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“It may be a cat, a bird, a ferret, or a guinea pig, but the chances are high that when someone close to you dies, a pet will be there to pick up the slack. Pets devour the loneliness. They give us purpose, responsibility, a reason for getting up in the morning, and a reason to look to the future. They ground us, help us escape the grief, make us laugh, and take full advantage of our weakness by exploiting our furniture, our beds, and our refrigerator. We wouldn't have it any other way. Pets are our seat belts on the emotional roller coaster of life--they can be trusted, they keep us safe, and they sure do smooth out the ride.” - Nick Trout

With love on this #caturday from (some of) the staff pets of Cathedral of Hope!

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Get your DIY palms ready for Palm Sunday! https://bit.ly/3bL4rrH

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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

Today's devotional is the gift of Jonathon McClellan, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by Isaiah 41.10.

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DIY Palm Crosses!! https://bit.ly/3bL4rrH

The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sunday and marks the celebration of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Many churches recognize Palm Sunday by waving palm fronds and passing out palm crosses.

We would love to see your crosses on display as you worship with us online this Sunday at 11am (English) and 1pm (Spanish). Post your pictures to your favorite social platform, and check in at Cathedral of Hope!

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Join us for Palm Sunday at 11am English and 1pm Spanish on-line services. We are the church. We still gather.

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#ThrowbackThursday - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross- CoH Choir and Orchestra

Here is your weekly dose of CoH Choir and Orchestra.

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When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

Today's devotional is the gift of Donald (Luke) Day, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by John 8.12.

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Pulse Worship Online

It's Week 3 of church online, as our world is facing a difficult season, but we are in this together. Let us know how you are doing this evening. Comment, share, engage, and give as you feel compelled.

Ways to Stay Connected to CoH:

1. All Social Media Platforms as well as www.cathedralofhope.com

2. Join a virtual small group. They are being held through video chat on a private Zoom platform

3. Contact our prayer team at [email protected] and your prayers will be passed along to our pastoral staff and lay support prayer team.

4. Join The Chapel eFAM - A Ministry of Cathedral of Hope, to stay connect in a more intimate way to our 10am modern congregation.

5. Continue to worship through giving of your tithes, offerings, and other charitable contributions. We may not be in the building, but we are still working, moving, and present during this time of uncertainty.

*Text To Give: Simply send a text to 469-507-3839 with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $50

*Give Online: wwwcathedralofhope.com/give

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Time for Pulse Worship pre-game! Let us know where you are watching from and how you are doing.

Inviting someone to church has never been so easy! Simply push the share button below, and send them an instant message, or tag your friends in the comment section below. Tonight‘s worship experience will be worth tuning into!

7:15pm right here as well as YouTube

Now God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there put the human God had formed to tend it. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

Today's devotional is the gift of Dan Peeler, Minister for Children and Families, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by Genesis 2.8.

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Hope at Home: Psalm 23

In the first remote visit to the Puppet Workshop of Dan Peeler, our Minister for Children and Graphics coordinator, Charlie Rose, our Kids of Hope meet Maxie Mouse who has some surprises for them in al old storage box. Everyone learns about the shepherd in Psalm 23 and how remembering the story can give the whole family joy while washing their hands. Charlie and Maxie share some news about fun downloadable lessons and crafts.

To download lessons and crafts, visit our Cathedral of Hope Families Page - https://www.cathedralofhope.com/hope-at-home

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Why Giving to Your Church Right Now Might Be More Important than Ever - The Stone Table

It is encouraging to see humans respond to the needs around them in times of crisis.
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thestonetable.org Keep giving to your local church. Perhaps I’m the right one to say this as I have no direct personal upside from the conversation. What I do have is a deep belief in God’s Word, a love for the mission of God in the world, and a network of dear friends leading this charge in …

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

Today's devotional is the gift of The Reverend Dr. Neil G Thomas, Sr. Pastor, Cathedral of Hope, United Church of Christ, inspired by Eph 2. 8-10.

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

Today's devotional is the gift of Charlie Rose, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by Romans 12.2.

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La Catedral de la Esperanza

Preparing for our Spanish service at 1pm! Preparando para nuestro servicio de hoy

¡Previo a nuestro servicio dominical, no se te olvide compartir!

Sunday Morning Worship

We’ve made it simple. No matter where you’re quarantined, we can still be together. Join the Live broadcast experience. Chat, comment, pray, sing along, share, as much or as little as you want. We are just glad you are still worshipping with us.

If you find that you need some extra prayer send those requests to [email protected] and your prayers will be passed along to our pastoral staff and lay support prayer team.

Please continue to support Cathedral of Hope

Text To Give: Simply send a text to 469-507-3839 with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $50

Give Online: cathedralofhope.com/give

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Meet us for worship!!! with Rev. Erin

Who’s ready for worship? See you at 11am for music, readings, and an inspirational word from Rev. Neil. 🙌🏽🙏🏽

What an honor! Our own The Reverend Dr. Neil G Thomas has been chosen for this year's Dallas Voice Reader's Voice BEST LOCAL LGBT COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL!!! So exciting!!!

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[03/28/20]   The cats are at it again, this time with our favorite duo, the famous Sonny and Cher! How are you celebrating #caturday today?

A Note from Jerry Calumn-Leavitt and how Cathedral of Hope Helps our Small Business

Small businesses make up 50% of employment, however they will be far more impacted by this challenging time. Loving others includes us all working a little harder to share what we can.

If you are a small business, we want to help get the word out to our members.

What we need from you:
A brief description of a key product or service that is especially valuable at this time. Be focused on products timely to current challenges, or something impactful.

A picture says a thousand words, and specially in these digital times! Send a great shot of the product or business you want promoted.

Include contact and ordering information, or the address if you are promoting a pickup service. Make it easy for our congregants to find you!

Now friends let’s spread some love! As we help promote these products and businesses go out and get them! Or stay in if it is digital and be sure you tell them you found them here on the Cathedral List!

Please send your business/product idea to Jerry Calumn-Leavitt at [email protected]

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O Lord, my heart is not lifted up,
my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
too great and too marvelous for me.
But I have calmed and quieted my soul,
like a weaned child with its mother;
my soul is like the weaned child that is with me.

O Israel, hope in the Lord
from this time on and forevermore.

Today's devotional is the gift of Carole Ann Sarah, inspired by Psalm 131. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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A Special Word of Thanks for All Our Healthcare Workers
Prayer for Healthcare Workers
Reverend Dr. Neil G Thomasr
Rabbi Ayelet S. Cohen, March 2020

May the One who blessed our ancestors
Bless all those who put themselves at risk to care for the sick

Physicians and nurses and orderlies
Technicians and home health aides

EMTs and pharmacists
(And bless especially _______)

Who navigate the unfolding dangers of the world each day,
To tend to those they have sworn to help.

Bless them in their coming home and bless them in their going out.
Ease their fear. Sustain them.

Source of all breath, healer of all beings,
Protect them and restore their hope.

Strengthen them, that they may bring strength;
Keep them in health, that they may bring healing.

Help them know again a time when they can breathe without fear.
Bless the sacred work of their hands.

May this plague pass from among us, speedily and in our days.

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Cathedral of Hope Weekly News

This week I heard from some of you who wanted to share with me how this Lent has been different from others in the past. https://bit.ly/3asHWHS

Enjoy this week's #NoteFromNeil, The Reverend Dr. Neil G Thomas.

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#ThrowbackThursday Others- Chris Jacobson-Chism and CoH Orchestra

Others, by Israel Houghton and his wife Meleasa, is from the 2010 Israel Houghton album Love God. Love People. The haunting song, considered to be the heart of the album, began when the couple came up with separate parts for what they thought would be two different songs. When they sat down at the piano, Houghton began to feel that the lyrics might go well together. Within minutes of opening to this possibility, the song was born. Houghton says, "Meleasa has a tendency to write strong, raw lyrics like the opening lines of this song: 'I see the state of the world and it grieves me.' I tend to come with more of the lighter 'I wanna love like you love, wanna love others the way that you love me.' That makes for a lot of tension and release in what we write, which is what music always needs."

"For the LORD your God has blessed you in all that you have done; God has known your wanderings through this great wilderness…The LORD your God has been with you; you have not lacked a thing."'

Today's devotional is the gift of Donald (Luke) Day, Order of St. Francis and St. Clare, inspired by Deuteronomy 2.7. https://bit.ly/2IS0wOP

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