Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka, Kansas

April 2013 Vol. 87, No. 4

The Cathedral Vestry

held its annual retreat

on March 9. After

assessing the goals

set and met last year,

we set new short

term and long term

g o a l s t o b e

accomplished by the parish (see page

2). The Vestry also made the decision

to move forward this year with a

capital campaign for a new main floor

parish hall and renovations to the

Cloister Hall. We hope the parish will

be as unanimously excited about this

project as we are!

The capital campaign and

building plan was first introduced in

2010. At that time, due to a severe

downturn in the economy, it was

decided to shelve the project for a

time. Over the past year, the Vestry

has been in constant discussion

concerning the building project and

the ability of the parish to conduct a

successful campaign. We believe

2013 is the time to reintroduce the

project to the congregation and to call

for a capital campaign to finance this

work.

Unlike the Vestry, it has been

three years since most of our

parishioners have heard much about

this building project. We realize we

have to reintroduce the building plans

and restate the case for need through

parish meetings and some one-on-one

visits. We will begin these meetings

this spring and, hopefully, with the

congregation’s energy and blessing,

From the Dean. . .

Continued on page 2.

conduct our capital campaign this

fall. We hope to be able to begin and

complete the renovation phase of the

project next spring and summer and

the new construction phase in the

spring and summer of 2015!

This is an exciting time for Grace

Cathedral! There is a need for these

expanded and renovated facilities, for

the present and future growth and

ministry of our church. Be thinking

and praying about what you can do –

as much as you can do – to make this

plan become a reality! More

information and meeting dates will

be forthcoming.

—I’ll see you in church!

Steve+

From the Dean

VESTRY GOALS 1 YEAR Investigate main floor renovation Build handicap parking Better signage, inside and outside A 5% increase in pledged giving A 5% increase in average Sunday

attendance Kitchen improvements Lighting and narthex improve-

ments

1-3 YEARS

2nd full-time priest / total dollars for dean search

Build main floor parish hall

Build playground 3-5 YEARS

$1 million dollar budget

400+ in attendance (Sunday wor-ship)

5-10 YEARS $3 million dollar endowment ONGOING

Increase community awareness of Grace Cathedral

Increase active participation in worship and fellowship

Find and train adult education leaders

Organ restoration and maintenance

100 percent pledge participation

April 7-May 12

The History of Christianity:

New Testament-Middle Ages

Cathedral parishioner Steve Roth

will lead a study on the growth

and development of Christianity

starting from the end of the New

T e s t a me n t a c c o u n t a n d

extending to the Middle Ages (100 AD to 900 AD). The classes will include

the following: The relations (and sometimes persecutions) of early

Christians and pagan Rome; An introduction to some of the early Church

fathers; Development of the Canon and Orthodox doctrine; The whys and

the hows as to the change from pagan to Christian Rome; The gulf that grew

between the Western and Eastern Church; The development and role of the

Papacy in the emerging Middle Ages.

Inquirer’s class this spring

An “Inquirer’s Class” on the Episcopal Church will be held on Sunday

mornings, April 7-May 5. This class will serve as the required instruction for

those wishing to join the church, but it is also a refresher course for long-

time Episcopalians. In this class, we’ll study the church’s history, the Book

of Common Prayer, church lore (seasons, colors, etc); the sacraments and

church doctrine. Whether new to church or a long-time member, this class

will increase your own knowledge of the church, and help you be better able

to share that information with others. Join us 9:30-10:15, Sunday mornings

in St. Mary’s Chapel.

Children’s Sunday School schedule for April Date Spark Sunday School Holy Moly! Children’s Chapel

4/07 Doubting Thomas Man Through a Roof

4/14 Saul to Paul Good Samaritan

4/21 Peter & Tabatha Mary & Martha

4/28 Peter’s Dream Prodigal Son

KSM Summer Session on Mystical Theology This summer, the Kansas School for Ministry will offer a

special course on the English mystical tradition. This

course will provide participants with an opportunity

to become more familiar with the sources and

figures of English mystical theology, including the

anonymous but influential text, The Cloud of

Unknowing, and medieval writers like Richard

Rolle, Julian of Norwich, and Margery Kempe. The

class will meet at the Bethany Place Conference

Center June 8-9 (Sat.-Sun.), and will be facilitated by Dr.

Jim Lewis. The cost for the course is $100 (which covers instruction, lodging

at the conference center, and meals, but not books, travel, or other

incidentals). All are invited and encouraged to take advantage of this

opportunity to learn more about a neglected and often misunderstood segment

of Anglican history, faith, and practice. For further information or to register

for the course, please contact the Rev. Andrew Grosso at

<rector@trinityks.org> or (913) 367-3171.

W hen I was a youngster, the last thing my father would say to me

before we started for church was, “Do you have money for the

offering?” I almost never did and he almost always gave me a dime to put

into the plate when it came around.

Now we support the church with a monthly pledge which we put into

the plate once a month. I hadn’t realized how much I missed putting in

money every Sunday, until I began honoring picketers with a dollar per

protester. It felt good knowing that they were unwittingly supporting the

church they claimed to hate so much.

A few years ago, when they quit visiting us every Sunday, I continued

putting a few dollars into the plate in addition to our pledge, just because it

seemed to me that putting something in the offering is a part of worship.

This practice has led to a bit of a moral dilemma for me. Sometimes

when it’s offering time, I realize I don’t have anything smaller than a

twenty. (I usually put two to five dollars in.) What to do? I really want to

continue this part of my worship, but I’m a little reluctant to part with a

twenty dollar bill.

I won’t tell you how I resolve this conflict, but I will tell you that every

Saturday, I make sure I have change!

by Marvin Stottlemire

This is a new segment for the Chimes.

Parishioners are invited to submit a

brief article on their “view from the

pew.” Articles can comment on

everything from what’s happening on

Sundays to what’s happening during the

week at Grace. All articles should be

related to church activities, preferably

Grace activities, and be positive in tone.

You can be inquisitive (I’ve always

wondered why . . . ?) or a reporter (I

noticed the other day that . . .; I was pleasantly surprised to see . . .). This is

not really an editorial page and not a place to criticize and complain. Those

conversations should be had with the dean in private. We simply thought

this might be a good opportunity to hear from Cathedral parishioners about

Cathedral activities and other matters of interest to Cathedral members.

Articles must be signed, should be concise—no more than 180 words—and

are subject to editing. Marvin Stottlemire starts the series off this month! GREAT SPACES Music &

Arts Series

presents

Saturday, April 13, 7 p.m.

CALMUS ENSEMBLE

Five singers from Leipzig, Germany,

return to Topeka. They last performed

at the Cathedral in 2008 and were so

good, we’re having them back!

All tickets-$15, available at the

Cathedral office or GreatSpaces.org

Douglas will perform a solo recital.

Tickets are $10/adults; $5 students;

12 & younger free

Friday, April 26, 7 p.m.

DOUGLAS NEIDT Classical Guitarist

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We are three months in on our Manna for Grace project, and we have approximately 24 Grace Cathedral

households participating in the program. To date, Grace Cathedral has earned $1,557.90! Wow! At this rate we will

earn about $6,200 in a year. Not bad for just buying groceries as usual!

Now let’s do a little what if … What if we were to double the number of households participating? We would earn

about $12,000 in a year. Fifty families, simply purchasing groceries as they usually do using a Manna for Grace card to

pay for the groceries, would earn the Cathedral an additional $12,000 a year! How can we pass that up?

Thank you to all who are supporting this program and providing Manna. If you are a Dillon’s or Hy-Vee shopper and

would be willing to allow the Cathedral to benefit from your grocery shopping, Margaret La Rue can help you get

started. Please contact Margaret at 785-221-4002 or larue1989@mac.com

“Manna for Grace” update

DOK April meeting The April meeting of Daughters of the King will be held on Sat., April 6, starting at 9 a.m. with Morning Prayer in St.

Mary’s Chapel. Vickie Brokke, CEO/President of the Topeka Civic Theatre will present a program on the many

activities provided at the theatre. All women of the church are invited to attend the DOK meetings at any time.

“Dining with the Dean” is another one of the ministries served by the Daughters of the King. Joanne Kensinger is

the chairperson for this committee. The purpose of the event is a chance for the Dean and newcomers to visit and share

a simple lunch.

Spring spruce-up day, April 20

Got a case of spring fever? We’ve got the cure! Our annual Spring Spruce Up Day is Saturday, April 20. This event has

grown from the dean and 2 or 3 Building and Grounds members to over 20 volunteers for the past two years! It has

turned from a serious all-day work day to a fun half-day of fellowship. Last year we finished in less than 3 hours due to

the volunteer response. You can’t tell me you’d rather play golf than spend the day spreading mulch with friends?!

Basically, that’s what we do: spread mulch around the church and, maybe, a little weed-pulling and raking. So, join in

the fun! Come help make our annual work day fun and also a short day. And help save the dean’s back! We begin at 9

a.m. and will finish no later than 12:30. Sign up for summer softball!

Summer Softball is open to both men and women and plays at lower competitive levels in the Shawnee County Parks

and Recreation League. The season is 14 weeks on Friday evenings beginning May 3. Weekly practices will be decided

by the players. Contact Michael Massey at 235-3457 for more information.

Stephen Ministry provides lay pastoral care

Grace Cathedral is part of the Stephen Ministry, an interdenominational network of care giving congregations that has

grown to over 11,000 churches in more than 24 countries over the past 37 years. Ongoing training has equipped a

dedicated group of lay people in our congregation to provide confidential one-on-one training to individuals

experiencing difficulty in their lives. For more information, contact Mary Becker or Michael Massey through the

Cathedral office at 235-3457.

New Beginnings for youth, grades 6-8

April 19-21, 2013 at St. Michael and All Angels in Mission, KS. New Beginnings is a weekend retreat that focuses on

the two greatest commandments: to love God and love your neighbor. More information and registration forms are

available at the Diocesan website: http://episcopal-ks.org/youth/newbeginnings.html.

Graduates anyone? We want to recognize Cathedral members who will be high school or college graduates in May. Please call or e-mail us

with their names.

Sympathies Sympathies of the parish go to the family of Marilynne Wilcox who died March 6. May her soul, and the souls of all

the faithful departed, rest in peace.

The Cloister Gallery

SHOWING IN APRIL—“LOVING GRACE” BY BECKY DRAGER Becky Drager graduated from Colorado State University with a BFA in graphic design. Her medium was originally watercolor, but she has recently moved to acrylics which allow her to paint bright, super-saturated colors in a way that makes them seem to pop off the canvas. Many of her works are of historic Topeka buildings. This month's exhibit in the Cloister Gallery includes unique perspectives of our own Cathedral. Becky's husband Kirk will provide live music for the reception and opening of her exhibit during Topeka ArtsConnect’s “First Friday ArtWalk,” April 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The exhibit will run through the end of the month.

Treasurer’s Report

February 28, 2013

Operating income for the month

of February was $48,296, and

operating expense was $63,846.

Expense exceeded income by

$15,550.

Operating income for the year to

date was $113,806, and operating

expense for the year to date was

$131,240, resulting in an excess

expense of $17,434.

Cash in the bank checking

account on February 28, 2013 was

$65,168.

— Paul Smith, Treasurer

FEBRUARY ATTENDANCE

2013 2012 2011

1st Sunday .... 358* ...... 341*...... 303

2nd Sunday ... 310 ........ 307 ....... 305

3rd Sunday .... 316 ........ 317 ....... 306

4th Sunday .... 269 ........ 343 ....... 299

Total 1,253 ..... 1,308 ..... 1,213

*Evensong ..........

April April Flower Memorials

1 Annie Blower Patten

John C. Harmon

Margaret P. Smith

2 William Goodson Reed

3 Heather Kristen Jaynes

4 John S. Hopkins, Sr.

5 Virginia Meade Cave

Elizabeth Dorsey Jones

6 Howel Jones

Herbert Bolyard

Ada A. Bolyard

8 Doris Everada Clarke Starr

9 Stacy G. Carkhuff, Jr.

11 Jessie Swan Sinel

16 Frank C. Thompson

William A.L. Thompson

17 Meliora H. Abrahams

Ralph Abbott Covey

18 Wilamina Marie Gordon Starr

19 William Joseph Batten

Hilda Ingalls Burrow

Cora Hoefner Holloway

Olive Amanda Robinson

Lucie Gibbs Vernon

20 Charles H. Everett

22 William Thomas Crosby

23 Ray Price McClintock

24 William Randolph Carpenter

Martha Jo Nicol

26 Rebecca U. Bellamy

Otto Austin Nance, Jr.

28 E. Lloyd Sugg

Bowman Russell

29 Mary B. George

3 Robert Hoard

4 Clement Gibbs

6 Brad Miller

7 Myles Criss

Kay Hemmingway

Susan Raby

8 Margaret La Rue

9 Shantini Gunasegaram

Doug Sheafor

Bennett Smith

10 Randy Wheeler

11 Marie Burrell

Bob Mather

Daniel Richter

12 David Williams

13 Melinda Schneider

Morgan Taylor

15 Betsy McGuire

18 Ruth Sullivant

20 Andrea Evans

21 Diane Harrington

25 Garth Hulse

26 Erma Runnels

27 Bobbie Barber

Bring non-perishable food items

to fill the grocery cart in the

Cathedral. The food is distributed to

Let’s Help and Doorstep.

FOOD SUNDAY

April 7

THE NEXT CHIMES . . .

May issue Deadline: April 15

About the window… Each month, we feature a small portion of a Cathedral stained glass window on the front cover of The Chimes. In the Chancel are 12 large windows above the choir, depicting the first Disciples called by Jesus. Thomas is often referred to as “Doubting Thomas” because he only came to believe in Jesus’ resurrection by actually touching his wounds. (John 20:27-29)

Weekly Schedule Sunday

8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite I

9:30 a.m.—Sunday School (Sept.-May)

10:30 a.m.—Children’s Chapel

10:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite II

Wednesday

12:10 p.m.—Holy Communion

Grace Episcopal Cathedral

701 SW Eighth Avenue

Topeka, Kansas 66603-3219

(785) 235-3457 • Fax (785) 235-1863

E-mail: info@GraceCathedralTopeka.org

Website: www.GraceCathedralTopeka.org

Grace Cathedral, Topeka, Kansas — A House of Prayer for all People

and a National Jubilee Ministry Center of the Episcopal Church

GRACE CATHEDRAL CLERGY

The Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Dean

The Reverend George Pejakovich, Assistant to the Dean

Deacon Donald Chubb

CATHEDRAL STAFF

Kent Wingerson, Cathedral Verger/Finance Manager

Connie Vosburgh, Office Administrator

Steve Burk, Organist/Choirmaster

Sylvia Hamilton, Assistant Organist

Michael Massey, Ministry Coordinator

Kathy Smith, Director of Children’s Ministries

Lisa Wilk, Youth Director

Michael Godfrey, Sexton

John Barber, Security

VESTRY OF GRACE CATHEDRAL

Mark Ohlemeier, Senior Warden; Cynthia Langston, Junior Warden

Paul Smith, Treasurer; Phil Elwood, Chancellor

Jeanne Atha, Mark Ohlemeier, Lynne Overman

Julie Dittmer, Barbara Nuss, Cynthia Sheppeard Langston Kevin Cassidy, Allen Jeffus, Sarah Shipman

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