Cathedral Formation

Godly Play Teacher Training August 10th, 1-5pm

A mutual training opportunity focused on the Godly Play method.  We will review theory, practice storytelling and problem solve in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  All GP teachers are strongly encouraged to attend and anyone interested in helping us in our youngest children's ministry is also invited.  Please RSVP to JAG.

Children and Youth Sunday School Begins August 24!

We return to our regular schedule and begin Christian education and formation for youth and children on August 24th.  Every child and teen needs to turn in a registration form (top link on the far right of this page).  We have a couple of needs:

1. Help preparing/moving classrooms in the Cathedral Clark Center and the Annex Youth Center.  A few hours of your time this summer would help alot!
2. Fresh teaching volunteers.  Many of our teachers have boldly served for many years and are ready for new ministries.  Please step up to the plate and offer your time and talent.
3. Make sure we have your information(all children and their birthdates) in our church database: that helps us keep in touch.  If you haven't received any postcards from me this summer, or you do not get the newsletter, then you are probably not in our database.  
4. Invite a friend to church. 

Children's classes this year will be divided by age; if your child has a birthday in the middle of the year you are free to choose to stay or move up.  Siblings are welcome to stay together, and other flexibility is available if you check with the teachers. 

3-5 year olds: Godly Play in Cathedral Clark Center Blue

6-8 year olds: Godly Play in Cathedral Clark Center Yellow

9 -10+ year olds: Mustard Seed in Cathedral Clark Center Green

Youth classes are moving across the street to the new youth center upstairs at the Annex.  Our youth program works in generations that stick together.  We will also offer monthly game and movie nights for all youth.  Some of the following plan is subject to change. 

6-7^th graders: New Rite 13 Annex Youth Center Green 

8-9^th graders: New J2A (Wizdomick) Annex Youth Center Pumpkin

10^th+ :BASE: Confirmation/Reaffirmation Annex Youth Center Purple

If you haven't been playing along with us, your teen is always welcome to begin.  However the BASE class is the only path towards confirmation for Sr Hi teens who are 16 or older.  We suggest that you make BASE a priority for any 16+ teen, and let them choose whether or not to be confirmed before the Bishop visits in the spring.  All youth classes need strong attendance and expect 60% attendance at classes and fund raisers to lead to participation in the Urban Adventure (J2A) and/or Mission Trip (all youth eligible) next summer. 

Isotopes Baseball July 25, 7pm

Isotopes with Fireworks!  Tickets are $10.00 each.  Please contact Cindy Davis to reserve your spaces.  Youth, (rising 6th grade and up) can come on their own with permission form and prompt RSVP.  Friends are  encouraged. 

Come together for the majesty and mystery of a baseball game with your Cathedral friends at Isotopes Park.   Be game crazy: wear red, bring signs!   July 25,  

Pilgrims Return in One Peace!

We suppose that we could have posted a blog about every single day, however since we did not here is a quick review of our terrific pilgrimage.
Fly to DC       Get Settled
Visit Epiphany Church, worship and eat breakfast with homeless.
Visit Washington Monument and National Geographic Museum.
Visit Episcopal Policy Network: did you know we have a lobbying office that does great work in pursuit of justice and peace?
Visit Congresswoman Heather Wilson's office, met an old friend who is now an intern, and then Rep. Wilson was also on our plane home!
Visit the Washington Post with a friend who is a reporter.
Visit Monuments and Memorials and Museums.       Have Gargoyle Tour and Tea at National Cathedral.
Visit Arlington National Cemetery.    Visit Old Town Alexandria for the Fish Market and Misha's Coffee.    Visit Union Station and Postal Museum.     Pray.    Play.    Eat.    Walk.
Ride Metro.    Talk to strangers.    Sweat.    Fly Home.

Many thanks to all the teens, parents, chaperone's and donors who made this happen. 
Photo album to the right.

Seeking the Kingdom VBS: Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20, Evenings

All children entering kindergarten though grade 5 are welcome.
Pilgrimage is open to the community: bring a friend!

In this Journey we are Seeking To Know:
Ourselves:  The Kingdom of God is discovered within us.
Each Other: The Kingdom of God is demonstrated by recognizing God in others.
The Creator: The Kingdom of God is revealed by the work of the God in creating all things.
The Savior:  The Kingdom of God is made possible through the Way made flesh in Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit:  The Kingdom of God is empowered by the energy of the Holy Spirit.
Through Drama, Art and Community.

We will get to know and 'visit':
Simon Peter—Rome, Italy    Thomas Becket—Canterbury, England    James The Greater—Santiago de Compostela,Spain    Margaret Of Scotland—Dunfermline, Scotland    Patrick—Croagh Patrick, Ireland

Details and registration info in this flyer:  Download vbs_registration_v2.pdf
Dinner will be served.

Wizdomick! Post-Mystery Trip

 We had a marvelous Mystery Trip with our 08 Rite-13'rs to Navajoland in Utah.  Our group stayed with our new friends at St. Mary's in the Moonlight, Ojeto.  We explored Monument Valley, Goose Neck, Canyon de Chelly and Hovenweep.  IWe even were spread out across four states at the Four Corners monument.  We cooked and prayed and played for 5 days.  We learned alot about each other's tastes and some of us learned how to do the dishes.  The 'monumental' moment can be seen here.  Photographs are available in the album to your right, more to be added later. 

Mystery Trip and Pilgrimage Packing Lists

The time is coming! Whoopee.  We are going to have a good time and please take the lists seriously.  If you have any questions give me a buzz. 

Mystery Trip packing agenda: Download mysterytrip_packing_list.pdf
DC Pilgrimage packing agenda: Download dc_packing_list.pdf

If you have not already done so, be sure to turn in your 'default permission form' (in a column on the right) with medical insurance information and a photograph. 

Happy Pentecost!

Faith in 3D: January at Disneyworld?!

Passport/Mission Exchange is a phenomenal program of camps, mission and opportunities for faithful adventure coordinated jointly by the Episcopal Church, Community Fellowship Baptists (progressive Baptist denom.) and the Presbyeterians.  They just sent me information about a MLK weekend program called FAITH IN 3D at disneyworld for all 6-12th graders.  The total cost would be around $500 each, but I am sure it would be worth the work and the money.  If any families of next year's youth are interested let me know by mid summer.

Auction and Breakfast Thanks!

A huge thanks and a bundle of praise to all the teens and families that helped make the auction and breakfast happen.  We raised nearly $3000 for our excursions this summer.  Yall rock.

Emails will be going out this week with packing lists.  A few deposits are still outstanding; and we also need DEFAULT OUT OF TOWN PERMISSION FORMS (to your right on the blog) for ALL TEENS AND ADULTS.  These forms must also include copies of medical insurance cards and a photo or photo id.  :)

Also check out the photos!

Pilgrimage Auction and Breakfast

Pilgrimage is a core practice of our youth ministry programs. It flows out of the Rite 13 liturgy and toward the process of Confirmation. Supporting our youth program today helps promise a youth program for the future.

Our Journey youth are hoping to make a pilgrimage to DC this summer. We need your help to make this journey. Please join us for worship and for a Silent Auction and Breakfast.   

All R13 and Journey Youth need to be at the Cathedral by 7:30 on Sunday Morning the 4th of May.  Parents are also needed. 

A copy of the Auction donation form is downloadable here: Download formandletter.pdf