The Latest Cathedral News Author: Jocelyn Colao

Mental Health First Aid Training

May 24, 2023

1 in 5 adults and youth live with a mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, and risk of harm to themselves or others. We teach people first aid training for the risk signs and how to help with choking or heart attacks. We can also teach people Mental Health First Aid to help friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors in times of mental health care needs.

The Rev. Canon Steven Balke, a certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer, will be leading a Mental Health First Aid training at St. James on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. RSVP HERE.

Author: Jocelyn Colao

Liturgical Ministries Mini-Retreat & Training Day

May 24, 2023

Have you ever thought about how many human hands it takes to offer our regular round of worship services at the cathedral?  Have you ever considered that you might want to become part of one of the teams who make it all happen?  
 
Would you consider helping to set the altar, or reading a lesson; carrying a torch or helping to offer hospitality and welcome those who come through our doors? These tasks belong to our ministry teams: altar guild, readers, acolytes and ushers. As we emerge from the more streamlined times of the pandemic, we need to rebuild our membership of these critical ministry teams. Many hands make the work light, and all are welcome!
 
If you are curious to try, I hope that you will consider joining us for a morning of training with experienced liturgical ministry team members and other new recruits. 
 
Please RSVP HERE, and indicate which group you are interested in exploring. If you are not sure, simply indicate your general interest and I will be happy to help you in finding your place.
Author: Jocelyn Colao

Architecture, Faith, and Fortunes: Historical Walking Tours with Sally Kalmbach

May 19, 2023

St. James Cathedral, in partnership with Chicago historian Sally Sexton Kalmbach, is excited to announce the launch of a series of historical walking tours entitled Architecture, Faith, and Fortune!

Tours will be held on June 18, July 9, and July 16 at 12:30 p.m., and will last 90 minutes. Each tour is $35 per person and will benefit our Community Outreach Ministries: St. James Meals Ministry and Summer in the City. Only 25 spots are available per tour. Bottled water and cookies will be available for each tour member!

Sign Up HERE!

Author: Jocelyn Colao
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