Below please find upcoming events at the Cathedral and Erie Episcopal. These offerings are a great place to start your journey in the Episcopal Church. There are ways to help the community, prayer opportunities, fellowship and more. You are welcome to join us at anytime! Contact the Cathedral Office for more details.
Taizé at St. Mark’s
We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 12 at 7:00 P.M. Taizé is an evening service of quiet, contemplative prayer. It includes candlelight, scripture, and prayerful meditation through song. We hope to create a thin place where you may encounter God and experience the power of silence.
Poetry of Praise in Good Times and in Bad
Join Dr. Laura Rutland on Tuesday evenings in November (November 7, 14, 21, 28) at 6:00 P.M. at the Cathedral for Poetry of Praise. We will explore poems from a variety of poets, eras, and belief systems. All of them will voice praise in a variety of situations, particularly in situations of adversity or difficulty – personal, political, or global. Contact Carly to register or for more information.
Paint the Night Away
Join us on Friday, November 17 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. for Paint the Night Away at St. Mark’s. Libby Burnett, Art Teacher at the Charter School of Excellence, will lead everyone through a step-by-step holiday painting. Tickets are $30 per person and include the lesson, all supplies, snacks, and refreshments. All proceeds benefit student programs at CSE. To register, email Libby. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Let’s Talk about Grief
Join a group that explores various grief-related topics about living with the loss of a loved one. Gain valuable support from other group members who have also experienced loss. This group will be facilitated by Cathedral member, Amy Cuzzola-Kern, MSW, PhD and will meet at the Cathedral on Sundays from 3:00 P.M. until 4:30 P.M. beginning on Sunday, November 19. For more details, please contact Amy.
Lake Erie Choral Artists Fall Concert
The LAKE ERIE CHORAL ARTISTS will perform their Fall Concert with A Tribute to William Byrd (1540-1623) at the Cathedral of St. Paul Sunday, November 19 at 4:00 pm. The 15-member a cappella choral group will perform classic repertoire of English Renaissance composer William Byrd, a few of his musical contemporaries, as well as some more modern composers. The stylistically varied program will last approximately 75 minutes. No tickets are required. Free will donations are gratefully received at the door.
Celtic Spirituality Comes to the Cathedral
Celtic Spirituality Nights are an opportunity to come to awareness of God’s healing and hope-filled presence. Through poetry, reflection, prayer, music, and engagement with the Celtic Spirit, you are invited to discover hope, wholeness, and renewal. The Cathedral will host these evenings on the third Sunday of each month at 7:00 P.M. Our next Celtic Night is November 19 in the Cathedral. Come and explore with us.
Food Pantry Extra Help
On Monday, November 20 the Cathedral Food Pantry will be distributing Thanksgiving items to our neighbors. We are asking for extra help with loading and lifting items from 9:30 A.M. until approximately Noon. If you are willing and able to help, please contact Donna Mirth.
Thanksgiving Day Service
Join us on Thursday, November 23 at 10:00 A.M. for a Thanksgiving Day Eucharist. We will welcome, the Rev. Jay Mitchell, Pastor of Luther Memorial Church, as our preacher. All are welcome to celebrate and give thanks with us.
Children’s Advent Day
All children potty trained through 5th grade are invited to join us for a day of crafts, games, and more! Invite your friends and join us at St. Mark’s on Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. The event is free and gives parents a great opportunity to accomplish the many tasks of the season! Contact Dean Melinda for details or to register.