WORSHIP. Volume 4 Issue 30 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 47th ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY WORSHIP

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1 WORSHIP TODAY July 30, 2017 Volume 4 Issue 30 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 47th ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY WORSHIP Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas (9 am) and Rev. Elder Dr. Troy Perry (11 am) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Welcome Rev. Elder Dr. Troy Perry Hope Takes Flight Party TONIGHT 47th Anniversary Dinners New PULSE Series: Unclobber

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: WORSHIP Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! Welcome to Anniversary Sunday. Throughout the month we have been celebrating the many achievements of our community of faith. Today we welcome Reverend Elder Dr. Troy Perry back to Cathedral of Hope. The Rev. Elder Dr. Troy D. Perry founded Metropolitan Community Churches with 12 people in his living room in Los Angeles on October 6, When Cathedral of Hope was founded in 1972, we were known as Metropolitan Community Church of Dallas. Later we were named Cathedral of Hope MCC. In 2006, we became a congregation of the United Church of Christ. For details of Rev. Elder Dr. Perry s life, please see the article on page 7. Reverend Perry be available to sign his books following the 9am service today, and will preach at the 11am service. We will receive our Anniversary Offering today. This is a birthday gift to the church over and above your general tithe and offering. Anniversaries help us to celebrate the achievements of the past year as well as to look forward and vision our future together. They are opportunities to pause in the life of a community and give thanks as well as to commit, again, to our God who expresses Godself through us as individuals and as a people of God. On this 47th anniversary, we come with gratitude and thanksgiving, knowing that the best is still yet to come. We invite you to join us later today in our Anniversary Party Celebration, Hope Takes Flight party at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at the southeastern corner of Dallas Love Field Airport on Lemmon Avenue. We celebrate and give thanks for the grace and love of God that has been shown us 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 This morning I attended CoH services at 11 am. I was absolutely blown away!! The service and your sermon was tremendous!! What a blessing! I m a devout Roman Catholic but I have to tell you that I truly loved the service this morning! I cried through the whole service; I was moved beyond measure ( a.m.) J.B.M 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 ORDER of WORSHIP July 30, & 11 a.m. 47th ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Overture of Praise arr. Keith Christopher Cathedral of Hope Orchestra Now Thank We All Our God Rev. Andria Davis WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various musical elements of our services Overture of Praise The Orchestra s Prelude today is based on the hymn Praise Be to God, the Almighty. This great hymn by Joachim Neander, based essentially on Psalm 103: 1-6 and Psalm 150, was first published in As the soul s ardent praise to God, it is one of the most beloved such hymns in German and English-speaking countries alike. Personal in nature throughout, it is appropriate for festive occasions in the life of individual Christians as well as for celebrations in the life of the Church. The translation upon which the version we sing today is based, is that published by Catherine Winkworth in her Chorale Book for England, The hymn tune LOBE DEN HERREN, first published in 1665, exists in many versions and is probably based on a folk melody. Now Thank We All Our God Lutheran deacon and composer Martin Rinckart left us a beautiful testament to faith and thanksgiving in the hymn Now Thank We All Our God. Martin Rinckart served in the walled town of Eilenburg during the horrors of the Thirty Years War of Eilenburg became an overcrowded refuge for the surrounding area. The fugitives suffered from epidemic and famine. At the beginning of 1637, the year of the Great Pestilence, there were four ministers in Eilenburg. One abandoned his post for healthier areas and Words by Martin Rinkart, adapted Music by Johann Crüger OneLicense.net License # A **The people will rise in body or spirit. 1 NUN DANKET Rinckart officiated at the funerals of the other two. As the sole pastor, he often conducted services for as many as 40 to 50 persons a day some 4,480 in all. In May of that year, his wife died. By the end of the year, the refugees had to be buried in trenches without services. It seems incongruous that a hymn like Now Thank We All Our God should come out of such circumstances. However, Rinckart wrote the first two stanzas, not as a hymn for public worship, but as a table grace for his family. At the end of the war, his hymn was sung to celebrate the signing of the Peace of Westphalia the treaty that ended the war.

4 **INVOCATION GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Rev. Erin Wyma Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas **EXCHANGE OF PEACE CHILDREN S MOMENT (11 A.M.) LITURGY OF THE WORD HEBREW LESSON Psalm 30: 1-5 Aidan Braud I will exalt you, O God, because you raised me up and kept my enemies from gloating over me. I cried to you for help, my God, and you healed me. You brought me back from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down into the pit. Sing to God, all you faithful people! Praise God s holy name! Our God s anger is fleeting, but God s favor lasts a lifetime. There may be tears during the night, but joy comes in the morning. ANTHEM How Great Thou Art Words by Stuart K. Hine; Music: Swedish Folk Song; arr. Dan Forrest Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Worship Note on p. 3 ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Great God, we give you thanks for the work you have done in this church over the past fortyseven years. We give you thanks for your love and faithfulness. When we called on your name, you made your presence known to us. When we prayed, you heard us. When we proclaimed and heard your Word, and shared your Sacraments, you have been in our midst. You have accepted our humble sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. You have listened to our confessions and forgiven our wrongs. You have sent your Holy Spirit to heal and comfort our hurts, our sorrows, our infirmities, and our losses. Continue to empower us with your Spirit, O God, that we might share the news of your unconditional love with all people. Help us as we move into the next forty-seven years to continue to show the true face of Christ in all we do and say. Show us how we may give care and support to the needy, love and mercy to the broken. Break down those prejudices and barriers which divide us, and make us one in you. Show us new ways of loving one another and those around us. Continue to comfort, heal, and lift up the broken and afflicted among us. By the promise of your presence, bring us your healing love. Hear our prayer, O God. Bring us at last to the joy of your eternal home, where, with the cloud of witnesses of this church who have gone before us, and with all your saints, we may evermore praise your name. Hear our prayer, O God. Draw our hearts to you, guide our minds, fill our imaginations, and make us wholly yours. Use us as you will, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. 2

5 GRADUAL Choir: 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 # **GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 16: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Come, Holy Spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O God. Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked the disciples, What do people say about who the Chosen One is? And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets. Jesus said to them, But who do you say that I am? Simon Peter answered, You are the Christ, the Firstborn of the living God. Jesus replied, Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Abba God who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the realm of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Then Jesus strictly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. How Great Thou Art This hymn, popularized by the Billy Graham Crusades, has entered various hymnals by a rather circuitous route. Inspired by the beauty of the Swedish meadows and lakes after a summer thunderstorm in 1885, Carl Boberg wrote the original Swedish text. The first two stanzas are reminiscent of the psalmist s words, The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of God s hands (Psalm 19:1). The hymn was translated into German, then Russian. Stuart K. Hine and his wife, an English missionary couple working in western Ukraine, learned the Russian version during their missionary work. Stuart Hine translated the first three stanzas into English. With the outbreak of World War II, the Hines returned to Britain where, in 1948, the fourth stanza was added. The hymn tune O STORE GUD is a Swedish tune of unknown origin, first published in The compelling arrangement by contemporary composer Dan Forrest for Choir and Orchestra offers a fresh and dramatic perspective on this beloved hymn. 3

6 **GLORIA Words and Music by Steven Couch; arr. Steven Couch SDC Music CCLI License # SERMON Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas (9 a.m.) Rev. Elder Dr. Troy D. Perry (11 a.m.) LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY You Are God Alone with How Great Is Our God Words and Music by Billy James Foote and Cindy Foote; arr. David T. Clydesdale Voices of Hope Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Shannon Bailey 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 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. 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. 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 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 #

8 **RECESSIONAL HYMN We Are the Church Alive Words by Jack Hoggatt-St. John & David Pelletier; Music by Jack Hoggatt-St. John Jack Hoggatt-St. John & David Pelletier CCLI License # CHURCH ALIVE **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. CoH Worship Today publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. Additional graphics created by Chris Jacobson-Chism, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. 6

9 News BRIEFS July 30, 2017 Hope Takes Flight Party Frontiers of Flight Museum TONIGHT 5:30 pm Be sure not to miss our Hope Takes Flight Anniversary Party, which will take place at the Flight Museum at Love Field, TONIGHT, 5:30 8:30 pm. The party is free and there is plenty of fun planned an array of desserts, 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. Welcome Rev. Elder Dr. Troy D. Perry Rev. Perry has become an internationally recognized spiritual leader and one of the world s leading activists for the civil rights of gay/lesbian/ bisexual and transgendered people. Virtually every major magazine and newspaper in the world has covered his story. On a national level, UFMCC has been represented on virtually every major network news program, including 60 Minutes, Nightline, PBS presentations, Dateline, and many others in the USA, and in a wide range of world media as well. Reverend Perry holds an Honorary Doctorate of Ministry from Samaritan College in Los Angeles for founding MCC, an Honorary Doctorate in Human Services from Sierra University, Santa Monica, California for his work in civil rights, and was lauded by the Gay Press Association with its Humanitarian Award. Rev. Perry has been invited to the White House on five occasions. Perry was a featured speaker at all of the LGBT Marches on Washington: 1979, 1987, 1993, 2000 and He conducted The Wedding a demonstration for marriage equality at two of the marches in 1993 at the IRS building and in 2000 at the Lincoln Memorial. Rev. Troy Perry has devoted his life to helping others discover the loving and caring God to whom he has committed his life. Rev. Perry also completed a sequel to his first book entitled Don t Be Afraid Anymore, published by St. Martin s Press. He is contributing editor for the book Is Gay Good? and the subject of another book, Our God Too. While Rev. Perry realizes the oppression still facing gays and lesbians, he stands at the vanguard of the movement, telling his flock and the rest of the world We re Not Afraid Anymore. Rev. Elder Perry resides with his partner of 28 years, Mr. Phillip Ray DeBlieck, in the Silverlake district of Los Angeles, Calif. 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, 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. 47th Anniversary Amethyst Presenting Sponsor 47th Anniversary Additional Sponsors Don Neilson, Realtor 7

10 .Hero of Hope Cocktail Party Saturday, August 26, 6:30 9 pm CoH will honor its 2017 Hero of Hope, Mayor of Dallas, the Hon. Mike Rawlings, with a cocktail party at the Hilton Hotel, 5954 Luther Ln, Dallas, TX 75225, with the Mayor as featured guest and speaker. CoH members, friends, and community members are invited to attend. 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. Buy your tickets today at the 47th Anniversary table! Today in Children s Church Our Illustrated PowerPoint lesson is from the very ancient narrative in Genesis is traditionally called, The Binding of Isaac. On a Sunday when we are considering what worship means to us, we will see that when this story, was first told about 3,700 years ago, worship was seen in a very different way. Abraham is asked by God to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, on the altar as a test of Abraham s faith. The story is symbolic and about an era when the patriarch s children were considered possessions. In today s world, people are no longer possessions. What is your most treasured possession today? Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. Worship then and now.. Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Hero of Hope Award Sunday, August 27 Worship 9 &11 am 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 now 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. Labyrinth Walk on Wednesday, August 2 Reflect, our monthly service that engages the Spirit within, invites you to a meditative Labyrinth Walk between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. this Wednesday, August 2 in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. The Order of St. Francis and St. Clare will be there to host the event and our Evensong musicians will be joining us for musical interludes during the walk throughout the evening hours. The ancient tradition of the labyrinth walk is an excellent method of letting go of the world and taking a journey to the center of yourself. 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. 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. Pack the Pantry TODAY! 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 TODAY 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

11 Register TODAY Membership/Inquirers Class THIS 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 X135. 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: THIS Saturday, 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 9 Troy Perry, Pastor and Prophet In the history of the gay rights movement there is one person whose courage and consistent leadership stands out over nearly 40 years and that is Troy Perry, the Founder of MCC. There is a saying, History is the lengthened shadow of a great person. This man has cast an enormous shadow. Our book is one attempt to fathom that shadow. (from the Introduction of Troy Perry, Pastor and Prophet by The Reverend Elder Nancy Wilson, 2005) Unabashedly, I consider Troy Perry a saint not in the sense some consider sainthood, a perfect person; but rather, in the sense that he risked his life and his livelihood to follow God s calling, and inspired others to do so. (from the Preface of Troy Perry, Pastor and Prophet by Rev. Chris Glaser.) This gem of the history of UFMCC (which is Cathedral of Hope s history, too!) is Sources. A CD of the book in English and Spanish comes with the book. Ten Spiritual Truths for Successful Living for Gays and Lesbians Metropolitan Community Church has been a place where Queer people have been able to rediscover, articulate and live out their spirituality. [. ] The contemporary liberation theologian, Gustavo Gutierrez identifies three stages in the development of a spiritual tradition: (1) a powerful experience that gives insight into the life of the Spirit; (2) reflection on that experience through writing, as well as preaching and teaching; (3) the entrance of those reflections into the larger tradition to be studied, built upon and drawn from. (from Queer Spirituality, Queer Theology by Rev. Mona West, Ph.D.) One of the repositories of these spiritual traditions can be found in Ten Spiritual Truths for Successful Living for Gays and Lesbians. Sources. Volunteer Opportunity Housekeeper for Sources Sources is seeking someone who will keep our glass shelves, counters and windows sparkling, our wooden shelves dusted and our floor vacuumed! No experience needed, but CAREFUL HANDS are required lots of breakables. Initially, tasks will be scheduled with the Manager of Sources. Once trained, scheduling is flexible by the Housekeeper. Some tasks need to be checked once a week, most every 2-3 weeks. To express interest in this opportunity, PRINT the Keyword: Housekeeper in the comments section of the registration pad, or Sue Schrader at sschrader@cathedralofhope.com or stop by the bookstore and talk to Sue in person.

12 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 Wednesday, August 2; and Sunday, August 6. If you have questions, contact Rusty at 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. LEGACY Group (Mature Adults) LEGACY is a Cathedral of Hope social group made up of single or coupled mature adults (50 or better) who meet the third Saturday of each month for an outing or a potluck dinner at church or at a private home. Often, LEGACY provides nurturing care for those who need assistance with medical problems Like to Ride? or challenges. New Bicycling Group Forming Who: LEGACY Looking for a fun, outdoor activity to share with other bicycling enthusiasts? What: Pool Party & Potluck Look no further. A new group is forming for those who enjoy bicycling. The first gathering/ride is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m. Meet in the When: Saturday, August 19 pool time at 4, potluck at 6 and eat at 6:30 back parking lot of Dallas Bike Works/Lake House at 4875 W Lawther Rd. Where: Home of Jim and Sam (NW Hwy and W. Lawther Dr.) RSVP: Roy at rvj5868@att.net by Wednesday, August 16 if not already To express interest, contact Jacque Borel at jmborel@gmail.com with Bicycling on his LEGACY distribution list. Group in the subject field. COMMITMENT CEREMONIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS Greg Draxler, Chef/Owner gregdraxler@sbcglobal.net Ask for Special CoH Pricing Cynthia Lovell, M.Ed. Licensed Professional Counselor 25 years in the community, providing safe space for grief, growth and transformation clove4849@aol.com 6750 Hillcrest Plaza Drive #304, Dallas, TX

13 What You Get from Giving: The Paradox of Generosity The paradox of life is that the more you give, the more you get. You find your life by losing it. You win by losing. When you first begin living generously, it feels like everything is coming undone. It s stretching and uncomfortable. But slowly, you begin to realize there s more to life than what you own and can hold onto. You begin to understand true abundance. You start living. My first experience with this upside-down way of living was in college. I had some friends visiting from out of town and had $10 to my name. They were driving cross-country, and I wanted to take care of them. But I was also concerned about blowing my last ten bucks. So I said a prayer, asking for provision, and bought the three of us coffee. Everywhere I looked after that, people were offering me meals for free, giving me stuff, or anonymously leaving money in places where I would find it. It was bizarre and unbelievable. This has now become a way of life for me. While I still struggle with holding on, I m learning that the finer things in life cannot be purchased. They can only be discovered through generosity. Why don t we give? We re scared. We re lazy. We believe the Great Lie: Life is all about you. As a result, we often feel empty. Never satisfied. Always searching. Henry David Thoreau said: Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them. That unsung song is love: radical, reckless, giving love. The more you give your life away, the more you will find it. You ve been lied to. You were told that if you worked hard enough, that if you put enough hours in and got good enough grades that you d be happy, that you d get your reward. And then, you could start living. But face it: something about this just feels wrong. Trust that feeling. There is a longing in your heart, an emptiness in your soul, waiting to be filled. This is not an accident. This exists to remind you that there s something more. It s that nagging feeling that Morpheus put words to in The Matrix: You ve been living in a dream world We must wake up. We must sing the song of love. We must live it with intentionality and audacity. We must be generous. It s not easy, and it doesn t come naturally. But it s how we were created to live. It s the only way, I m quite convinced, that we find the satisfaction we re searching for. While there are legitimate health, business, and psychological benefits to generosity, the most important one is this: it gives your life meaning. Where do we start? Begin small. Here are a few ideas: Make a donation to a nonprofit. [Like Cathedral of Hope!] Allow yourself to be interrupted. Get creative with your generosity, if you re on a limited budget. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or shelter. Visit a nursing home or hospital and listen to people s stories. Go on a mission trip. Focus on the giving, not the getting. So what are you waiting for? I dare you to be generous. Then and only then may you find these words from Albert Einstein to be true: The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving. Article by Jeff Goins, blogger and author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don t Starve. If you would like to share your thoughts about giving, contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com. 11 TRIBUTES Tributes that reach the office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday will be printed in the coming week s bulletin. Tributes that reach the office afterwards will be printed in the following week s bulletin. Space limitations may also apply. In Memory of Lee Covington Keith Pomykal Charles Walker Tim Parker Les Geiter Penny Junco Jack Highfill Barry Phillips Jeffrey Martini Patti Saul Teryl Akkerman David Hearn Gail R. Wilson Becky Wells Nancy P. Melton Louis E. Schaaf Jeanne H. Curtis Benjamin and Janet Hyneman David M. France The Tanglewood Townhomes Ron Allen Dr. James Lundin and Dustin Cobb Congregation Beth El Binah Aurora Soto de Law Temple Shalom Brotherhood Daniel and Gary Roberts-Duke Mark S. Mansell Elliott Zimmer Timothy Taylor Pamela Selepa Del Nelson Arwin Bailey T. D. McKinney Cline Taplin William D. Johnson Victoria Saulnier Teryl Akkerman Francisco Trejo Larry Adams Charles S. Brown Erika P. Cohen Mary Jo Turner Donald Berry Nancy Hogue Sharon Cissell Jennifer Cates Stacia M. Sims and Burrell Teneka Jon Harris and Johnny M. Green Doris Ricks-Lankford Ana Lopez Portillo Petrick Jerry Costlow Kirk Thompson and Brett Burch In Memory of George Remmers Mike W. Jackson In Memory of My Twin Sister Christine Susan McNeil In Memory of Rose Clifford, Bonnie Latham, and Genovera Munoz Roseanne Clifford and Paty Vega In Memory of Tom Miles Kristin Miles In Memory of Joshua Rodriguez Michaela Ynostrosa In Memory of Bill Eure Joe Paul Walters In Memory of the Greatest Dad Ever L. Lee Dewey In Loving Memory of Charles C. Aschbrenner Chris T. Spencer In Memory of Teresa Torres and Bryan Hooker John Salas In Memory of Lowell Worthington Patrick Shields In Memory of Mario Romero Ed George and Jorge Romero In Honor of My Daughter, Kennedy Carter Lisa Haines In Honor of My Friend, Harriette Moye Richard John DuPont In Honor of Chuck Sweatt and Michael McGary s Wedding Allen Hodges In Honor of Todd Whitley and Miguel Atkins Wedding Charles S. Brown Mark Shepherd Roberta Landi Mike and Kathy Wright-Chapman Sachin Patel In Honor of Sean Lo John Coleman III In Honor of Those in Recovery Rusty Gage In Honor of Our Pastoral Staff Sharon E. Appling 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 Resound: Healing in Grief Ministry Saturdays 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) Getting Married? Planning an Event? Do It Here: Either the IPC or Main Sanctuary Are you thinking about getting married or are you needing a special place to hold your event? Have it here! It doesn t matter if it is a simple wedding or an elaborate affair, we have wedding/event packages that will suit most people s needs. For information, to check day and space availability or pricing information, please contact the Event Coordinator, Scott Stout, at sstout@cathedralofhope.com or x118. Spotlight on Ministry Karl Lewis The church I grew up in Arlington had a Deaf mission; that s how I became interested in sign language. I was taught Signed Exact English (SEE) in public school, while also signing more towards American Sign Language (ASL) for an older deaf congregation at church. To this day, my interpreting is a mix of Signed English and ASL. To paraphrase Luke 4:24, A minister is not accepted in his hometown. I was not permitted to interpret sermons in my home church; I was only allowed to sign the music, prayers, and announcements. It wasn t until I came to Cathedral of Hope that I interpreted fully for all parts of the service. In fact, the second time I attended, back in the early 1980s, I was on the interpreter s platform. Since I m also an amateur musician, I see myself strongest when interpreting music. I apply my knowledge of how the music is written and produced to add expression to my interpretation. It s my joy and desire to convey the beauty and emotion I hear in the music to those who might not otherwise be able to participate in it as fully as the hearing congregants. While I was signing for services, conferences, and meetings and experiencing all aspects of the church and its ministries, I felt a desire to do more. I wished to be of further service to others, especially to assist those who have recognized a call towards pastoral ministry. For that reason, I serve on the Committee on Ministry: to stand with and to pray for those who are undergoing the process and the training to discover their call. Karl Lewis has been a member of CoH since March of If this story touches you, and you want to find a ministry in which to serve, contact Anita Haddy, Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or X

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 07/23/17 Ending 07/16/17 Ending 07/09/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,184 $7,872 1,209 $7,842 1,239 $8,770 Auto-Giving $33,530 $10,986 $33,107 Mail/Credit Cards $4,996 $3,533 $6,104 Total Contributions 1,184 $46,398 1,209 $22,361 1,239 $47,981 Contributions Goal $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) $3,398 ($20,639) $4,981 YTD Contributions $1,097,707 YTD Operating Receipts $1,309,909 YTD Contribution Goal $1,268,500 YTD Operating Expenses $1,330,015 Over/(Short Fall) ($170,793) Over/(Short Fall) ($20,106) 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 Home Restoration Project Complete Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, treasures and talents to restore Mrs. Roberson s home over the course of the past few weekends. The homeowner wrote us a beautiful, heart felt note expressing her gratitude for the work that was done. A look at the before photo, and the after photo, clearly shows that we re doing exactly as the Dallas Hope Charities mission mandates: to care for those who might otherwise be marginalized. DALLAS H O PE CHARITIES Be sure to stop by the Ministry & Visitor s Center to grab a copy of SHIFT Magazine. There, you ll see similar volunteer service opportunities, and again, thank you so much for your selfless service. Greening Tip Save energy! Wrap an insulation blanket around your water heater and lower its running cost as much as 9 percent. 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. 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 30 Anniversary Sunday In & Out: Worship Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas (9 a.m.) Rev. Elder Dr. Troy Perry (11 a.m.) Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español August 2017 Wednesday, AUG 2 PULSE Unclobbering Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Reflect Service Labyrinth Walk, 5-9 p.m. (come and go), 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 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. Wednesday, AUG 9 PULSE Unclobbering: Leviticus Densen Staples Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 13 Sinning Like a Christian: ANGER Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, AUG 16 PULSE Unclobbering: Romans Rev. Erin Wyma 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!