Friday, April 25, 2025

Fwd: Grace Cathedral EChimes



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From: Grace Cathedral <info@gracecathedraltopeka.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Subject: Grace Cathedral EChimes
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You'll find a note of thanks in Sunday's bulletin to people who helped us make last Sunday's Easter services so beautiful and so moving. By way of addendum to that note, we want to add the names of those from Altar Guild who assisted so capably this past weekend:
  • Jeannette Collier
  • Kelly Wingerson
  • Tami Smith
  • Linda Gallaway
  • Jacquie Lightcap
  • Julie McKibben
Adult Forum, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in All Saints Hall: Dr. Jennifer Henery will lead a two-week series (April 27 & May 4) on the Acts of the Apostles.

Membership Class begins this Sunday: If you are interested in becoming a member of Grace Cathedral and being confirmed, received, or reaffirmed, we invite you to join our clergy for a five-week membership class beginning this Sunday. Sessions will be held on Sundays after the 10:30 a.m. service, from April 27 through May 25. Classes will take place in the Robyn Room, with the possibility of moving to a larger space depending on attendance.
 
New Forward Day by Day booklet: The new issue of Forward Day by Day covering May through July is now available on the table in the west transept. The suggested donation is $1.
 
Graduates anyone? We would like to recognize Cathedral members who will be high school or college graduates in May. Please call or e-mail us at info@gracecathedraltopeka.org with their names.

12-Step Centering Prayer workshop; Saturday, May 3, 12:30-4:00 p.m., Robyn Room.
This workshop is approved by AA, and aligns with the eleventh step of AA's Twelve Steps program which encourages prayer and meditation. This workshop is helpful to both beginners and those familiar with meditation. To register, text Sharon Highberger at 785-633-7764 or sharonhighb2@icloud.com.
 
Sharing Table Donations: Current needs include: sunscreen, band-aids, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, body wash, chapstick, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, pain reliever, and bar soap. No clothing donations, please. Thank you for your continued support that is making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors!

UPCOMING CALENDAR

Saturday, April 26
Grasslands Gathering
8:30 a.m., Saturday Sandwich Ministry (ASH kitchen)
9:00 a.m., Sharing the Warmth Ministry (Library)
Sunday, April 27
8:30 a.m., Spoken Service of Holy Communion, Rite I (Cathedral)
9:30 a.m., Adult Forum (ASH)
10:30 a.m., Holy Communion, Rite II, with choir and organ (Cathedral)
12:00 p.m., Becoming Beloved Community (ASH)
12:00 p.m., Membership Confirmation Class (Robyn Room)
5:00 p.m., Youth Group
Monday, April 28
7:00 p.m., Readers Theater (Bubb Room)
Tuesday, April 29
9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer (St. Mary's Chapel)
3:30 p.m., Staff Meeting (Bubb Room)
5:30 p.m., Vestry Meeting (Robyn Room)
7:30 p.m., Washburn Chorale (Cathedral)
Wednesday, April 30
10:00 a.m., Centering Prayer (Robyn Room)
Thursday, May 1
7:30 a.m., Men's Study Group (Bubb Room)
9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer (St. Mary's Chapel)
5:30 p.m., Handbell Rehearsal (Room 211)
7:00 p.m., Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Saturday, May 3
8:30 a.m., Saturday Sandwich Ministry (ASH kitchen)
8:30 a.m., Sharing Table Ministry
9:30 a.m., Daughters of the King (Bubb Room)
12:30 p.m., 12-Step Centering Prayer Workshop (Robyn Room)

Washburn Chorale concert at Grace Cathedral this coming Tuesday

Cathedral Library Reminder

The Cathedral library is full of great resources that are available to checkout. Here is a quick reminder of how easy the checkout and return process are. 
 

Worship opportunities with Grace Cathedral

In-person Services
  • We offer two Sunday services of Holy Communion: 8:30 (spoken only) and 10:30 (with music). Nursery care is available for the 10:30 service.
  • A Morning Prayer Circle is held each Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., in St. Mary's Chapel.
Live-streaming online service
Our 10:30 Sunday service will be livestreamed on our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel: Compline
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 p.m., on the Cathedral's Facebook page: 

Find it on the website

Here are some links to make things a bit easier to find on the Cathedral website:
Link for Online Giving
Please remember the following people in your prayers: 
Added this week: Mike and Jim
Continue prayers for: Kay, Kitty, Arceile, Cecilia, Nancy, Shirley, Martha, Alicia, Kay, Dick, Evelyn, Paul, Patrick, Debbie, and Bob.

In our list of Permanent Flower Memorials, we remember: E. Lloyd Sugg, Bowman Russell, Mary George, Mary Jenkins, Gregory McGrew, and Georgia Gibbs.

Blessings to those members celebrating birthdays this coming week:
April 29: Phyllis Hoyt
May 2: Ruth Ohm
May 2: Konnie Kyle

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  —Book of Common Prayer
(Please contact the office if we have missed your birthday or have incorrect information.)
We are open to the public during the following hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Outside these hours, you are welcome to call or ring the buzzer, but there will be times when staff are working away from the main office.

Contacting the Cathedral staff:

Call us at 785.235.3457, or email us at:
Dean Torey Lightcap: tlightcap@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Canon Jody Carroll: jcarroll@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Curate Sarah Shipman: sarahlshipman@gmail.com
Deacon Don Chubb: donchubb2@yahoo.com
Deacon Carl Edwards: cedwards@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Kent Wingerson (finance): kdwingerson@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Cassie Carlson (administration): ccarlson@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Donald Livingston (music): dlivingston@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Eduardo Garcia-Novelli (adult choir): egarcianovelli@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Zachary Cope (choristers): zcope@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Kathy Smith (children's education): knsmith@gracecathedraltopeka.org
Ruth Ohm (Ministry Coordinator): rohm@gracecathedraltopeka.org

Vestry contacts:
David Woods (Senior Warden): dwoods6859@sbcglobal.net 
Rick Backlund (Junior Warden): rick6962@aol.com
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