WORSHIP

May 29, 2016

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Volume 3 | Issue 22 | 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services | 2nd SUNDAY after PENTECOST

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SPIRIT

“EMPOWERED” REV. DR. NEIL G. CAZARES-THOMAS

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A Note from Neil Order of Worship NEW Sermon Series Townhall Meeting All Women Book Study Men Having Babies

STAFF Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor [email protected]

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.

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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.

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“EMPOWERED”

Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña Associate Pastor [email protected]

Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope!

Rev. Todd Scoggins Associate Pastor [email protected]

oday we bring to a close a sermon series that has led us through the month of May. Both on Sunday and Wednesday we have focused on The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the spirit that was present at the beginning of time, present with the early prophets, present with Mary and Elizabeth, present with the shepherds and wise ones, present with Jesus and the early followers, present with the disciples as they learned from Jesus, present with the apostles following the death and resurrection, present with them following the ascension of Christ, present as they gathered in the upper room–where they experienced the power of the Spirit of the day of Pentecost–and present today as we gather again as the community of Christ. The Spirit of God is present. This Holy Spirit is not something new; it is the breath of God that has connected time and space throughout the generations and connects us together, offering us new life and new birth. This Spirit is a gift that offers to us an abundance of life, that prepares us for “even greater things”. Today we are “Empowered”. Empowered, according to the dictionary, means given the authority or power to do something; made stronger and more confident. One of the roles of the Holy Spirit is to empower us and cause us to claim the authority and power to do something, making us stronger and more confident. I believe that we are an empowered people, and that each of us desires this same Spirit of Moses, Elijah, Abraham, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Matthew and others whose names are either too numerous to mention or unknown. We claim authority over our lives, and claim our empowerment by the Spirit calling us to do something and, despite our feelings of weakness, giving us confidence and making us stronger so that we overcome the obstacles in our path. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Senior Pastor

H O P E Quotes “Just turned 80, Have been worshiping with you every week, battling cancer like so many others! Doing better by the grace of God! Please pray that others “young people” will not smoke cigarettes! Thank-you COH” (11 am Sunday 5-15-16)

—T.B., Murfreesboro, TN

Rev. Dr. Stephen V. Sprinkle Theologian in Residence [email protected] Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship [email protected] Chris Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship [email protected] Lee Covington Exec. Assistant to the Senior Pastor [email protected] Shelley Darling Webmaster [email protected] Anita L. Haddy Ministry Development Coordinator [email protected] Harry Hickey Chief Financial/Operations Officer [email protected] Jerry King Director of Media Ministry [email protected] Isabel Marquez Licensed Minister [email protected] David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship [email protected] Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families [email protected] Bob Shea Interim Advancement Director [email protected] Jim Summers Director of IT [email protected] Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities [email protected] Cover designed by Charles Owen. Additional graphics created by Chris Chism, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. Publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer.

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Traditional Spiritual; arr. Mark Hayes Traditional Spiritual; arr. Mark Hayes Les Holben, bass; drums Ellen Gay, drums Les Holben, piano; Sherylpiano; Lewis,Sheryl bass; Lewis, Ellen Gay,

GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY HERING OF THE COMMUNITY

**EP XCHANGE OF PEACE CHANGE OF EACE

**PROCESSIONAL HYMN

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Rev.G. Dr.Cazares-Thomas Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Dr. Neil Rev. Todd Scoggins Rev. Todd Scoggins

This Is My Song This Is My Song

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WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various elements of our services

Memorial Day Memorial Day—formerly known as Decoration Day—is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorating all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers who had died during the American Civil War, inspired by the way the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women who died in any war or military action. Decoration Day and then Memorial Day were formerly held on May 30, regardless of the day of the week. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed as part of a move to use federal holidays to create three-day weekends. Since 1971, the Memorial Day holiday has been officially observed on the last Monday in May. It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half mast from dawn until noon. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service, and volunteers place American flags FINLANDIA on the graves in national cemeteries.

Words by Lloyd Stone and Georgia Harkness, adapted © The Lorenz Corporation Music by Jean Sibelius © Breitkopf and Härtel, Wiesbaden; OneLicense.net license # A-705445

**The people will rise in body or spirit. Words by Lloyd Stone and Georgia Harkness, adapted © The Lorenz Corporation of©Hope UCC • 5910 Cedar OneLicense.net Springs Road • Dallas, TX MusicCathedral by Jean Sibelius Breitkopf and Härtel, Wiesbaden; license # A-705445

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75235 • (214) 351-1901 • www.cathedralofhope.com

**The people will rise in body or spirit.

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**INVOCATION

Rev. Sherry Hilliard

LITURGY OF THE WORD EPISTLE LESSON

2 Corinthians 3: 17—4: 1, 5 & 6

Roger Poindexter

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your workers for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

ANTHEM

Breath of the Spirit arr. Lari Goss

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Kim Wisdom, soloist Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra

GRADUAL

Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God

Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend arranged and adapted by David Moldenhauer CCLI License #123333

This Is My Song The Processional Hymn this morning is This Is My Song, also known as A Song of Peace. The first two stanzas of the hymn were written by poet Lloyd Stone (1912-1992) in the interval between the World War I and World War II. Stone’s words reflect a universal God and common human yearning for peace. The third verse is by lesbian theologian Georgia Harkness, who uses language from the Lord’s Prayer—thy kingdom come, thy will be done—as a call for unity and peace. The powerful hymn tune, FINLANDIA, is based on the tone poem, Finlandia, by Finland’s greatest composer, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Sibelius based much of his music on national myths and folk tales which instilled intense patriotic feelings in the Finnish people. 2

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**GOSPEL LESSON John 15: 26-27 One: All: One: All:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Come, Holy Spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O God.

Jesus said, “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from God—the Spirit of truth who goes out from Abba God—she will testify about me. And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.” 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 #123333

SERMON

The Holy Spirit: “Empowered”

Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

Breath of the Spirit Today’s Anthem is a simple prayer asking the Holy Spirit to visit and realign the heart of the believer. The song is by three-time BMI Award winning, Dove Award nominated songwriter Rebecca Peck. Since 1991 she has seven #1 songs to her credit and several top 10 songs. Church composer Lari Goss arranged this beautiful anthem for the Pentecost season for soloist, choir, and orchestra, incorporating the well-known praise chorus Spirit of the Living God. Breath of the Spirit, flow over me. Breath of the Spirit, come and set me free, sweeping away my pride ‘til all that is left inside is a heart that is pure with strength to endureand a faith to believe.

Sometimes there is a mighty rushing wind, Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me. The power of God that cleanses me within. Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me, Sometimes there is a quiet gentle breeze fall fresh on me. That flows from 3 heaven, filling me with peace. 3

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

Freedom Reigns

See Text-to-Give Below

Words and Music by Michael Larson arr. John Wasson and Jared Haschek

Voices of Hope and Band

CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION One: All:

Come just as you are; hear the Spirit call. Come just as you are; come and see, come, receive; Come and live forevermore.

Words and Music by Joseph Sabolick © Maranatha! Music CCLI License #123333

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, 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.

Text To Give You can now make a contribution to Cathedral of Hope with a quick text message! The miniumum text-to-give contribution is $3. Simply send a text message to 469-507-3839 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 email. 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

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MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; Help me now thy grace to see, I would be like thee; And, with words that help and heal, thy life would mine reveal; And, with actions bold and meek, for Christ, my Savior, speak. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would truthful be; Help me now thy truth to see, I would be like thee; And with wisdom kind and clear, thy life in mine appear; And, with actions lovingly, speak Christ’s sincerity. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would mighty be; Help me now that pow’r to see, I would be like thee; ‘Gainst all weapons hell can wield, be thou my strength and shield; Let thy word my weapon be, Lord, thine the victory.

Words by Thomas T. Lynch and K. Lee Scott, alt. Music: Adoro te devote; Benedictine plainsong, Mode V, 13th century OneLicense.net license # A-705445

Holy Spirit There’s nothing worth more, that will ever come close; no thing can compare, you’re our living hope, your presence, Lord. I’ve tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves; when my heart becomes free and my shame is undone, your presence, Lord. Holy Spirit, you are welcome here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for, to be overcome by your presence, Lord. Words and Music by Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt ©Jesus Culture Music CCLI License # 123333

Surely the Presence Surely the presence of our God is in this place; I can feel God’s mighty power and grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings; I see glory on each face. Surely the presence of our God is in this place.

Words and Music Lanny Wolfe © Lanny Wolfe Music CCLI License # 123333

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.

Holy Ground We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now, we are standing in God’s presence on holy ground. **We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now, we are standing in God’s presence on holy ground. Words and Music by Geron Davis, adapted © Meadowgreen Music Co. CCLI License #123333

**PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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Shine on Us, Bright Holy Spirit

Words and arrangement by Joseph Martin © Harold Flammer Music/Shawnee Press Music from John Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, 1813

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**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.

Taizé

Last Taizé Service until Fall THIS Friday, June 3

THIS Friday, JUNE 3 Candle-lit prayerful service, 7 p.m., IPC

Start your summer by getting in touch with the Spirit. Our only Taizé service of the summer will be offered THIS Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. In July and August, we will observe our usual summer break. 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 and we look forward to resuming our Friday evening schedules in September.

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News May 29, 2016

BRIEFS NEW Wednesday Series Begins June 1, 7:15 p.m.

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elationships. Some are easy, but some are complicated to say the least. We all know relationships are what matter most in life, but they often leave us with questions like: How do I know if I am falling in love? Is it possible to fall out of love? What does he want from me? What does she need from this relationship? How do we fight fair? Is it possible for us to just be friends? Can Netflix and Chill really be just that?

Join us a we explore these and other questions during our PULSE Summer Lovin Series.

New Sunday Sermon Series:

The Radical Sayings of Jesus NEXT Sunday, June 5

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his eight-part series takes a closer look at some of Jesus’ most startling teachings and is ideal for sparking the interest of people unsure about or bored with Christianity as they know it. Recent articles reveal the growing number of people saying that they are not affiliated with a traditional religious denomination. Join us next Sunday as we explore The Radical Sayings of Jesus!

All Women Book Study Forming Women who are interested in participating in an all women book study group, to be held every two weeks for three months, are invited to join Angie Turner NEXT Sunday, June 5 for the initial gathering, which will take place in the lower level of the IPC at 2 p.m. The first book is “Living Free: Learning to Pray God’s Word” by Beth Moore. Register online at www.cathedralofhope.com/all-women-book-study. For questions or more information, contact Angie at [email protected] or Anita at [email protected]. 7

Hope Takes a Holiday In observance of Memorial Day, the church office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 30.

Alzheimer’s Association June Lecture Wednesday, June 8, CLC Chapel, 6 p.m. CoH, in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Association, offers a monthly lecture series to bring greater awareness to our community about the disease and provide support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and their care partners. The June lecture, “What Works, What Doesn’t & What’s Dangerous,” will be presented by Dr. Amie Blaszczyk on Wednesday evening, June 8, in the Congregational Life Center (CLC) Chapel. There will be refreshments and a time of gathering at 5:30 p.m. with the one-hour lecture beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Lectures continue to be offered on the second Wednesday of each month through October, 2016. In addition to the lectures, CoH is hosting an Alzheimer’s Support Group on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 10 a.m. in CLC 106.

The women spread the good news.

If you would like to know more about these colaborative programs, please contact Rev. Todd Scoggins at [email protected] or Brian Parman at [email protected].

Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children’s Church PowerPoint lessons.

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The Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Dallas Chapter is dedicated to providing support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease and to their families and other caregivers through the Chapter’s core services. The mission of the Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health and the hope of a future world without Alzheimer’s disease.

n this Memorial Day Weekend, we will be discussing the fact that Jesus talked about the Advocate coming to empower us and we will consider what the word “empowered” means to us. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would testify on our behalf, or tell the truth about us and think about what the best truth about us might be. We will remember the women and men on the Day of Pentecost excitedly giving their testimonies to other people about Jesus’ teachings and imagine if we were to testify or say good things about Jesus to someone today, what are the best things we could say? Jesus told his disciples who traveled with him and became his best friends that since they were with him from the beginning, they would not be able to keep themselves from telling people the good news about their lives with Jesus. What kinds of stories do you think they told?

TUESDAYS Thru June 7 | 6 PM

Safety First Policy Beginning May 15, our ushers began asking folks who carry backpacks or large bags to please check them in at the front reception office, under the bell tower. Those who drive to church are asked to leave their backpacks or bags in their cars. All others are asked to check them in at the reception office. This new safety procedure was announced by Rev. Neil several weeks ago. Thank you for your understanding of the importance of this matter.

Town Hall Meeting

#SoulScience

Continues Tuesdays, May 31 and June 7, IPC, 6 p.m. – Doors open at 5 p.m. Again, this Tuesday, explore the psychological and spiritual aspects of life together. Join Psychologist, Dr. Keith Bernardo and Pastor, Rev. Todd Scoggins for a 4-week, open-forum conversation based on Brene’ Brown’s best-selling book. “The Gifts of Imperfection.” 2 friends from 2 disciplines having 2 much fun! You may pick up a copy of the book for $10 on Tuesday while supplies last! Contact Rev. Todd Scoggins at [email protected] with any questions. 8

Saturday, June 18, Sanctuary, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark your calendar now to attend the next Town Hall Meeting. Town Hall meetings are designed to keep our congregation informed about what’s going on in our church between Annual Congregational Meetings.

Emanuel Prayer Vigil

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Let Justice Make Us Whole (Psalms 37:28) Friday, June 17, Living Faith Covenant Church, 7:30 p.m.

ev. Neil has been invited to be the keynote speaker for the Emanuel Prayer Vigil, hosted by Living Faith Covenant Church. The vigil commemorates the Charleston Church Massacre of 2015, where the pastor and eight members of the Emanuel AME Church were brutally murdered in a hate crime. The vigil is being coordinated by Elevated Justice, a non-profit organization committed to training, empowering and mobilizing marginalized communities to publically advocate for themselves from a theo-social perspective. They seek to create a world where equity and justice are central themes of our spiritual praxes. All are invited to attend. Contact Lee Covington at [email protected] with any questions.

Men Having Babies (MHB) SOUTH Sunday, June 19, Wyndham Dallas Suites – Park Central, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is now open for the first MHB SOUTH Surrogacy Seminar & Gay Parenting Expo in Dallas, on Father’s Day, June 19. Men Having Babies (MHB) has already helped thousands of gay men worldwide become biological parents. Now the organization is teaming with Cathedral of Hope, the Dallas Voice, Resource Center, Rainbow Roundup, Handsome Father and several other organizations to bring their comprehensive surrogacy parenting conference to Texas. The full-day program will include peer and expert advice, personal stories, information about financial assistance, and opportunities to meet a wide range of providers at the expo, breakout sessions and in private consultations. Discounted accommodations are available for out-of-town attendees. Join MHB in Dallas on Father’s Day 2016, and make it the turning point in your parenting journey! To register or for more information, visit www.menhavingbabies.org/dallas.

Sunday Hospitality Ministry We’re Growing – Join Us! Sunday, June 26, CLC 116, 12:30 Use your gift of hospitality as part of the Sunday Hospitality Ministry as we welcome our guests, regular visitors and members during the time of refreshment following the 9, 11 and 1 o’clock services. Team members prepare coffee, tea and water and set out the refreshments prior to the end of each service. Team members will be scheduled so that no one has to serve every Sunday or every service. There will be a team gathering on Sunday, June 26 at 12:30 p.m. in CLC 116 to welcome and provide orientation for new team members and to share ideas on how to help the ministry excel in the future. To express interest in this opportunity, contact Anita at [email protected] or print the Keyword: HOSPITALITY in the 9 comments on the registration pad.

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

Apostle: Travels Among the Tombs of the Twelve

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uthor Bissell journeyed to the tombs of the apostles, finding some sticky with kisses and others bone-barren. The account of his travels is a cornucopia of history, travelogue, biography, analysis, and hilarity. Bissell, a scholar but not a believer, pairs some disciples (Philip and James) and adds one not of the original twelve (Paul) in this quirky and learned tome. Each chapter covers an apostle’s life story and legend, comparisons of the apostle’s appearances throughout the Gospels and places from Italy to India where relics beckon pilgrims. Bissell includes questions, definitions, traveler’s tales, and sprightly interviews with the pilgrims, translators, and docents he meets, and these bolster his Bible commentaries; his accounts are always grounded in his meetings with scholars and church fathers. Even if readers don’t care about the apostles, Bissell’s style is compelling on its own. His unforced humor is delightful, his wealth of research grounds this formidable apostolic project, and his crafty rhetoric and irresistible charm make it a must-read.

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 102-103

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 102-103. Contact UT Southwestern 469-291-2800

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

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SATURDAY StepUP AA Group–8:30-9:30 am, CLC 106 Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group–Noon, CLC 116

Display Case Merchandiser

Monthly Recurring Meetings and Events

We are seeking someone to keep our glass counter display cases fresh and alluring with our jewelry and small gifts. Experience is preferable. Time is very flexible, not more than once or twice a month for about an hour to fluff the product. New product arrival may require a little more time. If this is your experience and talent, please print the Keywords: JEWELRY DISPLAY in the comments section of the registration pad or contact Anita Haddy at [email protected] for more information.

Career Assistance Ministry–first & third Wednesdays-6pm, CLC 116 second & last Sundays-2pm, CLC 116 Contact [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Next Membership Class Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Lecture–second Wednesday–5:30 p.m., IPC

Save the date. Thinking about becoming a member? Mark your calendar now for the next membership class on Saturday, 23 in the Fellowship Hall. Visit https://www.cathedralofhope.com/connect/church-membership to find out more and to register online. Contact Rev. Todd Scoggins, Associate Pastor at [email protected] with questions.

Alzheimer’s Support Group–second Saturday–10 a.m., CLC 106 LEGACY (50 + Social Group)–third Saturday, time & location varies. Contact Roy at [email protected] CLC=Congregational Life Center FH=Fellowship Hall IPC=Interfaith Peace Chapel

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Isai, Sofia And I, Want To Say A Special Thank You

Giving and Attendance at a Glance Service Worship

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n behalf of my family, I would like to thank you all for making us feel so welcomed and at home here. What a difference a year can make in anyone’s life, but specifically in ours, as we celebrate one year of ministry here at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, Dallas. To each and every one of you, thank you. Just a month ago we moved into our new home here in Dallas and many of you contributed to a special offering that was received as a love gift to help us buy a few extras that we might not otherwise have been able to purchase. Thank you for the extra mile. You are a blessing to us and we only hope that we are a blessing to you.

Praying with Mary Oliver

Auto-Giving Mail/Credit Cards Total Contributions Contributions Goal Over/(Short Fall) YTD Contributions YTD Contribution Goal Over/(Short Fall)

Week Ending 05/22/16 Attd. Ministry 1,148 $7,907

Week Ending 05/15/16 Attd. Ministry 1,354 $11,332

Week Ending 05/08/16 Attd. Ministry 1,243 $10,071

$34,396 $3,008 $45,311

$13,796 $3,581 $28,709

$27,127 $4,137 $41,335

1,148

1,354

$35,000 $10,311 $805,943 $735,000 $70,943

1,243

$35,000 ($6,291) YTD Operating Receipts YTD Operating Expenses Over/(Short Fall)

$35,000 $6,335 $910,037 $812,052 $97,985

Pastoral Care/Prayers If you know anyone who would like to be included on the church prayer list, send the request to [email protected] or online at www.cathedralofhope.com/contact-us/prayer-request. If you know of someone in need of pastoral contact, please notify Rev. Todd Scoggins by phone at 214-351-1901 or [email protected].

Wednesdays June 22 – July 13, IPC, 6 p.m. One of America’s most beloved and most accessible writers, Mary Oliver likes to think of herself as a “praise poet.” And indeed she is—with her attentive, respectful gaze on creatures great and small and her celebration of and gratitude for the natural world. One theme threaded through her works is prayer. In both serious and playful ways, she explores what it is, what it’s not. If you’d like to refresh your prayer life, come join with other sisters and brothers for a fourweek encounter with the sacred in Oliver’s poetry, reflecting together, using her texts in the practice of lectio divina (divine reading), and creating prayer-poems modeled on her work. Facilitator: Dr. Pat Saxon [email protected].

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From that magical first date to marriage, and even the most painful break-up, the TCC celebrates love songs in a way only they can. Join us this summer as we tug at your HEARTSTRINGS with a variety of music by Celine Dion, Cher, Queen, Adele, and even more surprises that will leave your heart fluttering.

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EVENTS at a GLANCE*

May 2016 Sunday, MAY 29 The Holy Spirit: “Empowered” Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español

June 2016 Wednesday, JUN 1 • PULSE Summer Lovin’: “Swipe Right” Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, JUN 5 The Radical Sayings of Jesus: “Sell All Your Things and Give to the Poor” Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Ministro Alberto Rodriguez, 1 p.m. Español

Wednesday, JUN 8 • PULSE Summer Lovin’: “Netflix and Chill”

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Starring Debbie Gibson

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Dallas Singer/Songwriter

Beginning at 8:45pm

Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, JUN 12 The Radical Sayings of Jesus: “Be Anxious for Nothing” Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español

Wednesday, JUN 15 • PULSE Summer Lovin’: “Watch Your Language” Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, JUN 19 The Radical Sayings of Jesus: “Become a Servant” Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español

Wednesday, JUN 22 • PULSE Summer Lovin’: “Just Friends” Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

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Sunday, JUN 26 The Radical Sayings of Jesus: “Whoever Welcomes You, Welcomes Me” Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alberto Magaña, 1 p.m. Español

Wednesday, JUN 29 • PULSE Summer Lovin’: “Love Yourself” Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

July 2016 Sunday, JUL 3 The Radical Sayings of Jesus: “The Exalted Will be Humbled” 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.

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