Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka, Kansas

September 2016 Vol. 90, No. 9

I’m always glad to see summer come, and to see summer go, not for the oppressive heat—but because when summer ends people come back to

church! Our attendance numbers have been horrendous most of the summer. You’d think, after 25 years, I’d get used to this, but I never do. And, yes, I do know that many of you attend church wherever you are when you’re away. Many of you are kind enough to bring back service sheets from those places you’ve visited. I appreciate that. Nevertheless, it will be good to get everyone back in attendance at GC.

September 11 is our fall kick-off, celebrating not only the beginning of a new year of Sunday school but also the restart of ministries that have taken a summer break. Everything returns to “full speed.”

This fall we have the additional excitement of beginning construction of our new parish hall, diocesan offices, and classrooms for the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry.

To acknowledge all this, and more, we’ll celebrate September 11 with a fellowship event titled Hot Dog! Sunday! Get in the Game! (Details on page 2.)

Here’s looking forward to fall, cooler weather, a new energy for our work and life together, and for all that we are and do as the church of God at Grace Cathedral.

—I’ll see you in church, Steve+

From the Dean. . .

“My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep

my commandments; for length of days and years of life

and abundant welfare they will give you. —Proverbs 3:1-2

Hot Dog! Sunday: Get in the Game! September 11, 11:45 a.m.

Celebrate the kickCelebrate the kickCelebrate the kick---off of our off of our off of our fall church programs!fall church programs!fall church programs!

Fall marks the beginning of a new program year for the church, and on Sunday, September 11, we’ll celebrate that new beginning for Sunday School as well as other ministries that have taken a summer hiatus and are moving back into full swing.

We’re also using the date to welcome back football and in anticipation of baseball’s postseason. It would be a good day to wear your Royals, Chiefs, Washburn, K-State or KU (and, of course, GA. Tech) apparel. Consider the day casual and wear your jerseys and T-shirts to church; if you prefer a traditional church wardrobe, bring a pullover or cap to wear for lunch.

Oh, did we mention lunch? As the celebration name implies, we’ll serve hot dogs and chips and have all kinds of “toppings” - chili, sauerkraut, slaw, relish and, of course, mustard and ketchup. Just like you get them at the ball park. We ask that you bring a side dish or a dessert to share.

So, if you’re an 8:30 worshiper, come back! If you’re a 10:30 worshiper, plan to stay for Hot Dog! Sunday!

…and Get in the Game!

GRACE

In July, youth from the Cathedral were invited to go to Estes Park, Colorado,

with the youth from St. David’s—the first of what will hopefully be many

collaborative trips between the two groups. It was a wonderful opportunity

for the youth to spend time with peers from their faith tradition. They rode

horses, climbed towers, went on a zip line and went on several guided nature

hikes. There was also time for worship and prayer surrounded by scenery that

can only be described as heavenly. One of our youth on arriving said in awe,

“Isn't it amazing that God made all of this?”

Grace and St. David’s trip to Estes Park

Junior Choir

(K-3rd grade) - Sundays at 9 a.m. (when Sunday School is in session)

Gentlemen’s Choir

(High School & Adult) - Sundays

at 11:45 a.m.

Cathedral Choristers

(4th grade-High School) -

Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m.

Handbells

(Adults) - Wednesdays at 6:30 &

7:30 p.m. Childcare is provided

Cathedral Choir

(Adults) - Thursdays at 7 p.m. Childcare provided upon request

For more information on joining any

of these choirs, contact Music Direc-

tor Steve Burk at 235-3457 or email

smburk@GraceCathedralTopeka.org.

Choir Practice Schedule

ADULT FORUM September 11-25

Last things: Final preparations before departing for your next life — Dean Lipscomb will lead this class, along with

some guest presenters. We’ll look at making burial/ funeral plans, estate planning and wills, Hospice and grief support,

theology and customs of the Episcopal Church, and more.

October 2-23

Best Things: Leading a Christian Life (It’s easier than you think!) — Deacon Chubb will lead this prequel,

essentially, to Dean Lipscomb’s earlier class. Find out why this comes first! This course is highly recommended as a

prerequisite to dying!

October 30 - November 20 The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem — Pastor Pejakovich will lead this pre-Advent program. Follow along

with Mary and Joseph as they journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and to the manger where the newborn King will

lie. A video segment of scenes from the Holy Land will be followed by class discussion on the theological themes to

be explored. A great preparation for the Advent and Christmas seasons.

November 27 - December 18

Advent Bible Study: Learning Mission from the Gospel of Matthew — Our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said

“personal service and public witness and advocacy is what we (Episcopalians) do; that's the Jesus Movement.” Join

Deacon Flynn this Advent to study the Gospel of Matthew. We may discover just how to be the Jesus Movement.

December 25 and January 1 – Christmas Break

January 8-22

The Psalms — Led by Pastor George, this is a survey of the different types of Psalms found in the Hebrew Scriptures:

understanding their differences, purposes, and use as a part of the Temple rites.

January 29 - February 26

Community Outreach Presentations — Deacon Anne has invited several of the community organizations Grace

Cathedral supports through its outreach dollars to talk to us about the good work that is being done in the Topeka area.

March 5 - April 2

Living into the Lenten Journey — Dean Steve will lead the adult forum during the five Sundays in Lent. We’ll

discover and discuss the meaning of Lent, how to live fully in its disciplines, and the importance of this as a

preparation for a joyful celebration of Easter.

April 9 and 16 – Easter Break — These dates mark Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday and a break from Sunday School.

April 23 - May 28

Christianity in Early America — In the United States, more people identify themselves as Christians than in any other

country in the world. Come explore "how and why" this has come about by joining Steven Roth as he continues his

overview of the history of Christianity. This is a 6-week look at our nation’s early Christian experience and how it has

shaped not only our spiritual lives but also our political, economic and social values in modern America.

* In addition to the classes above, Dean Lipscomb will lead an Inquirers / Confirmation Class for adults, January

8-February12. More information to follow as this time approaches.

SUNDAY SCHOOL begins September 11 9:30-10:15 a.m. for all ages

PRE-KINDERGARTEN—5TH GRADE We will be once again using our popular Spark! Lectionary Curriculum to explore Bible stories in addition to our fun

annual events such as St. Nicholas Day, the Christmas Pageant, Breakfast & Butterflies and more! A quick parent/

grandparent meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 in Sloan Hall (2nd floor).

6TH GRADE—HIGH SCHOOL This age group will gather in the Youth Room in Sloan Hall (2nd floor). Some exciting things are planned for this

school year...and remember, friends are always welcome!

Confirmation Meeting Update! The confirmation meeting previously announced for September 18 has been moved

to Sunday, September 25, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 205.

Daughters of the King resume meetings in September

Daughters of the King will meet at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 3, at the

Cathedral. All women of the church are invited and welcome to attend. The program

will focus on worship and Anglican Rosary Beads. If you have rosary beads, please

bring them to share their design. We will design and make beads for ourselves at this

time. There will be beads available to purchase.

During the fall DOK meetings, a study of An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor will be part of our

programs. Also, Barbara Salyer will begin a class for those women desiring membership into Daughters of the

King. New members will be installed at the May 2017 meeting. Please contact Suzanne DeWeese for more information

(christysuz@gmail.com or 785-419-2141). Diaper Drive aimed at infants and toddlers in need

During the month of September, Grace Cathedral will be accepting donations of disposable diapers for the Junior

League of Topeka’s Diaper Depot.

The Diaper Depot is the first sustainable diaper bank in Shawnee County. The JLT created it to fill a need in which

one out of every three families in the county is unable to afford the average of eight diapers a day needed by children

under the age of two. Too few diapers is associated with increased rates of infection, abuse and neglect.

Cathedral members are asked to bring the diapers (infant and toddler sizes) they wish to contribute to the Cathedral

on Sundays, September 11, 18, and 25. Questions may be directed to Michael Massey at the Cathedral office, 235-

3457,or email mjmassey@gracecathedraltopeka.org.

Christian and Atheist to debate at Washburn, September 21 The Christian Challenge, a student organization at Washburn University, is sponsoring a debate on the Existence of

God to be held in White Concert Hall on Wednesday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. The debate features two off campus

speakers, Dr. Frank Turek and Jeffrey Jay Lowder. Dr. Turek is an author, speaker, and president of Cross Examined.

Org, an evangelical Christian organization which subscribes to the Apostles Creed. Mr. Lowder is an author and co-

founder of Internet Infidels, whose site, The Secular Web, is a clearinghouse for books and articles critiquing religion

and promoting a naturalistic worldview. The debate is free to the public. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring a

can of fruit for the Washburn University Food Pantry. Additional information may be obtained at

challengewashburn.com/debate.

Planning for fall Stewardship event, October 21 Please mark your calendars now for our fall Stewardship Dinner, Friday, October 21. Entertainment will once again

be presented by director Marvin Stottlemire and the Cathedral Players. If you haven’t attended a stewardship dinner in

the past several years, then you don't know the fun you are missing! Social time is at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30, followed

by the entertainment—and it’s all free as a “thank you” for your financial support of the Cathedral in 2016 and your

continued support in 2017.

Frances, the Angel Dog, thanks you! Joyce Pejakovich, author of “Frances, the Angel Dog,” would like to thank everyone who purchased the book. The

sales added $500 to the collection plate for the Kansas National Guard Family Support offering taken at our

Independence Day service. Joyce says, “Frances thanks you too!” (Frances, the Angel Dog is a work of fiction based

on a true story about a dog and her adopted family. It is available through Joyce and Flint Hills Publishing, Topeka.)

New group seeks to continue home bread-baking tradition Grace Bread Bakers is a new parish group that meets twice a month in the

Cathedral kitchen to bake bread together. Members range from the experienced

to the novice. What they share is a love for the tradition of baking homemade

bread. At each meeting, they try out a recipe for a different kind of bread, and

learn techniques and skills from each other. There is still room for new

members, so if you are interested in joining, please contact Gwen McCain at

286-7833.

GREAT SPACES Music &

Arts Series

presents

Sunday, September 11, 3 p.m.

Craig Cramer, organist

Craig Cramer, Professor of

Organ at the University of Notre

Dame, will perform J.S. Bach’s

intriguing “Passacaglia,” and Max

Reger’s monumental Organ Sonata

No. 2, along with other works.

The event will include the

dedication of the new Imperial

Trumpet pipes (rear gallery) which

were given as a memorial by and

for Myles Criss, former Organist /

Choirmaster of Grace Cathedral.

Tickets: $10/General Admission,

$5/Students, 12 and younger free

Jane Solose, pianist

Sunday, September 25, 3 p.m.

Bach, Beethoven and more. Freewill offering

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SHOWING IN SEPTEMBER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEN PERRY

The Cloister Gallery

Topeka JUMP is a coalition of

churches in Shawnee County that

have come together to address

serious community needs.

The current focus is creating

more affordable housing in the City

of Topeka. While JUMP recognizes

that both the city and the county

have made progress, there are still

more than 2,000 people in our

community on the waiting list for

safe, affordable housing.

JUMP is working with the city

with an eye toward creating an

affordable housing trust fund aimed

at accelerating the creation of

suitable units.

In July, the Outreach

Committee—with Vestry

representation—agreed to join 18

other covenant churches and made a

donation to JUMP, but our fellow

Topekans need us to do more.

The Cathedral has a long and

storied history of participating and

even leading in social movements.

Our presence at the most recent

meetings was met with audible

praise. Without any question, we

have an important role to play.

Topeka JUMP has already had

proven successes. The organization

was incorporated in 2012 and

achieved its non-profit status later

that same year.

Each year, it holds an annual

community mobilization event

known as the Nehemiah Action

Assembly. The focus last year was

improving employment prospects

for people with mental health issues.

Topeka JUMP was successful in

getting $100,000 per year to pay

four new employment specialists at

Valeo Behavioral Health Care.

The group then quickly set the

focus of the 2016 Nehemiah Action

Assembly to increasing access to

safe and affordable housing

Understand, this isn’t some kind

of protest movement. These are

people of faith who also understand

the need to work within the system.

In fact, at a later Action Assembly,

Mayor Wolgast was an invited guest

along with key members of city

government and the housing

authority. At that assembly, the

mayor agreed to work with a task

force to explore ways of creating the

trust fund. But, there is still much

work to be done and we need your

faith, your leadership and your

expertise.

First, I would like to ask for your

prayers. Second, some of you will be

contacted by Shanae’ Elem, JUMP’s

lead organizer. She wants to explain

more about JUMP and explore ways

in which we can get involved. Finally,

I would like to invite the entire

congregation to join in attending four

key JUMP events:

October 25, 2016: Community

Problems Assembly

April 4, 2017: Rally to prepare for

the Nehemiah Action Assembly

April 25, 2017: Nehemiah Action

Assembly

June 13, 2017: Justice Ministry

Celebration

I don’t have to tell any of you that

we have an obligation to help those

who struggle. As I said, the Cathedral

has a long history of doing just that.

But the need for affordable housing in

Topeka is critical and I hope that you

will take up the call and join me in

“JUMPing for Justice!”

Grace Episcopal Cathedral has decided to take the plunge— or more precisely, the JUMP!

by Deacon Anne Flynn

We apologize if we have missed

your birthday or have incorrect

information. Please call the office

at 235-3457 with any corrections.

September

1 Kyle Garrison

2 Edna Greene

3 Phil Coolidge

Jacquie Lightcap

LaWayne Zemp

4 Alan Johnson

7 Dennis Richter

9 Janet Nelson

10 Robert Hamilton

12 Robert Durst

Roy Ridgeway

Tami Smith

13 Charlotte Burris

Julie Dittmer

Diane Green

15 Megan Digiovanni

16 Jeanne Atha

Nicole Nielsen

17 T. Jay Wiechman

19 Kelly Johnson

Mark Weber

20 Bessie Johnson

Sheryl Kingman

Alicia Salisbury

22 Lorene Hamilton

Bill Ohlemeier

23 Chris Escalante

24 Carol Mongold

25 Phyllis Evans

26 Bob Horton

Mark Kingman

Penny Neill

Bev Tilly

27 Kent Wingerson

28 Grace Miller

29 Nancy Neiswanger

30 Lily Escalante

Joanne Kensinger

Linda Park

Adelaide Shermoen

September Flower Memorials

3 Frances McClintock Shoemaker

6 Adolph Henry Meyer

7 Thurlow R. West

13 William Bruce Wright

Gertrude A. Weaver

17 Charles John Baer

Patricia Corbett Shinn

20 Willard R. Garhart

21 Dorothy Mason Miller

22 Deane E. Ackers

Chester Burns Reed

23 Harold E. Van Laer

25 Ira Burkholder

26 Mary Christine Grooms

26 Marguerite Harrington

28 Lillian Whitelock Davis

29 Anne Poland Page

30 Joel Randall Burrow

Bessie Gibson Palmer

Carmen McKercher Dougherty

JULY ATTENDANCE

2016 2015 2014

1st Sunday .... 225 ........ 206 ........ 223

2nd Sunday ... 230 ........ 248 ........ 272

3rd Sunday ... 212 ........ 225 ........ 222

4th Sunday.... 225 ........ 232 ........ 208

5th Sunday.... 195

Total 1,087 ..... 911 ........ 925

Bring non-

perishable food

items to fill the

grocery cart in

the Cathedral.

The food is distributed to Let’s Help

and Doorstep.

FOOD

SUNDAY

Sept. 4

Treasurer’s Report

July 31, 2016

For the month of July, operating

income was $86,468, and operating

expense was $83,553, which resulted

in a positive balance of $2,915.

Operating income for the year to

date was $485,784, and operating

expense for the year to date was

$498,985, resulting in a negative

balance of $13,201.

Cash in the bank checking account,

per books, on July 31, 2016 was

$52,216.

— Paul Smith, Treasurer

About the window… Each month, we feature a small portion of a Cathedral stained glass window on the front cover of The Chimes. The Nativity Window not only depicts the birth of Christ, but also celebrates the ministry of five famous women in Episcopalian history. One of these women, Queen Margaret of Scotland, was a 10th century benefactor of the poor.

Weekly Schedule Sunday

8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite I

9:30 a.m.—Sunday School (Sept.-May)

10:30 a.m.—Children’s Chapel

10:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite II

Grace Cathedral, Topeka, Kansas — A House of Prayer for all People and a National Jubilee Ministry Center of the Episcopal Church

GRACE CATHEDRAL CLERGY

The Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Dean

The Reverend George Pejakovich, Assistant to the Dean

Deacon Donald Chubb

Deacon Anne Flynn

CATHEDRAL STAFF

Kent Wingerson, Cathedral Verger/Finance Manager

Connie Vosburgh, Office Administrator

Steve Burk, Organist/Choirmaster

Sylvia Hamilton, Maggie Burk, Assistant Organists

Alan Martin, Music Assistant

Michael Massey, Ministry Coordinator

Kathy Smith, Director of Children’s Ministries

Chris Escalante, Youth Director

Michael Godfrey, Sexton

John Barber, Security

VESTRY OF GRACE CATHEDRAL

Paul Smith, Treasurer; Phil Elwood, Chancellor

Ed Adams (Senior Warden), Deborah Barnes, Alan Johnson (Junior Warden)

Ed Carter, Dominique Shannon, Marilyn Trubey

Keith McKibben, Norman Nellis, Nicole Nielsen

701 SW Eighth Avenue

Topeka, Kansas 66603-3219

(785) 235-3457 • Fax (785) 235-1863

E-mail: info@GraceCathedralTopeka.org

Website: www.GraceCathedralTopeka.org

2016