Solemnization of a Holy Union

Joy Rogers — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:26:00 CDT

On Tuesday, April 17th, at 7:00PM, the Solemnization of a Holy Union was celebrated for our Associate Dean, the Rev. Kevin M. Goodman, and his partner of 12 years, Antonius Pulung-Hartanto. The Rt. Rev Jeffrey D. Lee, 12th Bishop of Chicago, presided, and The Very Rev Joy E. Rogers, preached. Many asked for a copy of Joy's sermon. We have posted it here. The Old Testament reading was Ecclesiastes 3:8-10. The New Testament reading was Romans 12:9-18. The Gospel reading was Matthew 5:1-12.

CROSSwalk

Joy Rogers — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:01:00 CDT

At every Eucharist in Lent we are naming in our prayers and before the altar, the murdered children of Chicago - over 600 since 2008 -- one more, a 6 year old girl last weekend. It is part of our preparation for CROSSWalk, a procession on Monday in Holy Week. An effort sponsored by this Cathedral, All Saints Church and the Diocese, in partnership with other agencies and faith communities.

Trayvon Martin

Kevin Goodman — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:26:00 CDT

In the Disney animated classic film, Beauty and the Beast, a jealous hunter stirs up the village people to get rid of a BEAST that lives in a castle at the top of a hill.

Beauty and the Beast

Mike Hess — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:37:00 CDT

"At that time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven; You are my Son, whom I love; with you, I am well pleased."

Build With Us

Kristen Saranteas — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:56:00 CST

On Saturday, February 28th, 2012, the St James Cathedral Chapter participated in an off-site retreat. As members roll on and off of Chapter following each Annual Meeting in January, it is our practice to hold the retreat in February so that we can all get to know one another better, and to set our mission for the coming year.

Pastoral Care Awareness

Carole Brawner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:53:00 CST

During the month of February, the Cathedral congregation celebrates Pastoral Care Awareness Month. It is an intentional time where we remember that in response to God’s love for us, we are called to take care of each other and all of God’s people.

Occupy St James / Annual Meeting

Joy Rogers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:15:00 CST

". . . the woman left her water-jar and went back to the city. She said to the people, ‘Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he'?"

Cathedral Voices... A First.

Joy Rogers — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:46:00 CST

And he said to them, 'Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.'

The Picture of Service

Richard Kelley — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:25:00 CST

Community. Compassion. Hope. St. James is a congregation living in to being a welcoming place, in the heart of the city of Chicago, offering community, compassion and hope. There are aspects of my spiritual journey that are similar to those things that connect many of us to our historic congregation.