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Congregation TidingsAugust 2019We’ve gathered all the congregation news that’s fit to print!Congregation Tidings is published on the fifteenth of each month. Contact the editors with content or email addressinformation at [email protected].
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From our VicarOur new Clergy Associate
Dear Friends and Family of theCathedral Congregation,
Canon Rose Duncan and I arethrilled to introduce you to theCathedral’s new Clergy Associate,the Reverend Patrick Keyser.Patrick hails from Burgess, Virginia, and was graduated in Mayfrom Yale Divinity School. He was ordained a transitional deaconin March by the Diocese of Virginia and will be “priested” onSeptember 7 in Goochland, VA.
Rose and I spent the summer searching for the perfect person tosupport both our departments, complement our clergy team, andoffer a deep and abiding spiritual presence; we believe we havefound him! Patrick will spend 50%of his time working with mepastorally, leading retreats andBible studies, pilgrimages(Alabama in October!), nurturingthe 20&30s, and Christianformation. He will also support theworship department half-time withliturgical planning and preach andpreside at services, especiallycanting Evensong.
Patrick’s references, and eventhose not listed that I dug upmyself, reported that he is introspective, compassionate, brilliant(fluent in Italian and Spanish) and is both left and right brained!Download his resume ». Please join me in welcoming Patrick. His
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Cathedral Men’s ShrineMont Retreat
Hymn Sing & Receptionwith Organist Tom SheehanAfter a spirited hymn singwhich drew some 60members and friends, wegathered in the VisitorLounge area for fingerfarepotluck and fellowship. Ourhearty thanks to Tom, WNCstaff, our small band ofvolunteers and those whobrought food and
first day is September 3.
Faithfully,
The Rev. Canon Dana Colley Corsello
Photo Directory UnderwayVolunteers needed for Congregation Photo Directory!Photo sessions: August 21–26 and September 20–23
We need help! Lifetouch will be atthe Cathedral August 21–26 andSeptember 20–23 to take photosfor the new edition of ourcongregation photo directory.Could you sign up for a 2-3 hourshift to sign in and welcomefamilies? Photos will be taken inthe South Crypt Aisle andBethlehem Chapel. Sign up here tohelp ». There’s still time to reserveyour spot for a photo session. Signup online today! Each family willreceive a complimentary 8x10 photograph and a directory. As a reminder, you will only receive a directory if you participate.
St. Alban’s Sunday School and YouthGroup Registration Online NowOnce again this year, Cathedralfamilies are welcome to join theSunday School and youth classesheld next door at St. Alban’sChurch. Sunday School forchildren runs from age 2 ½ toGrade 5, and there are 4 differentyouth groups for 6th to 12thGraders. If you have questions, want to meet the leaders, or simply want to see the classroom spaces, there will be an Open House on September 8 anytime from 10:15 to 11:05 am. Classes officially resume on September 15 (10:15 to 11:05 am). Questions about Sunday School/Godly Play? Contact the Reverend Emily Griffin.For youth, contact the Reverend Yoimel González Hernández. Register children here » Register youth here »
beverages to the fest!
Martha’s Table ThanksSecurity Office
Our thanks to Director ofSecurity Andy Solberg andthe Security Team whoopened their air-conditionedoffices to temporarily storethe sandwiches and fruit onthe brutally hot drop-offdays in July and August.
Puerto Rico Mission TripOur team of 17 Cathedral
Scholars, congregants and
Cathedral Day Picnic!Sunday, September 29, 1 pmJoin the Cathedral Day party afterthe 11:15 am service on Sunday,September 29. Our picnic venue isthe beautifully restoredamphitheater along Pilgrim Road.The festivities will include musicprovided by our Cathedral Band, great food and fellowship. Savethe date! Tickets will be available soon! Volunteers are neededto help with all stages to make the day a huge success. EmailNancy Stockbridge today at [email protected]
Delivered! Books and Art Supplies forTraRon CenterOn a sweltering Friday afternoonin DC, two Audis worked theirway through weekend traffic on asweet mission to deliver more than200 new books and art supplies tothe TraRon Center. These giftsfrom our Cathedral worshipers andthe congregation were the fruits oftwo drives: the winter TraRon Book Drive and the springcollection to fund art supplies for summer and fall. …Before thecar trunks were even opened, helpful and excited hands were atthe ready and there were cries of delight when the childrenrealized what they were carrying in—their books! Read EdieChing’s report and view the photo gallery »
Back 2 School Drive UpdateThanks to your generosity, weexceeded our original goal toprovide 50 backpacks filled withschool supplies for the August 17annual Back to School Festsponsored by our CovenantBaptist/UCC Outreach partners.This summer drive to help launchthe school year for District children was wholeheartedly embracedby congregants and visitors. Discover more about the drive &fest »
Puerto Rico Mission Trip 2019Seventeen strong, our secondWashington National Cathedralmission trip to Puerto Rico
family journeyed to PuertoRico for a week of service
challenged, humbled, andrewarded us each day. This year’scontinuing mission for ourenergetic Cathedral Scholars,intrepid congregation members,and Vicar Dana Corsello focused on work in the tiny town ofBartolo, high up in the mountains of inland Puerto Rico and stillsuffering two years after Hurricane Maria ravaged the island…Itwas an unforgettable week of service to our Lord and thebeautiful people of Puerto Rico. We will remember those weserved forever, as well as the lush tropical island, the comraderywith each other, all with the spirit of God’s love binding ustogether. Read the reflection by Rich Alsterberg & Ron Szabat ».
Men’s Retreat: A Weekend of Sharing andFellowshipAmid soaring July temperatures inthe city, a group of Cathedral menjourneyed to the mountains forsome slightly cooler temperatures,comradery and reflection. Thegroup, led by the incomparableGabe Kajeckas, enjoyed severaldays in the clean mountain airamong the beautiful trees with melodies from the ShenandoahValley Music Festival wafting in the background. Shared mealsand spirited discussions were interspersed with prayers and silentreflection making the experience both centering and inspiring.Read Ken Fischbach’s report ».
Alabama PilgrimageFriday–Monday, October 11–14 Join the congregation and itsmembers from the Racial JusticeTask Force for our second annualCivil Rights Tour of Selma,Montgomery, and Birmingham.Pilgrims that went last year canattest to the powerful experiencesthat await you. We will visit the Legacy Museum and Memorialin Montgomery, walk the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma,worship at 16th Street Baptist in Birmingham and explore othercivil rights stops and memorials. If you are interested in joiningthe pilgrimage or have any questions, please [email protected].
20s and 30s PlanningMeeting and BrunchSunday, August 25, 11:15 amJoin members ofthe 20s and 30sgroup to discussfall programingand events. This is a greatopportunity to meet members ofthe group. Learn more »
Sanctuary CommitteeMeetingTuesday, August 27, 7:30 pm,Bethlehem ChapelJoin us for ournext monthlymeeting. All arewelcome. Learn more »
Sundae SundaySunday, September 1, coffeehourTo celebrate theend of summer,coffee hour onSeptember 1st willfeature Sundaeson Sunday! Comeenjoy the last 10 am summerSunday service and end it with acool treat!
Fall Worship ScheduleResumesSunday, September 88 am—HolyEucharist (Rite I) 9 am—HolyEucharist (Rite II)11:15 am—Holy Eucharist (Rite II)4 pm—Choral Evensong
Fall Congregation Retreatat Shrine Mont Camp andConference CenterFriday–Sunday, October 18–20Pencil these datesin your day
Social Justice DiscussionsJust MercyThursday, September 12, 7–8:30 pm
The next Racial Justice Task Force book conversation will focuson Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy: A Story of Justice andRedemption. Stevenson is theexecutive director of the EqualJustice Initiative (EJI) inMontgomery, Alabama, and along-time public interest lawyercommitted to serving the poor andincarcerated across the nation.Participants are encouraged to readthe book in preparation. DavidBindley-Taylor will facilitate ourdiscussion of this important book.Learn more ».
Jesus and the DisinheritedA Talk with the Rev. Dr. Paul SmithSunday, September 15, 1 pm, Perry Auditorium
Our Christian Formation andRacial Justice Task Forcecommittees are thrilled to co-hosta conversation on HowardThurman’s acclaimed book Jesusand the Disinherited for its nextSunday discussion. The Rev. Dr.Paul Smith, a mentee of Thurmanwho currently attends theCathedral, will join moderatorsPaula Mays and Jan Smith as wedelve into Thurman’s influentialbook and life. “It is said that Dr.Thurman’s book Jesus and theDisinherited was almost always in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’sbriefcase, as a reminder to him of the importance of Dr.Thurman’s dream for racial diversity and harmony in America.”Join us! »
Our guest, the Reverend Dr. PaulSmith, enjoyed a profound andclose friendship with the eminenttheologian, Dr. Howard Thurman.Dr. Smith was one of a group ofyounger ministers (Thurmanreferred to them as “my boys”)who traveled to San Franciscomany times to pose questions to
planner. You won’twant to miss oursecond annual retreat in themountains! This is the perfect timeof year for leaf peeping, and weencourage you all to join us forthis special weekend in themountains.
Dr. Thurman in his private study.Thurman kept up with Smith’sministry and visited the churchesand universities where Smithoffered Thurman’s teachings.
Community Read: No Ashes in the FireWednesday, September 18, 6 pm.Live-stream Event from EpiscopalDivinity School (EDS) in PerryAuditorium
Join Episcopal Divinity SchoolDean and Cathedral CanonTheologian Kelly Brown Douglasfor a live-stream discussion takingplace at EDS of No Ashes in theFire: Coming of Age Black andFree in America with the authorDarnell Moore. View theCommunity Read invitation. ».Email your questions or RSVP: [email protected].
A Heartfelt Thanks!As your Vicar, I would like to offer mydeepest gratitude to those members ofthe Cathedral Congregation Committeewhose service has recently ended. KenMyrie served as the Chair, NancyStockbridge as the Vice Chair andBonnie Willette as the Secretary formore years than they probably wouldlike to count! I have appreciated their counsel, their patience, andtheir willingness to work hard to make sure the congregationremained vibrant and healthy during the transition years. I alsowant to thank Christine Bingaman, Janet Healy, and NickCieslinski for their steadfast service. All of these aforementionedmembers are devoted to the congregation and we owe them a debtof gratitude! God bless them one and all!
CCC MinutesThe minutes for the June Cathedral Congregation Committee
(CCC) meeting were considered for approval at the meeting onAugust 7 and accepted by the members present. The CCC did notmeet in July. Download the June 2019 Minutes »
Planned Giving to Support the CathedralHave you considered including theCathedral in your will, or as abeneficiary of your IRA orretirement funds? Making a legacygift is a wonderful way to extendyour support and appreciation ofthe Cathedral’s ministry to thosewho follow us. Please contact Marilyn Kochan for moreinformation on how your estate plan can accommodate yourpersonal and family needs, while also meeting your philanthropicgoals. Learn more »
Steps on the JourneyIn MemoriamWe are saddened to learn of the deathof Juli Musgrave who died early onMonday, August 19. For 30 years, herhusband Reuben was the leader of songat the Folk Eucharist, which took placeon Sundays in St. Joseph’s Chapel.Please keep Reuben and Juli’s familyand friends in your prayers, asking forcomfort during their time of grievingand the ability to celebrate Juli’s life of joyful service. May Juli’ssoul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
Pastoral newsIf you or someone you know in the congregation would like todiscuss a pastoral concern or wish a hospital or home visit or toreceive Communion, please contact the Vicar, Dana Corsello, at(202) 537-5290 or [email protected]. And if you have aprayer request, please email: [email protected].
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