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SUMMARY:Thursday Noon Bible Study: Preparing for Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Deepen Your Weekend Worship with Midweek Reflection\nJoin us for a weekly journey through the Word as we prepare our hearts for Sunday worship. The Thursday Noon Bible Study offers a space to pause during your busy week and engage with the upcoming Scripture lessons. Led by Canon Bradley Varnell\, this study explores God’s word to us in the readings you will hear in the Cathedral on Sunday morning. Whether you are a lifelong Bible scholar or are picking up Scripture for the first time\, you are welcome. No prior Bible study experience is required—just an open heart and a desire to learn. \n\nWhy Join a Lectionary-Based Study?\nParticipating in this study changes the way you experience Sunday service. By spending an hour during the week reflecting on the texts\, you may find that the sermons and liturgy resonate more deeply\, providing a richer spiritual experience for your weekend. \n\nLunch & Learn\nSince this study is held via Zoom\, it is a perfect opportunity to join us during your lunch break from the office or the comfort of your home. \n\nHow to Join\nTo receive the Zoom link and weekly study reminders\, registration is required. \nFor more information regarding Adult Formation or this study group\, please contact Canon Bradley Varnell.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/thursday-noon-bible-study-preparing-for-sunday/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bible Studies,Formation
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LOCATION:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/thursday-noon-bible-study-preparing-for-sunday/2026-03-26/
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SUMMARY:Noonday Prayer
DESCRIPTION:A Midday Moment for Peace\nIn the middle of an ordinary day\, something extraordinary is available to you: a few quiet minutes of prayer\, scripture\, and stillness. Christ Church Cathedral’s Noonday Prayer is a brief 15-minute service offered every weekday in the intimate space of Golding Chapel — a chance to pause\, reorient your spirit\, and remember what matters most before returning to the demands of the day. \nAbout the Service\nRooted in the ancient tradition of fixed-hour prayer\, Noonday Prayer is simple and unhurried. There is no registration\, no preparation\, and no cost — only an open door and a welcome for anyone who wants to step away from the noise of the world for a little while. Whether you are a lifelong worshiper or someone simply curious about prayer\, you are welcome here. \nMondays – Fridays | 12:05 p.m. | Golding Chapel \nWednesdays: Stay for the Eucharist\nOn Wednesdays\, the service extends a little further. Following Noonday Prayer\, we offer the Eucharist — Holy Communion — for any who wish to stay. It is a simple\, quiet celebration of the sacrament\, and a meaningful way to mark the middle of the week in the presence of God and community. \nAll are welcome. No registration required. Free.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/noonday-prayer/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Golding Chapel\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Palms Holy Eucharist\, Rite I
DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday is one of the most dramatic days in the Christian year — a day that holds two profound realities at once. We begin in celebration\, processing with palms as the crowds once did when Jesus rode into Jerusalem\, hailed as king. And then\, in the same service\, the mood shifts. The Gospel Passion is read\, and we are drawn into the story of suffering\, betrayal\, and death that Holy Week carries. This tension — between triumph and the Cross — is not a contradiction. It is an invitation to follow Christ into the full truth of what love costs. \n\n\n\n\nThis early morning service is celebrated in the traditional language of Rite I\, drawing on the historic prayers of the Book of Common Prayer. Its elevated\, poetic cadences have formed the devotional life of Anglicans for centuries\, and many find in its familiar phrases a deep well of comfort and reverence. If you are drawn to worship that feels ancient and unhurried\, this service offers a contemplative way to begin Holy Week.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/palm-sunday-liturgy-of-the-palms-holy-eucharist-rite-i/
LOCATION:Golding Chapel\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rite I,Worship
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SUMMARY:Being With\, Parents Edition: A Lenten Formation Series
DESCRIPTION:This Lent\, slow down and rediscover God’s presence in the everyday. \nParents are invited to join us for a six-week journey rooted in the “Being With” practice. This is not a class for advice or instruction; rather\, it is a sacred space designed for listening\, deep reflection\, and shared presence. Together\, we will create a community where we can be present with God and one another amidst the busyness of parenthood. \nThe series is led by KariAnn Lessner\, Minister for Children and Family\, and Marcia Quintanilla\, Minister for Youth. \nRegistration & Capacity\nTo ensure a meaningful and intimate small-group experience\, space is limited to 10 participants. Registration will remain open until the program reaches capacity.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/being-with-parents-edition-a-lenten-formation-series/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Mellinger Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T173000
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SUMMARY:Walking the Mourner’s Path: A Journey of Hope and Healing
DESCRIPTION:You Don’t Have to Walk This Road Alone\nGrief is one of the most isolating experiences a person can carry. Whether your loss happened recently or years ago\, the weight of it can feel just as present\, just as heavy. Walking the Mourner’s Path is a Christ-centered small group ministry that offers something rare: a sacred\, unhurried space to grieve honestly\, ask hard questions\, and find hope in the company of others who understand. \nOver eight weeks\, this scripture-based program gently guides participants through the question at the heart of every loss — Where is God in my pain? — and walks toward an answer together. \n\nAbout the Program\nWalking the Mourner’s Path is a prayer-centered\, spiritually directed program designed to help you navigate the complexities of grief within a supportive and confidential community. The curriculum moves at a steady\, manageable pace — one concept per week — so that you never feel rushed or overwhelmed\, but always moving forward. \nEach participant receives a personal workbook to accompany the journey\, including: \n\nWeekly prayers and reflections\nGuided exercises to help you process your experience\nHomework designed to deepen your spiritual connection and healing between sessions\n\nBecause the heart of this program is the bond that forms within the group\, participants are asked to commit to all eight sessions. This commitment creates a consistent environment of trust — for you\, and for every person around the table.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/walking-the-mourners-path-a-journey-of-hope-and-healing/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Bride’s Room\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Grief,Pastoral Care
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Soard":MAILTO:csoard@christchurchcathedral.org
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SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Fellowship & Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Men through Scripture\, Conversation\, and Prayer\nThere is something grounding about starting your Wednesday morning with other men — opening Scripture together\, speaking honestly about life\, and praying for one another before the day takes over. The Men’s Weekly Fellowship & Bible Study is that kind of gathering: low-pressure\, welcoming\, and rooted in something real. \nNo prior Bible knowledge is required. No homework\, no preparation. Just show up as you are. \n\nWhat We’re Studying\nThis spring\, the group is continuing a deep dive into the Gospel of John — one of the most vivid and searching portraits of the life and ministry of Jesus. Each session follows a simple\, unhurried rhythm: \n\nScripture Study — Reading and reflecting on the text together\nOpen Conversation — Sharing insights and exploring how the Gospel speaks to everyday life\nGroup Prayer — Lifting up our families\, our work\, and our community\n\n\nHow to Join\nWe would love to have you pull up a virtual chair. To receive the Zoom link or ask any questions about the group\, reach out to our coordinator: \nGeorge Hawkins \nAll men are welcome. Come as you are.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/mens-weekly-fellowship-bible-study/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bible Studies,Formation
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LOCATION:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/mens-weekly-fellowship-bible-study/2026-04-01/
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SUMMARY:Women's Morning Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:A Place to Dig Deeper Together\nThere is something powerful about gathering around Scripture with other women — bringing your questions\, your doubts\, your insights\, and your life to the text\, and discovering that you are not alone in any of it. The Women’s Morning Bible Study is a warm\, welcoming space for exactly that kind of conversation. \nEach week\, the group explores the lectionary passages appointed for the upcoming Sunday\, so that by the time you arrive at worship\, the Word has already begun to take root. Whether you have studied the Bible for decades or are just beginning to find your way into it\, you are welcome at this table. \n\nAbout the Study\nThe Women’s Morning Bible Study meets every Wednesday morning from January through June\, offering a consistent rhythm of community and reflection throughout the season. Sessions are offered in a hybrid format\, so you can join however works best for you — in person over coffee or from the comfort of your own home.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/womens-morning-bible-study/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Jeffers Conference Room\, Christ Church Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Ave.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bible Studies,Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flo Ray":MAILTO:flohray@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wednesday at the Cathedral: Pray\, Tour\, & Explore
DESCRIPTION:A Place of Prayer\, History\, and Welcome in the Heart of Houston\nFor more than 185 years\, Christ Church Cathedral has been a place where people come to encounter something larger than themselves. Founded in 1839 during the Republic of Texas\, and worshiping in our present sanctuary since 1893\, the Cathedral stands as one of the oldest congregations in the state — and one of downtown Houston’s most beloved spaces for prayer\, reflection\, and community. \nOn Wednesdays\, the doors are wide open. Whether you are stepping in for the first time or returning as a faithful regular\, you are warmly welcome. \n\nOpen for Prayer & Contemplation\nWednesdays | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. \nThe Cathedral is open for quiet prayer and personal reflection throughout the day. Come alone and sit in the stillness\, or let one of our guides walk you through the Cathedral’s rich and storied history. There is no agenda — only an open door and a sacred space waiting for you. \n\nNoonday Prayer & Eucharist\nWeekdays | 12:05 p.m. | Golding Chapel \nJoin us for a brief 15-minute service of Noonday Prayer in our historic Golding Chapel — a simple\, contemplative pause in the middle of the day. On Wednesdays\, the Eucharist is offered immediately following Noonday Prayer for any who wish to stay and receive communion. \n\nCathedral Tours\nExplore the history and beauty of one of Houston’s most historic landmarks. Tours are available: \n\nEvery Sunday following the 11:00 a.m. service\nFirst Sunday of each month following the 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. services\n\n\nWhile You’re Here\nMake the most of your Wednesday visit with everything the Cathedral campus has to offer. \nCathedral Bookstore Monday – Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Summer hours may vary) Browse a thoughtful selection of books\, gifts\, and resources for your faith journey. \nTreebeards Restaurant Monday – Friday | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal just steps from the Cathedral — a Houston institution in its own right. \nFree Parking Convenient\, complimentary parking is available for all those attending services or Cathedral tours. \n\nWhether you are a curious first-time visitor or a faithful Wednesday prayer warrior\, Christ Church Cathedral is honored to welcome you — as our parish family has done for over 185 years. We cherish your presence with us.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/wednesday-at-the-cathedral-come-pray-explore-stay-awhile/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcome
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SUMMARY:First Eucharist of Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:The New Commandment and the Institution of the Eucharist\nMaundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin mandatum — “commandment” — recalling Jesus’ charge to his disciples on the night of the Last Supper: “Love one another as I have loved you.” It is a day that gathers some of the most tender and weighty moments in the Christian story: the institution of the Eucharist\, the washing of feet\, and the beginning of the long vigil toward the Cross. \nThis midday service offers a quieter\, more intimate entry into the Triduum — the three sacred days at the heart of the Christian year. Gather at noon to celebrate the Eucharist and participate in the ancient ritual of foot washing\, an act that embodies the humility and servanthood at the center of Christ’s ministry. \nThe Triduum has begun. Come and follow.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/first-eucharist-of-maundy-thursday/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist Rite II and Stripping of the Altar
DESCRIPTION:The New Commandment and the Institution of the Eucharist\nMaundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin mandatum — “commandment” — recalling Jesus’ charge to his disciples on the night of the Last Supper: “Love one another as I have loved you.” It is a day that gathers some of the most tender and weighty moments in the Christian story: the institution of the Eucharist\, the washing of feet\, and the long shadow of what is coming. \nThis principal evening liturgy is celebrated in both English and Spanish\, gathering the full Cathedral community — and all who wish to join — around the same table\, in the same act of remembrance. The service includes the Eucharist\, the ceremony of foot washing\, and concludes with the Stripping of the Altar: a hauntingly beautiful ritual in which all decorative furnishings are removed from the sanctuary in silence. What is left is bare\, stark\, and honest — a space that mirrors the abandonment of Christ and prepares our hearts for Good Friday. \nThere is nothing quite like witnessing the altar stripped. It is one of the most powerful moments in the liturgical year\, and it is not easily forgotten. \nThe Triduum has begun. Come and follow.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/maundy-thursday-holy-eucharist-rite-ii-and-stripping-of-the-altar/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Worship,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Liturgy for Good Friday\, Rite II
DESCRIPTION:The Crucifixion of Our Lord\nGood Friday is the most solemn day of the Episcopal year — a day set apart for fasting\, prayer\, and unflinching attention to the story of the Cross. It is the second day of the Easter Triduum\, and it asks something of us that no other day does: to sit with the death of Jesus\, to resist the urge to rush toward Easter\, and to let the weight of this day be what it is. \nThe Liturgy for Good Friday is a service of stark\, austere beauty. There is no Eucharist\, no festive music\, no triumphant send-off. Instead\, the liturgy draws us deeply into scripture\, prayer\, and meditation on the Passion of our Lord. The Solemn Collects — ancient prayers for the whole world — are chanted in the tradition of the church\, and the Veneration of the Cross invites each worshiper into a personal act of devotion before the symbol of our salvation. \nCome and keep this holy day. Come and stand at the foot of the Cross. \nHe was crucified\, died\, and was buried.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/liturgy-for-good-friday-rite-ii/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Rite II,Worship,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Stations of the Cross: A Migrant’s Way\, Bilingual
DESCRIPTION:The Crucifixion of Our Lord\nGood Friday is the most solemn day of the Episcopal year — a day of fasting\, prayer\, and honest reckoning with the suffering at the heart of our faith. On this day\, the church does not look away. We follow Christ to the Cross\, and we ask what it means to walk that road today. \nThis evening\, we walk the Stations of the Cross through a lens that is at once ancient and urgently contemporary. A Migrant’s Way was created by the Latino Ministries of the Episcopal Church in partnership with Forward Movement\, and it invites us to encounter the suffering of Christ in the faces of those who carry the heavy burden of displacement\, injustice\, and an uncertain road. As we move through each station\, we are reminded that our Lord walks the migrant’s way — and that he calls us to be builders of justice and peace. \nThis bilingual service is offered in both English and Spanish\, and it is one of the most moving and prophetic liturgies of the Holy Week calendar. All are welcome. \n  \nHe walks with them. He walks with us.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/good-friday-stations-of-the-cross-a-migrants-way-bilingual/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:en Español,Worship
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SUMMARY:The Great Vigil of Easter
DESCRIPTION:From Darkness to Light\nHoly Saturday is a day of waiting. The tomb is sealed. The disciples are scattered. The world does not yet know what is coming. And then\, after nightfall\, the church gathers in the dark — and everything changes. \nThe Great Vigil of Easter is the oldest and most sacred service in the Christian year. It is the climax of the Triduum\, the crown of the entire liturgical calendar\, and one of the most breathtaking acts of worship the church offers. Nothing else quite compares to it. \nWe begin outside\, in darkness\, as the New Fire is kindled and the Paschal candle is lit — a single flame against the night\, carried into the church as the ancient chant Lumen Christi echoes through the darkness. From that one flame\, light spreads through the congregation\, candle by candle\, until the darkness gives way. Then we settle in to hear the sweeping story of God’s saving work throughout history — from creation\, through the Exodus\, through the prophets — building toward the moment the church has been waiting for since Ash Wednesday. \nAnd then the lights come on. The bells ring. The Gloria\, silent through all of Lent\, returns. And we celebrate the First Eucharist of Easter — the resurrection proclaimed not just in words\, but in bread\, wine\, and the embrace of a community that has walked the long road together. \nIf you have never experienced the Great Vigil\, this is the year to come. \n  \nThe tomb is empty. Christ is risen. Come and see.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/the-great-vigil-of-easter-rite-ii/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Rite II,Worship,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Easter Day Sunrise Holy Eucharist Rite I
DESCRIPTION:Witness the first light of Easter morning in the hallowed beauty of Houston’s historic Cathedral. \nJoin us for a peaceful\, traditional Sunrise Eucharist (Rite I) as we celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord. \nThis early morning service offers a sacred space for quiet reflection and joyful beginnings in the heart of Downtown.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/easter-day-sunrise-holy-eucharist-rite-i-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rite II,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T100000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T230602Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Day Holy Eucharist Rite II
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Resurrection with majestic music and joyful worship! Christ Church Cathedral invites you to our primary Easter morning celebrations.\n\nA vibrant\, contemporary language celebration perfect for families.\n\nAll are welcome at the Cathedral as we proclaim\, “Alleluia\, Christ is risen!”
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/easter-day-holy-eucharist-rite-ii/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rite II,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260326T170438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T212759Z
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SUMMARY:Flowering of the Cross & Parish Hat Photo
DESCRIPTION:An Easter Morning Tradition\nBetween the morning services\, the Cathedral family spills out into the Bishop’s Courtyard for one of the most beloved traditions of the year. The Flowering of the Cross invites everyone — children and adults alike — to bring fresh flowers from home and weave them into a bare wooden cross\, transforming it from a symbol of death into a riot of color and life. It is a simple\, beautiful act\, and it never gets old. \nThen\, dust off your finest Easter hat. The annual parish family photo is a joyful\, festive moment that captures the community in full Easter splendor. \nBring flowers. Wear something wonderful. Come and celebrate. \n  \nBring flowers. Wear your best hat. Come as Easter people.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/flowering-of-the-cross-parish-photo/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family-Friendly,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173623Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Day: Holy Eucharist\, Rite I
DESCRIPTION:The Resurrection of Our Lord\nThis is Easter at its most magnificent. The principal Festival Choral Service gathers the full Cathedral community for a service of grandeur\, beauty\, and soaring music that rises to meet the occasion of the day. Incense fills the air\, the choir is in full voice\, and the traditional language of Rite I lends the liturgy a gravity and splendor befitting the greatest feast of the Christian year. \nEaster Day is the eighth day of creation — the day that rewrites the ending of every story. Come and celebrate it with everything the Cathedral has to offer. \n  \nAlleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/easter-day-sunrise-holy-eucharist-rite-i/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rite I,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260326T172230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T172510Z
UID:10005611-1775394000-1775397600@christchurchcathedral.org
SUMMARY:Pascua: La Santa Eucaristía\, Rito II\, en Español
DESCRIPTION:Una Celebración Festiva en Español (En persona y Transmisión en vivo) \n¡Cristo ha resucitado! Nuestra comunidad se reúne a la 1 p.m. para una celebración festiva de la Santa Eucaristía\, Rito II en español. Esta liturgia en el Nave de la Catedral está llena de música\, alegría y el espíritu de comunidad. \n¡Aleluya! Cristo ha resucitado. ¡En verdad ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya! \nEvent FAQ: \n\n\n¿Es este servicio bilingüe? La liturgia se conduce completamente en español\, aunque todos son bienvenidos independientemente del idioma que hablen. \n\n\n¿Puedo verlo por internet? ¡Sí! Este servicio se transmite en vivo para nuestra comunidad global y aquellos en casa. \n\n\n¿Hay convivencia después del servicio? Generalmente\, el Ministerio Latino invita a los asistentes a compartir un tiempo de refrigerios y comunidad en Reynolds Hall.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/pascua-la-santa-eucaristia-rito-ii-en-espanol/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:en Español,Rite II,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260326T170731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T172627Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Day: The Well Contemplative Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:The Resurrection of Our Lord\nBy evening on Easter Day\, the celebrations have quieted. The flowers are still fragrant\, the alleluias are still ringing somewhere deep in the heart — but the pace has slowed\, and there is space now for something more contemplative. The Well offers exactly that. \nThis evening Eucharist is a gentler\, more reflective way to close Easter Day — an intimate service that holds the joy of the resurrection with a quieter\, more meditative spirit. If the morning services felt full and festive\, The Well invites you to sit with the miracle a little longer\, in stillness and in prayer. \nAll are welcome at the table\, wherever you are in your journey. \nThe day is ending. The risen Christ remains. Come and stay awhile.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/easter-day-the-well/
LOCATION:Cathedral\, 1117 Texas Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Music,Rite II,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260330T185027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T185141Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Prayer: How\, What\, Why
DESCRIPTION:Prayer is the lifeblood of our relationship with God — but how do we actually pray\, especially when time is short and words are lacking? \nIn this three-session class\, Canon Bradley Varnell will help you find both the time to pray and the words to pray\, introducing the Episcopal Church’s rich liturgies for daily prayer. You’ll be guided in using these liturgies on your own\, and together the group will reflect honestly on the challenges — and the gifts — of praying every day. \nThose looking to establish a regular rhythm of prayer are especially encouraged to attend. But all are welcome\, no matter how long — or short — you’ve been praying.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/daily-prayer-how-what-why/
LOCATION:McGehee Conference Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Formation,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Varnell":MAILTO:bvarnell@christchurchcathedral.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T141914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T165849Z
UID:10005620-1775988000-1775991600@christchurchcathedral.org
SUMMARY:The Dean's Hour: Special Guest: Imam Abdullah Antepli
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday as Dean Katz welcomes Imam Abdullah Antepli — newly appointed President of Houston’s renowned Rothko Chapel — for a conversation about faith\, art\, and the pursuit of justice in our city. \nSince its founding in 1971\, the Rothko Chapel has stood as a global gathering place at the intersection of spirituality\, human rights\, and artistic expression. Antepli\, a Turkish-born American imam and one of the world’s foremost voices in interfaith dialogue\, brings decades of cross-cultural scholarship and community building to his new role. His work — bridging religious\, cultural\, and ideological divides — resonates deeply with our own calling as a cathedral community. \nImam Antepli will explore what it means to pursue justice and build community across lines of difference\, and how sacred spaces like the Rothko Chapel and Christ Church Cathedral can serve as anchors for that work in Houston. \nAll are welcome. No registration required. \n\nThe Dean’s Hour is a weekly Sunday morning formation and conversation series exploring what it means to live faithfully in a complex world.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/the-deans-hour-special-guest-imam-abdullah-antepli-president-the-rothko-chapel/
LOCATION:Reynolds Hall\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Commununity,Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T142754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T142754Z
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SUMMARY:Cathedral Downtown Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Second Monday of the Month | 12–1 p.m. Treebeards in The Cloister \nWhether you volunteer at The Beacon\, work downtown\, or are simply looking for a midday moment of community\, the Cathedral Downtown Lunch is for you. \nEach month\, members of the Christ Church Cathedral community come together over a meal at Treebeards in The Cloister — one of downtown Houston’s most beloved lunch spots. It’s an informal\, low-key gathering with one simple goal: to connect with one another beyond Sunday mornings. No agenda\, no program — just good food and the kind of easy\, unhurried conversation that makes a community feel like home. \nWe meet on the second Monday of each month from 12–1 p.m.\, September through May (with the exception of November and December). Whether you’re a longtime Cathedral member or someone just getting to know us\, you’re warmly welcome at the table. \nUpcoming dates: April 13 · May 11 \nRegistration: Not required — just come!
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/cathedral-downtown-lunch/
LOCATION:Reynolds Hall\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Commununity,Welcome,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260414T214615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T214615Z
UID:10005622-1776081600-1776085200@christchurchcathedral.org
SUMMARY:Cathedral Downtown Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Second Monday of the Month | 12–1 p.m. Treebeards in The Cloister \nWhether you volunteer at The Beacon\, work downtown\, or are simply looking for a midday moment of community\, the Cathedral Downtown Lunch is for you. \nEach month\, members of the Christ Church Cathedral community come together over a meal at Treebeards in The Cloister — one of downtown Houston’s most beloved lunch spots. It’s an informal\, low-key gathering with one simple goal: to connect with one another beyond Sunday mornings. No agenda\, no program — just good food and the kind of easy\, unhurried conversation that makes a community feel like home. \nWe meet on the second Monday of each month from 12–1 p.m.\, September through May (with the exception of November and December). Whether you’re a longtime Cathedral member or someone just getting to know us\, you’re warmly welcome at the table. \nUpcoming dates: April 13 · May 11 \nRegistration: Not required — just come!
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/cathedral-downtown-lunch-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Reynolds Hall\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Commununity,Welcome,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T143343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T222519Z
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SUMMARY:The Dean's Hour: Special Guest: Shariq Abdul Ghani Executive Director\, Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday as Dean Katz welcomes Shariq Abdul Ghani\, Executive Director of Bridges — a Houston-based multi-faith organization on a mission to help people of faith become better neighbors. \nBridges brings together diverse faith communities not just for conversation\, but for collaboration — through dialogue\, shared meals\, athletic events\, and neighborhood partnerships that move beyond “getting to know each other” toward something deeper: working side by side on the things that matter most. It’s interfaith engagement with sleeves rolled up. \nShariq is currently pursuing his Master’s in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution with a focus on peacebuilding from Columbia University. His work is driven by a simple but powerful conviction: that the intersections between communities are where the most meaningful growth happens. In a city as beautifully diverse as Houston\, that conviction finds fertile ground. \nShariq will explore what it looks like for faith communities to move from awareness to action — and how Christ Church Cathedral can be a partner in building a Houston where people of faith are known as good neighbors. \nAll are welcome. No registration required. \n\nThe Dean’s Hour is a weekly Sunday morning conversation series exploring what it means to live faithfully in a complex world.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/the-deans-hour-special-guest-shariq-abdul-ghani-executive-director-bridges/
LOCATION:Reynolds Hall\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Formation,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260330T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T021113Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Neighborhood Gathering — Neartown/Montrose
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, Christ Church Cathedral is hosting a series of intimate neighborhood gatherings — and you’re invited! \nJoin us for an evening of conversation and community in the Neartown/Montrose area. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \n*UPDATED ADDRESS* email Elizabeth Cuevas – ecuevas@christchurchcathedral.org \nContact Lisa Cantu to RSVP.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/spring-neighborhood-gathering-neartown-montrose/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Commununity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Cantu":MAILTO:lcantu@christchurchcathedral.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T145439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T221332Z
UID:10005628-1777118400-1777129200@christchurchcathedral.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Traces of the Trade
DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, filmmaker Katrina Browne made a stunning discovery: her New England ancestors\, the DeWolf family of Bristol\, Rhode Island\, were the largest slave-trading dynasty in American history. Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North follows Browne and nine of her cousins as they retrace the Triangle Trade — from Rhode Island to the slave forts of Ghana to the ruins of a family plantation in Cuba — and return home to wrestle with what they found. \nThe film upends a familiar American myth: that slavery was a Southern institution. In fact\, Rhode Island held the largest share of the slave trade of any state\, and the network of banks\, insurers\, textile mills\, and rum distilleries that profited from enslaved labor stretched across the North for generations. Over fifty years\, the DeWolf family alone transported more than ten thousand enslaved Africans across the Middle Passage. \nBut Traces of the Trade is not only a history lesson. It is a deeply personal reckoning — with inherited privilege\, with complicity\, and with the question every generation must answer: What do we do now? \nThe New York Times called it “a far-reaching personal documentary examination of the slave trade… The implications of the film are devastating.” \nThis screening is offered in preparation for The Dean’s Hour on Sunday\, April 26\, when Dain and Constance Perry — facilitators who have led hundreds of screenings and conversations around the film — will join Dean Katz for a live discussion. \nFree and open to all. \nProduced and directed by Katrina Browne. Co-Directors: Alla Kovgan\, Jude Ray. \nThis program is made possible with support from the Episcopal Health Foundation.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/film-screening-traces-of-the-trade/
LOCATION:Reynolds Hall\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Commununity,Special Events,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T151420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T151515Z
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SUMMARY:The Climb: Celebration for Rising 5th Graders Moving Up to the Treehouse
DESCRIPTION:At Christ Church Cathedral\, we mark the moments that matter — and moving from elementary Sunday School into the Treehouse is one of them. \nThe Climb is our celebration of rising 5th graders as they take this next step in their faith formation. On Sunday\, April 26\, families are invited to attend either the 9 a.m. service or the 1 p.m. service (offered in Spanish). During worship\, we’ll pause to honor our 5th graders with a brief prayer and present them with gifts to mark the occasion. \nFollowing the service\, the newly minted Treehouse students will head upstairs for their very first Sunday School session in their new home. It’s a milestone worth celebrating — and we want your whole family there for it. \nWhether your child has grown up in our pews or is newer to the Cathedral community\, The Climb is a warm and joyful send-off into the next chapter of their journey with God and with us.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/the-climb-celebration-for-rising-5th-graders-moving-up-to-the-treehouse/2026-04-26/1/
CATEGORIES:Children,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Quintanilla":MAILTO:mquintanilla@christchurchcathedral.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T153244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153244Z
UID:10005631-1777194000-1777206600@christchurchcathedral.org
SUMMARY:The Movable Feast: Worship\, Formation & Fellowship for the Whole Family
DESCRIPTION:What if one Sunday a month was set aside for a holy adventure — where worship\, learning\, and a good meal all moved together like a joyful parade? That’s The Movable Feast. \nWe begin at 9 a.m. with worship in the Cathedral\, gathering as one family to lift our hearts\, voices\, and prayers together. It’s a warm and welcoming entry point for families with young children just learning the rhythms of Sunday morning. At 10 a.m.\, we move into Formation Hour — Sunday School for children\, youth\, and adults alike. Kids delight in scripture and story; youth and adults deepen their faith in classes geared to where they are. No one leaves the table empty-handed. \nAnd then comes the feast itself. At 11 a.m.\, the Children & Family Ministries Council hosts a lunchtime celebration on the Huffington Playground — tables full of food\, laughter\, and the kind of joyful\, unhurried fellowship that reminds us God’s love is best enjoyed in community. Together we worship\, learn\, and feast\, moving in step with a Spirit who always makes room for one more. \nNo registration required — just show up! In the event of inclement weather\, we’ll move indoors. Look for sandwich boards around campus with updated locations. \nQuestions? Contact Kari Ann Lessner.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/the-movable-feast-worship-formation-fellowship-for-the-whole-family/
LOCATION:Huffington Playground\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Formation,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kariann Lessner":MAILTO:kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T144523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T222837Z
UID:10005627-1777197600-1777201200@christchurchcathedral.org
SUMMARY:The Dean's Hour: Special Guests: Dain & Constance Perry Descendants\, Educators\, and Facilitators — Traces of the Trade
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Dean Katz welcomes Dain and Constance Perry for a conversation about history\, healing\, and what it means to reckon honestly with the past. \nDain Perry is a descendant of the DeWolf family — the largest slave-trading dynasty in American history. Constance Perry is African American and a descendant of enslaved people. Together\, they have spent over a decade leading screenings and facilitated conversations around Traces of the Trade\, a documentary that follows Dain and fellow DeWolf descendants as they retrace the Triangle Trade — from Bristol\, Rhode Island\, to the slave forts of Ghana\, to a family plantation in Cuba. \nTheir work is built on a conviction that honest\, cross-racial conversation is not the end of the journey — it’s the beginning. What does repair look like? What do we do with inherited privilege and inherited pain? How do faith communities lead the way? These are the questions Dain and Constance bring to every room they enter\, and they’ll bring them to ours. \nThis Dean’s Hour will set the stage for a full screening of Traces of the Trade the following Friday evening — details below. \nAll are welcome. No registration required. \n\nThe Dean’s Hour is a weekly Sunday morning conversation series exploring what it means to live faithfully in a complex world.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/the-deans-hour-special-guest-dain-constance-perry/
LOCATION:Reynolds Hall\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Formation,Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233059
CREATED:20260409T153958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T200135Z
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SUMMARY:Día Mundial del Niño / Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:El Ministerio Latino celebrará el Día Mundial del Niño el domingo 26 de abril\, durante la recepción después del servicio a las 1pm\, en el salón Reynolds. Tendremos pizza para los niños\, juegos\, premios y más. Todos son bienvenidos. Para obtener más información\, póngase en contacto con Sylvia García en (713) 249-4914. \nThe Latino Ministry will be celebrating Día Mundial del Niño/Children’s Day on Sunday April 26 during the reception after the 1pm service in Reynolds Hall. We will have pizza for the kids\, games\, prizes and more. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Irene Hernandez at (713) 249-4914.
URL:https://christchurchcathedral.org/event/dia-mundial-del-nino-childrens-day/
LOCATION:Reynolds Hall\, 1117 Texas Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latino Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sylvia Garcia":MAILTO:sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org
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