WORSHIP. Volume 5 Issue 2 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Baptism Sunday RECLAIMING OUR FAITH. Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY Volume 5 Issue 2 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Baptism Sunday January 14, 2018 Tangled RECLAIMING OUR FAITH The Beloved Community Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Stories and Song Dallas Women s March Cyber Safety Parents Workshop Contemplative Communion

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 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, 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. 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 In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you. CoH SUNDAY Worship Untangled: Reclaiming Our Faith Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! The new year has begun and I, for one, am very excited about what I see God calling us to be as a community of faith. We are on a bold quest to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. This quest calls us to examine our own experience of Christianity and to not be afraid to bring areas of ourselves, and the church, that do not measure up to the path of Jesus into the light, where they can be thoughtfully examined. This is work that has constantly challenged the Church of Jesus Christ: to remain faithful to the central good news that was proclaimed by Jesus himself. It is revealed today by our listening to, and experiencing the work of, the Holy Spirit, and being open to Her voice among us. Prophets of the past, and in our own day, have been voices used by the Holy Spirit to be counter-cultural, reminding us that while we are in the world, we are not of the world. Today we begin a new sermon series that will start to set the scene for the work of our beloved Cathedral in this new year. As we remain faithful to the call of Jesus, we will ask ourselves how we can live more fully into the good news and shed light on the toxic theology that has become accepted by many parts of the church, causing harm and causing some to reject the love of God that our Savior spoke of. This is prophetic work and there seems to be a move in our world to revisit what it means to be a follower of Jesus, rather than a supporter of any particular church or populist theology that excludes, and does not include. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (born Michael King Jr., January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using the tactics of nonviolence and civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs and inspired by the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi. Among Dr. King s most compelling visions is that of a Beloved Community a community in which people of different backgrounds recognize that we are all interconnected and that our individual well-being is inextricably linked to the well-being of others. See related story on page 13. As we lay the foundation for what will follow in the coming weeks here at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, we celebrate the work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and set our scene today, contrasting the vision of Jesus that Reverend King reflects to the state of Christianity today. I believe that the church can save the world, but it can do so only if we remain faithful to the liberating word and work of Jesus and make them our own. I look forward to worshipping with you today, knowing that as we invest ourselves in our faith, willing to acknowledge our shortcomings as individuals and institutions, we can each make the difference that is needed to make our live, and our faith, one of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. Let s make it a great day! Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes I am latino and bisexual, and this is first church where I have truly felt welcome. L.G, Dallas, 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 Melissa Aleman Worship Producer maleman@cathedralofhope.com Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Patricia Bjorling Director of Development 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 Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Minister for Youth and 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.

3 ORDER of WORSHIP January 14, & 11 a.m. Baptism Sunday LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters Music from The Sacred Harp, 1844; Setting by Allan Mahnke David Burney, clarinet; Les Holben, organ Rev. Erin Wyma **PROCESSIONAL HYMN At the Font We Start Our Journey Worship Note on p. 2 Words by Jeffrey Rowthorn, Hope Publishing Company, adapted Music by Henry Purcell, c OneLicense.net License # A WESTMINSTER ABBEY **INVOCATION **The people will rise in body or spirit. Rev. Andria Davis In Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the CoH Office will be closed Monday, January 15. 1

4 GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Erin Wyma LITURGY OF THE WORD MODERN LESSON My Beloved Community by Jeanette Patton, CoH Coat of Colours MINISTRY IN MUSIC Give Me Jesus Traditional Spiritual; arr. Moses Hogan Mikah Meyer, guest soloist John Arney, flute; William Sprinkle, oboe; Fritz Oviedo, clarinet Sean Hudgins, horn; Quince Holman, cello; Les Holben, piano Worship Note Below. PASTORAL PRAYER (9 A.M.) SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (11 A.M.) GRADUAL Choir: All: Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world, they resound with God s own heart, O let the ancient words impart. Words and Music by Lynn DeShazo Integrity s Hosanna! Music adapted and arranged by David Moldenhauer; CCLI License # At the Font We Start Our Journey (on page 1) This morning s Processional Hymn is a marriage of old and (relatively) new. The lyrics for At the Font We Start Our Journey were written in 1991 for the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut by British born bishop Jeffrey Rowthorn. Rowthorn has held positions at Union Theological Seminary and Yale University Divinity School. The hymn tune this text is paired with was adapted from an anthem by Henry Purcell ( ), one of England s most important pretwentieth century composers. Purcell began his musical life as a boy chorister. At the age of seventeen he was appointed the organist of Westminster Abbey. In addition to countless anthems and choral works, Purcell composed a large amount of music for the theater. Toward the end of his life he was organist for both Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal. This majestic hymn tune bears the name Westminster Abbey in honor of Purcell s long association with that church. Give Me Jesus Give Me Jesus originated as an African-American spiritual written during the time of slavery in the United States. The lyrics are simple, but poignant whether we are in tragedy or triumph, whether we are weathering storms or counting treasures, we should long for Jesus above all. The fact that Give Me Jesus was written by people stripped of all dignity and possessions says much about what Jesus is, what he can give, and his very nature! This simple song teaches that we should seek Christ throughout our lives and long for his presence even as we die. 2

5 **GOSPEL LESSON Mark 1: 4-11 One: All: One: All: God be with you. And also with you. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O God. John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, The One who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but the One to come will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Immediately upon coming out of the water, Jesus saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove. Then a voice came from the heavens, You are my Son, the Beloved. With you I am well pleased. 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 Untangled: Reclaiming Our Faith Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas The Beloved Community I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry (on page 4) John Carl Ylvisaker is perhaps best known for his hymn I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry. He was born in Moorhead, Minnesota and is a graduate of Concordia College located there. During the last 55 years John s words and music have been a powerful influence on the development of new worship materials for the church, with his compositions appearing in hundreds of worship resources. Prior to the merger of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Media Services Center of the American Lutheran Church (ALC) employed John Ylvisaker to write original compositions for its resources. In 1985, the ALC was doing a series on baptism called Reflections. John began work on the song before any footage for the video had been shot. When the media team met to put the music with the video for the first time, it became obvious that the dance-like beat and fast rhythm of the music John had written did not match the gentle scenes being depicted on the screen. The lyrics were on target, but not the music. As he left the studio that day, John received the suggestion to take it home and personalize it. Thus began the most arduous task any composer can face changing a completed work into something else. However, the original false labor later gave way to the birth of BORNING CRY, which is now included in songbooks and hymnals around the world. 3

6 **RENEWAL OF OUR BAPTISMAL VOWS **SONG OF RESPONSE I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Worship Note on p. 3 Words and Music by John Ylvisaker John Ylvisaker OneLicense.net License#A BORNING CRY LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Total Praise Words and Music by Richard Smallwood; arr. Carol Cymbala Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra 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. 4

7 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 The Power of Your Love Lord, I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed, flowing from the grace that I found in you. Lord, I ve come to know the weaknesses I see in me will be stripped away by the pow r of your love. Hold me close, let your love surround me. Bring me near, draw me to your side. And as I wait, I ll rise up like the eagle, And I will soar with you, your Spirit leads me on in the pow r of your love. Lord, unveil my eyes. Let me see you face to face, the knowledge of your love as you live in me. Lord, renew my mind as your will unfolds in my life, in living every day by the pow r of your love. 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. Hold me close, let your love surround me. Bring me near, draw me to your side. And as I wait, I ll rise up like the eagle, And I will soar with you, your Spirit leads me on in the pow r of your love. Words and Music by Geoff Bullock Word Music, Inc. and Maranatha! Music CCLI License # As We Seek As we seek your face, may we know your heart, Feel your presence, acceptance, as we seek your face. At your feet we fall, Sovereign Lord; We cry holy, holy, at your feet we fall. As we seek your face, may we know your heart, Feel your presence, acceptance, as we seek your face. 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 Dave Bilbrough Integrity s Hosanna! Music Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia CCLI License #

8 **RECESSIONAL HYMN Lift Every Voice and Sing Worship Note Below. Words by James Weldon Johnson, adapted; Music by J. Rosamond Johnson CCLI License # LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING **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. Lift Every Voice and Sing Our Recessional Hymn is known as the African-American National Anthem or Negro National Hymn. The words, written by James Weldon Johnson, were first performed as a poem at a celebration of Lincoln s Birthday on February 12, Five hundred school children at the segregated Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida, recited the words to introduce the honored guest, Booker T. Washington. The poem was later set to music by Johnson s brother, John Rosamond Johnson, in

9 News BRIEFS January 14, 2018 SUN JAN 14 Cathedral of Hope Interfaith Peace Chapel Sunday, Jan 14, 3:00 PM STORIES & SONG Featuring Mikah Meyer TODAY! Mikah Meyer, countertenor, presents Songs and Stories The event will be in the Interfaith Peace Chapel at 3 p.m. TODAY! Mikah shares his experiences as a traveler and singer in a lecture recital. In 2005, days after his father s funeral, 19-year-old Mikah embarked on his first independent road trip. What was initially planned as a post-freshman year getaway quickly turned into a transformative experience that showed Mikah the healing power of road trips. Since then, he has taken one road trip a year to honor this experience, resulting in with a 260 day, 16,400 mile Dream Road Trip around 46 North American states/provinces. Mikah is a professional singer who has been featured by 400+ media outlets, including NPR and LogoTV. Dallas Women s March THIS Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Downtown Dallas, CoH Group to meet at 9 a.m. near start location CoH Women s Council will be supporting a strong contingency of anyone who would like to support our church s attendance at this march. The march begins at 10am and the rally at the park should end by Noon. It starts at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1816 Routh Street and ends at Pike Park (about a mile walk). We will be meeting at 9 a.m. to gather ourselves across the street from the church at the Statue of Pegasus in front of Booker T. Washington Performing Arts High School (corner of Flora and Routh). Please wear and bring any CoH t-shirts and swag from previous Pride parades. The best way to get down to the location is a car service (LYFT, etc) or public transportation. If you take the light rail, exit Pearl/Arts District Station to meet us at the beginning ($5 ticket will be good for you all day). Please wear comfortable shoes, dress for weather conditions and bring water. Questions? Contact Rev. Erin through the office or ewyma@cathedralofhope.com. TODAY! Contemplative Communion at the Chapel Thursdays, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Interfaith Peace Chapel Do you need a spiritual break during your busy weeks and days? Then join us for a weekly mid-day time of guided scripture reading, prayer, meditation and communion led by Rev. Charles Brown, volunteer minister at Cathedral of Hope. You could make this your weekly lunchtime ritual of the New Year, New YOU at CoH. Make this year an intentional one by engaging in your faith in new ways. Contact Rev. Erin at ewyma@cathedralofhope.com with questions. Children, Youth, & Cyber-Safety TODAY, 12:30-2 p.m., East Wing, CLC 182 Bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our country, resulting in ruined lives or even suicides in many cases. In our efforts to keep the parents of our children and youth informed about how to handle or prevent this tragedy, we have asked Jetonda Green from Texas Health Resources to lend her expertise on the subject to us on Sunday, January 14. In this 60-minute workshop, parents will be informed of risks with identity theft and scammers, and of risks when youth are on social media, including cyber-bullying. Parents will learn to identify signs of traffickers who try to recruit online, and become aware of digital dating abuse for older youth. The workshop will last 60 minutes. Jetonda Green is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and Community Health Outreach Specialist with Texas Health Resources. Her mission is to provide parents and their children awareness and prevention education on internet safety, so that they can cultivate and promote healthy norms to prevent sexual abuse as well as family and relationship violence in their communities. All parents of children and youth are welcome to this FREE, life-saving event. 7

10 Lydia s family is baptized. Today in Children s Church Children often ask, If the Magi visited Jesus last week, why are we talking about his baptism now? On Baptism Sunday, we are remembering that in the Season of Epiphany, we examine many ways Jesus brought light into the world, and the call to be baptized is one of those ways. We will talk about Jesus example of baptism being the reason that is one of the two Sacraments we celebrate at our church and tell stories of famous baptisms of the Bible, such as the example Lydia set for her family. Coping with the Stress of Being an Entrepreneur THIS Tuesday, January 16, CLC 106, 7 p.m. Calling all small business owners, independent contractor, service providers. Are you stressed out from work? Whether you are a business owner, a hair stylist, real estate agent or in any other entrepreneurial type position, you probably face the same issues, concerns and successes that other members of the congregation face. At our next meeting, The Business of Hope: Cathedral of Hope Business Alliance, will have a roundtable discussion about how we all deal with these feelings of stress and anxiety. Join us on Tuesday January 16, 7 p.m. in CLC 106. Whether you are a past, present, or future business owner or independent contractor, The Business of Hope: Cathedral of Hope Business Alliance is for you. Through fellowship we ll create opportunities for you, the entire congregation and the church. Learn and grow from each other s experience and get your business introduced to the congregation. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month in CLC 106. Stop by our table in the fellowship hall following worship today to learn more. Contact John Erdos or Louis Koay at COHBAinfo@gmail.com for more information. LEGACY 2018 Planning Session 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. WHAT: LEGACY 2018 Planning Session WHEN: THIS Saturday, January 20, 2018, 11 a.m. WHERE: Mi Camino Restaurante, 3830 W. Northwest Hwy #300, Dallas, TX 75220, SUGGESTIONS: jeanettecbell@sbcglobal.net any ideas or for inclusion in the planning session. RSVP/INFO: Roy at rvj5868@att.net if not already on the distribution list. 8 Liberty and Restraint Art Exhibit in the Interfaith Peace Chapel Dallas Contemporary presents new works by artist Enoc Perez, inspired by and exhibited at Philip Johnson structures in Dallas and Fort Worth. Liberty & Restraint Art Exhibit will be presented in the Interfaith Peace Chapel beginning TODAY. Perez s focus on Philip Johnson in Dallas and Fort Worth will place paintings and sculptures of Johnson s work in and near his structures. Simultaneously, large-scale paintings and sculptures will be exhibited in Dallas Contemporary as a base for the project, highlighting and addressing the significance of the eight Johnson locations in North Texas. From the 1960s to the late 1980s, Philip Johnson was instrumental in changing the urban matrix of Dallas and Fort Worth with his buildings, each exemplary of his unique architectural vision. This metroplex-wide exhibition highlights the work of a seminal architect by pairing Enoc Perez s paintings and sculptures with Philip Johnson s architecture. Perez, whose artist practice involves examining architecture, aims to create a larger dialogue about architectural structures and their locations. Enoc Perez has been interested in Philip Johnson s career for many years. In 2015 he completed an ambitious series of paintings of New York s Lipstick Building which were shown at Johnson s Glass House in Connecticut. The exhibition presented six renditions of the iconic elliptical office tower in Manhattan designed by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee. For each work, Perez used his characteristic style to explore the formal qualities of the Lipstick Building in a variety of palettes. Through the city-wide exhibition Enoc Perez: Liberty and Restraint, Dallas Contemporary intends to expand upon Perez s exhibition at the Glass House by addressing the eight Johnson designed buildings throughout Dallas and Fort Worth Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Fort Worth; 1961), The Beck House (Dallas; 1964), John F. Kennedy Memorial (Dallas; 1970), Fort Worth Water Gardens (1974), Thanks-Giving Square (Dallas; 1976), The Crescent (Dallas; 1985), Comerica Tower (Dallas; 1987) and Cathedral of Hope (Dallas; 2010). Serving on the Board of Stewards Governance plays an important role in our church. Our Board of Stewards will have three positions to be filled at our March 17, 2018 congregational meeting. We are starting to recruit members who are qualified according to our Bylaws and Leadership covenants. If you have an interest in or feel called to serve in this important leadership position, the Nominations Committee is open and available to visit with you and shepherd you through the process. The Nominations Committee is made up of five members of our church who have served on the board in years past: Winner Laws (Chair), Keith Carlisle, Barb Nunn, Bobby Springfield and JW Wylie. Stop by our table in the fellowship hall following Sunday services and in the Narthex following Wednesday services through Sunday, February 4. You may also nominations@cathedralofhope.com with your questions. The deadline for applications to be submitted is 2 p.m. on February 4, You can find a link to the Board Application Packet under the Governance Tab on the CoH website ( There are documents that will outline the process and provide you with some expectations. You can also find links to the Bylaws and Leadership Covenant on the same page. A few printed packets are available at the front reception desk Thank you for praying over how you can share your gifts and talents to serve our church and our God. nominations@cathedralofhope.com with any questions.

11 Membership Class Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m. to 1p.m., Fellowship Hall Thinking about becoming a member of CoH? Have you been attending for a while and feel like you re ready to take the next step? We consider membership as an active, engaged, participation, not just an addition to the roster. So, if you re ready to make that commitment then register for the upcoming Membership Class to be held Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New members will be confirmed on either Wednesday, February 7 during Pulse Worship or Sunday, February 11 at one of the morning services. Registration is required so we are prepared for your arrival. You can find out more and register online at or in person at the table in the fellowship hall on Sundays or at the table in the in the Narthex on Wednesdays. Childcare can be arranged with prior notice on or before Sunday, January 28. Contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with questions. Voter Registration at Cathedral of Hope The deadline to be a registered voter for the March 6, 2018 Primary Election is Monday, February 5, There will be a table set up in the vestibule across from the bookstore for voter registration on Sundays, January 21, January 28 and February 4, before the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Deputy Volunteer Registrars from Dallas County will be staffing the table to assist with the completion of the application and to answer any questions that you may have. Contact Scott Stout at sstout@cathedralofhope.com for additional information or related questions Lenten Book Study Leaders Wanted Our Lenten sermon series theme for this year is, What If and we ll be exploring what kind of world it might be if the world that Jesus looked for was a reality. What if the world was really like what Jesus said it could be? The book chosen for the 2018 Lenten Book Study is titled A World Worth Saving, by George Donigian. God thinks the world is worth saving. When we are close to God, we too will want to save the world. For anyone who dismisses Lent as a seemingly endless time of self-sacrifice and introspection, this 6-week study for Lent offers a breath of fresh air. It connects prayer and other inner spiritual practices with outward actions of mercy and compassion. George Donigian guides you to grow in your prayer life by praying about daily news reports, discovering the needs around you, and responding with love and compassion. You will discover ways to: serve others feed the hungry seek justice and fight injustice offer healing extend friendship The author s conversational style and use of well-known hymn texts will engage you in this energizing Lenten study. This book includes exercises for spiritual growth, questions for reflection, and a Leader s Guide for small groups. Do you find this description of the book intriguing? If so, please prayerfully consider facilitating a study group. Please plan to hold the group meetings away from the church as there is limited space availability. Let us know you want to facilitate a group by Sunday, January 21, by ing ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com, with your name, day of the week, time of day, and location for your group. 9 The Walk March 8 11 Registration Begins TODAY What is the Walk? The Walk is a 3-day spiritual retreat designed to strengthen each person s personal faith journey. The Walk is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The Walk experience is a 72-hour short course in GRACE, comprised of talks and activities led by a team of lay persons and pastors. The Walk retreat participants have opportunities to engage in both personal and communal spiritual growth as the weekend unfolds. This wonderful weekend is a Christ-centered retreat with experiences of prayer, meditation, worship, communion and always a lot of fun. The Walk Community is made up of individuals who have attended a 3-day retreat weekend, and who support the experience through prayer and other acts of love, generosity and grace. Who should attend The Walk? The Walk is a ministry of Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas, yet anyone who desires to grow in their faith and be active in their church/faith community is invited to attend the weekend. The Walk weekend begins on Thursday afternoon and concludes in the afternoon on Sunday and the retreat is open to all genders. The Walk is usually limited to 32 attendees. A completed application and down payment are necessary to reserve a space for the weekend. What does it cost to go on The Walk? $ The registration fee includes the cost of your room for the retreat, your daily meals, snacks, project supplies, and much, much more. A $50.00 deposit is required to register for the Walk and the balance is due by February 16, How do I register for the Walk? Register for the Walk by filling out and returning The Walk Application which is available at The Walk table in the Fellowship Hall before and after worship services on Sundays and in the Narthex before and after worship services on Wednesdays between January 14 and February 18, and by submitting your deposit of $50.00, which can be returned to Cathedral of Hope by mail or brought to The Walk table on Sundays. Please contact Zanté Garcia, Program Director or David White at thewalk@cathedralofhope.com for further information or if you have questions about the retreat. CoH on Facebook and Twitter Stay connected with your church through Social Media; LIKE the Cathedral of Hope Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. That s where you ll find late breaking news and information about events, ministry and much more.

12 Volunteer Opportunities NEW for 2018! Bylaws Committee The Bylaws Committee is adding members and is looking for volunteers that possess the following qualities: individuals who have a managerial, administrative, or legal background; someone whose work or hobbies require them to be detail-oriented; wordsmith types who like to write are extremely helpful in crafting and refining verbiage; good communicators who can think logically and express themselves in meetings and someone who has served on other committees and boards. Stop by their information table in the fellowship hall TODAY or NEXT Sunday, January 21 or rsuliman1@verizon.net to find out more and ask questions of current committee members. CoH Archive Team If you are inquisitive, methodical and logical, organized, able to work in a team or independently, we have just the project for you. We are building a team of volunteers to organize the CoH archival records currently on site and to develop a classification system to facilitate storage and access to future archival materials. You ll have the satisfaction of creating order from disorder. Help us keep in contact with you. If you have moved, or changed your phone number or address, please PRINT your new information on the registration pad and we ll update your record. If this sounds like the volunteer opportunity you have been looking for, let us know by ing ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or printing the Keyword: ARCHIVIST in the comments section of the registration pad. Be sure to include your current contact information so we can follow up with you! Gospel Choir Forming Move and groove with the Holy Spirit! Want to make a joyful noise in our sanctuary? Cathedral of Hope Music Ministry in conjunction with Coat of Colours has starting a gospel choir! We are looking for volunteer singers to join this new and exciting ministry that will inspire, uplift, and enrich your week and your worship. Get that tambourine shakin and those joy bells ringin in your soul! All are welcome, as long as you are at least 18 years old and are able to attend rehearsals regularly on Sundays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Vocalists of all experience levels and faith backgrounds are invited to join. Please print the Keyword: GOSPEL in the comments section on the registration pad and be sure to give us your . dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Is it time to take the pulse of your organization? Are you preparing for your next level of excellence? Learn from an Organizational Behavior Audit. Call for a free phone consultation Robert F. Shea, President 5930 Royal Lane, Suite E-502 Dallas, Texas

13 Vintage Jewelry Did you know that Sources has an incredible selection of vintage jewelry? Many, many of you have donated your gently used and greatly treasured jewelry to benefit Sources. Our indefatigable jewelry merchandiser, Katrina Wollenberg, has worked diligently to produce a spectacular display of all this finery in its sparkling and shining splendor. Stop by today and look over our offerings. There are many treasures just waiting to be adopted. Prices range from $1 to $600. Coexist in Interfaith Symbols This blue bumper sticker with white text reading Coexist in religious and social symbols representing each letter includes seven symbols: C - The crescent moon with a star is commonly understood to represent Islam, but the moon and star symbol also identify with Diana, a Greek Moon Goddess of ancient times. o - The ubiquitous Peace symbol. e - e-quality. A male and a female symbol are attached to the e to represent equality between the sexes. x - The Jewish Star of David. i - The dot on the i is represented by the Pagan / Wiccan Pentacle / Pentagram. s - A Taoist yin yang. t - A Christian Cross. ($1.75) Hope, Make, Heal For anyone seeking renewal and restoration during life s transitions and after deep loss, Hope, Make, Heal offers a unique approach to healing: using one s hands to mend the heart. The twenty craft projects provide ways to make tangible objects that signify the qualities one seeks on a healing path: strength, calm, release, and hope. Full of encouragement, each project is easy to make and suitable for those times when our minds are preoccupied and our spirits are low. Twisted Wares Snarky Dish Towels Discounted 50% Who We Are: Coat of Colors Coat of Colours is an outreach council formed out of Rev. Neil Cazares- Thomas s vision and desire to have a truly inclusive, progressive and vibrant congregation. This council is designed to increase the visibility of the Black Community at Cathedral of Hope through the development of, and participation in, Cathedral of Hope ministries. And the vision is to be a diverse community of HOPE impacting those we touch through shared outreach. Meeting times are every on 2nd Saturday of each month, 12:00-2:00pm Coat of Colours was excited to hold its 1st meeting on March 4, 2017, It was decided that we would identify and focus on 3 specific long term goals, (1) Being of Service in the Community (2) Visibility and participation in CoH Ministries, and (3) social Events. The officers were elected, and roles and responsibilities were accepted by the officers: Angela Turner, Chairperson; Roscoe Compton, Co-Chair; Angel-Castro-Diaz, Secretary; Stella Howarth,Treasurer, Jeanette Patton, Membership Committee; Winner Laws is the Sponsoring Minister, and has since become a Licensed Minister. As we approach our 1-year Anniversary, we are excited to highlight how active, and intentional we are in this council. At least 2 or more Coat of Colours members participate/or represented in the listing. Coat of Colours was commissioned on August 6, 2017 at 9 & 11 am services Preaching: Rev. Winner Laws preached Accept the Challenge at a Reflect Service Attendance: Transgender 101 Workshop, Upstairs Inferno, Women s Council Soiree, 7 Last Words Womanist Preach, Award Ceremony for Rev. Neil Temple Shalom, State Fair Night Inspired Gospel, GAY PRIDE, Black Tie Event Host/Programming: 2017 Juneteenth Program, 47th Annual Church Anniversary, Getting To Know Us Potluck, Gay Black Pride 2-day workshop/ cocktail party, and The Cathedral Specific Monetary Donations: A donation was made in memory of Lee Covington toward the new church entry. A donation was made for the 47th Annual Church Anniversary. Volunteer Efforts: Table leaders for New Membership Classes, Assisted with 2017 UCC South Central Conference. Ongoing Outreach: We identified Onesimo Hernandez Elem. School as school we want to partner with. We ve provided over 300 scholastic books for the children, at a significant discount. Money from the Giving Tree will purchase uniforms for all the children who needed them, 15 additional families were given Christmas Gifts. The Volunteer Reading Program is held at the school. Members of the Coat of Colours group provided a meal for the 50 teachers to enjoy on the last day of school. Members makes copies for the teachers at school. Members of Coat of Colours purchase, prepare and serve a nutritious meal to the residents at Hillcrest House every Month that has a 5th Thursday. Blessing Bags is a mobile outreach ministry for the homeless/distress population. meet, assemble, distribute Blessing Bags on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We created letterhead, welcoming postcards in Spanish and English, AND we are getting some cool Tshirts/polo s with our logo on them. continued next page 11

14 continued from page 11 Aside from the aforementioned accounts, we are so grateful for those members who volunteer their time and serve as volunteers in the following ministries: Greeters, Ushers, Lay Ministers of Worship (LMOWs), Lay Worship Service Readers, Board of Stewards, Devotional Writers, Soloist/Instrumentalist/ Voices of Hope/Orchestra, Prison Ministry, Order of St. Francis & St. Clare, ICARE, BACH and Blessing Bags. Looking Ahead Gospel Choir is forming, looking for people who enjoy singing gospel music MLK Day Programming January 2018 Black History Month Programming February 2018 Coat of Colours Elections March 2018 Our hopes is that you will join us on this journey, and if you want to become involved with Coat of Colours, please contact us at Thank You Coat of Colours Leadership See related story on page 13. Ten ways to build the beloved community 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 Vaughn Meiller Mokry-Scurio In Memory of David A. Kiyokawa Jefrrey L. Davis 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. Greening Tip In Memory of Diane Reynolds In Honor of Dallas Hope Charities Del Nelson Think about this in the New Year. When you shop for clothing, be conscious of shopping organic, fair trade, or second hand. All three practices make for a healthier environment for all. 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 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 1/7/18 Ending 12/31/17 Ending 12/24/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,149 $8, $6,699 1,895 $25,550 Auto-Giving $38,028 $11,749 $9,978 Mail/Credit Cards $130 $22,917 $9,335 Total Contributions $46,375 $41,365 $44,863 Contributions Goal $41,400 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) $4,975 ($1,635) $1,863 YTD Contributions $57,780 YTD Operating Receipts $57,780 YTD Contribution Goal $41,400 YTD Operating Expenses $51,750 Over/(Short Fall) $16,380 Over/(Short Fall) $6,030 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. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Ten Ways to Build the Beloved Community We can continue to pursue Dr. King s vision of the Beloved Community by making a sincere commitment to community-building and social engagement. Here are the ten ways that individuals, churches, and other organizations can promote peace with justice. 1) Support and develop community-wide plans aired at expanding economic opportunities for racial-ethnic persons and women, specifically in the areas of housing, banking, and employment practices. 2) Actively participate in programs that reach out to help those in the most need the hungry, the homeless, and the unemployed. 3) Do your part to assure that every inner city and rural young person can look forward to an adequate education. Adopt an inner-city or rural school. Offer your skills where appropriate. 4) Encourage schools, colleges, and universities in your area to include the teachings of Dr. King and other freedom fighters in their curricula and programs. 5) Take specific actions to deal with the problems of drugs, alcohol dependency, teenage pregnancy, and family violence in your community. 6) Advocate for the removal of all weapons from our streets, homes, and schools. Support causes that promote freedom, justice, and peace abroad. 7) Help extend human rights, dignity, health, and economic well-being to all persons. 8) Actively oppose groups that promote hatred and violence. Vigilantly oppose racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and other forms of hatred in our communities. 9) Sponsor and participate in programs that encourage interracial, intercultural, and inter-religious goodwill and unity. 10) Read the Social Principles of your denomination, and strive to make them an integral part of your life and the life of your church and community. Michael Benham Agency Auto Home Life Commercial Umbrella Renters Motorcycle Recreational Vehicle Call for a Friendly Farmers Family Review

16 HOPE on the Horizon WORSHIP at a GLANCE* January 2018 Sunday, JAN 14 Baptism Sunday Untangled: A Beloved Community? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, JAN 17 PULSE The Elephant in the Church: Original Sin? Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JAN 21 Untangled: Original Sin? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, JAN 24 PULSE The Elephant in the Church: Radical Inclusion? Rev. Andria Davis Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. This Wednesday at Big Al s BBQ Big Al s Smokehouse BBQ, on the edge of our property next to the car dealership, is partnering with CoH EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY during Enjoy Big Al s delicious food from 3 p.m. until closing on the third Wednesday of every month, with 10% of all food sales after 3 p.m. donated to Cathedral of Hope. This is the third year that CoH has partnered with Big Al s, and it s a great opportunity for the church to continue to develop relationships with local businesses within our community. Big Al s made D Magazine s 2016 List of Best Restaurants. STOP BY BIG AL S for dinner before the PULSE service on the 3rd Wednesday of the month! 10% of sales after 3 p.m. will be donated to CoH! Sunday, JAN 28 Untangled: God is in Control? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, JAN 31 PULSE The Elephant in the Church: The Bible is God s Word? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. February 2018 Sunday, FEB 4 Untangled: The Way, the Truth, the Life Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, FEB 7 PULSE Night of Worship 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!