AUGUSTAUGUST 26 SUN

Rally Day 10–11 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Fun activities for all ages as we celebrate and explore the Cathedral’s ministries.

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 12 WED

20s & 30s Fajita Fiesta 6:30–8 p.m., BYC (Treehouse). Fajitas, cerveza, Mexican Coke, and fellowship.

SEPTEMBER 20 THU

Come to the Table Annual fundraiser and gala dinner in sup-port of The Beacon. ($)

SEPTEMBER 22 SAT

Fall Quiet Day9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cathedral. The first in a series of quiet, contemplative days.

FALL 2018 CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTSVisit christchurchcathedral.org or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral.

  Registration recommended   Registration required   Registration closed   Childcare available (3 mo. to 10 yrs.) Bring a friend!

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OCTOBER 7 SUN

Pink Ribbon Sunday10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pastoral Care ministries will provide pink ribbons and refreshments.

OCTOBER 12 FRI

Author Mitch Albom7:30 p.m., Cathedral. In partnership with Brazos Bookstore, international best-selling author Mitch Albom will read from his new book, The Next Person You Meet in Heaven. ($)

OCTOBERSEPTEMBER 2 SUNPopsicles and Public Servants10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Bring a pub-lic servant you know to church and celebrate those who help our com-munity with a popsicle party.

SEPTEMBER 9 SUNSunday Funday6 p.m., Cathedral. Quarterly gather-ing for The Well, shared dinner, games ,and short service of Compline.

OCTOBER 2, 10, 17, 30Fall Neighborhood Gatherings6–7:30 p.m. Save the date to enjoy some fellowship with others who live in the neighborhood.

OCTOBER 7 SUNBlessing of the Animals4 p.m., Nancy’s Garden. Service in observance of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.

OCTOBER 13 SATOrgan Recital by Daryl Robinson 5 p.m., Cathedral. Daryl Robinson presents his first solo recital at Christ Church as we celebrate the 80th anni-versary of the installation of the Edwin Robinson Spotts Memorial Organ, completed by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co. in 1938.

OCTOBER 16 TUEAuthor Ron Chernow7:30 p.m., Cathedral. Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Ron Chernow presents his new book, Grant.

SEPTEMBER 3 MON

Labor Day HolidayCathedral and offices are closed.

SEPTEMBER 7–9 FRI–SUN

Happening Camp Allen. Diocesan spiritual retreat for 9–12th graders. ($) SEPTEMBER 23 SUN

EMC Kickoff Dinner 6:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Join your Ca-thedral family for “The British Invasion.” Dinner and performance to kick off stew-ardship season. ($18/adult, $10/kids 12 and under)

OCTOBER 3 WED

Dean’s Book Club Special Interview6:30-8 p.m., Sanders Hall. Houston Chronicle “Gray Matters” columnist Lisa Gray will interview Dean Thompson about his new book, In the Midst of the City.

OCTOBER 4 THU

Compline with Canines and Kitties 7–8 p.m., Friends For Life, 107 E. 22nd. Evening prayer with sweet kitties and pups.

Do your parents love sleeping in? Well YOU can help them get some extra beauty sleep AND get the whole family to church and fed this

summer! Tell your parents you’d like to try out The Well service (which happens every week at 5 p.m.) – and on June 24 and July

22 we will be serving up the main course for a pot-luck dinner after that service.

Come on out to the Huffington playground (it’s that cool playspace inside the gate. Bring a dish to share. And stay for some fun, fellowship,

and a short prayer service to follow. *PARENT PRO-TIP: Bring the kids already bathed and in their pajamas (or don’t bathe them – we are totally cool with sweaty kiddos) and stick them straight in bed when

you get home!

Questions? Let KariAnn field the answers

by shooting her an email at kalessner@

christchurchcathedral.org

Sun., June 246 p.m.

Huffington Playground

BBQ ChickenSurnames A–K please bring

a dessert, L–Z salad or vegetable to share.

Sun., July 226 p.m.

Huffington Playground

Hot Dog BarSurnames A–K please bring

a salad or vegetable, L–Z a dessert to share.

Summertime VBS in the Parks

I went to get the mail,Just as I do each day.

I didn’t think I’d find much—It was not a special day.

Fui a recoger el correo,Tal como lo hago siempre.

No pensé que encontraría algo en especial —El día era común y corriente.

What would you

find in your mailbox

on an ordinary day?

¿Qué encontrarías

en tu buzón

en un día cualquiera?

The Well + Dinner + Compline

I went to get the mail,Just as I do each day.

I didn’t think I’d find much—It was not a special day.

Fui a recoger el correo,Tal como lo hago siempre.

No pensé que encontraría algo en especial —El día era común y corriente.

What would you

find in your mailbox

on an ordinary day?

¿Qué encontrarías

en tu buzón

en un día cualquiera?

I love the park, don’t you? There is so much to explore and so many new friends to meet. And when I think of Vacation Bible School – it’s a little

bit like that too. So let’s do a MASH-UP of VBS in the PARKS!

Grab your parents, and get them to drive you to one (OR ALL) of the parks listed below on the corresponding date. Bring your neighborhood friends, a FULL water bottle, some sunscreen, and all your excitement.

We will have LOADS of activities (in addition to all the way-cool playground stuff already there) as well as snacks, crafts, games, music,

and MORE!

When you arrive at the park on the appointed day, help your parents by looking for RED BALLOONS. That’s where you are going to find us –

and that’s where the FUN will begin!

No registration. No fees. No fuss.

Just fun.

1117 Texas Avenuechristchurchcathedral.org

Sat., June 29 a.m. to noon

Playground Without Limits 1475 West GrayParking is limited.

Sat., June 309 a.m. to noon

Hermann Park 6001 Fannin St.You can park at the

Cathedral and ride the METRO rail to the

Hermann Park/Rice U stop.

Sat., July 149 a.m. to noon

Tom BassRegional Park

3452 Fellows Rd.This park has an

NFL themed ninja warrior park.

Sat., Aug. 49 a.m. to noon

Terry Hershey Park 15200 Memorial Dr.Almost a year ago, most

of this park was completely under water.

Do your parents love sleeping in? Well YOU can help them get some extra beauty sleep AND get the whole family to church and fed this

summer! Tell your parents you’d like to try out The Well service (which happens every week at 5 p.m.) – and on June 24 and July

22 we will be serving up the main course for a pot-luck dinner after that service.

Come on out to the Huffington playground (it’s that cool playspace inside the gate. Bring a dish to share. And stay for some fun, fellowship,

and a short prayer service to follow. *PARENT PRO-TIP: Bring the kids already bathed and in their pajamas (or don’t bathe them – we are totally cool with sweaty kiddos) and stick them straight in bed when

you get home!

Questions? Let KariAnn field the answers

by shooting her an email at kalessner@

christchurchcathedral.org

Sun., June 246 p.m.

Huffington Playground

BBQ ChickenSurnames A–K please bring

a dessert, L–Z salad or vegetable to share.

Sun., July 226 p.m.

Huffington Playground

Hot Dog BarSurnames A–K please bring

a salad or vegetable, L–Z a dessert to share.

Summertime VBS in the Parks

I went to get the mail,Just as I do each day.

I didn’t think I’d find much—It was not a special day.

Fui a recoger el correo,Tal como lo hago siempre.

No pensé que encontraría algo en especial —El día era común y corriente.

What would you

find in your mailbox

on an ordinary day?

¿Qué encontrarías

en tu buzón

en un día cualquiera?

The Well + Dinner + Compline

I went to get the mail,Just as I do each day.

I didn’t think I’d find much—It was not a special day.

Fui a recoger el correo,Tal como lo hago siempre.

No pensé que encontraría algo en especial —El día era común y corriente.

What would you

find in your mailbox

on an ordinary day?

¿Qué encontrarías

en tu buzón

en un día cualquiera?

I love the park, don’t you? There is so much to explore and so many new friends to meet. And when I think of Vacation Bible School – it’s a little

bit like that too. So let’s do a MASH-UP of VBS in the PARKS!

Grab your parents, and get them to drive you to one (OR ALL) of the parks listed below on the corresponding date. Bring your neighborhood friends, a FULL water bottle, some sunscreen, and all your excitement.

We will have LOADS of activities (in addition to all the way-cool playground stuff already there) as well as snacks, crafts, games, music,

and MORE!

When you arrive at the park on the appointed day, help your parents by looking for RED BALLOONS. That’s where you are going to find us –

and that’s where the FUN will begin!

No registration. No fees. No fuss.

Just fun.

1117 Texas Avenuechristchurchcathedral.org

Sat., June 29 a.m. to noon

Playground Without Limits 1475 West GrayParking is limited.

Sat., June 309 a.m. to noon

Hermann Park 6001 Fannin St.You can park at the

Cathedral and ride the METRO rail to the

Hermann Park/Rice U stop.

Sat., July 149 a.m. to noon

Tom BassRegional Park

3452 Fellows Rd.This park has an

NFL themed ninja warrior park.

Sat., Aug. 49 a.m. to noon

Terry Hershey Park 15200 Memorial Dr.Almost a year ago, most

of this park was completely under water.

SEPTEMBER 28 FRISilent Film Night8 p.m., Cathedral. Organist Jason Roberts performs live accompani-ment for two Harold Lloyd films, “High and Dizzy” and “A Sailor-Made Man.” Presented in partnership with the Houston Chapter of the Ameri-can Guild of Organists and the Uni-versity of Houston Organ Program.

SEPTEMBER 9 SUN

Sunday School startsVarious times and locations. Sunday School for adults, youth, and children starts today.

Kids Hope Community Fall Brunch11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mellinger. Stop in for a cup of coffee, a breakfast bite, and a chat with current and former mentors, prayer partners, directors, and friends.

Prayer Shawl Blessing11 a.m. service, Cathedral.

SEPTEMBER 30 SUNHispanic/Latino Heritage10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. As the Ca-thedral kicks off Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month, join Canon Simón Bautista Betances and a special guest for a look into the histories and heritages that make up this invalu-able part of our community.

OCTOBER 20 SAT

Diocesan Choral Festival4 p.m., Cathedral. Lessons and anthems will be performed for the public as part of this choral festival.

SEPTEMBER 23 SUNIn the Midst of the City Book Launch10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Dean Bar-kley Thompson presents his new book, which discusses the Gospel and God’s politics.

NOVEMBER 21 WEDThanksgiving Eve Services6:30 p.m., Cathedral, in English. 7 p.m., in the neighborhood, in Spanish.

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DECEMBER 24 MONChristmas Eve4 p.m. Family Service, Holy Eucha-rist, Rite II, and a Christmas Play.  

6 p.m. Festival Eucharist, Rite II, in Spanish.

7:30 p.m. Organ prelude.

8 p.m. Choral Eucharist, Rite II, with the Parish Choir.

10:30 p.m. Cathedral Choir prelude.

11 p.m. Festival Eucharist, Rite I, with the Cathedral Choir.

DECEMBER 25 TUEChristmas Day10 a.m. Eucharist and carols.

DECEMBER 16–24 Las Posadas7–9 p.m. Celebration with singing, prayers, and traditional refresh-ments. In Reynolds Hall on Dec. 23.

OCTOBER 26 FRICathedral Boo Bash 6–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Family-friendly event with trick-or-treating and All Hallow’s Eve service.

OCTOBER 28 SUNCemetery Tour — Women Who Made Our Houston2–6 p.m., In partnership with Ar-chaeology Now, the Adult Formation Council presents a one-of-a-kind cemetery tour, highlighting the lives of Houston women.

DECEMBER 30 SUNPastorela1 p.m., Cathedral. Christmas Pag-eant in Spanish.

DECEMBER 8 SATChristmas at the Cathedral3–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. The Cathe-dral family opens its doors to those in need, serving hundreds of hot meals.

DECEMBER 2 SUNAdvent Lessons and Carols 5–6:15 p.m., Cathedral. Traditional Episcopal music celebration of Ad-vent, with a reception to follow.

NOVEMBER 25 SUNAdvent Wreath-Making 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. An inten-tional time set aside to “prepare him room” and make an Advent wreath.

OCTOBER 21 SUN

Foyers Potluck Dinner Kick-off  6–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Sign up to be a part of a group of six to eight parishioners who meet once a month throughout the year to break bread and share fellowship. Group assignments will be revealed at the Foyers Kickoff Potluck Dinner.

OCTOBER 21 AND 28 SUN

Bring Your Parent to Sunday School10 a.m., Jones Building. Meet your child’s Sunday School teacher and get to know other parents with children the same age as yours (Spark (ages 3 years–1st grade) on October 21; Rotation (grades 2–5) on October 28).

OCTOBER 26–28 FRI–SUN

Youth Fall Retreat  A retreat open to all 6–12th graders.

OCTOBER 27 SAT

Conferencia Te9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Reynolds Hall. This conference for Latina/Hispanic women encourages and enhances spiritual growth, and invites attendees to take a moment for themselves and appreciate how amazing they are.

NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 1 THU

All Saints’ Day Special Worship12:05–12:45 p.m., Cathedral. Celebrat-ing the saints and remembering the de-parted. This will take the place of regular mid-day worship.

NOVEMBER 4 SUN

Loyalty SundayTurn in your pledge cards for 2019!

Organ Recital and Evensong 4:15 and 5 p.m., Cathedral. Choral Even-song with the Cathedral Choir, with a re-ception to follow.

NOVEMBER 11 SUN

Alternative Giving Market9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Donate in the name of loved ones to various chari-ties and outreach programs.

Sunday Funday6 p.m., Cathedral. Quarterly gathering for The Well, shared dinner, games, and short service of Compline.

NOVEMBER 16–18 FRI–SUN

YES and Happening Camp Allen. Diocesan spiritual retreats for 6–8th and 9–12th graders. ($)

NOVEMBER 22–23 THU–FRI

Thanksgiving HolidaysCathedral and offices are closed.

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 15 SAT

Christmas Camp9–11:30 a.m., Cathedral. Crafts, cos-tumes, carols, and Pageant practice.

DECEMBER 16 SUN

Sunday Carol Practice10–11 a.m., Jones Basement. The compan-ion practice to Christmas Camp for those participating in the Christmas Pageant.

DECEMBER 21 FRI

The Longest Night6 p.m., Golding Chapel. Service on the solstice for those grieving a loss.

Youth Progressive Dinner 6–10:30 p.m. High-school students visit three different homes for a spectacular holiday meal. ($)

DECEMBER 24–25 MON–TUE

Christmas HolidaysCathedral offices will be closed.

DECEMBER 27–29 THU–SAT

Midwinter Camp Allen. Diocesan high-school re-treat. ($)

DECEMBER 30 SUN

Annual Gingerbread Contest10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Join us for the third annual Cathedral Gingerbread Contest. This year, we’re returning to our roots. 3-D mod-els of Christ Church (contemporary or his-torical) will be judged by a panel of experts.

DECEMBER 31 MON

Last Day for 2018 DonationsDonations must be received or post-marked by 12/31/2018 to be credited for 2018.