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“Draw us in the Spirit’s tether, For when humbly, in Thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them.”

So begins a well-known poem by The Rev. Percy Dearmer, an early 20th century Anglican priest and author. This image of being drawn in by the tether of the Spirit has stood out to me as I look toward the coming year at The Chapel of the Cross. In the last season we’ve all been stretched and pulled in many directions, but throughout that time I’ve felt the gentle tug of the Holy Spirit, drawing us closer to God, closer to one another, and binding us together as members of Christ’s body. To be drawn in the Spirit such that “all our meals and all our living make us sacraments of Thee, that by caring, helping, giving, we may true disciples be.”—as Dearmer also wrote—seems a worthy goal to guide our life together this year.

In the following pages you will find many ways to be drawn in the Spirit to God and one another. Worship is foundational to our life, and starting September 12 we will begin, on a trial basis, the following Sunday services: 7:45 a.m, 9 a.m. (in-person and livestreamed); 11:15 a.m. and 4 p.m., contingent upon sufficient liturgical volunteer support. Additionally, we have several special worship events that you will see highlighted throughout the fall.

We will host in-person adult formation sessions at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings, and many of those offerings will also be available via livestream on our YouTube channel. We also have numerous small groups meeting for prayer, study and conversation. You will find a list of those offerings and whom to contact with your interest in the back of this brochure. Our Children’s, Youth, and University ministries with much care and creative planning, seek to retain their hallmarks of valuable spiritual formation and strong relationships built among participants.

As we start a new program year and begin the slow process of safely re-membering our community, we want to hear from you. We long to listen to one another. Where has God been at work in your life during these days of distance? What have you missed? What dreams do you think God has for us as a community bound together by the Holy Spirit? Be on the lookout for more information about a series of listening sessions that will be happening in a variety of formats. We are excited to hear what is on your heart and trust that in listening deeply to one another, God’s vision for The Chapel of the Cross will come more sharply into focus, and that we will be drawn by the Spirit to live boldly into that vision. Make a point to register so we can hear from you. Your voice is a vital strand in the Spirit’s tether.

Faithfully,

The Rev. Elizabeth Marie Melchionna

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Sunday, September 5 Holy Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10 a.m. | Cloister Courtyard

No registration required but adults must accompany their children and everyone —even those fully vaccinated—must mask throughout the service. A virtual children’s service will post at 7 a.m. every Sunday at www.cotcchildandfam.org. You can register for faith-at-home materials here: https://www.thechapelofthecross.org/church-school-information.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church Re-membering the Body | 5:15 p.m. | Churchyard

Join us as we walk the sacred spaces of our church campus and spend time becoming physically and spiritually present in them, reopening ourselves and our building to a new year of praying, studying, and serving together.

Tuesday, September 7 Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) | 5:30-7 p.m.

The Episcopal Campus Ministry meets every Tuesday evening and is open to students at any point in the year. If you are an adult interested in volunteering or supporting this ministry, please be in touch with Chaplain Mary Cat (mcyoung@thechapelofthecross.org).

Sunday, September 12The Feast of the Holy Cross: Homecoming Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineParish-wide Welcome Back Coffee Hour | 10:15 a.m. | Churchyard

Join us for a festive coffee hour as we gather outside for food and fellowship to kick off another year of serving God together in our parish. No Children’s Chapel.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church CrossTies | 5 p.m. | Tower Room Door

CrossTies, our ministry for those in their 20’s/30’s, meets on the second Sunday of the month after the 4 p.m. service. For more information, visit www.thechapelofthecross.org/crossties.

Sunday, September 19 Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite I | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister Courtyard

Please note that the Children’s Chapel service time changes to 10:15 a.m. Parish Listening Session | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall

As we regather as a community after so much time apart, we long to hear from you about what you believe God’s dreams are for The Chapel of the Cross as we

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prepare for the next chapter of our common life. Join us for a parish listening session after the 9 a.m. service to help us in this important work. Please register: www.thechapelofthecross.org/adult-formation.

Holy Eucharist Rite I | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite I | 4 p.m. | Church EYC Bonfire and Lawn Games | 4-6 p.m.

EYC is a ministry of the parish for Middle and High School Students. To learn more about this and other activities in which our youth are engaged, be in contact with our Director of Youth and Family Ministries, Mike Peterson (mpeterson@thechapelofthecross.org).

Sunday, September 26 Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardThe Spirit: Breath of Life | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall and Online

To open our formation offerings in our year of being “Drawn in the Spirit” we have a series exploring the role of The Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments. Led by our clergy, we’ll examine the Spirit’s work in the act of creation, its identification with Wisdom, as well as the various forms it takes in the Gospels before examining St. Paul’s understanding of the role The Spirit plays in the forming and sustaining communities. Today, The Rev. Noah Van Niel begins the series. You are welcome to join us in person and the class will also be livestreamed through our website and archived for later viewing.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) Lake Party | 4-6 p.m.

For information about location be in touch with Mike Peterson (mpeterson@thechapelofthecross.org).

Parish Listening Session | 5:15 p.m. | Parish Hall As we regather as a community after so much time apart, we long to hear from you about what you believe God’s dreams are for The Chapel of the Cross as we prepare for the next chapter of our common life. Join us for a parish listening session after the 4 p.m. service to help us in this important work. Please register: www.thechapelofthecross.org/adult-formation.

Wednesday, September 29 Feast of St. Michael and All Angels Choral Evensong | 7 p.m. | Church

Join us for a festive choral evensong to mark one of the most memorable feast days in the church year. Music will include pieces by Handel, Archer, and Moore.

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Sunday, October 3 Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardThe Spirit: Wisdom | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall and Online

This week The Rev. Elizabeth Marie Melchionna draws us into The Old Testament understanding of Spirit as source of wisdom.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchBlessing of the Animals with Holy Eucharist | 4 p.m. | Churchyard

Tuesday, October 5 My Spiritual Awakening Speaker Series | 5:30 p.m. | Church

Accomplished leaders across a variety of professional areas discuss their vocational and spiritual journey. Today we host, Kevin “Kaze” Thomas, Arts & Culture Director for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership.

Sunday, October 10 University Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardThe Spirit: The Gospels | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall and Online

This week The Rev. Mary Catherine Young takes us through some of the many ways the Gospels and Acts refer to The Holy Spirit and its work.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church Sunday, October 17 Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite I | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardThe Spirit: Community | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall and Online

We conclude our series on The Spirit with The Rev. Noah Van Niel exploring the role the Spirit plays in the formation of community in the writings of St. Paul.

Holy Eucharist Rite I | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite I | 4 p.m. | Church Sunday, October 24 Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister Courtyard

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Faithful Farming | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall and OnlineThe Creation Care Committee invites you to join us this morning as we hear from Fr. Joe Sroka and his family about their ministry and work at Little Way Farm. As we consider ways in which our diet impacts climate change, Little Way Farm is modeling how faithful farming and eating can be both a gift to the earth and to those in need. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear their story.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church Celtic Eucharist | 7 p.m. | Church

Our much beloved Celtic Eucharist returns as we mark the turning of the seasons and the beginning of the harvest. Join us for a worship experience full of beauty and silence, incorporating music, prayers and readings that expand our theological imagination and give us new ways to connect with the Divine.

Sunday, October 31 Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardNewcomer Reception | 10:15 a.m. | Churchyard

If you’re new (or new-ish) to the parish you are especially invited to this festive hour. Come meet other members of the parish, clergy and staff as we gather for seasonal drinks and treats.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church Monday, November 1All Saints’ Day Holy Eucharist Rite II | 7 p.m. | Church Tuesday, November 2All Souls’ Day Holy Eucharist Rite II with Necrology | 7 p.m. | Church Sunday, November 7 All Saints’ Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardOur Homeless Neighbors | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall and Online

Join us for a three-part series about people experiencing homelessness in Chapel Hill. Today, the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness will present Homelessness 101. We’ll learn where we are in the work to end homelessness, what ending homelessness means and how to make it happen, and what data tells us

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about who is experiencing homelessness in our community. Youth Inquirers Confirmation Informational Meeting | 10:30 a.m. | Overlook RoomHoly Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church

Tuesday, November 9My Spiritual Awakening Speaker Series | 5:30 p.m. | Church

Accomplished leaders across a variety of professional areas discuss their vocational and spiritual journey. Today we host Kelsey Davis, Director of Blue Ridge Service Corps & Campus Missioner at WCU/UNCA at Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina.

Sunday, November 14 Ingathering SundayHoly Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church and OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardOur Homeless Neighbors | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall and Online

Homelessness 201 will take a deeper dive into each of our local homeless system gaps to learn what the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community collectively needs to do to end homelessness and where we at the Chapel of the Cross can be most effective.

Holy Eucharist Rite II | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite II | 4 p.m. | Church Tuesday, November 16 ECM Interfaith Thanksgiving Event (students) | 5:15 p.m. | Parish Hall

Student leaders from a diverse range of faith groups will host a gathering for the purpose of building relationships across difference. This small group based program will provides an opportunity to learn from the wisdom in the room and get to know our neighbors of different faiths.

Sunday, November 21 Christ the King SundayHoly Eucharist Rite I (Spoken) | 7:45 a.m. | ChapelHoly Eucharist Rite I | 9 a.m. | Church & OnlineChildren’s Chapel | 10:15 a.m. | Cloister CourtyardOur Homeless Neighbors | Adult Formation | 10:15 a.m. | Parish Hall & Online

This third and final session will be a moderated Q&A panel discussion with local experts in this area.

Holy Eucharist Rite I | 11:15 a.m. | ChurchHoly Eucharist Rite I | 4 p.m. | Church

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Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist Rite II | 9 a.m. | Church

Online Worship and FormationWorship with us every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. at www.youtube.com/thechapelofthecross. Starting September 26, you can also join us on YouTube for our Sunday morning adult formation opportunities.

Small GroupsIn addition to the worship, learning, and fellowship offerings listed above, this fall we also have a number of small group learning opportunities. Some of these will happen in person, some will happen online and some will be a hybrid of the two. Questions and registrations should be directed to the leader listed with each group.

• Sunday Afternoon Book Study | 2:00 p.m. on Zoom: Contact Gayle Hartis (gaylehartis@gmail.com) for more information

• The Hebrew Scriptures Small Group | Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. on Zoom beginning September 14: Contact Hugh Tilson (tilsonha@icloud.com) for more information. Class is full and registration is now closed.

• Wednesday Women’s Bible Study | 9-10:00 a.m. in person and on Zoom: Contact Boykin Bell (bbell@thechapelofthecross.org)

• Racism and Reconciliation in South Africa | The third Wednesday of each month, 7–8:30 p.m. beginning September 15. Sponsored by the Global Mission Committee. Contact Jill Conrad (jillconrad.gmc@gmail.com)

• Men’s Bible Study | First and Third Thursdays in person: Contact Russ Cole (rcole@fmrealty.com)

• Thursday Women’s Bible Study | 9:30–10:30 a.m. in person and on Zoom: Contact Boykin Bell (bbell@thechapelofthecross.org)

• Thursday Afternoon Book Study | 2–3 p.m.: Contact Virginia Carson (vcarsonunc@gmail.com)

• Friday Morning Bible Study | 9–10 a.m. in person September 17: Contact The Rev. Noah Van Niel (nvanniel@thechapelofthecross.org)