Grace Episcopal Cathedral September 2016 Topeka, Kansas Vol. 90, No. 9 From the Dean. . . 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 “My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep work and life together, and for all my commandments; for length of days and years of life that we are and do as the church of God at Grace Cathedral. and abundant welfare they will give you. —I’ll see you in church, —Proverbs 3:1-2 Steve+

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

GRACE Celebrate the kick-off of our 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 and St. David’s trip to Estes Park

Choir Practice Schedule 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 In July, youth from the Cathedral were invited to go to Estes Park, Colorado, Cathedral Choir with the youth from St. David’s—the first of what will hopefully be many (Adults) - Thursdays at 7 p.m. collaborative trips between the two groups. It was a wonderful opportunity Childcare provided upon request 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 For more information on joining any hikes. There was also time for worship and prayer surrounded by scenery that of these choirs, contact Music Direc- can only be described as heavenly. One of our youth on arriving said in awe, tor Steve Burk at 235-3457 or email “Isn't it amazing that God made all of this?” [email protected]. 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.

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. 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 ([email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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. CAMP GRACE VBS 2016 GREAT SPACES Music & Arts Series presents

Craig Cramer, organist

Sunday, September 11, 3 p.m. 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 Grace Episcopal Cathedral has decided to take the plunge— or more precisely, the JUMP! by Deacon Anne Flynn

Topeka JUMP is a coalition of Topeka JUMP has already had trust fund. But, there is still much churches in Shawnee County that proven successes. The organization work to be done and we need your have come together to address was incorporated in 2012 and faith, your leadership and your serious community needs. achieved its non-profit status later expertise. The current focus is creating that same year. First, I would like to ask for your more affordable housing in the City Each year, it holds an annual prayers. Second, some of you will be of Topeka. While JUMP recognizes community mobilization event contacted by Shanae’ Elem, JUMP’s that both the city and the county known as the Nehemiah Action lead organizer. She wants to explain have made progress, there are still Assembly. The focus last year was more about JUMP and explore ways more than 2,000 people in our improving employment prospects in which we can get involved. Finally, community on the waiting list for for people with mental health issues. I would like to invite the entire safe, affordable housing. Topeka JUMP was successful in congregation to join in attending four JUMP is working with the city getting $100,000 per year to pay key JUMP events: with an eye toward creating an four new employment specialists at  October 25, 2016: Community affordable housing trust fund aimed Valeo Behavioral Health Care. Problems Assembly at accelerating the creation of The group then quickly set the  April 4, 2017: Rally to prepare for suitable units. focus of the 2016 Nehemiah Action the Nehemiah Action Assembly In July, the Outreach Assembly to increasing access to  April 25, 2017: Nehemiah Action Committee—with Vestry safe and affordable housing Assembly representation—agreed to join 18 Understand, this isn’t some kind  June 13, 2017: Justice Ministry other covenant churches and made a of protest movement. These are Celebration donation to JUMP, but our fellow people of faith who also understand Topekans need us to do more. the need to work within the system. I don’t have to tell any of you that The Cathedral has a long and In fact, at a later Action Assembly, we have an obligation to help those storied history of participating and Mayor Wolgast was an invited guest who struggle. As I said, the Cathedral even leading in social movements. along with key members of city has a long history of doing just that. Our presence at the most recent government and the housing But the need for affordable housing in meetings was met with audible authority. At that assembly, the Topeka is critical and I hope that you praise. Without any question, we mayor agreed to work with a task will take up the call and join me in have an important role to play. force to explore ways of creating the “JUMPing for Justice!”

The Cloister Gallery

SHOWING IN SEPTEMBER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEN PERRY September September Flower Memorials

3 Frances McClintock Shoemaker 6 Adolph Henry Meyer 1 Kyle Garrison 7 Thurlow R. West 2 Edna Greene 13 William Bruce Wright 3 Phil Coolidge Gertrude A. Weaver Jacquie Lightcap JULY ATTENDANCE 17 Charles John Baer LaWayne Zemp 2016 2015 2014 Patricia Corbett Shinn 4 Alan Johnson 1st Sunday .... 225 ...... 206 ...... 223 20 Willard R. Garhart 7 Dennis Richter 2nd Sunday ... 230 ...... 248 ...... 272 3rd Sunday ... 212 ...... 225 ...... 222 21 Dorothy Mason Miller 9 Janet Nelson 4th Sunday.... 225 ...... 232 ...... 208 22 Deane E. Ackers 10 Robert Hamilton 5th Sunday.... 195 Chester Burns Reed 12 Robert Durst 23 Harold E. Van Laer Roy Ridgeway Total 1,087 ..... 911 ...... 925 25 Ira Burkholder Tami Smith 26 Mary Christine Grooms 13 Charlotte Burris 26 Marguerite Harrington Julie Dittmer 28 Lillian Whitelock Davis Diane Green Treasurer’s Report 29 Anne Poland Page 15 Megan Digiovanni July 31, 2016 30 Joel Randall Burrow 16 Jeanne Atha Bessie Gibson Palmer Nicole Nielsen For the month of July, operating Carmen McKercher Dougherty 17 T. Jay Wiechman income was $86,468, and operating 19 Kelly Johnson expense was $83,553, which resulted Mark Weber in a positive balance of $2,915. 20 Bessie Johnson Operating income for the year to Sheryl Kingman date was $485,784, and operating Alicia Salisbury expense for the year to date was 22 Lorene Hamilton $498,985, resulting in a negative Bill Ohlemeier balance of $13,201. Cash in the bank checking account, 23 Chris Escalante per books, on July 31, 2016 was 24 Carol Mongold $52,216. 25 Phyllis Evans — Paul Smith, Treasurer 26 Bob Horton Mark Kingman Penny Neill Bev Tilly About the window… 27 Kent Wingerson FOOD 28 Grace Miller Each month, we feature a small SUNDAY portion of a Cathedral stained glass 29 Nancy Neiswanger Sept. 4 window on the front cover of The 30 Lily Escalante Chimes. The Nativity Window not only Joanne Kensinger Bring non- depicts the birth of Christ, but also Linda Park perishable food celebrates the ministry of five famous Adelaide Shermoen items to fill the women in Episcopalian history. One of grocery cart in these women, Queen Margaret of We apologize if we have missed the Cathedral. Scotland, was a 10th century your birthday or have incorrect The food is distributed to Let’s Help information. Please call the office benefactor of the poor. and Doorstep. at 235-3457 with any corrections. 701 SW Eighth Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66603-3219 (785) 235-3457 • Fax (785) 235-1863 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.GraceCathedralTopeka.org

GRACE CATHEDRAL CLERGY Weekly Schedule The Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Dean Sunday The Reverend George Pejakovich, Assistant to the Dean 8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite I Deacon Donald Chubb 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School (Sept.-May) Deacon Anne Flynn 10:30 a.m.—Children’s Chapel 10:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite II 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 2016 Keith McKibben, Norman Nellis, Nicole Nielsen Grace Cathedral, Topeka, Kansas — A House of Prayer for all People and a National Jubilee Ministry Center of the Episcopal Church