In this traditional Anglican Festival, readers from the Cathedral congregation join the Cathedral Choir and Senior Choristers in tracing the story of prophecy and fulfillment, from Advent through the birth of Christ.
Sung by the Cathedral Choir and Senior Choristers under the direction of Canon Dr. Michael Velting, Dr. Peter Rogahn, organ.
Reception to follow.

During the Second World War, Brother Roger Schutz founded a monastic community in the small village of Taizé (Tay-Zay) in central France. The order ministered to refugees and families displaced during the conflict. 

The abbey at Taizé continued to grow throughout the 1950’s and 60’s, and began to compose their own worship music. Since then, their simple songs have found a home in Christian traditions all over the world. Today pilgrims from all over the world, especially young people, come by the thousands each week to Taizé to immerse themselves in worship and prayer.

A Taizé service is characterized by the singing of repetitive, easily learned chants and songs, and by periods of silence, contemplation, and prayer. The gospel is typically read in several different languages to reflect the diversity of the Church and God’s radical welcome to all people.

“God understands every human language. Remaining close to him in silence is already prayer: your lips remain closed, but your heart is speaking to him. And, by the Holy Spirit, Christ prays in you more than you can imagine.”

                                                    - Brother Roger of Taizé

After years of historical and spiritual work led by The Isaac Project* Committee, we will gather in our nave for a Service of Repentance. Our hope for this liturgy is to give voice to injustice, to remember that which is too easily forgotten, and to redeem, restore, and repair that which was shattered in this place. We will  hear the names of persons of African descent who are known to have been enslaved by founders of Christ Church and we will mourn their oppression. We will read the words of God’s healing through the scriptures and pray that God will bring us to the fullness of redemption. May we in our own time not turn our gaze away from this place of wounding, injury and hurt, but commit ourselves to the completion of the undone, unaccomplished, and unfinished work of generations past.

The Reverend Stephanie Spellers will be the guest preacher for the liturgy.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch here.

*The purpose of The Isaac Project is to quicken institutional awareness around practices, actions, ministries, and systems that have, either intentionally or implicitly, fostered racism and inhibited the comprehensive pursuit of holiness, righteousness, and the justice of God by the people, Vestry, and clergy of Christ Church Cathedral.

Parking for the Service of Repentance is available and free at the lot adjacent to the church as well around the corner on 9th Ave at the Southern Baptist Convention Center and The Tempo Hotel. Paid parking is available at the Holiday Inn and at the Frist Center.  Please plan to arrive early to allow for parking. 

Join us for a Thanksgiving Eve liturgy on Wednesday, November 27, at 6 p.m.

As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the blessings we share and our calling to support those in need. This year, at the recommendation of the Grants Committee, the Vestry has designated our Thanksgiving offering to support the ministry of Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). The funds collected will go directly toward ERD’s efforts to provide critical assistance to those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

You may give digitally here: https://onrealm.org/ChristCathedral/give/thanksgiving
If you prefer to give by check you may do so by making the check out to Christ Church Cathedral with “Thanksgiving Offering” in the memo. You may place it in the Alms Basin on Sundays or mail it to the Cathedral.

This casual, come as you are, no experience necessary worship service is the perfect ending to a Sunday evening.
The Ted Wilson Quintet is comprised of Ted Wilson, piano; Don Aliquo, saxophone; Roger Bissell, trombone; Jacob Jezioro, bass; and Josh Hunt, drums. 

This is a Rite II Eucharist with hymns and songs arranged by Ted Wilson, especially for BreakingBread@6.