The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord

7 January 2018 3 p.m. Evening Prayer

Our VisiOn: A world where people experience God’s love and are made whole.

Our MissiOn: To share the love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning.

The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord

7 January 2018 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist

The celebration of Epiphany in Ethiopia.

Welcome to this sacred house of prayer for all people. Those who built this place and care for it love tradition and feel passionate about engaging with what is new. If you look closely you will find images of scientists, reformers, Jewish rabbis and Roman Catholic popes, political leaders, saints, and even an astronaut.We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. You might ask yourself two questions: “What do I need to receive? What do I have to give?” We would be delighted to hear about your explorations. May God bless you on your journey!

– The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral

• If you are new to Grace Cathedral, please introduce yourself and fill out a welcome card so we can be in touch with you. We’re glad you’re here!

• Join us for coffee and conversation across the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service.

• Find out about our programs for children, youth and families at coffee hour.

Welcome to Grace CathedralWelcome to Grace Cathedral

highlights

about today’s readingsGenesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11

Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet.

It’s not hard to see why people in early Palestinian cultures would view water as a deeply holy substance: life-giving,

purifying, primal and revered. Our reading from Genesis today places water firmly at the mysterious core of creation,

one of the first and most powerful things on which God’s creative agency acts. Water was not to be taken lightly in a

desert land; thirst of body often echoed thirst of spirit in the songs of an arid country.

Yet John directs his followers to look past the baptism of water, past what cleanses and soothes, to the baptism of the

Spirit. There’s both power and risk in following Jesus out of the waters of the Jordan, into the bustle of the towns and

villages of Judea. The gift we carry, whatever we encounter, is God’s love, and the name we will always be known by,

whatever we do, is beloved child.

To those beloved ones we baptize today: we wish you all the good things this good world offers, including an abiding

awareness of how deeply you are woven into the love that brings this world to life. You are cherished as you are

blessed and named, and you will be cherished every step of your journey.

Carol James has been part of the cathedral community for over a decade. She has served as a co-mentor in the

Education for Ministry program. She currently leads the evening prayer providers in the Jail Ministry and is a cathedral

staff member.

King & Faith Forum SeriesSundays, January 14, 21 and 28 • 4 p.m. • Gresham Hall

Join us for conversations on the MLK2018 theme, “The Urgency of Now,” in partnership with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation. Learn more inside.

Mellon International Chamber Players: Spain Around the WorldToday, January 7 • 4 p.m. • Chapel of Grace

A virtuoso string and flute quintet will perform music inspired by Spanish culture. Ensemble members are students or recent graduates of the country’s leading music institutions including The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory of Music, Yale School of Music and University of Southern California. Composers

include Manuel de Falla, Luigi Boccherini, Maurice Ravel and Joaquín Turina, among others. Free and open to all.

The Holy EucharistThe First Sunday after The Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord • 7 January 2018 • 11 am

Ask an usher about child care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics

and refrain from taking video or photos during the service.

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The GatheringIntroit The people stand as the procession enters. Malcolm Archer

Choir Bethlehem of noblest cities, none can once with thee compare; Thou alone the Lord from Heaven didst for us Incarnate bear. Fairer than the sun at morning was the star that told His birth; To the lands their God announcing, hid beneath a form of earth. By its radiant beauty guided, see, the Eastern kings appear! See them bend, their gifts to offer gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh. Offerings of mystic meaning! Incense doth the God disclose; Gold a Royal Child proclaimeth; Myrrh the future tomb foreshows. Holy Jesus! in Thy brightness to the Gentile world displayed, with the Father and the Spirit, endless praise to Thee be paid. Amen. —Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413), adapted by Edward Caswell (1814-1878)

Opening Acclamation

Presider Blessed be the one, holy and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever. There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God’s call to us. One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all.Collect of the Day

Presider May God be with you. People And also with you.

Let us pray. Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Word of God The First Reading The people sit. Genesis 1:1–5

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 29: 3–5, 7–10 The people remain seated. The choir sings the antiphon, then all repeat. F. E. Gladstone

Choir, then all The Lord shall give strength to his peo - ple. Choir The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;

the God of glory thunders; * the Lord is upon the mighty waters.

The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; * the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor.

Sung by all The Lord shall give strength to his people. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; *

the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; The voice of the Lord splits the flames of fire;

the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; * the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

The Lord shall give strength to his people. The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe *

and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the Lord *

all are crying, “Glory!” The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; *

the Lord sits enthroned as King for evermore. The Lord shall give strength to his people.

The Second Reading Acts 19:1–7

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.The Holy Gospel Mark 1:4–11

The choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in.

Choir All of you who were baptized into Christ;

People have clothed your - selves with Christ. All repeat the three Alleluias.

Before the Gospel The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. All Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel The Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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The Sermon The people sit. The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young  A period of silence may follow. Dean

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Holy BaptismWe respectfully ask that we everyone refrain from taking videos or photos during the service. Clergy will be available immediately after the service for photos at the font with your family.

The Presentation and Examination of the Candidates Presider The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

The candidates are presented individually by their sponsors, parents, and godparents as follows

Parents and godparents I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.After all have been presented, the presider asks the whole group of parents and godparents

Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?

Parents and godparents I will, with God’s help. Presider Will you by your prayers and witness help this child

to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents and godparents I will, with God’s help.

The presider asks the following questions of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the candidates.

Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?

Answer I renounce them.

Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?

Answer I renounce them.

Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them.

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Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? I do.

Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? I do.

Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? I do.

The presider then addresses the congregation, saying

Presider Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?

People We will.

The Baptismal Covenant

Presider Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God’s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin,

repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help. Presider Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People I will, with God’s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people,

and respect the dignity of the earth, and of every human being? I will, with God’s help.

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Prayers for the Candidates

Presider Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth. Deacon Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. All Lord, hear our prayer. Open their hearts to your grace and truth. Lord, hear our prayer. Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Lord, hear our prayer. Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Send them into the world in witness to your love. Lord, hear our prayer. Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. Lord, hear our prayer. Presider Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your

Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.

Thanksgiving over the Water

Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit

moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.

We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Presider Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Baptism Water is poured over each candidate.

N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The newly baptized is anointed with sacred Chrism:

Presider N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

After all have been baptized, the presider says,

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

Presider Let us welcome the newly baptized: All We receive you into the household of God.

Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

The Peace

Presider The peace of Christ be always with you. All And also with you. All may greet each other in the name of Christ.

Welcome Hymn 121 All join the procession to their places, using the side aisles. Caithness

‘Christ, when for us’ (Hymn EH1982-121): words: copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund;

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The Holy CommunionOffertory Sentence

An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity.

Anthem Traditional, arr. Wilcocks

Choir Tomorrow shall be my dancing day: I would my true love did so chance to see the legend of my play, to call my true love to my dance. Sing, O my love, O my love, my love, my love; this have I done for my true love. Then was I born of a virgin pure, of her I took fleshly substance; thus was I knit to man’s nature, to call my true love to my dance. In a manger laid and wrapped I was, so very poor this was my chance, betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass, to call my true love to my dance. Then afterwards baptized I was; the Holy Ghost on me did glance, my Father’s voice heard from above, to call my true love to my dance.

The people stand as representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar.

The Great Thanksgiving

Presider The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Presider, continuing Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels,

and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name:

Sanctus Sung by all. Jeffrey Smith

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Presider, continuing Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.

All Amen.The Lord’s Prayer Presider As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

The Breaking of the Bread The Bread is broken. Silence follows.

The choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in.

Choir Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People

All repeat the three Alleluias.

Invitation to Communion

The presider invites the people to come forward for Communion. All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God’s table.

Gluten-free Communion wafers are available on request at the north altar rail,

It is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup with your hands. If you choose not to receive

either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond “A men” when it is presented.

Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in the AIDS Interfaith Chapel at the rear of the cathedral.

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Agnus Dei Sung in Latin. William Byrd Mass for Five Voice

Choir Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

Motet Peter Warlock

Choir “When He is King we will give him the Kings’ gifts, Myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown, Beautiful robes,” said the young girl to Joseph, Fair with her first-born on Bethlehem Down. Bethlehem Down is full of the starlight, Winds for the spices, and stars for the gold, Mary for sleep, and for lullaby music Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold. When he is King they will clothe him in grave-sheets, Myrrh for embalming and wood for a crown, He that lies now in the white arms of Mary Sleeping so lightly on Bethlehem Down. Here he has peace and a short while for dreaming, Close-huddled oxen to keep him from cold, Mary for love, and for lullaby music Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold. Word by Bruce Blunt

The Lord’s Prayer

Presider As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, All Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Sending ForthHymn 135 Sung by all, standing. Salzburg

text: Sts. 1-3, Christopher Wordworth (1807-1885); st. 4, F. Bland Tucker (1894-1984); music: melody Jakob Hintze (1622-1702); harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

The Blessing and Dismissal The presider pronounces God’s blessing.

All respond Amen. Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. All Thanks be to God.

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❖ ❖ ❖Serving the assembly:

Presider The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice

Homilist The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean

Deacon The Rev. Margaret Deeths, Assisting Clergy

Lay Assistant Peggy Lo Readers Jeff Braff

Douglas Nelson Musicians The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Benjamin Bachmann, the Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music

Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music

Clare Simmons, Volunteer Carillonneur

Copyrights:’The sinless one to Jordan came’ (Hymn EH1982-120): words: From English Praise. By permission of Oxford Univerisity Press; music: By permission of Oxford University Press; ‘Christ, when for us’ (Hymn EH1982-121): words: copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Songs of thankfulness and praise’ (Hymn EH1982-135): words: st. 4 copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ’Our Father in heaven’ (Hymn EH1982-s148): ; music: © 1971 by Mason Martens; Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible © 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission.

The ReadingsGenesis 1:1-5

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness

covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

Acts 19:1-7

While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the inland regions and came to Ephesus,

where he found some disciples. He said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?’ They replied, ‘No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.’ Then he said, ‘Into what then were you baptized?’ They answered, ‘Into John’s baptism.’ Paul said, ‘John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.’ On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul

had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied— altogether there were about twelve of them.

Mark 1:4-11

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the

forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, ‘The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.’ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’

Welcome into the household of God

Confess the Faith

Proclaim Resurrection

Share Christ’s priesthood

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John Douglas

Adele

Graham

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annual meeting

Becoming a Christian at Grace CathedralSundays, February 11 through April 8 (no meeting on April 1) • 6 p.m. • Chapter Room

What kind of Christianity does Grace Cathedral and the Episcopal Church believe and practice? Our Ancient Faith/Our New Life in Christ is an introduction to the basics of a way of life that is spiritual, practical, reasonable, mystical and in service to the community and world. Open to all for deeper understanding or as preparation for adult baptism. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org.

First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of GodTuesdays, January 9 through April 10 (no meeting on February 13 and March 27) • 6 p.m. Chapter Room

What was the spiritual, cultural and political impact of the ministry of Jesus, then and now? This fascinating exploration includes video material by outstanding scholars John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg and presents a fresh and challenging understanding of the life and death of Jesus. Led by the Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org.

#MLKGrace Overnight for YouthSunday, January 14 to Monday, January 15 • 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. • Cathedral

Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to gather for fun, reflection and action in honor of

the teachings and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more information, contact the Rev. Mary Carter Greene at maryg@gracecathedral.org.

4:30 Sunday Book Study GroupToday, January 7 • 4:30 p.m. • Chapter House Dining Room

Advent with Evelyn Underhill features writings from the woman who reintroduced Christian

mysticism to the 20th century, with prayer suggestions for Epiphany. This is the final session. For information on the next book study, email lnstrinc@yahoo.com.

Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Friday, January 12 • 6 - 8 p.m. • Indoor Labyrinth

Walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music, praying for peace in our hearts and peace in

the world. We offer an introduction to the labyrinth and live music every month.

music, arts, ideas

Winter Interfaith Shelter Sunday, January 14 • 5 - 8 p.m. • St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell Street

Help is needed to meet the critical needs of the homeless during these

winter months. Learn more or sign up to volunteer at gracecathedral.org/WIS.

Grace Gives

Annual Meeting of the CongregationSunday, January 21 • 9:30 a.m. • Gresham Hall (Coffee and check-in at 9 a.m.)

The congregation and leadership will gather to look back at all we have accomplished

together in 2017 and learn what is planned for this year as we explore our 2018 theme of “Truth.” We will elect representatives to the Board of Trustees, Congregation Council and San Francisco Deanery. All pledging members of the congregation may vote, and you may make your pledge that morning if you have not done so already. Light refreshments will be served.

spiritual life

King & Faith: The Urgency of NowSunday, January 14 • 4 p.m. • Gresham Hall

Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding, a specialist in religions of the Afro-Atlantic diaspora, the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams, Lead Pastor of Glide

Memorial Church, Dr. Charles H. Long, a pre-eminent scholar of African American religious history and Dr. Clayborne Carson, director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute and professor of history at Stanford University, will speak at the Forum, held in partnership with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation. The series continues Sunday, January 21 and Sunday, January 28.

Honoring Dr. King

Interfaith Evensong in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Sunday, January 14 • 3 p.m. • Cathedral

Join us for an interfaith Evensong in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

with a homily by the Rev. Yolanda Norton and music by soprano Hope Briggs. Evensong will be followed by the first of our King & Faith Forum series, a panel conversation in partnership with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation.

San Francisco Movement Arts FestivalFriday, January 19 • 6 p.m. • Cathedral

Sold-out in 2017, SFMAF returns with its seriously cool winter festival, a celebration

of the past year of dance and the beginning of the new. Throughout the cathedral, inside and out, experience “stations” of simultaneous performances by over 100 local artists, in a spectacular setting. Tickets $25-45 at brownpapertickets.com.

stewardship 2018

The Gift of GraceGreat news! The Gift of Grace, our 2018 stewardship campaign, has reached 74% of our goal of 500 pledging households and 92% of our goal of the $1,000,000 pledge amount. Help us continue to be a house of prayer for all people by submitting your pledge today. Look for the pledge cards in the pews, by St. Francis or online at gracecathedral.org/pledge.

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Listen to sermons and services online The 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist and 5:15 p.m. Thursday Evensong are posted on our website for a week after each service. Subscribe to the sermons through iTunes or listen at gracecathedral.org/listen.

Prayer RequestsTo request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, email prayer@gracecathedral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to the concerns of the community and remembers those who have died.

Cathedral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California • bishopmarc@diocal.org • (415) 673-0606 The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean • dean@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6321 The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice • ellenc@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation • marks@gracecathedral.org • (415) 374-0869 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry • maryg@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6369 The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries • judeh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6314 The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon • ninap@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6391 Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music • benb@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6334 Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor • jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus

Regarding the Cathedral Congregation • congregation@gracecathedral.org

General Information • (415) 749-6300 • info@gracecathedral.org • gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

cathedral worshipSundaysNursery 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Evensong    3 p.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m.

Monday – FridayMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays Yoga 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary 6:30 p.m.Worship)

Thursdays Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m.

SaturdaysMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Evening Prayer 3 p.m.

when we’re openCathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Peet’s Coffee Kiosk: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Columbarium: Sunday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Friday 1 – 3 p.m. • Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the font).

Photo Credit: George Conklin