The Latest Cathedral News Author: Jocelyn Colao

Ascension Day Service

May 18, 2022

Join us for our Ascension Day Service on Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. (organ prelude at 6 p.m.). Ascension Day is one of the universally celebrated feasts of Christian churches. Director of Music Stephen Buzard plays “L’Ascension,” a meditation on Christ’s ascension by French composer Olivier Messiaen.

Author: Jocelyn Colao

Special Announcement

May 17, 2022

Dear Friends,
 
I am writing to share the news that our time with the Rev. Anna Broadbent, Associate for Outreach Ministries will be drawing to a close at the end of this program year. Anna will be relocating to Washington D.C. with her husband the Rev. Shawn Evelyn, Interim Associate for Youth Ministries, and their daughter Yara. Shawn has accepted a call to serve as Assistant Rector at St. John’s, Lafayette Square, Washington D.C. Anna will pursue other opportunities to continue to exercise her considerable gifts for ministry in a new context.
 
I am delighted to share that Anna and Shawn have negotiated their transition timing so as to be able to remain with us at St. James until we have completed this year’s Summer in the City camp. Their final Sunday with us will be Sunday, August 28 and will coincide with the return of our Dean from his sabbatical. With Dominic present, we will be able at that time to express our well wishes for them both, and our deep gratitude for Anna’s time and leadership among us over these past four years. 
 
We will have plenty of time over the coming months to express our gratitude, and plan for a proper celebration to send them on their way. In the meantime, I am certain that one of the greatest gifts that we can give to Anna is the assurance that the outreach ministries that she has worked tirelessly to build, will continue in strength, empowered by God’s Spirit and willing hands and hearts of the faithful in our community.
 
Peace,
The Rev. Canon Lisa Hackney-James
Acting Dean
Author: Jocelyn Colao

In Memoriam: The Rev. Timmothy J. Holt

May 10, 2022

It is with sadness that we must inform the St. James community that Timm Holt has died unexpectedly. A longtime parishioner and former Senior Warden at the cathedral, and more recently a Vocational Deacon serving at St. Martin's, Chicago, Timm’s relational touch reached many in our community and beyond, and so we join with his family and friends in mourning his passing. We are an Easter people, and even in the sadness of this news, we recall Jesus’ assurance of eternal life for Timm, and all who are joined to Christ in his death and in his resurrection.

All are invited to celebrate Timm's life this Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m. followed by a festive reception in Kyle's Place.
 
For those who can not attend in person, the service will be live-streamed on the St. James Streaming Page.
Author: Jocelyn Colao
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