WORSHIP. Volume 5 Issue 28 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 8th Sunday after Pentecost. is Kind of a BIG DEAL LIBERATION. Rev. Dr. Neil G.

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1 WORSHIP TODAY July 15, 2018 Volume 5 Issue 28 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 8th Sunday after Pentecost MY CHURCH is Kind of a BIG DEAL LIBERATION Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Welcome to CoH! My Church is a Big Deal Discussion Summer Book Club CoH 48th Anniversary CHILDREN S CHURCH TODAY

2 Welcome to Cathedral of Hope! 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, our mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion, and relentless compassion by being a people of hope proclaiming God s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness. If you are visiting Cathedral of Hope for the first time, we are glad to have you here, are blessed by your presence, and hope you will return often! If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please call on our Ushers to assist you. You re invited to use the restroom that corresponds with your gender identity or the restroom that is the safest and most comfortable for you. Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. All-gender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor s Center located next to Sources of Hope. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast worldwide. We make every effort to respect your privacy; however, to ensure that you are not seen on screen, please sit in one of the last five rows of pews in the center section. Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore. Neil s NOTE Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! We are half way through Anniversary Month at Cathedral of Hope. Many of you have already hosted or attended an anniversary party, and many have welcomed new folks to these gatherings and shared with them the mission and vision of our community. These celebrations help us to share the good news of God s love for all people; and when we say all we actually mean it! Compassion, Inclusion, Liberation, and Hope are some of the values that we are focusing on during this Anniversary month. These are the values that our church has been built on for the past 48 years and they are the values that are the bedrock of our faith and belief in God. Today we focus on liberation. Liberation is the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release. This was something that much of the Hebrew scriptures talk about as the Hebrew peoples found themselves in captivity repeatedly looking to God s saving action and liberation to set them free. It is also a central theme of Jesus as the Hebrew peoples found themselves under Roman rule and once again wanted to be set free. Jesus realized that liberation was not just needed physically, it was needed spiritually and today we find ourselves needing this kind of liberation. We need to be saved. The world needs to be saved. Saved from its destructiveness and division, hatred and ungodly values. 48 years is a relatively short time to be about this work, but what a work and what a difference we have made. Just think what a difference, another 48 years of impact CoH will have on the world and Christianity! Our Church is kind of a big deal, providing programs that live out God s promise of liberation. We are a vibrant, inclusive and progressive community of radical inclusion, extravagant grace, relentless compassion, and unwavering hope - providing healing that creates a place at the table for all. You might think we are bragging and maybe we are but we think that what God is doing in our church is worth bragging about. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor 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 Rev. Patricia Bjorling Minister of Generosity pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com Clifton Bohaker Event Planner cbohaker@cathedralofhope.com Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Hardy Haberman Digital Experience Manager hhaberman@cathedralofhope.com Jess C. McDowell Worship Producer/Director of Media jmcdowell@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Minister for Youth and Young Adults amiles@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Yinessa Romero Licensed Minister yromero@cathedralofhope.com Scott Stout Assist. to the Sr. Pastor/Office Mgr. sstout@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com * Not a complete listing.

3 ORDER of WORSHIP July 15, & 11 a.m. 8th Sunday after Pentecost LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Three Variations on For the Healing of the Nations arr. David N. Johnson David Moldenhauer, organ For the Healing of the Nations Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various musical elements of our services Words by Fred Kaan Hope Publishing Company; Music by Henry Purcell, c OneLicense.net License # A **INVOCATION **The people will rise in body or spirit. In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you. 1 WESTMINSTER ABBEY Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz For the Healing of the Nations Today s Processional Hymn is a marriage of old and (relatively) new. The lyrics of For the Healing of the Nations were written in 1965 by Fred Kaan ( ). Kaan was known and honored throughout the English speaking world as a hymn writer. Born in Haarlem, Netherlands, he lived through the Nazi occupation, witnessing the death of three grandparents from starvation. His parents were involved in the resistance movement, taking refugees into their home. Kaan was profoundly influenced by these early experiences, and became a pacifist and devoted his life to the work of the church in Great Britain, Sweden, and the United States. The opening phrase of this hymn text is a direct quote from a vision of heaven found in Revelation 22: In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bore twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. (Revelation 22: 2 KJV) The tune this text is paired with was adapted from an anthem by Henry Purcell ( ), one of England s most important pretwentieth century composers. Purcell began his musical life as a boy chorister. At the age of seventeen he was appointed the Continued on p. 2

4 GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Erin Wyma LITURGY OF THE WORD MODERN LESSON from God of the Oppressed by James H. Cone Chris Jacobson-Chism The Christian community, therefore, is that community that freely becomes oppressed, because they know that Jesus himself has defined humanity s liberation in the context of what happens to the little ones. Christians join the cause of the oppressed in the fight for justice not because of some philosophical principle of the Good or because of a religious feeling of sympathy for people in prison. Sympathy does not change the structures of injustice. The authentic identity of Christians with the poor is found in the claim which the Jesus-encounter lays upon their own life-style, a claim that connects the word Christian with the liberation of the poor. Christians fight not for humanity in general but for themselves and out of their love for concrete human beings. ANTHEM Every Life Shall Be a Song Words by John Addington Symonds ( ), alt.; Music by Gwyneth Walker Sanctuary Choir, Brass and Percussion Worship Note on. p. 5 PASTORAL PRAYER 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 organist of Westminster Abbey. In addition to countless anthems and choral works, Purcell composed a large amount of music for the theater. Toward the end of his life he was organist for both Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal. This majestic hymntune bears the name WESTMINSTER ABBEY in honor of Purcell s long association with that church. 2

5 **GOSPEL LESSON John 8: One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Come, Holy Spirit. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. All: Glory to you, O God. Then Jesus said to those who had believed in him, If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. They answered Jesus, We are descendants of Sarah and Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, You will be made free? Jesus answered them, Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; an heir has a place there forever. So if the heir the Only Begotten makes you free, you will be free indeed. 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 My Church Is Kind of a Big Deal Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Liberation 3

6 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Freedom Reigns Words and Music by Michael Larson arr. John Wasson and Jared Haschek Voices of Hope and Orchestra See Text-to-Give Below 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 Text-to-Give Instructions Simply send a text message to with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $20. Within a few moments, you ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via . For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically! The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. 4

7 Just As I Am Just as I am, without one plea but that thy love was shown to me, and that thou bidd st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken every barrier down; now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. I come broken to be mended, I come wounded to be healed. I come desperate to be rescued, I come empty to be filled. I come guilty to be pardoned through the love of Christ, the Lamb. And I m welcomed with open arms, praise God, just as I am. Just as I am, I would be lost, but mercy and grace my freedom bought. And now, to glory in the cross, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. I come broken to be mended, I come wounded to be healed. I come desperate to be rescued, I come empty to be filled. I come guilty to be pardoned through the love of Christ, the Lamb. And I m welcomed with open arms, praise God, just as I am. In My Life, Lord En mi vida, gloria te doy, gloria te doy. En mi vida, gloria te doy, Señor. Words and Music by Charlotte Elliott, David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith, Travis Cottrell, and William Batchelder Bradbury Universal Music Brentwood Benson Publishing, First Hand Revelation Music CCLI License # 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 # 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. **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING It Is Well with My Soul When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; **Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well, with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. Words by Horatio G. Spafford; Music by Philip P. Bliss arr. Steven Couch Cathedral of Hope Every Life Shall Be a Song Composer Gwyneth Walker s setting of a text by the 19th century British author John Addington Symonds is a celebration of life, unity, and music. The work was written for the centennial of Chandler Music Hall in Randolph, Vermont. The 1907 Victorian-style music hall was built the midst of the heyday of such cultural building projects, but fell into disrepair and was no longer used by the end of the 1920s. In 1978, The Albert B. Chandler Cultural Foundation was formed to renovate the hall and turn it into a thriving arts and performance center for Vermont. Widely performed throughout the country, the music of American composer Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) is beloved by performers and audiences alike for its energy, beauty, reverence, and drama. Lead On, Eternal Sovereign Ernest Warburton Shurtleff ( ), a member of the Andover, Massachusetts, Theological Seminary class of 1888, wrote this text for his class s graduation service. The hymn s imagery is of newly ordained soldiers being sent out to various field of ministry to battle for Christ. The adapted lyrics we sing today, prepared for the United Church of Christ s New Century Hymnal, remove some of the battle imagery, but keep the clarion cry to follow God s path to justice and peace. The hymntune, LANCASHIRE, was composed by Henry Thomas Smart ( ) in 1836 while living and working at a church in that English county. The tune first became popular in Nonconformist churches in England and enjoyed wider use after publication in a Presbyterian hymnal in

8 **RECESSIONAL HYMN Lead On, Eternal Sovereign Worship Note on p. 5 Words by Ernest W. Shurtleff, alt..word alterations The Pilgrim Press Music by Henry T. Smart OneLicense.net License # A LANCASHIRE **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Flowers are given to the glory of God by Tod King and Casey Cavalier in loving memory of Casey s sister, Renee Cavalier Fox. 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. 6

9 News BRIEFS July 15, 2018 Welcome to Worship at CoH! During the month of July, Cathedral of Hope will be celebrating our 48th Anniversary. Over the last 48 years, we have worked hard to build and to be a vibrant, inclusive and progressive community of faith. As we look forward to our future together, we invite you to celebrate the core values that we seek to live out in our daily life together. Affirmation of Our Core Values One: All: One: All: One: All: One: All: One: All: At the Cathedral of Hope, every member is a minister of the church. We believe we are here to serve, not to be served. To that end, we embrace these five core values: We value Compassion. We embody the tangible love of a Savior who fed the hungry, healed the hurting, and told us that what we did to the least we did to him. We are a people of Compassion. We believe Inclusion was a value Jesus held. Jesus came to include, not to exclude. All are welcome around God s table. We are a people of Inclusion. As people who embrace Liberation, we seek to challenge all oppression. By embodying grace we live out our liberation until all are set free. We are a people of Liberation. Amid the negatives of this world, we believe in Hope. We are people filled with joy and unrelenting optimism because we believe God is good. With God, all things are possible. God can use us to transform the world. We are a people of Hope. Finally, as a congregation seeking to reclaim the Christ of Christianity, we believe Jesus was the incarnation of God s grace. Jesus was the ultimate radical, who resisted the status quo of oppression and showed us the way to the abundant life God intends for all people. We are a people of Jesus. Holy BBQ, it s Sunday Funday at Big Al s Join us at Big Al s TODAY, July 15th, for a smokin Sunday Funday BBQ Brunch! Special Sunday Hours: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Special Brunch Menu (See more detail p. 9) Brisket Cornbread Hash Breakfast Tacos Texas French Toast Bacon & Eggs BBQ Breakfast Sandwich $3 Mimosas Plus, Full BBQ Menu Available Our friends at Cathedral of Hope will be in-house celebrating their anniversary brunch, and 10% of sales for that day will be given to CoH to support the ongoing work of the church. WHAT S GOING ON Photo opportunities Had the perfect photo opportunity this morning at CoH? Share it with us on social media! Happening Today Children s Church p. 8, Child Care in the Children s Area Big Al s Anniversary Brunch, top right Back to School Supply Drive, p. 11 Baseball Tickets on Sale, p. 11. Happening Later CoH Business Alliance, p. 8 CoH 48th Anniversary, p. 9 7 Each Sunday in July, Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas will be reflecting with us about how our church is kind of a big deal. At 7 p.m. every Tuesday this month, you re invited to join him to learn more about how our compassion, inclusion, and faith continue to spread hope in this world. Join us Tuesdays at 7 p.m.! Calling All Clergy If you are an ordained clergy person, regardless of denomination, and worship with CoH on a regular basis, we would like to know who you are. Rev. Neil is trying to organize a lunch with clergy, Nosh with Neil, so to speak, and we d like to invite you. Let us know who you are by ing ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with your full name and phone contact information.

10 CONNECT CARE GROW Today in Children s Church Through the summer Sermon Series that inspires all of us, the children are learning a lot of classic Bible verses that teach us at any age. In this lesson we will talk about You will know the Truth and the Truth will make you free. We are also starting our two week mid-summer lessons on the Animals of the Bible and remembering that the Ancient Egyptians, in their Search for Truth, worshipped deities with the heads of animals. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. The Egyptians seek the truth Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. CoH Business Alliance Next Meeting is Tuesday, July 17, 7 p.m., CLC 116 CoH Business Alliance is an affinity group for members of Cathedral of Hope that is targeted to small business owners, independent contractors and service providers. Join them for their next meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the Congregational Life Center, Room 116. Contact (COHBAInfo@gmail.com) St. Thomas the Apostle Blood Drive July 21, 2018 From 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day in the U.S. You can help save a life by taking an hour or so out of your day on Saturday, July 21, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the Carter BloodCare Bus will be in the north parking lot of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church at 6525 Inwood Road. Schedule an appointment at If you have any questions, contact Volunteer Drive Coordinator Nancy LeGros at nancy.legros@bracewell.com Summer Book Club Tuesday Nights, August 7 28, CLC Lounge, 7 p.m. Women s Council is sponsoring a summer book club that will meet in the Congregational Life Center lounge. During the hot summer months, let s cool off with some good conversation, snacks and drinks all centered around a good book. We will be reading and discussing Diana Butler Bass new book Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks. All are welcome! Please register online at so we know how many to plan for. You can purchase books in the CoH Bookstore or on Amazon. Contact womenscouncilcoh@gmail.com with questions. Back to School Supply Drive Every Sunday, till August 5, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dallas Hope Charities and Prism Health North Texas will be making a collective impact in this year s School Supply Drive. All school supplies donated will go directly to families with children impacted by HIV/AIDS. Please consider donating school supplies listed below. Composition notebooks, Spiral notebooks(1 subject college/wide rule, Notebook paper(college/wide rule, Construction paper(9x12 and 18x12), Manila paper(9x12 and 18x12), Index cards lined (5x3 inches),pocket folders (with and without prongs), Heavy duty zipper pouch, Pencil boxes, Pens,(red, blue and black ink), #2 pencils, Colored pencils (12ct.), Scissors(blunt & pointed tip) For more information contact Jason: jvallejo@dallashopecharities.org 8 Last month, we began announcing that, to say thank you to our active volunteers on an ongoing basis, we are having a monthly drawing to award a parking spot to one lucky volunteer for one month. All active volunteers are eligible to participate (active is defined as we have a record of your current volunteer hours in the database). Parking Spot Drawing Active volunteers can enter the drawing by completing an entry form that is available at the drop box located on the wall to the right of the inside glass doors. Only one entry per person per month please; however, you may enter every month that you are an active volunteer. Monthly drawings will be on the first business day of each month. The winner will be notified after each drawing. First drawing is in August. Contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with any questions you may have.

11 For nearly 48 years, Cathedral of Hope has become a place known for its vibrancy, extravagant grace, and inclusiveness. During the months of June, July, and August, Cathedral of Hope will be celebrating our 48th Anniversary with many fun and exciting events. We hope that you will join us for all or some of our celebrations. CoH 48th ANNIVERSARY Auction Items Sought for Hope Soars Party The Anniversary Committee is seeking auction items for the July 29 Anniversary Party. Collectibles, wine, event tickets, and gift cards of all sorts are welcome, and a list of needed items is available at the Anniversary Table in the Fellowship Hall. In addition there is a wish list established at Amazon.com to fill in special baskets that will be auctioned off amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.ahpq3ux4vdpwk63yllwglpnb VB3Q?ref=idea_yil_tab. For more info: Anniversary@cathedralofhope.com or Rev. Patsy Bjorling, Anniversary Dinners One of the ways we celebrate our Anniversary at CoH is by gathering together in small groups to share a meal. We are looking for individuals within the congregation to host dinner events during the months of June and July. Hosts plan the event and invite guests to participate in these social gatherings. Guests participate by providing good company and are encouraged to bring a cash gift that will be given to Cathedral of Hope s 2018 Anniversary goal. Where are the dinner events held? In private homes, restaurants and bars, even local parks. Whatever the venue, they are always fun. Guests include CoH members, but also friends from your non-coh circle of friends. Stop at the Anniversary Table in the Fellowship Hall for more Flyers about open dinners and to pick up a Host packet if you d like to host a dinner. Open Anniversary Dinner events scheduled open to anyone (no special invitation is necessary): TODAY! July 15, Sunday, 10:30 am 3:30 pm Anniversary Brunch at Big Al s BBQ 3317 Inwood Rd. (10% of special menu brunch receipts will be given to CoH) + Freewill Offering. Anniversary Committee, Hosts Contact: Rev. Patsy Bjorling, Anniversary@cathedralofhope.com Brisket Cornbread Hash $9 Topped With Eggs & Cheese Choice Of Potatoes Or Fruit Breakfast Tacos 2 For $10 Brisket Sausage Served With Fruit French Toast TX Style $9 Served With Fruit Bacon & Eggs (Scrambled) $8 Potatoes & Fruit Big Al s Brunch Menu BBQ Breakfast Sandwich $8 Side Fruit $3 Bowl of Fruit $6 Side of Bacon $3 Add Texas Toast - $.50 $3 Mimosas $2 Coffee Full BBQ Lunch Menu Also Available July 17, Tuesday, 4:30 7 p.m. 7 Salsas Mexican Cuisine, Valley Ranch on the NE Corner of Ranchview Dr, behind Capital One Bank N MacArthur Blvd, #100, Irving, TX Meal is $10. Anniversary gift is encouraged (cash or check), or make your gift online note Jeanette and Bobby s party in comment field ( RSVP by 7/16/2018 to: Jeanette Bell: jeanettecbell@sbcglobal.net or Bobby Springfield: s.bobby@att.net. 9 Hope Soars Congregational Anniversary Party July 29, 2018, 5:30-8:30 p.m., FREE ADMISSION The party will be held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Join us for fun, fellowship, entertainment, and a silent auction. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.volunteers NEEDED! We have many opportunities available. Please visit to see the many ways you can get involved. This event is also in need of some large coolers for the event. If you have a large cooler (must hold liquid without leaking) and the church can borrow it for this event, please contact anniversary@cathedralofhope.com. Hero of Hope Cocktail Party This event will honor Cathedral of Hope s 2018 Hero of Hope, well-known Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen. August 25, :30-9 p.m. Hilton Dallas Park Cities Hotel Admission - $100 per person. Covers hors d oeuvres and limited open bar.

12 Volunteer Opportunities To express interest in serving or print the Keyword in the comments section of the registration pad and be sure to include your and phone number. Communion Servers We are currently adding new team members for the 11 a.m. worship services. Communion Servers, also known as Lay Eucharistic Ministers, are the volunteers who distribute communion during worship and are the ones who wear a white surplice over a black cassock. If you have been looking for a meaningful way to actively participate in worship, this may be the opportunity for you. Training is provided. Keyword: COMMUNION 2018 Anniversary Event Volunteer Opportunities On Sunday, July 29, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ will be celebrating our 48th anniversary. You are invited to celebrate with us by volunteering at the Hope Soars Anniversary Event at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, between 3:30 p.m..and 10:30 p.m. There are several opportunities to volunteer from ticket sales to clean up and there are plenty of opportunities to go around. See related Hope Soars article on page 9. Type the link below into your browser to check out all the opportunities available, and then pick the times for which you want to help. We re counting on your help to make our 48th Anniversary Celebration a success! Type this link into your browser to check out all the opportunities available, and then pick the times for which you want to help. We re counting on your help to make our 48th Anniversary Celebration a success! Pride Parade Committee Vote NOH8 in the Lone Star State. Cathedral of Hope is beginning its work to prepare for The Dallas Pride Festival held on Saturday, September 15 and The Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade held on Sunday, September 16. We will be putting together an eight to 10-member Dallas Pride event committee and are looking for individuals interested in serving on the committee. These individuals should be prepared to attend committee meetings and participate in the various activities around the festival and parade, including setup and breakdown of the events. Keyword: PRIDE Congregational Care Ministry At CoH The Congregational Care Ministry (CCM) is a network of lay volunteers who work in collaboration with our pastoral and professional staff to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of persons in our faith community. When you find yourself experiencing illness, hospitalization, death, or other critical challenges, the CCM will connect you with the resource that can most appropriately respond to your needs. Contact CCM with your specific request and best way to reach you: Phone (214) Ext. 124, at CCMCOH@gmail.com, or print Care on the red registration pad. If you feel called or drawn to volunteer for this important and impactful ministry reach out to Rev. Erin Wyma at ewyma@cathedralofhope.com 10 Resist and Persist Faith and the Fight for Equality Over the past several years, the roles women play in public life have evolved significantly, as have the pressures that come with needing to do it all, have it all, and be all things to all people. And with this progress, misogyny has evolved as well. Today s discrimination is more subtle and indirect, expressed in double standards, microaggressions, and impossible expectations. In other ways, sexism has gotten more brash and repulsive as women have gained power and voice in the mainstream culture. Pastor and author Erin Wathen navigates the complex layers of what it means to be a woman in our time and place from the language we use to the clothes that we wear to the unseen and unspoken assumptions that challenge us at every turn. Resist and Persist reframes the challenges to women s equality in light of our current culture and political climate, providing a new language of resistance that can free women and men from the pernicious power of patriarchy. Horses Speak of God How Horses Can Teach Us to Listen and be Transformed With edgy honesty and humor, author Laurie Brock invites all who have longed for a deeper encounter with God to join her in the saddle (and occasionally on the ground) to discover how horses ways of knowing can help humans discover God speaking to us. This book from a powerful, vulnerable, clergy author is for anyone who struggles with the experience of faith in the institutional church, or who feels they have connected with God on a deep level outside of church, in everyday pastimes, or in emotional moments. Wall Crosses & TEXAS Tee Shirts Discounted 40% Treat yourself and a friend to a cool Frappuccino, Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, OJ, - even water!

13 Membership Class Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fellowship Hall Thinking about becoming a member? Find out what it means to be an engaged member of a Vibrant, Inclusive and Progressive (VIP) congregation. At Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ (CoH), we view membership as active participation, not just an addition to the roster, so we have designed a one-time, interactive, 3-hour membership class that will provide an overview of life at CoH. Our hope is that you will gain a sense of where you fit into this wonderful faith community so you can grow and serve. Registration is required so we are prepared for your arrival, and childcare will be provided if requested one week prior to the class date. Register online at by Sunday, July 29. If you have any questions prior to the class, please contact Anita Haddy at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or X135. The Walk Save the Date! Registration Begins Sunday, August 5 Perhaps you ve been hearing about The Walk. The dates are set, Thursday, October 18 through Sunday, October 21, the weekend details are being finalized and The Walk Team anticipates the opportunity to share this incredible weekend experience with you. The Walk is a 3-day spiritual retreat designed to strengthen each person s personal faith journey. This retreat is similar to spiritual retreats also known as Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus or Chrysalis, yet with a progressive and inclusive basis as its foundation. A $50.00 deposit is required to register for The Walk. The remainder of the registration fee ($149) is due by September 16. A registration table will be available beginning Sunday, August 5 in the Fellowship Hall.mail TheWalk@cathedralofhope.com for more information. Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Join us for a family-friendly outing on August 14, at the Globe Life Ballpark in Arlington, TX. The Texas Rangers will be taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks! Game begins at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $16 per person. Tickets can be purchased in the reception area on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m; Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Purchased tickets will be available for pick up in reception area starting Monday, August 6 through August 12 during normal business hours. Individuals must pick up purchased tickets prior to the game. Ticket price only covers admission to the game. Contact amiles@cathedralofhope.com with questions or for additional information. CoH Small/Circle Group Leadership Training Sunday, August 19, CLC East Wing Room 195, 3 p.m. This meeting is for those currently leading Circle of Hope groups, those who have led seasonal small groups, and those who want to lead CoH Small Groups in the future. We want to make sure you are inspired and equipped to do the critical work of community building at our large church. It is critical that we create safe and spiritual space for community and growth. We will kick off this fall. As we begin to revitalize this ministry, we will provide mandatory trainings to help deal with group dynamics, self-care in leadership, and give you updates on worship series & curriculum availability. Please register through the link below. Questions? Contact Rev. Erin ewyma@cathedralofhope.com leadership-and-affinity-groups/coh-small-circle-group-leaders Giving and Attendance at a Glance Sunday Flower Dedications for 2018 If you would like to provide the flowers for our worship services in honor or memory of a loved one or simply to give thanks for God s blessings, you can reserve a Sunday in 2018 or 2019 now. Cost is $275. Individuals, groups of friends, families this is a great way to celebrate and remember people and special moments in our lives. A dedication will published in our Weekly Worship bulletin the Sunday your flowers grace the chancel. MONEY MATTERS Contact Rev. Patricia (Patsy) Bjorling, Minister of Generosity, for more information pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or , ext The following Sundays are available for the remainder of 2018: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, Nov Tributes that reach the office by 3 p.m. on Monday will be printed in the coming week s bulletin. Tributes that reach the office afterwards will be printed in the following week s bulletin. Space limitations may also apply. In Memory of Lee Covington Scott Stout Neil Cazares-Thomas Anita Haddy Hardy Haberman Paul Kolasci Patsy Bjorling Sue Schrader Scott Cannon John Arney Ariel Duarte In Memory of Our Brother, Arwin Bailey Gay and Betty Richardson T R I B U T E S In Memory of Arwin Bailey The Counting Team In Memory of John Carrigan Jeffrey L. Davis In Loving Memory of Daniel G. Flohr, III Louis Dill In Honor of Patty and Joni s Anniversary Michelle and Susie Hess In Honor of Harry Smith Frank Long To make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact Ariel Duarte at ariel@cathedralofhope.com or x131, or use the envelope in the pew rack. A minimum gift of $20 is suggested. Greening Tip Whether you are doing your laundry or cleaning your counter tops, choose concentrated or ultra cleaning products, which use 50 to 60 percent less packaging than traditional formulas while cleaning just as thoroughly.

14 A D V E R T I S E M E N T S 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. Contact Charles Owen at: x212 or by at: cowen@cathedralofhope.com. Is it time to take the pulse of your organization? Are you preparing for your next level of excellence? Learn from an Organizational Behavior Audit. Call for a free phone consultation Robert F. Shea, President 5930 Royal Lane, Suite E-502 Dallas, Texas Bill Hoyt Senior Loan Officer NMLS: Mobile: Office: bhoyt@primelending.com com 3500 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 150 Dallas, TX This Wednesday at Big Al s BBQ Big Al s Smokehouse BBQ, on the edge of our property next to the car dealership, is partnering with CoH EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY during Enjoy Big Al s delicious food from 3 pm until closing on the third Wednesday of every month, with 10% of all food sales after 3 pm donated to Cathedral of Hope. This is the third year that MS_2106_Business Card Ad.indd 1 4/9/17 7:29 PM CoH has partnered with Big Al s, and it s a great opportunity for the church to continue to develop relationships with local businesses within our community. Big Al s made D Magazine s 2016 List of Best Restaurants. SAVE THE DATE The 37th Annual Black Tie Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 3, STOP BY BIG AL S for dinner before the PULSE service on the 3rd Wednesday of the month! 10% of sales after 3 p.m. will be donated to CoH! Support Cathedral of Hope and enter to win a 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 OR GLC300 This year, the Black Tie Dinner is raffling a new 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 or GLC300! 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. 12

15 ADVERTISEMENTS UCC CORNERSTONE FUND If you have been thinking about placing an investment with the Cornerstone Fund, where you save with an Interest Rate Rebate, this is an excellent time to do so. Not only do you benefit personally, but you help Cathedral of Hope as well. Cathedral of Hope has its mortgage with the Cornerstone Fund. Investments of members and friends in the Cornerstone Fund could save us up to 1% on loan interest each year! Ready to earn a rebate? It s easy. Here s how it works: Choose your Cornerstone Fund investment with a minimum of $50 for a demand account, most people can participate. On your investment form, indicate Cathedral of Hope as the name of the church you want your investment to help. If you choose, encourage others to join you. Or keep your investment confidential. No one in your church will know how much you have invested, and you may add or withdraw funds as you desire according to the terms of your investment. To continue building Cathedral of Hope s future and earn an attractive return on your own investment, check the rates and download a prospectus and investment application today at For more information, contact Rev. Patsy Bjorling, Minister of Generosity, by at pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com, or by phone at x198. Michael Benham Agency Auto Home Life Commercial Umbrella Renters Motorcycle Recreational Vehicle Call for a Friendly Farmers Family Review LOOKING FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER AS DIVERSE AS YOU ARE? As unique as a ngerprint, everyone has different nancial goals and time horizons. That s why it s important to work with someone who understands your speciic situation. As a Prudential nancial advisor, I can help you meet the challenges of your nancial life. Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor Prudential Advisors 5215 N. O Connor Blvd., Suite 300 Irving, TX (214) office bob.shimmin@prudential.com 13

16 HOPE on the Horizon WORSHIP at a GLANCE* JULY 2018 Sunday, JUL 15 My Church is Kind of a Big Deal: LIBERATION Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) Wednesday, JUL 18 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JUL 22 My Church is Kind of a Big Deal: HOPE Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) Wednesday, JUL 25 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JUL 29 Anniversary Sunday My Church is Kind of a Big Deal: JESUS Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) AUGUST 2018 Wednesday, AUG 1 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 5 If you re not perfect, you re ready Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Help us keep in contact with you. If you have moved, or changed your phone number or address, please PRINT your new information on the registration pad and we ll update your record. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights! Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX