As we enter the season of Lent, our Cathedral community steps into a sacred rhythm of slowing, listening, and renewal. In the Gospel of John, Lent becomes a season of reLent—a holy softening of the heart—so that we may experience redición: encounter, recognition, reissue.
Come observe Holy Week and Easter at Christ Church Cathedral. From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, we offer almost 15 opportunities for worship in English, Spanish, or both.
Come observe Holy Week and Easter at Christ Church Cathedral. From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, we offer almost 15 opportunities for worship in English, Spanish, or both.
The Very Rev. Gray Lesesne, D.Min., delivered this sermon at each of the three English-language services at Christ Church Cathedral on March 5, 2025. It is based on the Old Testament reading for the day, Joel 2:1-2,12-17. Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with
Dear Cathedral Community, At our annual meeting earlier this month, I shared that your Vestry and I made the difficult decision last fall to pause our search for a new Director of Music. As we began our discernment, it became clear that our congregation is facing deeper challenges—specifically, a sense of disconnection between our English-speaking
In 2024, as we began to reimagine Christ Church Cathedral’s music programs, we uncovered deep divisions within our Cathedral community, namely between our Spanish-speaking and English-speaking members. This Lent we will enter into a season of reflection and repentence — through our worship, formation, and social gatherings. Lent is the perfect time for each of
Palm Sunday | March 24 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. We begin Holy Week with the joyful celebration of Palm Sunday. Quickly, we turn our thoughts from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his persecution and passion upon the cross. Each service begins outside, where the congregation processes into the church. During
Behold the season of Lent with the CCC community. Together we will pray, reflect, and practice our faith as we seek to expand our learning around the services of Holy Week. Come and behold the mystery of these incredible liturgies and learn more about their history and significance throughout the season as we journey towards
St. John Passion | April 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Passions of J.S. Bach represents the zenith of the German Passion tradition, and the coming together of several musical forms to present the story of Christ’s death. Combining chorales, arias, recitative, and choruses, Bach tells the story of the Passion of Christ in a manner
Palm Sunday | April 10 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. We begin Holy Week with the joyful celebration of Palm Sunday. Quickly, we turn our thoughts from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his persecution and passion upon the cross. Each service begins outside, where the congregation processes into the church. During this service