WORSHIP. Volume 3 Issue 16 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 4th Sunday of EASTERTIDE. Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY April 17, 2016 Volume 3 Issue 16 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 4th Sunday of EASTERTIDE BlessedAssurance LIFE-GIVING ACTS Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Earth Month at CoH Movie Night: Trashed Religion & Environmentalism Volunteer Opportunities

2 WELCOME to Worship! Cathedral of Hope is a vibrant, inclusive, progressive (VIP) congregation of the United Church of Christ. Your presence here is a blessing to us, and we hope you will return often. Cathedral of Hope began in 1970 with a circle of 12 friends, and has since grown into the world s largest liberal Christian church with a primary outreach to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning people. 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. The MISSION of Cathedral of Hope is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of Extravagant Grace, Radical Inclusion and Relentless Compassion. Notes for Newcomers Restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. Private restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor s Center located next to Sources of Hope bookstore. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast around the world. We make every effort to respect your privacy. However, if you would like 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. BlessedAssurance LIFE-GIVING ACTS Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope! Over the past few weeks we have been exploring the actions of the resurrected Christ and the impact on the early believers and followers. We have discovered how the disciples were called to be resurrection witnesses and how, through the power of the Holy Spirit, they would lead the early believers in ways that would transform their lives and the lives of others. Our sermon series, Blessed Assurance, challenges us to claim, or reclaim, the good news of Jesus in our own lives. The hymn, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine encourages us to make this Jesus personal, and the life of Jesus invites us into a blessed and holy relationship with the Divine in new and inspiring ways as co-creators with a God who wants to be intimately involved with us. This story of the resurrected Christ includes each and every one every one of us. It invites us into deeper relationship with God, leading us forward to a more relational, responsible and accountable identity as followers of Jesus. Today we explore this impact again as we listen to the ancient text of those who have gone before us. The impact of Jesus is, in many ways, more important than the historical fact of Jesus. The living Jesus offers us a set of values that guide us in our maturing faith. As we discovered last week, the disciple Peter was challenged to think about his relationship to Christ and was called to tend, feed and lead the sheep but this invitation was also personal, as he went deeper into his understanding of the teachings of Jesus. It is often said that actions speak louder than words. Today we will be challenged to make our faith speak through life-giving acts of grace and love. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G Cazares-Thomas, Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes I enjoy the service and I know that God loves you no matter who we are. This is the only way I can get to a service is on here [the internet]. I live alone and have no one that is willing to go to church [with me] and there are a few that know that I am gay and I don`t know of a church that would except me as I am. I wish there was a church like yours here in my town. God bless you for the work you do. (PULSE Wednesday Worship, ) L. D., Norfork, AR. STAFF Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor seniorpastor@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña Associate Pastor albertom@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Todd Scoggins Associate Pastor tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Dr. Stephen V. Sprinkle Theologian in Residence svsprinkle51@yahoo.com Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Chris Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Lee Covington Exec. Assistant to the Senior Pastor lcovington@cathedralofhope.com Shelley Darling Webmaster sdarling@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Ministry Development Coordinator ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Harry Hickey Chief Financial/Operations Officer hhickey@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@cathedralofhope.com Isabel Marquez Licensed Minister imarquez@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Bob Shea Interim Advancement Director bshea@cathedralofhope.com Jim Summers Director of IT jsummers@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com Cover design by Charles Owen.

3 ORDER of WORSHIP April 17, & 11 a.m. 4th Sunday of EASTERTIDE GATHERING PRELUDE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Largo from Lute Concerto in D Major by Antonio Vivaldi ( ) Becky Scherschell, harp Strings of the Orchestra Thanksgiving and Glory Rev. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Todd Scoggins WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various elements of our services Words by Lavon Baylor Music adapted from a Welsh ballad in Caniadaith y Cysegr, 1839 OneLicense.net License#A **The people will rise in body or spirit. 1 ST DENIO Largo from Lute Concerto in D Major The Lute Concerto in D Major is one of four works featuring solo lute written by Antonio Vivaldi in the 1730s. The second movement, Largo, has been described as a reflective meditation by the soloist against the sustained accompaniment of the strings. In our Prelude today, the lute part is played on the harp by guest harpist Becky Scherschell. The Lord Is My Shepherd (on page 2) Today s Anthem is the sixth movement of British composer John Rutter s Requiem. This Requiem, completed in 1985, is a musical setting of parts of the Latin Requiem Mass with added psalms in English. The first performance of the full work was at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas on October 13, The Lord Is My Shepherd was originally written in 1976 as a separate anthem. Quiet and serene, this pastoral setting of Psalm 23 offers a sweeping Rutter melody and a gorgeous oboe solo that hovers gently above the choir.

4 **INVOCATION Chris Chism THE WORD FIRST LESSON Acts 9: Anita Haddy MINISTRY IN MUSIC The Lord Is My Shepherd from Requiem by John Rutter William Sprinkle, oboe Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. Thou shalt feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. Thou shalt convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for thy name s sake. PASTORAL PRAYER **GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Choir: All: Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table for me against them that trouble me: Thou has anointed my head with oil and my cup shall be full. But thy loving kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23 Celtic Alleluia Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Worship Note on p. 1 Choir: All: The Word of God is alive. The Word of God is still speaking. Come and open your hearts and minds to the voice of God! Words and Music by Fintan O Carroll and Christopher Walker, adapted Fintan O Carrol and Christopher Walker Welcome Guest Artist Denise Lee (see page 3) Dallas actress and cabaret chanteuse Denise Lee will be our guest artist TODAY. Denise Lee is an award winning singer and actress with a career that spans over two decades, and a great friend of Cathedral of Hope. She will join the Choir and Orchestra on the Offertory, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir piece, Lead Me, Lord. The piece was written by Wayne and Elizabeth Goodine, this arrangement by Carol Cynbala. 2

5 **GOSPEL LESSON John 10: One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. All: Glory to you, O God. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Todd Scoggins At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Temple Authorities gathered around him and said to him, How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly. Jesus answered, I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in God's name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What God has given me is greater than all else, and no one can steal from God. God and I are one. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. **GOSPEL RESPONSE All: Celtic Alleluia Words and Music by Fintan O Carroll and Christopher Walker, adapted Fintan O Carrol and Christopher Walker OneLicense.net License #A SERMON Blessed Assurance Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Life-Giving Acts THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Lead Me, Lord Words and Music by Wayne and Elizabeth Goodine; arr. Carol Cymbala Denise Lee, soloist Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Worship Note on p. 2 See Text-to-Give on p. 4 3

6 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS MUSIC DURING COMMUNION 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 Worship of this Note church, below 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, 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. 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. Hymn of Promise In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there s a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. There s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there s a dawn for every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. You Are Lord You are Lord, you are Lord! You are risen from the dead and you are Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Words and Music by Natalie Sleeth Hope Publishing Company OneLicense.net License#A Words and Music traditional, arr. Tom Fettke, adapted Word Music CCLI License # We Fall Down We fall down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus; The greatness of mercy and love at the feet of Jesus. And we cry, Holy, holy, holy. And we cry, Holy, holy, holy. And we cry, Holy, holy, holy is the Lamb. Words and Music by Chris Tomlin worshiptogether.com Songs CCLI License # Because You Live Because you live I can face tomorrow. Because you live all fear is gone. Because I know you hold the future, and life is worth the living just because you live. Words and Music by Bill and Gloria Gaither, adapted William Gaither CCLI License # Text-To-Give Simply send a text message to with the amount you would like to contribute ($3 minimum). 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. 4

7 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. **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! **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted; Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia CCLI License # **RECESSIONAL Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing Words by Brian Wren Hope Publishing House Music: T. Williams, Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789 OneLicense.net License # A TRURO **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 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, TX cathedralofhope.com Office Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Thurs 5

8 News BRIEFS April 17, 2016 Earth Month: Movie Night THIS Friday, April 22, Fellowship Hall 6 to 9 p.m. Join the CoH Green Team as we continue our Earth Month events with a screening of the award winning documentary feature film Trashed. Nominated for the Camera D Or at Cannes Film Festival, it follows Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons as he investigates the shocking global scale and devastating impact of humanity s modern waste. For all the poisonous truths in Trashed there are also solid grass root solutions...crucial viewing for realists and alarmists both. (New York Daily News) Endangered Species of the Week: Bees and Butterflies Each Sunday during CoH s April Earth Month Celebration, our Children s Ministry will have an information table featuring issues and solutions about one of the endangered species we studied during Lent. Today is Bee and Monarch Day. For those who aren t aware of the seriousness of the alarming disappearances of Honey Bees, consider the fact that 1/3 of our food source is pollinated by them. Likewise the Monarch Butterfly population has declined by 90 percent over the past two decades, from about 1 billion butterflies in the mid-1990s to just 35 million. What are we going to do about it? Earth Month: Religion & Environmentalism Forum THIS Saturday, April 23, Fellowship Hall, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Through this forum, diverse panelists will have the opportunity to share their perspectives about Religion and Environmentalism. We will explore questions such as: What is the role of organized religion in protecting the planet? What do people of faith have to say about this critical subject? What is our role as Christians? What can we do now? Panelists include: Green Dallas (Dallas Zero Waste Division); Dan Peeler, the Secular Order of St. Francis and St. Clare (Cathedral of Hope); Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Senior Pastor (Cathedral of Hope); and Dr. Melanie Harris, Associate Professor of Religion and Environmental Ethics (Texas Christian University). Please join us for a time of spiritual and environmental growth! 6 Pack the Pantry NEXT Sunday, April 24 Did you know that, through your generous grocery donations on the last Sunday of each month, we are able to consistently provide more than 300 bags of food to hungry people each month? And, if you shop at Kroger or Tom Thumb and participate in their community rewards programs that name CoH as beneficiary, we receive 1% of sales each quarter. Pack the Pantry volunteers will be distributing shopping lists following our worship services today. You are invited to be a part of the team by purchasing items from the shopping list to bring to church NEXT Sunday on Pack the Pantry collection day. Volunteers will be under the bell wall to receive your grocery donations. Contact ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions.

9 Recycle Your Old Athletic Shoes Collection Table NEXT Sunday, April 24 following each service Did you know that it can take up to 1,000 years for the soles of athletic shoes to break down in a landfill! Let s be part of the solution for keeping athletic shoes out of the landfill let s recycle those shoes. One of our Lenten book study groups has taken on the project to have a collection table available under the bell wall on Sunday, April 24 to receive your old athletic shoes. In Dallas, shoes can be recycled in two ways: decent ones cleaned up for the homeless, or, the soles shredded and used to make the surface of tracks, playgrounds, etc. Contact Pat Saxon at spiritsister26@aol.com with questions or for more information. Today in Children s Church We will tell the tale of Tabitha, who was a very generous woman and made clothing for all the poor children of her town. We will discuss people we know who are always doing nice things for other people. Because of her kindness and generosity, Tabitha had a lot of friends who loved her very much, and when she became sick and died, her friends were very sad. Some of them knew the Apostle Peter had been a close friend of Jesus and thought that, since Jesus had brought people back to life, maybe Peter could bring Tabitha back to life as well. The story tells us that Peter actually did bring Tabatha back to life, but not before he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, Tabitha, get up. She opened her eyes, and, seeing Peter, she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then Peter called for the other followers of Jesus, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive. Steve Grand in Concert Saturday, April 30, CoH Sanctuary, 7 p.m. Music for Hope and Cathedral of Hope are pleased to announce that we will be hosting nationally known YouTube sensation and singer, Steve Grand. With more than 10 million views on YouTube, a #3 Album on The Billboard Independent Album Artist Charts, and one of the most successful Music Kickstarter campaigns ever under his belt, Steve Grand has not only broken the rules, he has changed the game when it comes to being a successful singersongwriter in the era of YouTube and Spotify. Steve will be joined by our very own Chris Chism, who will be releasing his first single on itunes, Don t Stay There, the weekend of the concert. Join us for this amazing night of music. General Admission Tickets $25 available online at BACH to BOOT! Join your Pastors for BOOT CAMP (Neil, Todd, Isabel, Alberto) with fitness expert, Joel Corado. NEXT SUNDAY, April 24, 10 am-1 pm, IPC 4 weeks 8 classes Healthy Eating Plan Fitness Assessment $100 registration fee 100% of fee supports BACH (Breakfast At Cathedral of Hope) and the CoH Benevolence Fund. Meet Joel and sign up in the Narthex TODAY then get your Fitness Assessment and Boot Camp Instructions from 10 am-1 pm NEXT Sunday, April 24 in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. Class Schedule Saturdays am Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm April 30 May 3 May 7 May 10 May 14 May 17 May 21 May 24 For more information, please contact Rev. Todd Scoggins at tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com or Tabitha clothes the children of the village. Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons 7

10 Reverend Elder, Dr. Mona West to Preach at CoH W e are delighted to announce that former Senior Pastor, Reverend Elder Mona West, will be the guest preacher at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday May 1. She will preach the first in our sermon series on the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost later that month. Reverend Mona now serves as the Program Director for the Office of Formation and Leadership Development for Metropolitan Community Churches. Rev. Elder, Dr. Mona West received her Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament in 1987 from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. She has taught biblical studies at several colleges and universities throughout the south. Originally ordained in the Southern Baptist denomination in 1987, Rev. West transferred her ordination credentials to Metropolitan Community Church in She served as the Academic Dean for Samaritan Institute, the school that trained clergy for MCC, from She has been involved in pastoral ministry since 1997, serving as pastor of Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, as well as staff clergy for Midway Hills Christian Church in Dallas and more recently as the Senior Pastor of Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota, FL. She writes and speaks about spirituality and Queer Biblical Studies and has edited two books: Take Back the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible, published by Pilgrim Press, and The Queer Bible Commentary, published by SCM Press. Mona now lives in Austin, TX with her life partner, Deb Elder, and their pet family. Dance with the Sun Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m., IPC Sunday, May 8, 2:30 p.m., IPC In the autobiographical play Dance with the Sun, the audience is given an opportunity to peer into a mother and son s revelatory moments of reflection. With the warmth of Texas sunshine guiding the way, they recall the challenges they have faced, conversations they have had and personal roadblocks they ve encountered in coming to terms with the son s sexuality. Whether it s revisiting trusted journal entries or re-counting past experiences, these two individuals take the audience on a journey of self-discovery and hopefully end up all the wiser. Written and performed by Stella Hlad and Scott Ramsey. This is a free event, however, registration is requested as seating is limited to 150 for each performance. Register online at Rev. Neil to be Honored AIDS Interfaith Network will be recognizing Rev. Neil with a Crystal Hope Award. The Crystal Hope Awards honor recipients for their collaboration in the cause of fighting HIV/AIDS and promoting human rights. AIN recognizes individuals, businesses, churches, faith organizations, social organizations, and others who make significant contributions in the cause of serving people with HIV/ AIDS and preventing the spread of HIV. Honorees are highly successful in their support of HIV/AIDS concerns, and committed to educating and informing others, while also elevating HIV/AIDS and other social justice issues. Crystal Hope Award recipients are committed to the purposes of serving others and giving them hope. The award will be presented during the dinner program of AIN s spring event that is called the Bloomin Ball sowing seeds of hope to be held on Saturday, May 14 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. See page 12 for a related volunteer opportunity with our community partner, AIDS Interfaith Network. 8 Taizé Service Friday, May 6, 7 p.m., IPC Our Spirit-centered Taizé service which will be offered on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. This candle-lit prayerful service invites all to participate by offering spoken requests, lighting candles, singing, praying at kneelers, sharing private prayers with our Taizé ministers, or simply sitting and listening to the spirit-filled arrangements of our own Evensong musicians and singers. Taizé is co-sponsored by Evensong and the CoH Order of St. Francis and St. Clare. Welcome Reverend Erin Wyma We are delighted to announce that Reverend Erin Wyma will be joining the staff here at Cathedral of Hope in June. Erin is currently serving as Associate Pastor at Manhattan Community Church (United Church of Christ) in California. Erin grew up in a small Episcopal church, spent her teenage years in a thriving mid-sized Presbyterian Church, and her formative ministry years serving at a very large Congregational Church in Pasadena. She graduated with her Masters in Divinity from Fuller Seminary, has been a guest podcaster at the Progressive Youth Ministry conference, served as a team member at Leadership in World Focus, specifically in the area of HIV and AIDS, and has been very active in Women s ministry. Erin was also the keynote speaker at the South Bay Interfaith Thanksgiving Service in 2011 and She has a passion for equipping the saints. Please join us in welcoming Reverend Erin Wyma as she begins ministry among us in June Introducing This Spring we are introducing a new fundraising initiative that will benefit both the Cathedral and YOU. By participating you will be saving money, making money and contributing to our Ministry Fund simultaneously. CoH has partnered with which can be accessed directly through this website address or through our own site (Donate Passive Giving). Either way you have access to more than 3800 internationally known retailers and more than 80 million products. These are places you already shop and items you already buy: places like Staples, Pet Smart, Apple, Home Depot, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Macy s, Crate and Barrel, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom just to name a few. When you shop online it is as easy as one extra click to save money yourself and at the same time benefit the Cathedral. Let s give you an example. You would go to and click on or type Walgreens.com. Buy what you would usually buy, but this time you will get a 4% cash back and CoH earns royalties. Your cash back can range from 2% to 50% depending upon the retailer. In addition to the familiar retail stores, offers Exclusive Brands as well. These are high-quality, private-label products that can replace many of the everyday items you now buy like skin and body care, nutritional supplements, earth-friendly household cleaners and more. To register, go to Verify it says, Your shop Consultant is Cathedral of Hope. In the upper right hand corner, click Sign in select Register for a new account and complete the online form. Click on Create your new account and you are ready to shop and save.

11 The Book of Forgiving BEST Re-Usable Shopping Bag Baggu is bag in Japanese. Made from super-strong ripstop nylon, they are light and compactible by folding into a flat pouch that easily slips in a briefcase, pocket or purse so they re always handy. They come in a variety of colors and are machine washable! Regularly $6.95 and $8.95, they re 20% off during Earth Month. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Chair of South Africa s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with his daughter, the Reverend Mpho Tutu, offer a manual on the art of forgiveness Each of us has a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. After much reflection on the process of forgiveness, Tutu has seen that there are four important steps to healing: Admitting the wrong and acknowledging the harm; telling one s story and witnessing the anguish; asking for forgiveness and granting forgiveness; and renewing or releasing the relationship. Forgiveness is hard work. Sometimes it even feels like an impossible task. But it is only through walking this fourfold path that Tutu says we can free ourselves of the endless and unyielding cycle of pain and retribution. The Book of Forgiving is both a touchstone and a tool, offering Tutu s wise advice and showing the way to experience forgiveness. Ultimately, forgiving is the only means we have to heal ourselves and our aching world. Citronella Candle Sale All Citronella WoodWick Candles are discounted 50%. ($9.50/$12.50) WISH LIST REQUESTS / April, 2016 How does spiritual communion manifest itself concretely? When fundraising as ministry calls us together in communion with God and with one another, it must hold out the real possibilities of friendship and community. Henri Nouwen Youth Ministry trip to Florida 12 $325 each Integrated Wireless Access 2 $514 each Locking Cabinet for Sacristy 2 $150 each THANKS to all who contributed money toward our previous Wish Lists! Weekly Recurring Meetings and Events SUNDAY Worship Services 9 & 11 am (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Sanctuary Child Care/Children s Church 9 & 11 am & 1 pm, CLC HIV Testing first and third Sunday between 9 & 11 am services IPC Room C - No appointment required. Gaymsters Bridge Group 1 pm, CLC 106 MONDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 pm, CLC 107 TUESDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 pm, CLC 107 StepUP AA Group 6:30-7:30 pm, CLC 106 Gaymsters Bridge Group 7 pm, CLC WEDNESDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Child Care 7 pm, CLC 135 PULSE Contemporary Worship 7:15 pm, Sanctuary HIV Testing Must call for appointment. First & Third Wednesday 4 pm to 6 pm, CLC Contact UT Southwestern THURSDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 pm, CLC 107 StepUP AA Group 6:30-7:30 pm, CLC 106 Crystal Meth Anonymous Support Group 6:30 pm, CLC 116 FRIDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 SATURDAY StepUP AA Group 8:30-9:30 am, CLC 106 Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Monthly Recurring Meetings and Events Career Assistance Ministry first & third Wednesdays-6pm, CLC116 second & last Sundays-2pm, CLC116 Contact careerassistance@cathedralofhope.com Board of Stewards Meeting third Monday 7 pm, FH Taizé Prayer Service first Friday (except July and August) 7 pm, IPC Cathedral Couples first Saturday 6 pm, location varies. Contact John and George at cathedralcouples@gmail.com Alzheimer s Assoc. Lecture second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., IPC Alzheimer s Support Group second Saturday 10 a.m., CLC 106 Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: 9 LEGACY (50 + Social Group) third Saturday, time & location varies. Contact Roy at rvj5868@att.net CLC=Congregational Life Center FH=Fellowship Hall IPC=Interfaith Peace Chapel

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13 Volunteer Opportunities To express interest in participating in the volunteer opportunities below, or PRINT the Keyword in the comments section of the registration form and include your contact information so Anita Haddy, Ministry Development Coordinator, can follow up with you. Silent Auction Setup Saturday, May 14, Hilton Anatole, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Would you like to help one of our community partners with their special event? AIDS Interfaith Network s BLOOMIN BALL takes place on Saturday, May 14 at the Hilton Anatole. We want to provide a group of CoH volunteers to help them setup for the silent auction, prior to the event. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and help with a worthy cause. See Rev. Neil on p. 8. Keyword: AUCTION Youth Leader Assistants Sundays, Congregational Life Center Chapel, 1 p.m. Our 1 p.m. youth group is growing, and we want to add new team members to help the established youth leaders. Assistants do not need to be bilingual, and won t have to teach immediately, but can work towards that. We do expect those who work with our youth to be at least 25 years of age, complete a Young People s Ministry Volunteer Application, and to submit to and pass a background check. Scheduling is flexible. Keyword: YOUTH What is an Interim Director of Advancement? The primary purpose of this title is to underline the fact that we currently don t have a Director of Advancement nor an office associated with that function. The role of the Interim Director is as follows: 1) to create the infrastructure associated with such an office, and 2) to establish or re-establish all policies and procedures associated with fund-raising in general and, in particular, with Stewardship Programs, Major Gift Programs, Legacy/Endowment Programs, and special events. The office will also coordinate the fundraising of all other entities associated with the Cathedral so as to avoid redundancy and competition. Recognition of gifts will also be coordinated by this office. It is also our hope that having an office which is fully functioning will attract the highest quality of candidate when we advertise for a full-time Director of Advancement. Please feel free to contact Bob Shea with any inquiries or suggestions at bshea@cathedralofhope.com. 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 Bette Crawford By Susan Crawford and Kathy Dieringer 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. Why do we change language at Cathedral of Hope? Cathedral of Hope is a place of radical inclusion. It is one of our key core values. As a church that is vibrant, inclusive and progressive we choose to use inclusive language which means that we affirm and celebrate the many images of God that are found in Scripture. Using inclusive and balanced language enables us to understand God more accurately and encourages us all to explore the vastness of God beyond gender and gender identity. The truth is that most lyrics of songs and translations of Scripture were written in another age, and they are riddled with sexist language which uses patriarchal/masculine images of God/Christ. We change language here at Cathedral of Hope to open ourselves up to the diverse nature of God who is beyond gender and to the risen Christ who is most uniquely expressed through the Holy Spirit with us both feminine and masculine. As a spiritual community we encourage one another to stretch our imagination and to both celebrate and affirm the God who made humankind, both female and male, in the likeness and image of God. (Genesis 1: 27) Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 04/10/16 Ending 04/03/16 Ending 03/27/16 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,286 $11,183 1,294 $13,570 3,039 $22,631 Auto-Giving $10,249 $35,084 $12,223 Mail/Credit Cards $3,592 $3,885 $7,086 Total Contributions 1,286 $25,024 1,294 $52,539 3,039 $41,940 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, please notify Rev. Todd Scoggins by phone at or tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com. Greening Tip Environmentally and financially, rechargeable batteries just make more sense. If you can, try properly disposing your disposable battery habit and go rechargeable. 11 Contributions Goal $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 Over/(Short Fall) ($9,976) $17,539 $6,940 YTD Contributions $581,947 YTD Operating Receipts $658,291 YTD Contribution Goal $525,000 YTD Operating Expenses $566,774 Over/(Short Fall) $56,947 Over/(Short Fall) $91,517 Exterior Painting Interior Painting Cabinet Makeover Fence Stain Fence Repair

14 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. ELENA MARIA KARENEVA Immigration Attorney First Consultation is FREE. Se Habla Espanol Triangle Payment Systems Inc vows to exceed our customers and partners expectations in delivering the best value for payment processing solutions and customer care for their businesses East Belt Line Rd., Carrollton 12

15 Service Ministries This page provides a brief description of the service ministries of Cathedral of Hope. You may find out more about each of these ministries by contacting Anita Haddy, Ministry Development Coordinator, by at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or by phone at x135. Administrative Support Provide general office support to the various ministry areas at CoH and to the Administration department. Tasks vary depending on the need of the ministry. ASL Interpreter Provide ASL interpretation for the hearing impaired at worship services and special events as needed. Breakfast at Cathedral of Hope (BACH) Volunteers provide a hot cooked breakfast for the homeless each Saturday morning. Career Assistance Ministry Do you have a heart for helping people get connected? The Career Assistance Ministry is looking for volunteers to help support job seekers. Children and Families Ministry Facilitate Children s Church and Christian education for children 4 years old through 4th grade; Bible-centered discussion classes for grades 5 and 6. Participants in this ministry must agree to and pass a Criminal Background Check. Circles of Hope (Small Group Ministry) Leader Circle leaders facilitate small groups of 8 to 15 people which meet regularly to pray together, study together and find a ministry together. Congregational Care Team The focus of the Congregational Care Team is to respond to the care and support needs of the congregation. This may be through hospital visits, prayer support, or a listening ear in times of grief. Devotion Writer On the assigned dates of each month, team members write word devotions based on a designated verse from the Liturgical Calendar used by UCC and/or about a secular or sacred holiday celebrated that day. Floral Design Team Experienced floral designers sought to join our Chancel Floral Design Team. Designers will shop for materials and create the fabulous floral arrangements that are seen each Sunday on the chancel. Greeter Ministry Welcome visitors and guests to worship services. Answer questions and provide directions as needed. Hand Bell Choir Seasonal Play as scheduled for our worship services and for other events at church and in the community. You must read music. icare Team This team runs the CoH food pantry. Daytime hours only on Mondays 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. On the third Monday of each month, prepares a meal for the guests who come. If you re bilingual (English/Spanish), we can definitely use your help. Intercessory Prayer Team Join the Intercessory Prayer team and pray for the congregation, ministries, staff and outreach of Cathedral of Hope. Lay Minister of Worship (LMOW) Serve as Acolytes (candle lighters, processional element carriers, and set up for communion) or Communion Servers (the ones who actually serve during communion) Office Angels Staff main reception desk Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Training provided. Order of St. Francis & St. Clare A Secular Order, whose members share a lifetime commitment to pursue practical ways of living out Jesus Gospel of Grace as demonstrated in the teachings of St. Francis and St. Clare. Pack the Pantry Ministry Team Distributes the shopping list on the next to last Sunday of each month. On the last Sunday of each month, which is Pack the Pantry Sunday, join this ministry team to help collect, sort and shelve the food brought in each month. Prison Ministry Correspond with persons who are incarcerated and provide hope that God s inclusive love is for them as well. Sanctuary Choir The main choral group at the Cathedral. Open to all. Ability to carry a tune and match pitch required. You will sing a simple tune for section placement. Sanctuary Orchestra The orchestra plays the prelude and offertory as scheduled and accompanies the Sanctuary Choir during the anthem and during congregational singing. Sources of Hope (Bookstore) Provide clerical support, display and sales help in the Bookstore. Training provided and the bookstore is flexible scheduling. Sunday Hospitality Ministry Core group of hospitality team members set up, serve and clean up light refreshments for each morning service. TV & Media Ministry Provide video and media support for worship services. Volunteers learn all aspects of the ministry including camera, sound, lighting, directing, graphics and administrative support. Training provided. Usher Ministry Participants in this ministry prepare the Sanctuary for worship services, seat people as they arrive, take up the offering and direct people during communion. Young Adult Ministry Facilitate programs of both spiritual and fellowship activities designed for Young Adults ages 18 and over. Youth Ministry Facilitate programs of both spiritual and fellowship activities designed for junior and senior high school age youth. Participants in this ministry must agree to and pass a Criminal Background Check. 13

16 HOPE on the Horizon April 2016 Sunday, APR 17 Blessed Assurance: Life-Giving Acts Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, APR 20 PULSE Treehuggers: Roots Rev. Todd Scoggins, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, APR 24 Blessed Assurance: Imagine Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Minister Yinessa Romero, 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, APR 27 PULSE Treehuggers: Home Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. May 2016 Sunday, MAY 1 The Holy Spirit: Purpose Rev. Elder, Dr. Mona West, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, MAY 4 PULSE Ghost Stories: Unexpected Visitor Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Friday, MAY 6 TAIZÉ Candle-lit, prayer service 7 p.m., IPC Sunday, MAY 8 The Holy Spirit: Power Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, MAY 11 PULSE Ghost Stories: Shift Happens Rev. Todd Scoggins, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. EVENTS at a GLANCE* 7 PM For Tickets, Visit: Taizé Friday, MAY 6 Candle-lit prayerful service, 7 p.m., IPC Sunday, MAY 15 PENTECOST The Holy Spirit: New Birth Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, MAY 18 PULSE Ghost Stories: Power Tools Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, MAY 22 The Holy Spirit: Filled Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!