WORSHIP. Volume 3 Issue 33 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 13th SUNDAY after PENTECOST. Life in The. The New Community REV. DR. NEIL G.

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1 WORSHIP TODAY August 14, 2016 Volume 3 Issue 33 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 13th SUNDAY after PENTECOST Life in The CHURCH The New Community REV. DR. NEIL G. CAZARES-THOMAS INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Dallas Pride Parade Women s Council Black-Tie Dinner 46th Anniversary Photos PULSE August 2016

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 progressive Christian church founded in and serving the LGBTQ community. 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 rest rooms 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. Life in The CHURCH Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! What a joy it is to be together again as we continue our sermon series that focuses on our relationship with God, self and others under the title, Life in the Church. Throughout this month, we are recalling the experience of the early believers who began to meet together to build a new community, one that was devoted to prayer, fellowship, and the mutual support of one another. They were drawn together by their individual desire to create something bigger. They felt the presence of God in their sojourning together, and worked out their faith in community. Today we will talk about this, as we come to a better understanding of what the role of the early church was. We will be invited to see our role in the beloved community a term that probably better fits the model that Jesus envisioned. This beloved community, Cathedral of Hope, is one that continues to evolve. From its very founding more than 46 years ago, this church was envisioned to be unlike any that existed. We remain faithful to the vision of the church modeled by the early followers and believers those who wanted deep connection with God, moved by the overwhelming commitment to build community together. Today, we are invited into this great commission of Jesus. He invited them, and today, us, to go and tell all the nations of God s good news: that no one was excluded and that there was more than enough love, grace, peace and shalom to go around. He called them to share with one another from their bounty, their abundance and to see that no one was left behind. This is the new community that Jesus called into being, and I sincerely hope that this is the kind of community that we continue to create, and re-create, here at CoH. Know that you are welcome in this place in fact there is no better place to be today! Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes The experience started with the greeters at the front doors to the volunteers working inside to get us all seated to the friendly members who welcomed us. The Praise and Worship was AMAZING and it set the tone for the awesome message that Pastor Neil delivered. We just could not believe what we were hearing. (Sunday 11 am) First-time visitors STAFF Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor seniorpastor@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Todd Scoggins Associate Pastor tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor ewyma@cathedralofhope.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 Kim Oglesby Human Resources Manager koglesby@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 Alan Miles Womack Minister for Youth and Young Adults awomack@cathedralofhope.com

3 ORDER of WORSHIP August 14, & 11 a.m. 13th Sunday After Pentecost LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Words by Edward Mote, adapted Built on the Rock setting by Paul Manz David Moldenhauer, organist Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Dr. Rev. Erin Wyma The Solid Rock Music by William B. Bradbury OneLicense.net License #A **The people will rise in body or spirit. Cover designed by Charles Owen. Additional graphics created by Chris Chism, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. Publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. 1 THE SOLID ROCK WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various elements of our services Built on the Rock The Prelude this morning is an organ setting of the powerful Scandinavian Lutheran hymn Built on the Rock. From the opening lyrics Built on the Rock the Church shall stand, even when steeples are falling, through the third verse s We are God s house of living stones, built for God s own habitation, to the powerful closing of the final verse, where God promises I know my own, my own, know me; You, not the world, my face shall see. My peace I leave with you. Amen. the words, by Norwegian Nikolai F.S. Grundtvig, offer a stirring affirmation of faith, proclaiming that the people, not the building, make up the church. The soaring melody KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS was composed by Ludwig M. Lindemann expressly for this text, to be used in the Lutheran Church of Norway. The organ setting, by Lutheran organist and composer Paul Manz ( ), features a quick moving accompaniment based on snippets of the hymntune, while the pedal plays the stately melody. The Solid Rock Faith in Christ, the solid rock to sustain the believer is the focus of this hymn by English Baptist pastor Edward Mote. Through all the trials of life, faith built on the solid rock gives the believer hope. This metaphor, along with that of sinking sand, is found in the parable of the wise one who built a house on rock and the foolish one who built a house on sand (Matthew 7: 24-27). The tune entitled THE SOLID ROCK was written by gospel hymn composer William Bradbury.

4 **INVOCATION Chris Chism LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST LESSON Acts 6: 1-6 Anita Haddy In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Sisters and brothers, choose seven from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. These they presented to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. MINISTRY IN MUSIC PASTORAL PRAYER Come Sunday Words: traditional Spiritual; Music by Duke Ellington from Black, Brown & Beige Arielle Collier, soloist; David Moldenhauer, piano Worship Note below LORD S PRAYER Music by Albert Hay Malotte G. Schirmer, Inc. OneLicense.net License#A Come Sunday Come Sunday is a song derived from Duke Ellington s instrumental jazz suite Black, Brown and Beige (1943), a musical history of African Americans, which premiered at Carnegie Hall in In 1958 Ellington ( ) added text to this instrumental theme and the song became a standard of his sacred jazz concerts. The song is ultimately about the providence of God in our lives. The refrain addresses God directly, Lord, dear Lord above, God Almighty, God of love, and then makes a petition, please look down and see my people through. The stanzas point to hope and heaven, concluding that with God s blessing we can make it through eternity. 2

5 **GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 16: One: All: One: All: 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. 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. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. **GLORIA Word and Music by Danny Ray arr. Steven Couch Cathedral of Hope CCLI License # SERMON Life in the Church Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas The New Community LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Upon This Rock Words and Music by Dony McGuire; arr. Mark Hayes Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra 3

6 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION 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, 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. MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION 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 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. Refrain: 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. Refrain 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 #

7 TO OUR GUESTS It has become a tradition at the Cathedral of Hope to rise as we end our time of communion (as indicated by **), join hands as an expression of our unity in Christ, and lift them up in glory to God. We invite you to join as you are able, in body or spirit. **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING **RECESSIONAL 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. Revive Us Again Words by Horatio G. Spafford; Music by Philip P. Bliss arr. Steven Couch Cathedral of Hope Words by William P. Mackay; Music by John J. Husband OneLicense.net License # A REVIVE US AGAIN **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. 5

8 News BRIEFS August 14, 2016 Celebrating 100 Years! Last Sunday, August 7, 2016, Cathedral of Hope celebrated the 100th birthday of Gwen Mary Taylor. Rev. Neil presented Gwen with letters of congratulation from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and, also from Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. LEGACY Summer Fun! LEGACY is a Cathedral of Hope social group made up of singles and 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 will provide nurturing care for those who are in need of assistance with medical problems or challenges. WHAT: Legacy August Potluck & Pool Party WHEN: August 20, 2016 (Pool at 5:00 p.m. - Potluck at 6:00 p.m.) WHERE: Home of Jim and Sam in Dallas MORE INFO: Roy at: rvj5868@att.net (if not already on Legacy s distribution list) SAVE THE DATE: September 17, Pool/Potluck at Art & Gary s home in Garland TX Women s Council Newly forming Women s Council is taking shape for this fall and we want you to be a part of it! We are looking for women (anyone who self-identifies as female) to help us begin to think creatively about programming in ministry areas focusing on feminist concerns that seek to educate, uplift and advance all of the women at Cathedral of Hope. Applications are now available for the council that will be seated in late September and will meet monthly. To apply, please come by and talk to Susan Perry in the Ministry and Visitor s Center on Sunday after worship at 9 & 11 a.m. or contact Rev. Erin Wyma by calling the church office or via ewyma@cathedralofhope.com. The deadline for submission is August Dallas PRIDE 2016 On Sunday, September 18, Cathedral of Hope is planning to express our Solidarity Through Pride as we show our community and the world what it means to be ONE with each other. It is our hope that you will help us reach our goal of 500 participants by registering today to walk in this year s CoH entry for the Alan Ross TEXAS FREEDOM PARADE. $20.00 registration fee includes a CoH T-shirt along with other gifts that will make this one of the biggest, brightest and best entries in our history. If you are unable to participate, but would be willing to support other walkers, please register online as well and select scholarship. Your support is greatly appreciated. More details to come. Register today at For additional information, please Rev. Todd Scoggins at tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com or call Safety First Policy Explained While we realize this is a very controversial issue, best practices dictate that all backpacks, large packages (except from the church book store), briefcases, suitcases, large purses, etc. (anything larger than 15 x 20 ) are prohibited in the main sanctuary spaces, meeting rooms and during all benevolence events. This policy has been put in place both during large gatherings, such as worship times and meetings, and in our benevolence ministries. It is not a matter of being un-welcoming, but of care for our guests and an abundance of caution in addition to creating a feeling of a Secure Zone. In our benevolence ministries, we have witnessed a few of our guests display weapons and illegal drugs from backpacks which, in those moments, presented a serious security risk to all attending the events including our volunteers, staff and other guests. In addition, the packs on the floor create obstructions should there ever be an emergency when we need to evacuate quickly. Bags may be checked in the reception office or guests will be asked to take them to their vehicles.

9 A new community forms. Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Today in Children s Church In Children s Church this week, we will tell about a time when we were the last in a group to be chosen to do something or served your food and ask how it made us feel. We will remember that sometimes leaders of groups try to do too much by themselves and often jobs are not done right or completed in time because they run out of time. Some people just have a hard time asking for help. In the PowerPoint story, some of Jesus original Disciples discuss why they should not try to preach and serve people meals at the same time. In our own discussion, we will each think about a person we would trust to help us complete a chore. Who would that person be and why would we trust that person? We will also be continuing our art projects in partnership with 29 Pieces in creating our circular posters to create an atmosphere of respect. Bad Girls & Bad Boys of the Bible Book Discussion Tuesdays, Beginning September 6, 7 p.m. Rev. Todd and Rev. Erin will be leading these two, four-part series of discussions on the popular books by Barbara J. Essex entitled, Bad Girls of the Bible and Bad Boys of the Bible. We will begin with the Bad Girls in September and discuss the Bad Boys in October. The classes will be on Tuesdays, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting on September 6 and ending on October 24. Location is TBD. You can pick up these books in our book store beginning today! Contact the church office during business hours for either Rev. Erin Wyma (ewyma@cathedralofhope.com) or Rev. Todd Scoggins (tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com) for more information. Recipes for Life SCCUCC Women s Retreat September 9-11, Slumber Falls Camp The Houston Association/South Central Conference Women s Retreat, Recipes for Life, is being held at Slumber Falls Camp and Retreat Center, New Braunfels, TX from Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11. The retreat is open to all of the women of the South Central Conference and the cost is only $100 for housing and meals. Visit the Slumber Falls website at for detailed information about cost, housing, meals, what to bring, schedule and to register by September 1. Contact Rita Rolf at ritarolf2002@yahoo.com if you are interested in carpooling. Estate Planning Seminar TAKE THE POWER Sunday, September 11, IPC, 12:30 p.m. The Legacy Fund provides various opportunities to leave a bequest. Designation in a Will or naming Cathedral of Hope as beneficiary of a life insurance policy are but two of many ways to ensure that your wishes will be honored. Join us on Sunday, September 11 at 12:30 p.m. in the IPC for an Estate Planning Seminar titled, Take the Power, facilitated by Roger Poindexter and Linda Wiland. A light lunch will be provided. This is a FREE event, however, registration is required. You may register online at TBD or by contacting Bob Shea at bshea@cathedralofhohpe.com or , x134. Seminar Topics: Wills and Trusts / gift annuities pre-paring your health care wishes protecting your assets protecting your loved ones end-of-life planning The Musical: RENT Tuesday, September 27, ATTPAC, 7:30 p.m. CoH is partnering with the AT&T Performing Arts Center (ATTPAC) who are offering discount group tickets for the 20th Anniversary of the Broadway musical RENT. A group will be going on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. With a group of at least 10 people there is a savings up to $25 bringing the final ticket price range from $30 to $75 depending on your seat selection. Our group will also have the opportunity for a meet and great with cast members. Representatives from ATTPAC will be here at church NEXT Sunday, August 21 and Sunday, August 28, after the 9 and 11 a.m. services to help you purchase your tickets, or, you may purchase your tickets online at and use the Promotional Code HOPE to receive our discount. If you have any other questions, you may contact Paul Kolasci at x113. 7

10 Cathedral of Hope Named BTD Beneficiary CoH has once again been selected as a beneficiary of Black Tie Dinner (BTD), being held on Saturday, October 1. As a beneficiary, CoH receives a percentage of money raised for the event. Your participation helps! How can you help? Be a table captain - Purchase Individual Tickets - Donate Silent Auction Items CoH receives ½ of what it sells for. Purchase Raffle Tickets - If you have already bought a table, please contact Leslie Fry to make sure he knows, so we can keep up with the number of CoH tables. Stop by the BTD table in the Narthex to buy your tickets from our BTD representative, Leslie Frye, or Leslie at lesfrye@gmail.com with any questions you may have. Also, CoH is proud to announce that Nicole Perry has been selected as a 2016 John Thomas Scholarship recipient. Congratulations Nicole! The Journey: A Coming-Out Workshop Did you come our recently? Have you been out for a while? No matter where you are on your coming out journey, you will benefit from this seven-week workshop. The workshop is a safe place to explore coming out to oneself, to family, to friends, at work, along with what it means for your spiritual life. The interactive workshop is open to all LGBT persons, family and friends. It s facilitated by UCC Pastoral Counselor Rev. Dr. Gary Kindley, United Methodist Pastor Rev. Jane Graner, and CoH member Will Fields. Pre-registration is requested and attendance for all 7 weeks is highly recommended. Tuesday Evenings 7 9 PM October 18 - November 29 CLC Chapel at Cathedral of Hope To register online at or you can register by printing the KEYWORD: JOURNEY in the comments section of the red pad. If you need additional information, please Will Fields at will.fields@live.com or Rev. Todd Scoggins at tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com. Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor, Prudential Advisors The Prudential Insurance Company of America 5215 North O Connor Blvd., Suite 300 Irving, TX (214) office (469) mobile bob.shimmin@prudential.com Prudential Advisors is a brand name of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its subsidiaries. Offering investment advisory services through Pruco Securities, LLC (Pruco), doing business as Prudential Financial Planning Services (PFPS), pursuant to separate client agreement. Offering insurance and securities products and services as a registered representative of Pruco, and an agent of issuing insurance companies. Prudential, the Prudential logo, the Rock symbol and Bring Your Challenges are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc., and its related entities

11 The Cities that Built the Bible Bethlehem, Babylon, and Jerusalem are known as the setting for epic stories from the Bible featuring rustic mangers, soaring towers, and wooden crosses. These cities were instrumental to the creation of the Bible as we know it today. Author Robert Cargill, Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Iowa, is an archaeologist, Bible scholar, and host of numerous television documentaries, such as the History Channel series Bible Secrets Revealed. Taking us behind-the-scenes of the Bible, Cargill blends archaeology, biblical history, and personal journey as he explores these cities and their role in the creation of the Bible. He reveals surprising facts such as what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus and how Mary s Virgin Birth caused problems for the early church. We ll also see how the God of the Old Testament was influenced by other deities, that there were numerous non-biblical books written about Moses, Jacob, and Jesus in antiquity, and how far more books were left out of the Bible than were let in during the messy, political canonization process. ($29.99 $20) Swedish Dream Sea Salt Soap Mineral-rich salts naturally obtained from sea water are used in the bath because of their tonic action and softening effect on the skin. Wash with SWEDISH DREAM SEA SALT SOAP for an invigorating and refreshing shower or lather up for a skinhealthy shave. This product is Rainforest Alliance Certified. ($7) Gay Men and Lesbian Fiction Sale Fantastic Low Prices! New Bracelets Benefit Victims of Pulse Shootings, Orlando Florida Career Assistance Ministry The Career Assistance Ministry workshop on the second and last Sunday of the month is taking a summer vacation. However, you can still take advantage of the workshop offered on the first and third Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in CLC 116. Contact Will at careerassistance@cathedralofhope.com for more information. Weekly Recurring Meetings and Events SUNDAY Worship Services 9 & 11 am (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) Sanctuary Child Care/Children s Church 9 & 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., CLC HIV Testing first and third Sunday between 9 & 11 a.m. services IPC Room C - No appointment required. Gaymsters Bridge Group 1 p.m., 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 p.m., CLC 107 StepUP AA Group 6:30-7:30 p.m., CLC 106 Gaymsters Bridge Group 6:30 p.m., CLC WEDNESDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Child Care 7 p.m., CLC 135 PULSE Contemporary Worship 7:15 p.m., 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 p.m., CLC 107 StepUP AA Group 6:30-7:30 p.m., CLC 106 Crystal Meth Anonymous Support Group 6:30 p.m., CLC 116 FRIDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 SATURDAY StepUP AA Group 8:30-9:30 a.m., CLC 106 Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Monthly Recurring Meetings and Events Career Assistance Ministry first & third Wednesdays 6 p.m., CLC 116 Contact careerassistance@cathedralofhope.com Board of Stewards Meeting third Monday 7 p.m., FH Cathedral Couples first Saturday 6 p.m., location varies. Contact John and George at cathedralcouples@gmail.com Alzheimer s Assoc. Lecture second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., CLC Chapel Alzheimer s Support Group second Saturday 10 a.m., CLC 106 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 9

12 Check Out the CoH Bylaws! Cathedral of Hope has adopted a congregational model of church governance which depends upon informed and active participation of all Church members. The CoH Bylaws spell out many of the necessary elements of how we govern our Church. The current Bylaws are available on the Church website ( Be an active and informed member and review the Bylaws. Then provide your comments, questions and suggestions to one of the CoH Bylaws Committee members who can be found after worship services. (P.S., these Committee members wear red name badges for your easy identification). You may also contact Don Day, Bylaws Committee Chairperson, at daygenes@aol.com. CoH on Facebook and Twitter Stay connected with your church through Social Media; LIKE the Cathedral of Hope Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. That s where you ll find late breaking news and information about events, ministry and much more. Teachers / Leaders Wanted Do you have a passion for seeing our youth and young adults grow into a vibrant relationship with God? Are you afraid that maybe you don t have the knowledge or skills to teach? But you think it would be rewarding if you did have the knowledge to teach our youth and young adults? Studies show that anywhere from 70-86% of teens and young adults leave the church at some point in their lives. As LGBT or LGBT-affirming Christians, that number is probably higher. You and I most likely left the church for a period of time because we didn t think we could belong to God or the church because of our orientation or ally-ship. Studies show that if our youth have relationships with teachers who are equipping them to walk in faith, they will flourish in their relationship with God and others outside of these church walls. Come and help us prepare our youth and young adults to engage in a vibrant and progressive walk with God, and as they transition from one life stage to the next. You will be well prepared to teach our youth and young adults and you ll grow in your relationship with God too. For more information, contact Anita Haddy at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com, or The Cathedral s Five Core Values: We are a people of Compassion. We are ministers who embody the tangible love of a Savior who fed the hungry, healed the hurting, and told us bluntly that what we do to the least, we do to him. We are a people of Inclusion. This is a value Jesus held. We believe Jesus came to include, not to exclude. All are welcome around his table. We are a people of Liberation. We seek to challenge all oppression, particularly the oppression of queer people. By embodying grace, we live out our liberation until all are set free. We are a people of 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 Jesus. We believe Jesus was the incarnation of God s grace. Jesus resisted the status quo of oppression and showed us the way to the abundant life God intends for all people. Depeche Mode, Erasure, Simply Red. Staff Profile: Scott Stout What s your job? Event Planner How long on staff? Since August 1, 2016 What s a quirky talent you have? I love to bake desserts. The talent is a perfect meringue every time! What s an interesting fact about you? Native Dallasite. Born, raised here and lived here all my life. What s currently on your playlist? Anything 80 s. Tears for Fears, What s your favorite quote? Life is a car ride with God driving. Instead of leaning up to the front seat to tell God which way to go, we need to sit back, look out the window and enjoy the view because God will get us to where we need to be. What s your fantasy job? I started it on August 1. I m doing exactly what I m supposed to be doing exactly where I m supposed to be doing it. Located near Methodist Dallas Hospital Jeffrey Robertson, MD 1114 N. Bishop Ave Hablamos Español 10

13 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 Bea Gonzalez Happy 13th Anniversary By Aurora Soto de Law In Memory of Esperanza Soto Happy 88th Birthday By Aurora Soto de Law In Memory of Vaughn Meiller By Jeff Mokry and John-Michael Scorio In Memory of Jimmy Oswalt By Marty Oswalt In Honor of Rick Dishman, with Love By Richard John DuPont In Honor of Gwen Taylor s 100th Birthday By Margie Eustachio In Honor of Rick Dishman-Vierra By Don Pritchard In Honor of My Husband Richard Dishman-Vierra s 71st Birthday By George Vierra-Dishman In Honor of David Michael Ray By Anna Popova In Honor of Keith Dowler and Terry Garner By Don Neilson In Honor of Gwen Taylor s 100th Birthday By Patrick Paramo In Honor of Our Brother-in-Law Rick Vierra-Dishman By Clarence O. and Theresa A. Vierra-McClendon In Honor of the Cathedral of Hope s 46th Anniversary By Johnny N. Humphrey 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. Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 08/07/16 Ending 07/31/16 Ending 07/24/16 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,265 $13,531 1,399 $11,233 1,333 $10,432 Auto-Giving $29,773 $12,307 $11,209 Mail/Credit Cards $4,484 $5,240 $3,371 Total Contributions 1,265 $47,788 1,399 $28,780 1,333 $25,012 Contributions Goal $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 Over/(Short Fall) $12,788 ($6,220) ($9,988) YTD Contributions $1,200,328 YTD Operating Receipts $1,429,395 YTD Contribution Goal $1,120,000 YTD Operating Expenses $1,341,197 Over/(Short Fall) $80,328 Over/(Short Fall) $88,198 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 Work from home when you can. There s nothing like telecommuting into a conference call from the comfort of the garden. And, of course, it saves energy and emissions, too! 46th Anniversary Door Prizes, Awards and Raffle We want to acknowledge the following for their donations to the Anniversary Celebration; Howard Cohen, President of Waldman Brothers Insurance Chuck and Jan Goodman / GoodiesfromGoodman.com Chris Hill Tom Martin and Gary Kindley Paul Kolasci Sharon and Bob Shea Meemaw Walkers Lauren Weiner Big Al s Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: 11 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.

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16 HOPE on the Horizon EVENTS at a GLANCE* August 2016 Sunday, AUG 14 Life in the Church: The New Community Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, AUG 17 PULSE God of the Underdogs: Hagar I m an Oppressed Minority Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 21 Life in the Church: From Magic to Miracles Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, AUG 24 PULSE God of the Underdogs: David I m Not Qualified Enough Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 28 Life in the Church: A Life of Joy and Service Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, AUG 31 PULSE God of the Underdogs: Esther My Chances are too Slim Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. September 2016 Sunday, SEP 4 VIP: A Vibrant Community Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, SEP 7 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, SEP 11 VIP: An Inclusive Community Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, SEP 14 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, SEP 18 DALLAS PRIDE SUNDAY VIP: A Progressive Community Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, SEP 21 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. PULSE August 2016 *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!