BayLights at Beckwith
Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27
Christ Church Cathedral is sponsoring the Friday Night BayLights cookout. The fun begins
at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and relax outside under the stars with live entertainment.
The cost for the evening is $35 for everyone 13 and older, $15 for youth ages 6 to 12, and
children 11 and under are free. Leigh Rendfey can answer any questions.

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Vestry Nominating Committee

Meets on Tuesdays, September 22, 29, and October 13

Please speak with the members of the nominating committee and give them names of those you would like to have considered for vestry. You may submit names by phone or email. It is not necessary for you to tell those you are suggesting for vestry that you are doing so. The Nominating Committee is charged with presenting a slate for vestry elections in December, as well as a slate of delegates to our diocesan convention in February of 2027. Annual Parish Meeting with Vestry and Convention Delegate Elections is on Sunday, December 13. The Vestry Nominating Committee is made up of the six retiring Vestry members; Cartledge W. Blackwell III, Bruce E. Rockstad, Charlotte B. Taylor, Jane Bartlett P. Nenstiel, Elissa E. Watkins; and five who are appointed by the Dean; Jill S. Chow, Carl G Cunningham, Jr., Robison C. McClure, Jr., Lara S. Sherer, Lucy Pryor B. Slaton.

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 Service of the Simple Presence

Resumes on Wednesday, September 16 at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapter House

This year, when appropriate, the lessons for this service will commemorate Saints of the Episcopal Church. We begin with Ninian, Bishop and Missionary to Scotland, 430.

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 Dean’s Midweek Meditation

Begins Wednesday, September 16 at Noon Via Zoom

Everyone is welcome to join this 30-minute midday pause, in the middle of the working week, to reflect on the Gospel and to pray together. Each week you will receive an email containing the text of the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel, along with a Zoom link to our gathering. In our time together, we will read the text together, sit briefly in silent reflection, and hear a short meditation. After a time of prayer, listening for how the Gospel is speaking to us in this moment, we will close with brief sharing of our reflections. No preparation needed, and visitors are always welcome.

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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Courtyard
We bless pets on St. Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals. Please bring your pets—on a leash or in a carrier—for their annual blessings. This year, we will be collecting donations for the Mobile Humane Society. Donations may include pet food, collars, leashes, beds, toys, and towels. A table will be set up where you can decorate a bowl for your pet! Each pet will receive a St. Francis medal after their blessing. Pet treats will be served.
 

Cathedral Organ Fund

Currently we cannot see or hear our organ because the console and organ chambers have been carefully covered during construction, however it will be tuned and cared for when the scaffolding comes down.  As early fall is our traditional time to request donation to the Cathedral Organ Fund, we are again soliciting donations for the care and improvement of our organ.  Please consider making a donation to our Cathedral Organ Fund by completing a card found on the ministry table and returning it with a donation, or by visiting our website to give electronically. We are deeply grateful for your support.