veil that is to say, the body of Jesus and since we have the supreme high priest presiding over the house of God, let us enter it filled with faith and with sincerity in our hearts, our hearts sprinkled and cleared from any trace of bad conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us keep firm to the hope we profess, because the One who made the promise is faithful. Let us always think how we can stimulate each other to love and good works. Don t stay away from the meeting of the community, as some do, but encourage one another; and do this all the more as you see the Day drawing near. MINISTRY IN MUSIC We Wait for Thy Loving Kindness, O God Music by Stephen Elvey ( ) Coretta Smith and Arielle Collier, sopranos Rashaad Calaham, oboe; Quince Holman, cello; David Moldenhauer, organ We wait for thy loving kindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple. Psalm 48: 8 PASTORAL PRAYER 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 #

6 **GOSPEL LESSON John 4: NRSV, alt. One: All: One: All: God be with you. And also with you. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O God. The woman answered, I see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem. Jesus told her, Believe me, the hour is coming when you will worship God neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. True worshipers will worship God in spirit and truth. Indeed, it is just such worshipers whom God seeks. God is spirit, and those who worship God must worship in spirit and truth. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit. **GLORIA Music by Tom Brooks & Don Moen Integrity s Hosanna! Music arr. Steven Couch; CCLI License # SERMON All In Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Celebrate LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY At Your Feet Words and Music by Regi Stone and Michael Popham; arr. Jay Rouse Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra See Text-to-Give, PAGE 7 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION 4

7 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, 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. 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

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. Shine, Jesus Shine Lord, the light of your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, set us free by the truth you now bring us; Shine on me. Shine on me. Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the heaven s glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light. Lord, I come to your awesome presence, from the shadows into your radiance; By your love I may enter your brightness; search me, try me, consume all my darkness; Shine on me. Shine on me. Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the heaven s glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light. Let there be light. Words and Music by Graham Kendrick, alt. Integrity s Hosanna! Music CCLI License # Into My Heart Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, come in to stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus. 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 Harry D. Clarke Hope Publishing Company OneLicense.net License # A Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia CCLI License #

9 **RECESSIONAL HYMN Let All Things Now Living Words by Katherine K. Davis, alt. E.C. Schirmer Music Company Music: Welsh folk tune OneLicense.net License # A THE ASH GROVE **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God by Vicki Patsdauter and Lynn Sulander in joyous celebration of their 20 th anniversary, which is coming up in March. 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. 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! The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. 7

10 WORSHIP NOTES This is a series of articles prepared by the Music and Worship Team to give insight and background into musical elements of our services. HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE YOUR NAME Holy God, We Praise Thy Name is an ecumenical church song by the German Catholic priest Ignaz Franz. Written in 1771, it is a paraphrase of the Te Deum, a Christian hymn in Latin from the 4th century. The original German language song Großer Gott, wir loben dich is an inherent part of Christian ceremonial occasions and often sung during the thanksgiving service in the liturgy, mainly as a conclusion song. Due to its memorable melody and theme it is one of the most popular church songs and especially prevalent in the German-speaking community. As a result of the German emigration in the 19th century, the song became known in the United States and was translated to English by Clarence A. Walworth in The arrangement we use today is by composer and organist John Ferguson, professor of organ and church music at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN. He incorporates the older Te Deum chant with the 18th century hymn in a beautiful marriage. PRAISE BE TO GOD, THE ALMIGHTY This great hymn by Joachim Neander, based essentially on Psalm 103: 1-6 and Psalm 150, was first published in As the soul s ardent praise to God, it is one of the most beloved such hymns in German and English-speaking countries alike. Personal in nature throughout, it is appropriate for festive occasions in the life of individual Christians as well as for celebrations in the life of the Church. The translation upon which the version we sing today is based on that published by Catherine Winkworth in her Chorale Book for England, The hymn tune LOBE DEN HERREN, first published in 1665, exists in many versions and is probably based on a folk melody. LET ALL THINGS NOW LIVING Katherine Kennicott Davis ( ) originally wrote these lyrics in 1939 to be used as the text for an anthem. The hymn is most popular during the Thanksgiving season. Like many hymns on creation, the second verse reflects on the natural created order, stars, sun, hills and mountains, the rivers and fountains. All creation joins with humanity to raise a song of glad adoration to God. Much of the popularity of this hymn comes from its pairing with the buoyant Welsh folk tune, THE ASH GROVE. The roots of this melody may be found in the eighteenth century. Katherine Davis is best known for her popular Christmas song, The Little Drummer Boy (1941), originally known as the Carol of the Drum. TRIBUTES Tributes that reach the office by 3 p.m. on Monday 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 Del Nelson Maria Cameron In Memory of Bobby Brister Gary L. Brister In Memory of Clare Mimi Martin 104 Years Old Tom Martin & Gary Kindley In Honor of My Mother-In-Law Elizabeth Sniffer Richard John DuPont In Loving Memory of Esperanza Soto & Bea Gonzalez Aurora F. Soto de Law 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. 8

11 Weekly February 3, 2019 NEWS No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you re welcome here. Cathedral of Hope is an inclusive spiritual community for all of God s people. No matter what your faith background, you ll find Cathedral of Hope a place where you can strengthen your faith and meet others who are on a similar faith journey. Here at CoH, you ll find many ways to get connected to community and grow in your faith. If you enjoyed worship today, you might be interested to know that we offer six distinct worship experiences. You can find out more about upcoming worship opportunities and special services on the back page. If you re looking for ways to get connected, Cathedral of Hope offers a number of affinity groups and events that meet the physical, social, and professional needs of our community. See page 12 for more information. If you are in search of ways to grow in your faith through service, volunteering, and generosity, page 10 offers resources and tips for you to get involved and give back to the community around you. As you continue to grow on your faith journey, we encourage you to share the message of God s abundant love with all you meet. Page 11 offers opportunities to live your faith out loud in our community. SPECIAL WORSHIP, BACK PAGE CLASSES & GATHERINGS, P. 12 SERVING OPPORTUNITIES, P. 10 LIVE YOUR FAITH, P. 11 Did you know that CoH has its very own bookstore? At Sources of Hope Gifts and Books, you can find inspirational resources, some fun swag, and mementos of all sorts. Check out page 12 to see a few of this week s featured items. Even if you re not sure what your next step might be, we would love to meet you after worship today in the CONNECT Center (near the front entrance of the church). There you ll find friendly conversation with staff and Cathedral of Hope volunteers. You Give Them Something To Eat Today in Children s Church As their parents hears a sermon on what it means to celebrate, and things in life worth celebrating, the children will be hearing the story of one of the Bible s greatest celebrations. Jesus is told by the Disciple Thomas that the crowd of over 5,000 people has nothing to eat. His answer to all of us: You give them something to eat. Today, we share Spiritual food every week as we celebrate Communion. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the our Ministry to Children and Families. 9 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. Dir. of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Patricia Bjorling Minister of Generosity pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com Clifton Bohaker Event Planner cbohaker@cathedralofhope.com Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Hardy Haberman Digital Experience Manager hhaberman@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jess C. McDowell Director of Media jmcdowell@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Minister for Youth & Young Adults amiles@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 Scott Stout Assist. to the Sr. Pastor/Office Mgr. sstout@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com *Not a complete listing

12 S ERV I NG Oak Lawn Child Development Center at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is becoming Hope Day School, our new 501(c)3, and relocating to the Cathedral of Hope campus in March. There are several volunteer opportunities to help get them move and get settled in, and we want your help to make that happen! Donation of boxes medium to small boxes to use for the move. The boxes need to be small enough to be lifted by one person when filled. Boxes need to be delivered to Oak Lawn UMC (3014 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219) attention Cori or Hailey. February 21 2 people with open bed trucks plus two additional people to move computer, small book shelves and other smaller items from Oak Lawn United Methodist Church to CoH. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Estimated 4 hours of time per person. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. February 22, 25 2 people each day for 8 hours. Unload, unbox and assemble tables and chairs and place in classrooms. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Recycle packing materials. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are excited to be a host site on the Nadia Bolz-Weber Shameless Tour March people each day to install bulletin boards in CoH classrooms. Estimated 6-8 hours per person each day. Approximately boards to install. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several volunteers will be needed starting at 5:30 p.m. to support this event. You could be one of those lucky volunteers! March 9 3 people in the afternoon to help arrange items after the movers finish unloading. Estimated 4 hours per person. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Here is what is needed: Ticket/Audience Response Card Collectors 6 volunteers Ticket Sales 1 volunteer March 11 1 person with open bed truck plus one additional person to remove diaper units at Oak Lawn and transport to CoH. The diaper units are wall mounted. Estimated 4 hours of time per person. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To express interest, contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com by Wednesday, February 13, or print the Keyword: BOOK in the comments section of the registration pad. These opportunities require repetitive movements, ability to lift up to 50lbs and be on your feet for extended periods of time. To express interest, contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com by Monday, February 11, or print thekeyword: MOVE in the comments section of the registration pad. Serving on the Board of Stewards Governance plays an important role in our church. Our Board of Stewards will have four positions to be filled at our March 9 congregational meeting. The nominations committee is recruiting members who are qualified according to our Bylaws and Leadership covenants. If you have questions about the process, stop by their table in the fellowship hall following Sunday and Wednesday services now through February The due date for applications to be submitted is TODAY at 2 p.m. You can find a link to the Board Application Information Packet on the CoH website at It contains documents that outline the process and provide expectations. You can also find links to the Application Word document to download and the church Bylaws on the same page. nominations@cathedralofhope.com with any questions.

13 LIVE YOUR FAITH The Souper Bowl of Caring has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around the Big Game into the nation s largest celebration of giving ans serving. Through this mission, young people learn what it s like to make a positive difference in the world - as they collect food, raise money and volunteer to work in charities that improve their communities. Be part of this movement that is sharing God s love with those in need. Bring your change for the Souper Bowl of Caring donation pots on Sunday February 3. Please give generously on Super Bowl Sunday. Interested in being a part of See Us Now-Youth Survey? Please countusindallas@gmail.com to receive a link to register for one of the available outreach locations and times to volunteer. Questions? Contact Alan Miles, Minister for Youth & Young Adults. amiles@cathedralofhope.com Every dollar donated goes to Dallas Hope Center Our homeless Youth Shelter Our 2019 Souper Bowl of Caring charity of choice. Tickets are $30 or $60 each JOIN FREINDS, ADVOCATES AND ALLIES FOR AN ENTIRE NIGHT DESIGNED JUST Any questions contact Paul Kolasci at pkolasci@ cathedralofhope.com FOR YOU! Best available seat Lobby entertainment by Turtle Creek Chorale VIP Lanyard Chances to win tickets and swag Admission to an EPIC after party Visit to reserve you seats Now 11 MONEY MATTERS Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 01/27/19 Ending 01/20/19 Ending 01/13/19 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,102 $9,760 1,023 $6,985 1,142 $9,213 Auto-Giving $10,602 $37,447 $12,424 Mail/Credit Cards $3,894 $6,415 $5,025 Total Contributions $24,256 $50,847 $26,662 Contributions Goal $27,000 $50,000 $27,000 Over/(Short Fall) ($2,744) $847 ($338) YTD Contributions $150,589 YTD Operating Receipts $153,524 YTD Contribution Goal $153,000 YTD Operating Expenses $116,986 Over/(Short Fall) ($2,411) Over/(Short Fall) $36,538 Greening Tip Research shows antimicrobial ingredients triclosan and triclocarban in hand soap are no better at washing away germs than those without it. Stock up on soaps without these.

14 CLASSES AND GATHERINGS For more information or to volunteer, contact Rev. Patsy Bjorling, or x 198. Bowling is Back in 2019 Friday, March 1 Bowlero Euless Tickets on Sale February 3 Pastrix The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint (Nadia Bolz-Weber will talk about and sign her latest book Shameless on Monday, February 18 at 7:00 pm here at Cathedral of Hope.) Author Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term pastrix (pronounced pas-triks, a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith. Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, Nadia, a former stand-up comic, didn t consider herself to be religious leader material until the day she ended up leading a friend s funeral in a smoky downtown comedy club. Using life stories from living in a hopeful-but-haggard commune of slackers to surviving the wobbly chairs and war stories of a group for recovering alcoholics, Bolz-Weber uses stunning narrative and poignant honesty to portray a woman who is both deeply faithful and deeply flawed. Wildly entertaining and deeply resonant, this is the book for people who hunger for a bit of hope that doesn t come from vapid consumerism or navel-gazing; for women who talk too loudly, and guys who love chick flicks; for the gay man who loves Jesus and won t allow himself to be shunned by the church. In short, this book is for every thinking misfit suspicious of institutionalized religion, but who is still seeking transcendence and mystery. Major Sales Mona B 35% Pillows 35% Beard Balm, Oil, Soap 35% Blank Books 35% Socks 50% ipad Air & Minis 50% Thank You, Tom Adams, for donating jewelry to Sources! 12

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16 HOPE on the Horizon WO R S H I P a t a GLANCE* Black History Month Spotlight February 2019 James Arthur Baldwin Author (August 2, 1924 December 1, 1987) Sunday, FEB 3 All In Celebrate Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) James Arthur Jimmy Baldwin was an American writer and social critic. Baldwin s novels and plays fictionalize fundamental personal questions and dilemmas amid complex social and psychological pressures which thwart the equality of African Americans and gay and bisexual men. Such dynamics are prominent in Baldwin s second novel, Giovanni s Room, written in 1956, well before the gay liberation movement By the spring of 1963, Baldwin had become so much a spokesman for the Civil Rights Movement that for its May 17 issue on the turmoil in Birmingham, Alabama, Time magazine put the author on the cover. There is not another writer, said Time, who expresses with such poignancy and abrasiveness the dark realities of the racial ferment in North and South. THE CHAPEL Modern Worship Experience, 10 a.m., IPC Wednesday, FEB 6 PULSE From Isolation to Celebration Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, FEB 6 REFLECT Entering into the Light 7:30 p.m., IPC Serving families since 1973 by providing simple and affordable cremation services. Sunday, FEB 10 Visit Us Today or Call (972) All In Connect 4835 N O'Connor Road, Suite 128, Irving, TX Rey Torres Service Manager Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) For additional information regarding prepaid funeral contracts in Texas, please visit which is maintained by the Texas Department of Banking. WO R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E S THE CHAPEL Traditional Sunday Morning 9 & 11 AM (English) Modern Worship Experience, 10 a.m., IPC THE CHAPEL - Modern Sunday Morning 10 AM, IPC Traditional Sunday Mid-Day 1 PM (Spanish) Wednesday, FEB 13 PULSE From Insecurity to Connection PULSE - Contemporary Wednesday Night 7:15 PM Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Contemplative Thursday 12:15 PM, IPC REFLECT - Meditative Wednesday Night 7:30 PM (1st Wednesdays) Have You Missed a Worship Service? *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Watch online at: Share us with your friends! on Twitter for updates & insights! #CoHDallas Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX