Our vision A spiritually alive world. Our mission Reimagining church with courage, joy and wonder. Baptismal font on the porch of the Chapel of Grace. Photo credit: Ken Lew. The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, January 13, 2019 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Welcome to Grace Cathedral Welcome to this sacred house of prayer for all people. Those who built this place and care for it love tradition and feel passionate about engaging with what is new. If you look closely you will find images of scientists, reformers, Jewish rabbis and Roman Catholic popes, political leaders, saints, and even an astronaut. We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. You might ask yourself two questions: “What do I need to receive? What do I have to give?” We would be delighted to hear about your explorations. May God bless you on your journey! – The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral • If you are new to Grace Cathedral, please introduce yourself and fill out a welcome card so we can be in touch with you. We’re glad you’re here! • Join us for coffee and conversation across the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Chapter House Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service. about today’s readings Isaiah 43:1-7; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet. Water: think about how vital water is in your life. It nourishes you, cleanses you, revives you. With the drought and the wildfires, we all collectively know how important water is. And of course, we are all baptized with water when we join the Christian community. Each of today’s readings touch on water or baptism. In the reading from Isaiah, God is our protector. God protects us from floods and rivers and fires because God loves us and is always with us. In Luke’s story of the baptism of Jesus, when John baptizes Jesus, something happens. We’re told that heaven opens and the Spirit descends on Jesus. John tells the people that he can baptize with water, but Jesus can baptize with the Spirit. In Acts, the new believers receive the Spirit from Peter and John, after having been baptized. Water and the Spirit are now interconnected with baptism. Last year we had baptism here at Grace and people gathered in the back of the church. Because of where I was standing, I could see the light sculpture of Jacob’s Ladder, and as people were being baptized with water, I could see angels going up and down the ladder between heaven and earth. All of us renew our baptismal vows at baptism. Perhaps for all of us, this moment can be an opening to heaven. Joe Garity is a recent graduate of the cathedral’s Education for Ministry (EfM) group, one of our deanery delegates and a docent who gives tours of the cathedral. highlights Organ Recital with Bruce Neswick The Forum Returns January 20 Today, January 13 • 4 p.m. • Quire See the back cover of this leaflet for details about our A program by the Canon for Music at Trinity Episcopal double-header kick-off of the Winter season, with Alan Cathedral, Portland, Oregon, a celebrated composer of Hirsch on historical possibilities for impeachment, and an organ and choral music. Suggested donation $10. afternoon panel themed “MLK: We’re In this Together.” Stewardship 2019: Truth and Light Let your generosity shine — every gift advances the cathedral’s mission. Have you made your 2019 pledge? Pledges received by January 18 will be included in the stewardship display in the Nave. Pledging members are eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 27, at 9:30 a.m. Holy Baptism The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ • 13 January 2019 • 11 am Welcome to Grace Cathedral on this Sunday when we Baptize children into our life together in Christ. This service involves some movement. When we move to the font at the entrance to the Cathedral, we ask all who are able to exit the pews and come gather around the font at the entrance to the Cathedral. The baptismal parties will move down the center aisle with the vested ministers, others use the side aisles to be part of the gathering around the font. We respectfully ask that we all put our cameras away before the service, and refrain from taking videos or photos for the duration of the service—even while the most beautiful grandchild in the world is being baptized. Clergy will be available immediately after the service for photos at the font with your family. Thank you for being part of Grace Cathedral on this festive day. Ask an usher about child care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics. Voluntary “Very slowly,” from Sonatina Leo Sowerby The Gathering The people stand as the procession enters. Introit Gerre Hancock Missa Resurrectionis Choir Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be the one holy and living God: People Glory to God forever and ever. There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God’s call to us. One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all. The Collect of the Day Presider May God be with you. People And also with you. Let us pray. Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. All Amen. The Word of God The First Reading The people sit. Isaiah 43:1-7 Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 29: 3–5, 7–10 The people remain seated. The choir sings the antiphon, then all repeat. F. E. Gladstone Antiphon The LORD shall give strength to his peo - ple. Choir The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; * the Lord is upon the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; * the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. Antiphon The LORD shall give strength to his people. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; * the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; The voice of the Lord splits the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; * the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Antiphon The LORD shall give strength to his people. The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe * and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the Lord * all are crying, “Glory!” The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; * the Lord sits enthroned as King for evermore. Antiphon The LORD shall give strength to his people. The Second Reading Acts 8:14-17 Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 2 The Holy Gospel Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 The choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in. & b œ œ ˙ œ œœ œ˙ œ œ ˙ œ œœ œ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ ˙ ˙ b & Al œ -le-œ lu ––- ia, Al -le-lu œ- ia,˙ Al -le-lu-ia. Christ our passoverissacrificed for us. Choir All of you who were baptized into Christ; & b –– œ œ œ œ œ˙ People Therefore have clothedlet yourus - selveskeep withthe Christ.feast. All repeat the three Alleluias. Before the Gospel The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke. All Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel The Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Homily The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm C. Young Dean During the hymn that follows, all may join the procession to the font using the side aisles. The Procession to the Font Hymn 120 Solemnis hæc festivitas text: George B. Timms (b. 1910), alt.; music: melody from Graduale, 1685; harm. Arthur Hutchings (1906-1989) Please refrain from taking videos or photos during the baptisms. Clergy will be available immediately after the service for photos at the font with your family. 3 Holy Baptism The Presentation and Examination of the Candidates The presider says The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. The candidates are presented individually by their parents and godparents as follows Sponsor I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Candidates who are able to answer for themselves are each asked in turn: Presider Do you desire to be baptised? Candidate I do. When all have been presented, the presider asks the whole group of parents and godparents Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents and godparents I will, with God’s help.