The First Sunday after Christmas

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1 Our Vision: A world where people experience God s love are made whole. Our Mission: To share the love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity learning. The First Sunday after mas 31 December a.m. Choral Eucharist

2 Welcome to Grace Cathedral Welcome to this sacred house of prayer for all people. Those who built this place care for it love tradition feel passionate about engaging with what is new. If you look closely you will find images of scientists, reformers, Jewish rabbis Roman Catholic popes, political leaders, saints, even an astronaut. We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. You might ask yourself two questions: What do I need to receive? What do I have to give? We would be delighted to hear about your explorations. May God bless you on your journey! The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral If you are new to Grace Cathedral, please introduce yourself fill out a welcome card so we can be in touch with you. We re glad you re here! Join us for coffee conversation across the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service. Find out about our programs for children, youth families at coffee hour. about today s readings Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet. It s an odd time of year to be looking for hope new beginnings. A little bedraggled from the stresses of the festive season, we stumble across the threshold of a new year, resolving to do better in so many ways. Are we wise to make this the moment for reflection self-improvement? Sure, the hinge of the solstice has turned days are lengthening again but not by much. I don t think I m the only one whose energy is at lowest ebb this week. And yet here are Isaiah, Paul John crying with one voice: We are beloved. We are God s family. We are destined to rejoicing salvation as surely as grass grows flame warms. However persistent is the darkness within without, we are promised that light can never truly be conquered. The wheel of the year, running its ancient cycles of birth growth, decay dissolution, always pushes on toward life light, regardless of the obstacles it encounters. Holiday Gift Drive Gratitude Thank you to all of Santa s helpers who donated to our Grace Gives Year of the Gift Holiday Drive! Together, our community served 372 children 135 adults. To donate or volunteer, visit gracecathedral.org/gracegives. As beloved heirs of God, we re called to keep pushing back at encroaching darkness to nourish the light as we find it. How are you resolved to take up your inheritance as a caretaker of hope? Carol James has been part of the cathedral community for over a decade. She has served as a co-mentor in the Education for Ministry program. She currently leads the evening prayer providers in the Jail Ministry is a cathedral staff member. New Year s Eve Cioppino Dinner Today, December 31 5 p.m. Chapter House Dining Room highlights Celebrate the New Year break bread literally with congregants, neighbors members of our wider San Francisco community. Enjoy home-cooked cioppino dessert. $30 donation requested. To RSVP or volunteer, visit gracecatheral.org/newyears. King & Faith Forum Series Sundays, January 14, p.m. Gresham Hall Join us for conversations on the MLK2018 theme, The Urgency of Now, in partnership with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation. Free open to all. See upcoming guests at gracecathedral.org/forum.

3 The Holy Eucharist The First Sunday After mas 31 December :00 am Ask an usher about nursery care Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics refrain from taking video or photos during the service. Voluntary Canonic Variations 1, 2, 3 on Vom Himmel hoch Johann Sebastian Bach The Gathering The people st as the procession enters. Introit Now greet the swiftly changing year Alfred V. Fedak Hymn 93 Sung by all, sting. Regent Square text: James Montgomery ( ), alt.; music: Henry Thomas Smart ( ) Opening Acclamation Presider Gloria in excelsis Choir The Collect of the Day Presider Blessed be the one, holy living God. Glory to God for ever ever. Arthur Wills Missa Brevis Glory be to God on high, on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right h of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. May God be with you. And also with you. Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus our Lord, who lives reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now for ever. Amen.

4 The Word of God Readings can be found at the end of this service leaflet. The First Reading The people sit. Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 147:13-21 Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people remain seated. Choir, then all The Lord heals the brok - en heart -ed binds up their wounds. Choir Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; * praise your God, O Zion; For God has strengthened the bars of your gates * blessed your children within you. God has established peace on your borders; * satisfies you with the finest wheat. God s comm is sen out to the earth, * the word of the Lord runs very swiftly. God gives snow like wool * scatters hoarfrost like ashes. God scatters his hail like bread crumbs; * who can st against the cold of the Lord? God s word is sent forth melts them; * God s stormwinds blow, the waters flow. God s word is declared to Jacob, * God s statutes judgments to Israel. The Lord has not done so to any other nation; * to them God s judgments have not been revealed. Hallelujah! The Lord heals the brokenhearted binds up their wounds. The Second Reading Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn 115 Sung by all, sting. Greensleeves What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? refrain This, this is the King, whom shepherds guard angels sing; haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. Why lies he in such mean estate where ox ass are feeding? Good ian, fear: for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. Refrain So bring him incense, gold, myrrh, come, peasant, king, to own him; the King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him. Refrain text: Jesse Edgar Middleton ( ), alt.; music: French folk melody, 16th cent., harm.healey Willan ( ) 2

5 The Holy Gospel John 1:1-18 The choir alone sings the first eluia, then the people join in. & b œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Choir Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia. We have seen his glory; Before the Gospel After the Gospel repeat the three eluias. The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus according to John. Glory to you, Lord. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord. The Sermon invited to sit. The Rev. Mark E. Stanger A period of silence may follow. Canon For Formation The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven earth, of all that is, seen unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death was buried. The people st. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven is seated at the right h of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living the dead, his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father the Son. With the Father the Son he is worshiped glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, the life of the world to come. Amen. 3

6 The Prayers of the After each petition Lord, hear our prayer. The presider adds a concluding collect. The Peace Presider The peace of be always with you. And also with you. may greet each other in the name of. Welcome Offertory Sentence The Holy Communion An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity. Anthem Sung in French. Hector Berlioz Choir Thou must leave Thy lowly dwelling, The humble crib, the stable bare. Babe, all mortal babes excelling, content our earthly lot to share. Loving father, loving mother, shelter thee with tender care! Blessed Jesus, we implore Thee with humble love holy fear. In the l that lies before thee, forget not us who linger here! May the shepherd s lowly calling, ever to Thy heart be dear! Blest are ye beyond all measure, thou happy father, mother mild! Guard ye well your heav nly treasure, the Prince of Peace, The Holy Child! God go with you, God protect you, Guide you safely through the wild!. - from L Enfance du Op. 25 The Great Thanksgiving (Prayer III, Enriching our Worship) Solemn Tone Presider... we join the heavenly beings all creation as we shout with joy: Presider, continuing Sanctus Sung by all. Jeffrey Smith 4

7 Presider, continuing Presider, concluding... we acclaim you, O : Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Jesus, come in glory! Through with in, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor glory is yours, Almighty Father, now for ever. Presider And now, as our Savior has taught us, we are bold to pray The Breaking of the Bread Choir The Bread is broken. Silence follows. The Choir alone sings the first eluia, then the people join in. & œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ & b œ œ œ Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia. our our passover passover is sacrificed issacrificed for us. for us. & b œ œ œ œ œ Therefore let us keep the feast. repeat the three eluias. 5

8 Invitation to Communion The presider invites the people to come forward for Communion. who seek God are drawn to are welcome at God s table. Gluten-free Communion wafers are available at the north altar rail; please ask the Communion minister. For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume the Bread sip the Wine directly from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup with your hs. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest respond A men when it is presented. Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in the AIDS Interfaith Chapel at the rear of the Cathedral. Agnus Dei. Wills Choir Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us your peace. Motet Benjamin Britten Choir Here we bring new water from the well so clear, For to worship God with, this happy New Year. Sing levy dew, sing levy dew, the water the wine; The seven bright gold wires the bugles that to shine. Sing reign of Fair Maid, with gold upon her toe, Open you the West Door, turn the Old Year go. Refrain. Sing reign of Fair Maid with gold upon her chin, Open you the East Door, let the New Year in.refrain. Postcommunion Prayer After all have received Communion, the people st. Presider Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus, you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, grant us strength courage to love serve you with gladness singleness of heart; through our Lord. Amen. 6

9 The Sending Forth Hymn 107 Sung by all, sting. In dulci jubilo & b 1 2 3? b œ Good Good Good œ œ œ. œ œ Chris - Chris - Chris - tian tian tian friends, friends, friends, J re - re - re - joice joice joice with with with œ œ. œ œ. œ œ heart heart heart soul soul soul J œ. voice; voice; voice; œ.. & b? b give now now ye ye ye heed hear need to of not œ. what end - fear we less the say: bliss; grave: œ. Je - Je - Je - sus sus sus is was was œ. œ œ. J to - for to day; this! save! œ. & b? b ox He Calls hath you ass o- one be - pened fore hea - calls him ven s you bow, door, all to œ œ œœ œ. œ œ he we gain is are his J in blest ev - j the for er - œ œ. œ œ œ œ. man - ev - last - ger er - ing now. more. hall.. œ. & b œ # œ... N. œ œ.? b is was was to - for to œ œ day! this! save! j œ. œ œ.. is was was œ to - for to day! this! save!. text: John Mason Neale ( ), alt.; music: German carol, 14th cent.; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas ( ) The Blessing Dismissal respond Amen. Deacon The presider pronounces God s blessing. Go in peace to love serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary Canonic Variations 4 on Vom Himmel hoch Bach 7

10 The Readings Isaiah 61:10-62:3 will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being I shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garl, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness praise to spring up before all the nations. For Zion s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, all the kings your glory; you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the h of the Lord, a royal diadem in the h of your God. Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, of a woman, under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father! So you are no longer a slave but a child, if a child then also an heir, through God. John 1:1-18 In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. things came into being through him, without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh lived among us, we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father s only son, full of grace truth. (John testified to him cried out, This was he of whom I said, He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me. ) From Serving the Assembly: Presider Homilist Deacon Lay Assistant Readers Musicians The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor Canon for Social Justice The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation The Rev. Doe Yates, Assisting Clergy Wayne Rash Red Jordan Arobateau Teal Johnson The Men of the Cathedral Choir opher Keady, Assistant Director of Music David Hatt, Organist Copyrights: Angels, from the realms of glory (Hymn EH ): (public domain); What child is this (Hymn EH ): (public domain); Good ian friends, rejoice (Hymn EH ): ; music: music copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; Hymns Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A , Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The New Revised Stard Version of the Bible 1989 by The Division of ian Education of The National Council of Churches of in the U.S.A., used by permission.

11 annual meeting Annual Meeting of the Congregation Sunday, January 21 9 a.m. Check-in, 9:30 a.m. Meeting Gresham Hall The congregation leadership will gather to look back at all we have accomplished together in 2017 learn what is planned for this year as we explore our 2018 theme of Truth. We will elect representatives to the Board of Trustees, Congregation Council San Francisco Deanery. pledging members of the congregation may vote, you may make your pledge that morning if you have not done so already. Light refreshments will be served. spiritual life Epiphany Lessons Carols Thursday, January 4 5:15 p.m. Cathedral A reflection led by the Choir of Men Boys on the themes of Epiphany the three manifestations of God in Jesus : the Magi recognizing the Child, the Spirit descending on Jesus at his baptism the first of his signs at the wedding feast of Cana. 4:30 Sunday Book Study Group Sunday, January 7 4:30 p.m. Chapter House Dining Room Advent with Evelyn Underhill features writings from the woman who reintroduced ian mysticism to the 20th century, with prayer suggestions for Advent Epiphany. For more information, Lnstrinc@yahoo.com. First Light: Jesus the Kingdom of God Tuesdays, January 9 through April 10 (no meeting on February 13 March 27) 6 p.m. Chapter Room What was the spiritual, cultural political impact of the ministry of Jesus, then now? This fascinating exploration includes video material by outsting scholars John Dominic Crossan Marcus Borg presents a fresh challenging understing of the life death of Jesus. Led by the Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org. Clelight Labyrinth Walk Friday, January p.m. Indoor Labyrinth Walk the labyrinth by clelight music, praying for peace in our hearts peace in the world. We offer an introduction to the labyrinth live music every month. Becoming a ian at Grace Cathedral Sundays, February 11 through April 8 (no meeting on April 1) 6 p.m. Chapter Room Our Ancient Faith/Our New Life in is an introduction to the basics of a way of life that is spiritual, practical, reasonable, mystical in service to the community world. Open to all for deeper understing or as preparation for adult baptism. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org. all you need is love Carnivale 2018 Tuesday, February 13 6:30 p.m. Cathedral Carnivale is an evening of beauty, drama inspiration: a special chance to enjoy the splendor of our towering columns soaring arches all supporting the cathedral s work as a house of prayer for all people. We will be celebrating love love of family, friends, God community, with special guest performer Paula West. Purchase tickets, a table or donate at gracecathedral.org/carnivale. music, arts, ideas #MLKGrace Overnight for Youth Sunday, January 14 to Monday, January 15 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. Cathedral Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to gather at our beautiful cathedral for fun, reflection action in honor of the teachings life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For questions, contact the Rev. Mary Carter Greene at maryg@gracecathedral.org. Grace Gives Mellon International Chamber Players: Spain Around the World Sunday, January 7 4 p.m. Cathedral A virtuoso string quartet from the New Engl Conservatory of Music will perform music inspired by Spanish culture. Composers include Manuel de Falla, Luigi Boccherini, Maurice Ravel Joaquín Turina, among others. MLK2018 Interfaith Evensong in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, January 14 3 p.m. Cathedral Join us for an interfaith Evensong in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a homily by the Rev. Yola Norton music by soprano Hope Briggs. Evensong will be followed by the first of our King & Faith Forum series, a panel conversation in partnership with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation. King & Faith Forum Series Sunday, January 14 4 p.m. Gresham Hall A conversation with Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding, a specialist in religions of the Afro- Atlantic diaspora social justice activism across cultures; the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams, Lead Pastor, Glide Memorial United Methodist Church; Dr. Charles H. Long, the pre-eminent scholar of African American religious history in the United States. This series continues on Sunday, January at 4 p.m. Free open to all. Winter Interfaith Shelter Sunday, January :30 p.m. Chapter House Kitchen 6 p.m. St. Mark s Lutheran Church, 1111 O Farrell Street Help is needed to meet the critical needs of the homeless during these winter months. Learn more or sign up to volunteer at gracecathedral.org/wis.

12 cathedral worship Sundays Nursery 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Evensong 3 p.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m. Monday Friday Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist Evening Prayer Tuesdays Yoga 9 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary Worship) Thursdays Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong Saturdays Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 9 a.m. when we re open Cathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Peet s Coffee Kiosk: Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Saturday Sunday 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Columbarium: Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Thursday 1 3 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the font). Evening Prayer 3 p.m. Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf) Twitter (@gracecathedral), follow Dean Young on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for our weekly events , Cathedral Highlights, or for regular congregation updates at gracecathedral.org. Listen to sermons services online The 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist 5:15 p.m. Thursday Evensong are posted on our website for a week after each service. Subscribe to the sermons through itunes or listen: gracecathedral.org/listen. Prayer Requests To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, prayer@gracecathedral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to the concerns of the community remembers those who have died. Cathedral Clergy Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Hley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California bishopmarc@diocal.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean dean@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation marks@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth Family Ministry maryg@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries judeh@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon ninap@gracecathedral.org (415) Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecathedral.org (415) Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Regarding the Cathedral Congregation congregation@gracecathedral.org General Information (415) info@gracecathedral.org gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.