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All are welcome to join the Mission committee members for our annual 'Dayspring Sunday' on May 20, 2012 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a service day! We'll begin with an outdoor Eucharist followed by planting annuals and general landscaping at the Center. Dayspring is located at 1537 Central Avenue with parking on Central Avenue or off of the alley East of the building.
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permalinkThe Combined Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral together with the Indianapolis Sinfonia and soloists present Haydn’s popular Lord Nelson Mass in the final concert of the season Sunday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets at door: $10 general admission, or $5 students/seniors.
Join us for the 47th Annual Christ Church Cathedral Women's Strawberry Festival on Thursday, June 14, 2012! The Festival will run from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (or until supplies run out!)
Serving under tents on the circle begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. The “Works”: shortcake, strawberries, ice cream and whipped topping sells for $6.00; however, orders can be made a la carte, with or without any of the toppings for $2.00 each.
The Cathedral Parish Hall will be open at 8:30 a.m. for carryout orders.
Cash only. ATM access available across from Church building.
Entertainment will begin at 10 a.m.
The popular event utilizes more than 300 volunteers and serves an estimated six tons of strawberries and 18,000 homemade shortcakes.
More than 95 percent of the Strawberry Festival proceeds goes directly to local, national and international not-for-profit outreach groups. Bi-annually, our board recommends deserving applicants, which must be approved by our members. For more information on our granting schedule and process, please visit Cathedral Women Grant Guidelines and Application.
Three Choir Festival at St. Paul’s Indianapolis, Sunday, May 6 at 4 p.m. The Choirs of CCC, St. Paul’s Indy and Trinity join forces for a combined Choral Evensong: over 100 singers of all ages and some of the finest church musicians in Indianapolis performing great music - not to be missed!
Spring is here, so the awesome spring flower sale cannot be far behind… Sales are going on now through April 29 and delivery will be May 6. Jamie and Julie Breuninger are once again heading this colorful effort for the benefit of our youth outreach ministry. They will be on hand for the next three Sundays to help with your order, and, for your convenience, you may download an order form through our website here! Delivery will be on time for Mother’s Day (May 6)– so don’t miss the chance to beautify your own home and to give a perfect gift to mom, grandma, or any special person in your life!
Ever wondered what it's like to be in our renowned Choirs? Check out our brochure here!
Bake Week will be April 23-27, 2012! Bake Week, an annual tradition, is held at the Church where over 18,000 biscuits are made for the Annual Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival in June. The Festival is Thursday, June 14 this year.
Each day, four-hour shifts will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until finished. You may sign up in the Parish Hall soon!
Palm Sunday – April 1
Holy Eucharist
8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Santa Misa
*childcare available
Maundy Thursday – April 5
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Renewal of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oils and 8 p.m. Bilingual Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar
*childcare available starting at 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday – April 6
12 p.m. The Solemn Liturgy
6 p.m. Meditaciones en la Cruz
8 p.m. Meditations on the Cross
Holy Saturday – April 7
9 a.m. Holy Saturday Liturgy
8:30 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter
*childcare available starting at 8 p.m.
Easter Sunday – April 8
Holy Eucharist
8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Santa Misa
*childcare available
Sunday, April 1 (Palm Sunday) at 4:30 p.m.
Arwen Myers (Soprano) and Daniel Bubeck (countertenor) offer a performance of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater of 1736 - an intensely moving work which meditates on the sufferings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, during his crucifixion.
Tickets at the door.
We invite you to be with us on Sunday, March 25 at 4:30 p.m. for Handel's Messiah, Part the Second: Lenten Prophecy and Revelation! Featuring the
combined Cathedral Choirs, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra and distinguished soloists perform the Lenten portion of Handel’s epic oratorio. With authentic instruments, you've never heard Messiah performed like this before!
Tickets: Special reserved seating $25, general admission $15, seniors and students $10.
Palm Sunday – April 1
Holy Eucharist
8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Santa Misa
Maundy Thursday – April 5
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Renewal of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oils and 8 p.m. Bilingual Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday – April 6
12 p.m. The Solemn Liturgy
6 p.m. Meditaciones en la Cruz
8 p.m. Meditations on the Cross
Holy Saturday – April 7
9 a.m. Holy Saturday Liturgy
8:30 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Sunday – April 8
Holy Eucharist
8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Santa Misa
We will welcome the Jitro Girls' Choir, March 10 at 7:30! Praised by the Washington Post for its artistry of “astonishing diversity and depth”, the Czech Girls’Choir – Jitro (“Daybreak”) – is one of the top ensembles
of its kind anywhere. The New York Times was quick to acknowledge that this choir “can certainly hold its own on any stage in the world”. The select group of 25 singers is carefully auditioned from a thriving program of 350 young musicians. The Czech Republic’s finest! Tickets at door: $15 (general admission), $10 (seniors, students) and $25 (priority seating.)
Are you new to Christ Church Cathedral and would like to have a crash course in what we’re all about? (Or, are you newish to us, or simply just curious to know more?) Consider being a part of Christ Church 101, a new one-hour gathering on Sunday, March 4, 2012 just after the 11 a.m. Eucharist. We’ll cover the very basics of who Christ Church Cathedral is as an Episcopal congregation, look at our basic worship practices, help you get to know who’s who (e.g. what’s the difference between a Dean and a Canon?), take a quick tour of the Cathedral (behind the scenes included!), and share with you some possible ways you can be involved at a pace that feels right for you. The best part? There’s no obligation or advanced sign-ups required. Simply meet us underneath the pulpit just after the Eucharist on March 4, and plan on being with us for exactly one hour.
Once Upon a Time… Our Stories in Scripture and in the World
If you are looking for a way to deepen your engagement with scripture during Lent or want to learn more about how your own life story intersects with the stories of the Bible, then please join us for Once Upon a Time… Wednesday nights in Lent.
Once Upon a Time… will include a fresh look at some of the most important stories in the Bible along with stories form books, movies, radio, and our own experiences. Each Wednesday, we will begin with dinner and a look at these stories, and we will round out the evening with a chance to find ourselves in these stories of surprise, love, mercy, beginnings, and more.
Join us! 6:00 beginning Wednesday, February 29th in the Parish Hall. If you are interested or would like more information, please send Rev. Andy Shamel an email at andys@cccindy.org for questions, and EllenS@cccindy.org to register!
Be with us on Ash Wednesday, February 22 for the start of Lent. Services will be at 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 5:30 p.m. And 7:30 p.m. in spanish.
New this year: "Ashes On The Go" on the Circle! No time for the service? No problem! Meet us on the sidewalk in front of the Church for your imposition of ashes! Christ Church Cathedral is offering Ashes On The Go on the Circle this Ash Wednesday, February 22, from 7:30-9 a.m., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and from 4-5:30 p.m. Passers-by, downtown workers, visiting guests from out of town, and the spiritually curious are all welcome to drop by the Cathedral’s lawn on 125 Monument Circle and to have a priest place the symbolic ashes of Lent on their foreheads, a sign of penitence and recognition of human mortality. This is a first-time, unique approach to Ash Wednesday for the City of Indianapolis, and for Christ Church Cathedral!
Sunday, February 19, 4:30 p.m.
Rudy de Vos, organ
Second prizewinner at the prestigious St. Alban’s International Organ Competition, Dr. Rudy de Vos is Director of Music & Organist at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California.
He performs works by Tournemire, Franck, Vierne, and Guy Bovet.
Click here fo view our Spring Music brochure for other upcoming concerts!
We welcome all Football fans Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012! We will have our regular service schedule of Holy Eucharists at 8, 9, 11 and 1 p.m. en espanol.
Parking may be validated at Express/EZ Park Garage off Market and Pennsylvania for those attending these services only, however, the garage must be cleared no later than 2 p.m.
For information on closed streets and downtown driving, please visit http://www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/general-information/.
Are you curious about faith? about God?
Do you have questions that seem to get in the way?
Your questions are not in the way. Your questions are the way.
Explore those questions in the context of a community of conversation and sharing.
Discover that God has always been found not in having the right answer key
but among a community of disciples who ask these questions of each other.
At this table, God will be present.
Find out more details on our Catechumenate page here.
Ready to sign up? Contact EllenS@cccindy.org to reserve your spot.
Colonial Christmas of the Americas
Sunday, Dec. 18 4:30 p.m.
You are invited to the Colonial Christmas of the Americas, here at Christ Church Cathedral!
Featuring holiday music of the New World, with the Oratorio Canerata, members from the Ensemble Lipzodes and Leonardo Panigada as conductor.
Suggested donation, $5, $10
Please note, that December 25, Christmas Day, falls on a Sunday, but we will not be having our usual Sunday schedule.
The schedule is below, or you may click here to be forwarded to the Advent/Christmas schedule page.
Plan now to be a part of our Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m. This service of magnificent song and moving readings from the Holy Scripture is a spiritual oasis in the midst of the busy holiday hubbub, offering time for reflection, meditation, and peace. The emphasis of this Lessons and Carols is on hope, anticipation, expectation, and renewal of the self in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Our Cathedral Girls’ Choir and Choir Men lead this service, and a festive reception follows in the Parish Hall. Take time out from the hectic holiday rush, slow down with us, and soak in this wonderful worship experience.
In addition this year, the Choirs will also be performing in a festive worship service of Christmas Lessons and Carols at the Christian Theological Seminary on Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m., with a dessert reception following. For more information on this CTS event, please contact Amelia Walker at awalker@cts.edu or 931-2319.
A Unique 6-Week Discussion Series Over Drinks at Mesh on Mass Ave.
Every Thursday Starting October 27 - December 8
7 p.m. at Mesh on Mass Ave
SPIRITSuality is coming October 27! Ever wanted to gather with a group of diverse folks, mix in serious conversation about God with a “question everything” mentality, and see what happens? Would this sound even better over drinks at MESH on Mass Ave.? SPIRITSuality…a place to take the “organized” out of religion and discuss real issues - starts Oct. 27, 7 p.m. for 6 weeks. Questions? E-mail AndyS@cccindy.org. Bring a friend, co-worker, or neighbor - all are welcome! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK.
Christ Church Cathedral is excited to be hosting writer, speaker, and evangelist Andrew Weeks to host The Magnetic Church, a workshop on successful evangelism and welcoming newcomers! The workshop will take place on the evening of November 4 and from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Weeks' entertaining presentations bring a vast array of practical and proven ways to vitalize the Church's ministry of welcome and spreading the good news. The Magnetic Church workshop is an excellent opportunity for congregation to get new ideas to develop their gifts for evangelism, attracting and welcoming newcomers, and becoming a church where visitors want to stay. For more information, please email The Rev. Andy Shamel (AndyS@cccindy.org) or Ellen Shaughnessy (EllenS@cccindy.org), and they can also be reached by phone at 317 636-4577. For more information on the workshop, download the registration form and check out the Magnetic Church website at http://magnetic-church.com.
Do you know a child 7 yrs. and older who loves to sing? CCC Choir Auditions will take place at the Cathedral on Saturday, August 13 and Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, contact the Director of Music, Dr. Dana Marsh.
