As the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival nears, at our Old Episcopal Burial Ground (OEBG), I recently met with the Living Arts and Science Center’s Gallery Director, Jeffrey Nichols, to discuss the Cathedral Youth’s altar. As we walked around the grounds of the OEBG and discussed the Cathedral’s participation in this wonderful event (as our youth will be decorating one of the gravesites, creating an altar in memory of our loved ones who have passed on to greater glory) Jeffery expressed how glad he was that the Cathedral had partnered with the Living Arts and Science Center in this community wide Latino cultural event. Jeffrey exclaimed how wonderful he thought everyone he had worked with at CCC was, how he saw and felt the excitement and joy that our staff and parishioners exuded. It was such a compliment to hear Jeffrey as he tried to express the life and light he felt from the CCC community. And, even though he stated that he wasn’t exactly sure how to put it into words, I knew exactly what he meant.
Christ Church Cathedral is alive with so much energy and excitement, and it is because of all that you put into our church community. It was obvious, when Jeffrey was talking about Christ Church, that he wasn’t talking about a building, or an organization, but about the people and the spirit who radiate the love, joy, and peace of Christ out into the world. The Holy Spirit is moving with vigor throughout our community, and it is noticeable!
As we continue to give of ourselves, our time, our energy, and our resources we continue to build up the kingdom of God, and ourselves as individuals. And, as a result, people notice. They notice when we have energy around what's happening in our church home and community. They notice when we are able to find peace in the midst of our busy lives. They notice when we exude joy despite the pains that surround our world. The Spirit is alive, well, and moving here at Christ Church Cathedral, and it is noticeable from our outreach ministries and Christian formation offerings to our beautiful choir music and moving liturgies. There is so much happening here, and it is all thanks to your support and commitment!
When Jeffrey was exclaiming what light and life he felt from the Christ Church Cathedral community, I immediately thought of all of you. I thanked him for his kind words, but who I really should be thanking is you. Thank you, for continuing to support our congregation, thank you for giving of yourselves, your time, your energy, and your resources. Thank you, for believing in the power of the Spirit and body of Christ. Our church community is alive and well, because of you, and I am so excited to see where and how the Spirit will continue to move, inspire, and uplift not only this place, but all of us!
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