Cathedral of Hope

Paradise

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”
But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Donald (Luke) Day, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by Luke 23:39-43. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Today Rev. Andria is going live before worship to offer some announcements and create a space for you to connect with one another and get ready for worship.

Sundays are for Service and Sharing.
Join us tomorrow (between 8:30am-10am) on campus at Cathedral of Hope to give back to our community and receive communion to-go. Than join us here on facebook at 11am for online worship as we celebrate that church is so much more than a building.

Every last Sunday of the month, we collect non-perishable food items for our food pantry which serves those in our community who are experiencing food insecurity.

Tomorrow, we will also be collecting new and freshly laundered blankets and sleeping bags for our homeless community. Blankets are valuable protectors from the cold winter weather, and hot summer pavement.

Use the list below to shop for food items that are desperately needed by the community we serve. Your donations will help us to meet the needs of our community.

https://cathedralofhope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pack-the-Pantry.pdf

[01/29/21]   In a world that is increasingly post-Christian and post-religion...
For a generation that sees less and less evidence of Christ’s transforming power in the lives of those who call themselves Christian....
For people who want to believe but have been hurt by the ways "Christians" talk about God...
There is a God You Can Believe In.
This sermon series seeks to share a truer vision of our loving God and to help each one of us to build a new relationship with God, faith, and Christ.

Want to get connected to Cathedral of Hope?
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January 31, 2021

God, We Wonder Where to Find You
Words: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette © Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Used by permission
Music: The Sacred Harp, 1844

Make Us One
Words and Music: Twila Paris © 2003 Ariose Music and Mountain Spring Music

St. Columba/The God of Love My Shepherd Is
Music: Gaelic; Ancient Irish melody
This arrangement by Matthew Riley © mattrileymusic.com

Everlasting God
Words: Ken Bible based on Psalm 139
Music: Tom Fettke
© 2004 Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.

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Great are Your works;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are Your deeds,
and Your righteousness endures forever.
You have caused wonders to be remembered;
God is gracious and compassionate.
You provide food and remember Your covenant forever.

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of The Reverend Dr. Neil G Thomas, Senior Pastor, #cohdallas, United Church of Christ, inspired by Psalm 111. 2-5. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Sunday Rewind - God Is Not Just a Man | from January 24, 2021

God is Not Just a Man | Sunday Rewind | 20 Minute Inspiration

Sometimes we describe God in our own image, but scripture tells us that God made all of us in God's image. This week, we celebrate our God who is bigger than any of our personal limitations and definitions.

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What does it mean to pursue the purpose God has intended for us? How do we find clarity and vision as we think about what we are being called to do?

Today during Coffee with Clergy at 11am, Rev. Michael and Rev. Erin are going to dig deeper into how we can find clarity of purpose. Grab a coffee and join us in the conversation!

Jack Kerouac

“Practice kindness all day to everybody and you will realize you’re already in heaven now.”

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Hardy Haberman, inspired by Jack Kerouac. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Pre-PULSE Worship Gathering with Rev. Neil

Tonight we are continuing our sermon series called Pursuing Purpose. We all want to be part of something greater than ourselves. When we live into the belief that we were made on purpose and for a purpose, we can start to find deeper meaning for our lives and greater connections with God’s call to us. This January, we are Pursuing Purpose and discovering who we are called to be.

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Jonathon McClellan, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by Philippians 2.3. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Yesterday, the Biden Administration reversed the ban on transgender service members in the United States military. Today we give thanks for many transgender members of our community who have served and who are serving currently.

Church in 20 Seconds | Breathe & Reflect
"In solitude we discover that our life is not a possession to be defended, but a gift to be shared." - Henri Nouwen

"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God. Those who love are born of God and know God; those who do not love, know not God, for God is love."

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Donald (Luke) Day, Order of St Francis and St. Clare, inspired by 1 John 4.7. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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If the church is not committed to serving those in need, is it really the church?

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Kris Baker, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by John 20:29. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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La Catedral de la Esperanza

Our worship continues in Spanish! Quien es Dios? Dios es MAS que un genero!

En un mundo cada vez más poscristiano. Para una generación que ve cada vez menos evidencia del poder transformador de Cristo en las vidas de aquellos que se llaman a sí mismos cristianos. Para las personas que quieren creer pero no les gusta la forma en que Dios está enmarcado en nuestro lenguaje teológico, esta serie de sermones busca entender al "Dios" de nuestras Escrituras y establecer una nueva relación con el conocido por Jesús y vivido en su toda la vida.

the God I Can believe in | God Is Not Just a Man | January 24, 2021

In a world that is increasingly post-Christian and post-religion...
For a generation that sees less and less evidence of Christ’s transforming power in the lives of those who call themselves Christian....
For people who want to believe but have been hurt by the ways "Christians" talk about God...
There is a God You Can Believe In.
This sermon series seeks to share a truer vision of our loving God and to help each one of us to build a new relationship with God, faith, and Christ.

Want to get connected to Cathedral of Hope?
Register your attendance: www.cathedralofhope.com/register
Join the Cathedral cFam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathedralcfam
Join a small group: http://www.cathedralofhope.com/connect-now

Pre-Worship Live with Reverend Neil

Today Rev. Neil is going live before worship to offer some announcements and create a space for you to connect with one another and get ready for worship.

the God I Can believe in | God Is Not Just a Man | January 24, 2021

In a world that is increasingly post-Christian and post-religion...
For a generation that sees less and less evidence of Christ’s transforming power in the lives of those who call themselves Christian....
For people who want to believe but have been hurt by the ways "Christians" talk about God...
There is a God You Can Believe In.
This sermon series seeks to share a truer vision of our loving God and to help each one of us to build a new relationship with God, faith, and Christ.

Want to get connected to Cathedral of Hope?
Register your attendance: www.cathedralofhope.com/register
Join the Cathedral cFam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cathedralcfam
Join a small group: http://www.cathedralofhope.com/connect-now

Bernie on the chancel.
Bernie in the choir.
Bernie in a chair.
Bernie just be everywhere.

“God has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time.
God has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God].”

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Matthew Crawley, inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:11. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Sunday Rewind - God of Justice | from January 17, 2021

Justice, Mercy, Faith | Sunday Rewind | 20 Minute Inspiration

This week, we honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and proclaim faith in a God we can believe in: a God of Justice and a God of Love.

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…throwing off his cloak, [Bartimaeus] sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Dr. Pat Saxon, inspired by Mark 10: 46-52. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Pre-Pulse Worship Welcome LIVE

[01/20/21]   We all want to be part of something greater than ourselves. When we live into the belief that we were made on purpose and for a purpose, we can start to find deeper meaning for our lives and greater connections with God’s call to us. This January, we are Pursuing Purpose and discovering who we are called to be.

American Anthem - Ariel Collier, Soloist

Today is a day we get to dream about what America could be.

You may have heard President Joe Biden refer to this song in his inaugural speech. Here are the powerful words:

All we've been given
By those who came before
The dream of a nation
Where freedom would endure
The work and prayers
Of centuries
Have brought us to this day
What shall be our legacy?
What will our children say?
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
Each generation from the plains
To distant shore with the gifts
What they were given
Were determined
To leave more
Valiant battles fought together
Acts of conscience fought alone
These are the seeds
From which America has grown
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
For those who think
They have nothing to share
Who fear in their hearts
There is no hero there
Know each quiet act
Of dignity is
That which fortifies
The soul of a nation
That never dies
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you

#inaguration #Presdentjoebiden

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Donna Jackson, inspired by 1 Timothy 1-2. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Cathedral of Hope's cover photo

Today at 5:30 PM (ET), President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' Presidential Inauguration Committee will be hosting a national moment of unity and memorial to remember and honor the more than 400,000 lives lost to COVID-19.

At 4:30pm (CT) Cathedral of Hope will be joining other organizations and churches in this movement by lighting our sanctuary in amber and tolling our bells for those lost to this pandemic.

Tonight. the John Thomas Bell Wall will display a candle in memory of all those our congregation has lost, both to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and COVID19.

We invite you to join us but lighting a candle in your window, and praying peace, healing and hope in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Light

Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Todays #WordsOfHope is the gift of Donald (Luke) Day, Order of St Francis and St. Clare, inspired by Joshua 1:9. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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Honoring the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Time is neutral. It can be used either constructively or destructively. And
I am sorry to say this morning that I am absolutely convinced that the
forces of ill will in our nation have used time much more effectively than
the forces of goodwill. And it may well be that we will have to repent in
this generation. Not merely for the vitriolic words and the violent actions
of the bad people, but for the appalling silence and indifference of the
good people who sit around and say, “Wait on time.”
Somewhere we must come to see that human progress never rolls in on
the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the
persistent work of dedicated individuals who are willing to be co-workers
with God. And without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the
primitive forces of social stagnation. So we must help time and realize
that the time is always ripe to do right.