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Congregation TidingsOctober 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 VicarA Fall to Remember!
Dear Congregation Family,
I am thrilled to share with you theexciting new events and studieshappening in November that willstretch your mind and feed yourheart and soul. I am calling themonth of November “A Fall toRemember.” These offerings truly reflect Jesus' mandate to Feedmy sheep—especially when we have dinner with Bishop Mariann!
Here are a few teasers. Details and sign up links are provided laterin the newsletter.
Beginning Friday, November 1, I will be co-leading a class withSister Josephine DiCalogero on the book, Short Stories by Jesus:The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi. We’ll meet forfive sessions on Friday afternoons at 1 pm in the CathedralLibrary.
Beginning Wednesday, November 6, we embark on the bookdiscussion series Three Books and a Bishop with wine anddinner on three consecutive Wednesday nights down inBethlehem Chapel. You won’t want to miss these fabulousevenings with Bishop Mariann as she talks about her new book—Receiving Jesus: The Way of Love— and interviews two otherclergy authors about their recent work.
Curtain please, on our exciting new offering of Theater Theology!We have 8 tickets left in our block to see the play, Right to beForgotten at the Arena Stage, Friday, November 8— 8 pmcurtain. Tickets are $71 each. If you’re ready to sign up, pleaseemail me at [email protected] to reserve your ticket.
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And finally, please save the date for a women’s Lentenpilgrimage to the high desert of New Mexico with me, March 13-16, at The Ghost Ranch. I’ll have more details to share soon!
Indeed, a fall to remember!
God bless you all,
The Rev. Canon Dana Colley Corsello
One Bread Stewardship CampaignAs we continue to celebrate what itmeans to belong to God’s belovedcommunity and prepare torecommit ourselves with an annualpledge, members of the CathedralCongregation have been reflectingon this community’s impact ontheir lives. Watch Erin’s video »,read reflections from Bobby Clarkand Jan Day Gravel and be sure to join us on November 3 forCelebration Sunday during all morning services! If you havequestions about pledging, or have not received your pledge packetplease contact Emily Davis or visithttps://cathedral.org/congregation/stewardship/ »Read Jan’s reflection »Read Bobby’s reflection »
3 Books and a BishopNovember Author Series withDinner & ComplineJoin Canon Vicar Dana Corsellofor a three-week clergy-authorseries moderated by BishopMariann Budde. The CathedralCongregation is pleased to honorits diocesan bishop and clergy colleagues for their work andvaluable insights. The three books are different in theme butrelevant and terrific reads. A gathering for fellowship over waterand wine and dinner precedes the author sessions each week. You
Cathedral Men’s Group
are welcome to attend either the dinner or the author session orboth. Dinner and author sessions are held in Bethlehem Chapel. Ashort service of compline in the Great Choir ends the evening.Dinner is a suggested donation of $13; the sessions are free. Learnmore and RSVP »
Afternoon Course with Canon VicarFridays, starting November 1, 1pm, Cathedral LibraryCanon Vicar Dana Corsello andSister Josephine DiCalogero willoffer a 5-session class onVanderbilt Professor Amy-JillLevine’s Short Stories by Jesus:The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi. All arewelcome to join this free class. Additional dates: 11/8, 11/15,11/22, and 12/6. To sign up, email [email protected]
Theater TheologyJoin us for Theater Theology at theArena Stage for the production ofRight to be Forgotten on Friday,November 8. Curtain is 8 pm. Thecanon vicar has purchased a blockof 10 tickets at $71 each. Pleaseemail her [email protected] to reserveyour ticket.
If you cannot join us on November8, but still want to see theproduction, please purchase yourown ticket and then join us for theTheater Theology discussion on afuture, yet-to-be-determined date. Learn more »
Key to a life well lived“My message to you is quite simple. I am convinced that the keyto the faithful life is living the grateful life.…Living gratefully is away of seeing the world that focuses on God’s grace and theblessings that come our way every single day. Living gratefullymeans trying to find ways to give to others in response to all thathas been given to us.…Simply put, to understand that you areblessed and to spend your time being a blessing to others is thekey to a life well lived.” — Sunday, October 13 sermon by TheVery Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith.
Season of Giving Thanks
Blessing of the AnimalsHighlights!
View highlights of this year’sBlessing of the Animals serviceheld to honor the feast day ofSaint Francis of Assisi, patron
saint of animals and theenvironment. You won’t want to
miss the bunny, the hedgehog andother creatures great and small!
Watch now! »
Alabama PilgrimageOur pilgrims have just returned!Here are a few early glimpses.
Thanksgiving Baskets & AdventGiving
As the “Season of Giving Thanks”fast approaches, please plan to joinfellow Congregation members,Cathedral friends and our valuedpartners to help children, families, veterans and others who need alittle help in making the holidays special. Come be part of ourcollective efforts to provide Thanksgiving Baskets to more than1,325 families and Advent gifts to more than 350 children andyouth.
Thanksgiving BasketsDonate funds and/or Thanksgiving Baskets. Volunteer to helpassemble or deliver the baskets. The primary Thanksgiving pagewill go live soon. Eager to get started? Download the shopping list » Sign up to volunteer »
Advent Giving TreeContribute Advent gifts or funds for gift cards. Volunteer to helpwith our Advent Giving Tree or gift delivery. As the drivelaunches on November 24, our priority right now is to assemble acore team of volunteers. If you are curious about the drive andhow you can help, attend a brief organizing meeting on Sunday,October 27 at 10:15 am in N-4. Learn more »
Back to the Beginning: Jamestown,Virginia 1619 and BeyondSaturday–Sunday, November 2–3Join the Racial Justice Task Forcefor a special 2-day trip toJamestown, Virginia. Interestedcongregants are encouraged to bepart of this pilgrimage. OnSaturday, Virginia historian MarkSummers will conduct two specialtours arranged on sitescommemorating Native Americansand African Americans. We’ll spend the night in Williamsburg.On Sunday, we’ll attend the 11 am worship service at the Historic
J2A Wreath & PoinsettiaSaleSundays, coffee hour, startingOctober 20The Cathedral’sJourney toAdulthood (J2A)youth will beselling poinsettias,roping and wreaths during coffeehour for the next three Sundays.We are grateful that our youth areable to be part of the SundaySchool programs hosted by St.Alban’s Parish. The proceeds fromthe Christmas sale will go to fundtheir 2021 Pilgrimage. Learnmore »
Dealing with AddictionsSunday, October 27, 1 pm
First Baptist Church. Space is limited so please reserve your spotsoon! Download the flyer »
Celebrate our Ministry PartnersSave the date: Saturday, November 9On Saturday, November 9, we are blessed with two outstandingevents to benefit the programs of Friendship Place and SamaritanMinistry. Congregants are invited to walk in the morning on theNational Mall to end homelessness and then, after a good nap,head out to the annual gala to benefit Samaritan Ministry.
Cathedral Congregation Walksto End Homelessness
Saturday, November 9, 10:30 am,National MallFor a great morning of fellowshipbenefitting a great cause, join theannual Friendship Walks to raisefunds for innovative programs that empower participants torebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs and reconnect withfriends, family and the community, permanently. Take the 1.5mile fun and peaceful walk around the National Mall withcongregations, schools and other support groups focused onending homelessness in the Washington, D.C. region. Allproceeds benefit Friendship Place. We have participated in thisannual event since 2008. Let’s stroll together to help endhomelessness! Register or donate today »
The Art of Change: Samaritan Ministry Annual Gala
Saturday, November 9, 6–9 pmThis year’s gala to benefit theprograms of Samaritan Ministry ofGreater Washingon (SMGW)takes place at the Duke EllingtonSchool of the Arts in Georgetown.The Cathedral is a SMGWministry partner, along with otherEpiscopal churches in our area. Hear stories of inspiring SMGWparticipants. Learn about the signature Next Step Program. Bid ongreat live auction items. Enjoy abundant food, wine andfellowship. Register today »
Sanctuary Committee MeetingTuesday, October 29, 7:30 pm, N-4We will hear from Allison Duvall,Manager for Church Relations andEngagement, Episcopal MigrationMinistries (EMM). Our
This groupsession, offeredquarterly, exploresthe nature and types of addictivedisorders. Led by Gabe Kajeckas.Learn more »
Advent & Christmas
Are you workingon your dayplanner?Wondering whichChristmasservices requirepasses? Seewhat’s on the horizon for concerts,special programs and services.Learn more »
Washington National CathedralSanctuary Committee is now amember of EMM/ Partners inWelcome, a new Episcopal Churchinitiative housed at EMM to linkup migrant and refugee-supportinggroups across the Episcopal Church. In addition to this specialconversation, the meeting will provide a broad overview of ourSanctuary Committee activities and membership—made up of across-section of members from beyond our walls and ourministry. Learn more »
Advent Meditations Sign-upFirst call for writersEach year during the season ofAdvent, we post daily meditationswritten by members of thecongregation and Cathedralcommunity. Would you be willingto share a short reflection on yourspiritual journey? You are invitedto write a 150-200 word reflection.Download the flyer ». Sign up onSundays or email [email protected].
CCC MinutesThe minutes for the SeptemberCathedral Congregation Committee(CCC) meeting were approved at themeeting on Wednesday, October 2.Download the September 2019Minutes »
Cathedral InsiderThe NCA wanted you to know that the latest National CathedralAssociate Newsletter is now available online. It offers a periodiclook behind the scenes for our NCA members. You will recognizemany in the articles! Enjoy »
Steps on the Journey
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