WORSHIP. Volume 4 Issue 29 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 7th Sunday after Pentecost. INVITE Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY July 23, 2017 Volume 4 Issue 29 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 7th Sunday after Pentecost INVITE Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Eclectic Art Auction Ends Tonight 47th Anniversary Dinners A Very Sordid Wedding Hope Takes Flight Party

2 Welcome to Worship! What began in 1970 as a circle of 12 friends meeting weekly for worship and fellowship has grown into Cathedral of Hope, a Vibrant, Inclusive, Progressive (VIP) congregation of the United Church of Christ. Founded in and serving beyond the LGBTQ community, Cathedral of Hope s mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. Your presence here is a blessing to us, and we hope you will return often. The VISION of Cathedral of Hope is to be a community of hope proclaiming God s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all people to grow in grace toward wholeness. Notes for Newcomers Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. Allgender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. You re invited to use the restroom that corresponds with your gender identity or the restroom that is the safest and most comfortable for you. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor s Center located next to Sources of Hope. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast worldwide. We make every effort to respect your privacy. However, to ensure that you are not seen on screen, please sit in one of the last five rows of pews in the center section. Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore. In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you. CoH SUNDAY Worship In & Out: INVITE Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! What an extraordinary month we are having here at CoH! This is anniversary month and throughout this period we are finding ways to celebrate 47 years of bringing and being hope, both inside and outside of the church. This has been the theme of our sermons throughout July as we have thought about the ways we can make a difference in our world. Though our efforts to connect and serve, we find ourselves sharing our lives in such a way that both ourselves and others are transformed. This is the work of the Holy Spirit that moves through us, wherever we find ourselves. Today we have been encouraged to offer this gift to others to invite others to the table of grace at which we have already found a place. To those of you who find yourselves here for the very first time, or who have returned again and again, welcome! This is your Cathedral of Hope. Church is not a building, an institution, or even an organization; church is people who gather together to meet at a table of extravagant grace to receive grace, to offer grace, and to extend grace through acts of kindness and hospitality. It was, and is, this invitation of Christ that the Church must offer. If we have found love, we must offer love. If we have found relationship, we must offer relationship. If we have found meaning and purpose in a transformed life that has been blessed by God, then we must give it away, offer it out, share it. These are the things of God, and they are the things of the people of God who want to help bring to fulfillment the promises of God to create a new world: a vibrant, inclusive and progressive world of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. This is the church that both looks out and is reflected in, as we together work in partnership with God to reclaim a Christianity that has lost its way a Christianity that has forgotten the ways of Jesus. Next Sunday we will celebrate Anniversary Sunday. We will welcome Reverend Elder Troy Perry back to Cathedral of Hope. We will invite everyone to the table and celebrate, both in worship and in our Hope Takes Flight party on Sunday afternoon, the grace and love of God that have been shown to us, and we will covenant again to make real this work as we make deeper connections with one another, as we serve a world in need, and as we invite others to the transforming work of the Holy that meets us here today. May our shared experience of worship today inspire us to be better, do better, and live in the abundant grace of the Good News of God who created us good, yes, very good. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes Thank you, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, for your continued witness in the world and the opportunity to worship with you from a distance. M.H., Hayden, ID STAFF * Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor seniorpastor@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Andria Davis Associate Pastor adavis@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Associate Pastor mdiaz@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor ewyma@cathedralofhope.com Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Patricia Bjorling Director of Development pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Yinessa Romero Licensed Minister yromero@cathedralofhope.com Jim Summers Director of IT jsummers@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Womack Minister for Youth and Young Adults awomack@cathedralofhope.com * Not a complete listing.

3 LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE **PROCESSIONAL HYMN ORDER of WORSHIP July 23, & 11 a.m. 7th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus Loves Me Music by William Bradbury; arr. Michael J. Glasgow Cathedral Ringers, Jeremy Wayne, director Cathedral of Hope Orchestra Sing a New World Into Being Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Erin Wyma WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various musical elements of our services Words by Mary Louise Bringle G.I.A Publications, Inc. Music by Ludwig van Beethoven OneLicense.net License # A **The people will rise in body or spirit. Publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. Additional graphics created by Chris Jacobson-Chism, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. 1 HYMN TO JOY Jesus Loves Me This Christian hymn and beloved children s song was written by Anna Bartlett Warner ( ). It first appeared as a poem in the context of an 1860 novel called Say and Seal, written by her older sister, Susan Warner, in which the words were spoken as a comforting poem to a dying child. The tune was added in 1862 by composer William Bradbury ( ), who also added the refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me Bradbury is known for composing many hymn tunes, including Just as I Am, He Leadeth Me, and Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Me. Since publication as a song, Jesus Loves Me has become one of the most popular Christian hymns sung in churches throughout the world. Our Prelude this morning is a lush and beautifully elegant arrangement for handbell choir and chamber orchestra by Michael Glasgow. Sing a New World Into Being/Hymn to Joy Ludwig van Beethoven s final completed Symphony, the Symphony No. 9 in D minor, is among the best-known works of the classical music repertoire. It was the first example of a major composer using voices Continued on p. 2

4 **INVOCATION LITURGY OF THE WORD EPISTLE LESSON Romans 15: 5-7 Kristopher Taylor May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. ANTHEM PASTORAL PRAYER I Can Tell the World Traditional Spiritual; arranged Moses Hogan Sanctuary Choir Worship Note on p. 3 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 # Continued from p. 1 four soloists and choir in a symphony. The words of Friedrich Schiller s Ode to Joy are sung during the final movement. Beethoven s majestic melody was adapted as a hymn tune, HYMN TO JOY, and is commonly sung in English-language churches with the lyrics Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee by Presbyterian minister Henry van Dyke. Today our services open with lyrics written in this century by Mary Louise Bringle, calling us to Sing a New World Into Being a world where all who worship find their lives and loves belong, and where the lines that once divided form instead the ties that bind. Mary Bringle is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and chair of the Humanities Division at Brevard College in Brevard, NC. Her texts and translations are included in publications from numerous denominations. 2

5 **GOSPEL LESSON Luke 9: One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Come, Holy Spirit. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke. All: Glory to you, O God. Rev. Andria Davis On their return the apostles told Jesus all they had done. He took them with him and withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and Jesus welcomed the crowd, and spoke to them about the realm of God, and healed those who needed to be cured. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. **GLORIA Words and Music by Steven Couch; arr. Steven Couch SDC Music CCLI License # SERMON In & Out Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Invite I Can Tell the World American composer and arranger of choral music, Moses George Hogan ( ) was best known for his settings of African American spirituals. Hogan was a pianist, conductor and arranger of international renown. His works are celebrated and performed by high school, college, church, community, and professional choirs today. His most famous work is The Oxford Book of Spirituals, created in Hogan was born in New Orleans in His family attended the A.L. Davis New Zion Baptist Church where his father was a bass singer and his uncle the Minister of Music and organist. An accomplished pianist by the age of nine, Hogan was in the first graduating class of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts High School. He studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Juilliard School of Music, and later continued his studies of classical music in Vienna. Hogan died at the age of 45 of a brain tumor. The Sanctuary Choir s a cappella Anthem, I Can Tell the World, is a fabulous example of Hogan s ability to capture the feel of a traditional spiritual in an arrangement that is just as much fun to sing as it is to hear! 3

6 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Katrina Wollenberg OFFERTORY I Love You/What a Wonderful World arr. Craig Hella Johnson Jeremy Wayne, soloist See Text-to-Give on p. 5 Autumn Van Volkinburg, Kim Wisdom, Marlene Alderman, Sean Baugh, and Jerry Wayne, ensemble Sanctuary Choir Sean Hudgins, horn; Les Holben, pianist Strings of the Orchestra CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION 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 All Are Welcome Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, A place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; Here the love of Christ shall end divisions: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat; A banquet hall on holy ground, where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; As we share in Christ the feast that frees us: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard And loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace, Let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. Words and Music by Marty Haugen G.I.A. Publications, Inc OneLicense.net License # A

7 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. You Know My Name You are my Maker, you formed my heart. Before even time began, my life was in your hands. You know my name. You know my ev ry thought. You see each tear that falls, and hear me when I call. You are my Maker, you call me your own. You ll never leave me no matter where I go. You know my name. You know my ev ry thought. You see each tear that falls, and hear me when I call. You hear me when I call. You hear me when I call. Words and Music by Tommy Walker Doulos Publishing/Maranatha! Music CCLI License # In My Life, Lord En mi vida, gloria te doy, gloria te doy. En mi vida, gloria te doy, Señor. In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In my life, Lord, be glorified today. Words and Music by Bob Kilpatrick Bob Kilpatrick Music, Inc. CCLI License # Shout to the Lord My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you; All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My Comfort, my Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength, Let ev ry breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING **Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing, power and majesty, praises we bring. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I ll love you, forever I ll stand; Nothing compares to the promise I have in you! Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia CCLI License # Text-To-Give Instructions Simply send a text message to with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $20. Within a few moments, you ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via . For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically! See the flyer next to the kiosk in the Narthex for more information. The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. 5

8 **RECESSIONAL HYMN I Love to Tell the Story Words by A. Catherine Hankey, adapted Music by William G. Fischer OneLicense.net License #A HANKEY **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. I Love to Tell the Story In 1866 Katherine Arabella Hankey ( ) wrote a long, two-part poem on the life of Christ. The first half was captioned The Story Wanted, and the second half was titled The Story Told. This hymn is from the second half of the poem. Katherine Hankey, daughter of a London banker, was born in Clapham, England. Early in life she joined a group of Anglican Evangelicals headed by William Wilberforce. She promoted Bible study among young working women and traveled to South Africa to learn of missionary efforts there. William Gustavus Fischer ( ) composed the hymntune HANKEY, named after the text s author, in The hymn became a favorite Sunday-school song. 6

9 News BRIEFS July 23, 2017 A Very Sordid Wedding TODAY! CoH Sanctuary Doors Open 4:30 pm Movie Begins 5:30 pm You ve heard about it, you ve wanted to see it! TODAY the alreadycult-classic, A Very Sordid Wedding will be playing at Cathedral of Hope! Open to the whole community, we hope to fill the house. A Q&A after the show with some of the actors will be part of the event. Cost is $25 per person. Invite your friends! Please note this film contains adult language and situations. Anniversary Dinner Hosts (and Guests) Wanted! It s Not Too Late! A centerpiece of Cathedral of Hope s month-long Anniversary celebration is the opportunity to share food, fellowship, and fun with friends and church members at dinners, cocktail parties, and other food events across the Metroplex. Would you be willing to host a small or large gathering at your home or a restaurant? The host provides or finds the venue, provides the food or (the venue provides the food which the attendees pay for), and everyone who comes puts some $$ in the kitty as a gift for Cathedral of Hope s Anniversary (a multiple of $47 is a splendid amount to shoot for). If you want to attend a dinner, but aren t up for hosting, hosts who can accommodate extra guests will be coordinating with the Anniversary Committee. Just add your name to the I Want to Be a Guest list at the Anniversary table in the hallway near the church entrance. You will be contacted about your dinner options! During the Anniversary season our big, audacious goal is $175,000. And with plenty of participation, we will achieve it! You can sign up to be a host online: For more information, 47th@cathedralofhope.com. Eclectic Anniversary Art Auction Bidding Ends TONIGHT at 8 p.m. After the Movie! Well over 80 pieces of art are on display for the discriminating shopper with something for every taste. The majority of the pieces are donated by Cathedral of Hope member, J. Michael Brown, an Emmy-nominated director, producer, photographer and music producer. Other works have been added to the auction by members of the congregation, local artists, and friends of CoH. To obtain a bid number, simply stop by the Anniversary table near the church entrance. A catalog of most of the art pieces in the auction is available on our website: UnClobber: Pulse Worship Series During the early summer, interested people from Cathedral of Hope and beyond gathered in various locations to study Colby Martin s UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality, a text that seeks to unpack and dispute the 6 clobber verses from the Bible that have been misused to abuse LGBTQ persons. During the month of August, Pulse Worship will be unclobbering our faith by exploring and reclaiming the themes of God s radical love for all people. Join us each Wednesday at 7:15 pm for this rejuvenating time of praise and worship. 7 Reflect Service on Wednesday, August 2 is a Labyrinth Walk Reflect, our monthly service that invites a time of meditation to engage the Spirit within, is offering our summer Labyrinth Walk on Wednesday, August 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. The Order of St. Francis and St. Clare will be hosting and some of our Evensong musicians will be visiting throughout the evening as we invite you to a time of prayer, reflection and meditation, spending your own quiet time with the Spirit. Help us keep in contact with you. If you have moved, changed your phone number or address, please PRINT your new information on the registration pad and we ll update your record.

10 Troy Perry Reception and Worship Troy Perry Reception July pm Worship with Troy Perry July am THIS SUNDAY is Anniversary Sunday, July 30. Rev. Elder Troy Perry, Founder of the Metropolitan Community Churches will be the honored guest preacher at the 11 a.m. service. The evening before, Saturday, July 29, from 5 7 pm., you are invited to attend a no-cost reception for Rev. Perry at the Interfaith Peace Chapel. Hope Takes Flight Party Frontiers of Flight Museum NEXT Sunday, July 30 5:30 pm Be sure to mark your calendars for the Hope Takes Flight Anniversary Party, which will take place at the Flight Museum at Love Field on Sunday, July 30, 2017, 5:30 8:30 pm. The party is free and there is plenty of fun planned a BBQ supper (free), cash bar, raffle and silent auction, music, and just plain old-fashioned fellowship the kind we do so well at Cathedral of Hope. You ll also be able to wander among the vintage airplanes and other displays at the museum, so there will be plenty to keep the whole family engaged. Clean-up volunteers and TABC certified drink servers are still needed for this event; if you are interested and able: contact Patsy Bjorling, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or , x198. Hero of Hope Cocktail Party Saturday, August 26, 6:30 9pm CoH will honor its 2017 Hero of Hope, Mayor of Dallas, the Hon. Mike Rawlings. CoH will hold a Cocktail Party at the Hilton Hotel, 5954 Luther Ln, Dallas, TX with the Mayor as featured guest and speaker. CoH members, friends, and community members are invited to attend this festive event. Regular tickets are $125 per person. A limited number of $250 tickets are available for a 30-minute pre-event gathering (6 6:30pm) with the Mayor. RAID YOUR WINE CELLAR! Your help is needed for a special auction event being planned for the Hope Takes Flight Party on July 30. We are looking for donations of bottles of wine of varying types and values. You can drop your bottles off at the church anytime. Deadline: July 28. For more info, contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or Volunteer for 7/30 Hope Takes Flight Party Type the link below into your browser to check out all the opportunities available. We re counting on your help to make our 47th Anniversary Celebration a success! Here s the link: Contact Anita Haddy, Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development at pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com for more information. Drink Servers Needed for Hope Takes Flight Party Would you like to be a bartender at the July 30 Hope Takes Flight party? We are in need of about TABC (TX certified) drink servers. If you are NOT certified, the process for becoming so is easy a less-than-two hour course that you take online ( or are both $10.99, and you print your certificate when you are done with the course). If you are willing, please contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or x198. Columbarium Niche To Be Auctioned at Hope Takes Flight Party A generous donor has given a no-longer-needed columbarium niche for the Silent Auction at our Hope Takes Flight party on July 30. Starting bid will be $1,000. If you have been thinking about purchasing a niche, this is an excellent opportunity. The niche is located among the original niches that are currently sold out. For more information, contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com, Hero of Hope Award See more Anniversary Events in SHIFT magazine or at Sanctuary Sunday, August 27 Worship 9 &11am The Hero of Hope Award originated in the early 1990 s as a way for Cathedral of Hope to single out and honor people who have courageously taken a stand for LGBT rights. The Hero of Hope Award is presented in recognition of those who have taken courageous stands for the rights of all people without regard to gender, race. or sexual identity. This year we are excited to honor Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. 47th Anniversary Amethyst Presenting Sponsor 47th Anniversary Additional Sponsors 8 Don Neilson, Realtor

11 Today in Children s Church Our Illustrated PowerPoint lesson is from the very ancient narrative in Genesis 16, in which we read about Sarah s servant girl, Hagar, being invited into the family, only to be excluded later. We will talk about a church always being a place of invitation, not exclusion. In those days, when men had more than one wife, Hagar was the mother of Abraham s older son, Ishmael. When Sarah s son, Isaac, was born, Hagar s invitation was suddenly rescinded. There could be only one heir. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. New PuppyLove (Kitties, Too) BRACELETS Best Friends Animal Society s mission is to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. They do this by building community programs and partnerships across the nation. Chavez for Charity donates 25% of their gross profits to this group. Sources has just received a new shipment of their bracelets. Stop by to collect one (at least) of these great beaded bracelets to support our dog and cat friends! ($12) Hagar and Ishmael. Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. What the youth are learning this week: How do I stop doing the things I know I shouldn t be doing? The first thing Jesus did after his baptism was to spend 40 days in the wilderness, during which time he was tempted by the devil. And though we might think otherwise, Jesus really was tempted. In fact, the wonder of the incarnation is that in Jesus, God truly experienced all of human life, including temptations. That should give us comfort. We should also take comfort that virtually every person we read about in the Bible, from the Hebrew patriarchs, kings, and prophets to the New Testament apostles, struggled with doing the very things they knew they should not do. And yet, whether it was after worshipping a golden calf or denying Jesus, God consistently offered forgiveness and love to those who did what they should not. How do we stop doing things we know we shouldn t do? First, recognize that failures are endemic to the human experience. Christians call this confession. Christians confess together that we fall short of God s glory. And second, exhibit self-control over those things that tempt you, turning to God for extra strength. Christians call this prayer and self-examination. We do not do the things that tempt us because we are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. It s neighbor love that guides our actions. For more information on youth ministries or volunteering with our youth ministries, Contact Alan (awomack@cathedralofhope.com) Straight Expectations: The Story of a Family in Transition Author Peggy Cryden noticed her children s gender expression did not correspond with society s expectations of their biological gender. She details the experiences and challenges of raising both a gay son and a gay, transgender son and shares her family s journey of adversity and growth, which has helped inform her work as a psychotherapist. Beginning with her own unconventional upbringing and personal relationships, the second half of the book follows her children from birth to adulthood and through their numerous experiences including coming out, depression, hate crime, relationships, school and various aspects to do with transitioning (legal, physical, medical, social) as well as their appearances in the media as a family. All Coloring Books and Boxed Pencils - Discounted 25% Selected Signs / Plaques - Red-Tagged up to 50% off SRP Buy a CoH Mug $6.50- Get any CD (on sale shelf) FREE! Pack the Pantry NEXT Sunday Share Hope. Invite just one friend to participate in Pack the Pantry, and your efforts are instantly doubled! Pack the Pantry volunteers will be under the bell wall NEXT Sunday collecting your donations that provide almost 5,000 bags of groceries per year to those who might otherwise go hungry. While all items on the list are needed, the biggest needs appear in bold print. No dented cans or expired foods, please. The shopping list also appears on dallashopecharities.org and cathedralofhope.com. Questions? Contact Rusty by at rgage@dallashopecharities.org or X134. Microwave macaroni and cheese Pop-top canned chili Pop-top canned fruit Pop-top canned pasta Pop-top soup (no cream of ) Spam Toilet paper Bottled water Canned chicken or tuna Dried / baked / Ranch Style beans Ramen noodles Rice Saltine crackers Snack cookies Snack crackers Vienna sausages Canned vegetables Deodorant Razors Travel-size shampoo Travel-size conditioner/ lotion Travel & regular-size toothpaste toothbrush

12 The Joy of Serving From Melissa Cook as told to Rusty Gage My favorite quote in the world is from Mother Teresa, who said; Break my heart so completely that the whole world falls in. Well, honestly I have had a few of those moments in my lifetime and as hard as they have been, I wouldn t change anything. One of my more positive heartbreaking times has come from serving at BACH (our breakfast program that provides fresh, hot meals for those experiencing economic disadvantage). We feed and minister to upwards of 300+ people every Saturday morning. About 4 years ago, after much prodding from friends to go help, I finally went. I said, I ll go one time but after that no promises. I m not a morning person and I honestly didn t think I had it in me to feel comfortable around those types of people. While that sounds anything but politically correct, I was honestly afraid I would sit down and cry or just be awkward around them because I felt so badly for them. My first assignment at BACH was to walk around with cookies and desserts and ask who would like some. Well right away, I realized it wasn t nearly as awkward as I had feared. I asked at each table, Who would like a dessert? as they responded affirmatively, I would take the tray over and let them choose what they wanted. I asked at one table and a seemingly shy gentleman raised his hand and nodded. When I made my way over there, he said, I don t really want anything, but I noticed that you smiled at the people who said yes, and I just wanted you to smile at me. My heart literally broke for him at that moment, what a simple request, how could I refuse? I sat my tray down and said to him, I m going to make you a promise, I will do my best to be here every week and not only will I smile at you, I m going to give you a big hug. I hugged him and chatted with him briefly. His name is Richard - I call him sweet Richard. Since that day, I have missed very few Saturdays and I very rarely missed getting a hug from my dear friend. When I see him, my heart literally smiles all day! My job at BACH has changed several times, but Richard always manages to find me! I can hear his sweet voice saying, Miss Melissa I m here for my hug! Sometimes he comes back multiple times during the morning saying, he needs just one more hug. Yes, people come because their stomachs are empty, but many come because they need a hug, a smile or just a kind word. My heart breaks pretty much every week, but it s the best medicine my soul could ever receive. While their physical needs never seem to end, neither does their longing to be loved, even if it s just through a kind word, a smile and a hug. Melissa Cook, a Dallas Hope Charities Volunteer, has been a member of CoH since If this story touches you, and you want to find a ministry in which to serve, contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or X135. Back to School Drive Benefitting Prism Health North Texas In addition to the items already appearing on the list, also needed are erasers, pencil cap erasers, Crayola markers and yellow highlighters. Donations are collected on the following Wednesdays: July 26 and August 2; and on the following Sundays: July 23, August 6. If you have questions, contact Rusty at rgage@dallashopecharities.org. 10

13 Cathedral Couples Who: Cathedral Couples is a group of members and friends who normally meet on the first Saturday of each month for socializing, food and fun. What: August Gathering When: August 5, 6 p.m. Where: Fellowship Hall Jeffrey and Jerry will be hosting a Hawaiian Luau potluck packed with fun games. Contact: cathedralcouples@gmail.com Membership/Inquirers Class Saturday, August 5, Fellowship Hall, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Member Confirmation Ceremony Sunday, August 13 or Wednesday, August 16 Want to find out more about what it means to be a part of a Vibrant, Inclusive and Progressive (VIP) congregation? Are you interested in getting more connected and being more involved? Thinking about becoming a member of CoH? Then register for one of our upcoming Membership/ Inquirers Classes. These one-time classes will provide you with an overview of life at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ and our hope is that you will gain a sense of where you fit into this wonderful faith community so you can grow and serve. A continental breakfast will be served. Attending a class does not require you to join, but we do ask anyone who wants to join to attend this fun and informative session. Requirements for Membership are: Attend a membership class Be baptized (either at Cathedral of Hope or in a prior church) Be confirmed and welcomed by the church during a New Member Confirmation ceremony during worship on the Sunday or Wednesday a week following the membership/inquirer class. Benefits of Membership Provides you with a spiritual family to support and encourage you on your faith journey Gives you a place to discover and use your gifts in ministry, and Gives you the accountability you need to grow Privileges of Membership Voting at Congregational Meetings Eligibility for lay delegate positions Eligibility to serve on committees of the Board of Stewards (along with other requirements) Eligibility to serve on the CoH Board of Stewards (along with other requirements) Registration is required and childcare will be provided if requested one week prior to the class date. To let us know of your desire to participate and so we can prepare for your arrival, PRINT the Keyword: MEMBERSHIP in the comments section of the registration pad OR register online at OR stop by our registration table in Fellowship Hall following the worship service. For additional information, contact Anita Haddy, Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development, at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or call X TRIBUTES Tributes that reach the office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday will be printed in the coming week s bulletin. Tributes that reach the office afterwards will be printed in the following week s bulletin. Space limitations may also apply. By Pam Selepa and Beth Garcia By David A. White and Michael J. Lunardon By Diana Zoth By Nicole Perry By Aurora Soto de Law By Nancy Benner By Howard Holland By James Miner By Carole Johnson In Memory Of Lee Covington By Kirk Thompson and Brett Burch By Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church By Patricia Quigley By CoH Coat of Colours By Steve Wenger and Jeff Larson By Tim Tierney By Donna Franze-Jones and Sylvia Franze-Jones By Mark S. Mansell By Peter Underwood and Frank Trejo By Stella Hald and Scott Rumsey By Bill Adams and Larry Nelson By Richard John DuPont By Edward Fuqua By Dennis Bolin By Robert N. Davis By Edward Slater In Memory of My Friend Lee Covington By Rusty Gage By Duane Trammell and Steven Pace By Molly Sutton and Carol Morgan By Michael D. Kelly By Don Spraberry By Harriet L. Garey In Honor of Mack McLeod By Donna Franze-Jones and Sylvia Franze-Jones In Honor of Todd Whitley and Miguel Atkins By Carol S. Morgan and Molly Sutton In Honor of Chuck Sweatt and Michael McGary s Wedding By James Kondysar In Honor of Chuck Sweatt and Michael McGary s Wedding By Fred Adelstein In Honor of Bryan Gray By Leigha Scoudan 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.

14 We invite YOU to come and join Coat of Colours in Fellowship Hall August 12, 2017 from 1:00-3:30 pm Coat of Colours was created March of 2017, and we are so excited to GET TO KNOW YOU. At this get to know us gathering, we will introduce our leadership team and gather for fellowship. We will discuss ways of becoming allies, and share opportunities to join us in our mission. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions about Coat of Colours. The leadership team will provide meat for this gathering, and we ask that you participate minimally by signing up to bring a covered dish and by letting us know if you will be attending. We are looking forward to a great time. Please coatofcolourscoh@gmail.com for a list of needed sides and to RSVP. Resound: Healing in Grief Ministry Saturday Aug 12,19,26, Sep 2, 9, 16, 1-2:30 p.m., CLC 106 Sundays Aug 13, 20, 27, Sep 3,10, 17, 1:15-2:45 p.m., IPC A/B Have you lost someone recently or do you still have difficult feelings or thoughts related to the loss of someone you hold dear? Has some part of your relationship with yourself, God, or others really struggled since your loss? Resound is a safe place for you, where you will find others like you and a team of caring facilitators who want to support you in your grief. We can do this together. Registration is required due to limited class size. Register on-line at Contact Anita (ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com) 2017 Black Tie Dinner Become a Table Captain Cathedral of Hope (CoH) is once again a Black Tie Dinner (BTD) beneficiary! You can play a role in making this our most successful year ever by becoming a table captain. Organize nine of your closest friends who believe in equality and want to attend the best party in North Texas! The success of the dinner s distribution is due in part to the commitment of our Table Captains. Being a Table Captain allows you to give back to the community by supporting Cathedral of Hope as well as the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, all at the same time. As a Table Captain, you are the host! You organize attendees, collect admission, distribute tickets, and select table(s) for you and your guests. You are the liaison between Black Tie Dinner and your guests. Table Captains take on no additional expense, and the experience is as easy as it is rewarding. By becoming a Table Captain, you are committing to fill one or more tables of 10 (including yourself). To aid you in this process, Black Tie Dinner will provide you with a free online account to access our convenient, easy-to-use tools. Here, you can: Manage and select your table(s). Send invitations and collect payment from your guests. Manage your guest information including vouchers and meal selection. Affiliate with your favorite beneficiary. Please notify Leslie Frye, CoH BTD Liaison, at lesfrye@gmail.com if you become a BTD Table Captain for CoH or if you have been a table captain in the past and/or if you have already signed up to captain a table this year so that we can make sure that CoH is the beneficiary. 12

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 07/16/17 Ending 07/09/17 Ending 07/02/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,209 $7,842 1,239 $8,770 1,102 $8,169 Auto-Giving $10,986 $33,107 $12,003 Mail/Credit Cards $3,533 $6,104 $5,729 Total Contributions 1,209 $22,361 1,239 $47,981 1,102 $25,901 Contributions Goal $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) ($20,639) $4,981 ($17,099) YTD Contributions $1,051,310 YTD Operating Receipts $1,236,685 YTD Contribution Goal $1,225,500 YTD Operating Expenses $1,313,646 Over/(Short Fall) ($174,190) Over/(Short Fall) ($76,961) 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 Advertise Your Business, Event or Service! Each week, we put the Cathedral Weekly Newsletter, CoH Worship Today, DIRECTLY into the hands of the hundreds of people who attend the Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. worship services. At the online version has the potential to reach even more! Let us design your ad for a nominal fee or submit your own; either way you ll reach thousands of potential customers each month. Contact Charles Owen at: x212 or by at: cowen@cathedralofhope.com. Prayer for Generosity prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola ( ) to pray this week and to add A to your regular prayer life. Gracious God, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for reward save that of knowing that I do your will. Pray for Cathedral of Hope, for generous hearts, and for the ministries of our church. To talk about your own giving journey, contact Patricia Patsy Bjorling, M.Div., Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com, or , x198. Greening Tip Avoid buying products in single use containers. Buy in bulk and transfer the individual products to reusable containers for storage. COMMITMENT CEREMONIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS Greg Draxler, Chef/Owner gregdraxler@sbcglobal.net Ask for Special CoH Pricing Bill Hoyt Senior Loan Officer NMLS: Mobile: Office: Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 150 Dallas, TX HELPING HOME BUYERS REACH THEIR GOALS All All loans subject to credit approval. Rates Rates and fees and subject fees subject to change. to change. Mortgage Mortgage financing provided financing by PrimeLending, provided by PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. a PlainsCapital Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: 13649) is a wholly owned subsidiary Company. Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v

16 HOPE on the Horizon EVENTS at a GLANCE* July 2017 Sunday, JUL 23 In & Out: Invite Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Monday, JUL 24 Board of Stewards Meeting Fellowship Hall, 7 p.m. All are Welcome. Wednesday, JUL 26 PULSE Summer Road Trip: Road Trip Playlist Worship Night Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JUL 30 Anniversary Sunday In & Out: Worship Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español SAVE THE DATE The 36th Annual Black Tie Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 11, Support Cathedral of Hope and enter to win a 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 This year, the Black Tie Dinner is raffling a new 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300! Tickets are $100 each, and only 1500 tickets will be sold. To purchase your ticket contact, Patsy Bjorling at pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or Leslie Frye at lesfrye@gmail.com. August 2017 Wednesday, AUG 2 PULSE Unclobbering Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Reflect Service Labyrinth Walk, 7:30 p.m., IPC Sunday, AUG 6 Sinning Like a Christian: Talking About Sin Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, AUG 9 PULSE Unclobbering: Leviticus Densen Staples Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!