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The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
October 4th
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Food Pantry Sunday
Sunday, October 4th
On the first Sunday of each month, you are invited to bring your non-perishable food items to be donated to the Stewpot Food Pantry. Bags may be left in the front of the Nave, pulpit side.
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Formation Hour
Sundays at 9:30am
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Dean's Forum, Parish Hall | Adults | Stewardship Series: Generosity Relies on Trust | Click for class details
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Theology and Literature, Yelverton Room | Adults | Click for class details
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Embracing the Questions, Downstairs EYC Room | 6th- 12th Graders
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Godly Play, Godly Play Room | 1st - 5th Graders
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Mustard Seeds, Scout Room | Pre-K - Kindergarteners
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Nursery | Infants and Toddlers
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4th at 10:30am
NEW LOCATION! Due to rain in the forecast, this service will now take place indoors in the Nave.
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, we invite you to bring along your pets (leashed or in carriers, please!) to receive a blessing during the 10:30am service. Stuffed animals and photos of your pets are welcome as well!
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Live Stream
The Live Stream will be on break this Sunday, October 4th to accommodate our Blessing of the Animals.
We invite you to view the Live Stream from the Washington National Cathedral at 10:15am Central Time. Click here to access.
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Youth Confirmation Class
Sunday, October 4th at 11:45am-1:00pm
Confirmation class is open to youth in 10th - 12th grades that are interested in being confirmed at the Bishop's annual visit in Spring 2027. For more details and requirements, contact Kat Penton, kpenton@standrews.ms.
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Episcopal Youth Community
Sunday, October 4th at 5-6:30pm
All 6th - 12th graders are invited to join our EYC for their weekly youth group gathering at the Cathedral. The EYC will meet downstairs in the youth space to share a meal and participate in activities.
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Music in the City
Tuesday, October 6th | Cash bar at 5:15pm, Performance at 5:45pm
At the Mississippi Museum of Art
Music in the City returns for its 2026-27 season and kicks off with October featured performer Cecelia Stearman, mezzo-soprano, accompanied by Katie Rowan, piano.
Together with the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Cathedral offers Music in the City as a gift to the Jackson community. These free salon-style recitals take place at MMA and features mostly Mississippi musicians.
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Wednesday Noon Bible Study
Wednesday, October 7 at Noon
Our Wednesday Bible Study group will resume their weekly meetings on September 16. This group meets each week on Wednesday on the 2nd floor of the Cathedral in room 26.
The fall curriculum will kick off with listening to and discussing Dr. Amy-Jill Levine's Short Stories by Jesus. No need to read or prepare in advance! The group will listen to passages from the audiobook together followed by group discussion.
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Enneagram Group
Wednesday, October 7th at 5:00pm
This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday to explore the Enneagram personality system and related topics. Currently the group is reading portions of Richard Rohr’s The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective. Contact Avery Rollins if you are interested in joining: averyrollins@gmail.com
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Sunset Chords featuring The Rangers
Sunday, October 11 at 4-6:00pm*
*NOTE the earlier start time due to sunset timing
For our final Sunset Chords of the year, we welcome The Rangers as our musical guests of the evening. This free concert will take place on the columbarium. Bring a chair, a snack, a beverage, and a friend!
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Mahjong Group
Monday, October 12th at 1:00pm
At Banner Hall
Join us to play Mahjong on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month! Our first meeting in October will take place at Banner Hall instead of the Cathedral as the church offices will be closed for a holiday this day. Contact Susan Duke to participate: 601-937-3828
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Volunteer as a Stewpot Shopping Assistant
Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16
It’s St. Andrew’s turn to volunteer as Shopping Assistants! Volunteers assist shoppers collect the pantry items they need during their visit. Stewpot staff are present to train new volunteers, so you will have guidance as you serve.
You may sign up with a group or as an individual at standrews.ms/stewpotshop
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Stewardship 2027: Generations of Generosity
This week, we launched our 2027 stewardship campaign. For a letter from our Stewardship Co-chairs will more information about this campaign and how to make a pledge, click here.
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A Reflection From the Interim Dean
At the Monday, September 28th Vestry Meeting, Bishop Thompson opened the gathering with a reflection on our call to release fear and live freely. The Vestry asked that this message also be shared with the Cathedral parish.
Click here to read his message.
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Last Chance to Purchase COLLAB Artwork by Susannah Morse Mylroie
The Summer 2026 COLLAB art installation featuring art by Susannah Morse Mylroie will be on display through mid-October. If you are interested in purchasing one of the remaining pieces, view the online gallery and shop here.
The Fall 2026 display will kick-off on Thursday, October 22nd featuring art by Ellen Langford with a reception that evening at 6-7:30pm.
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Call for Cake Walk Donations: Fall Festival
On Sunday, October 25th, we will celebrate our Fall Festival at 9:30am with games and activities for the whole family. We are collecting donations of baked goods (homemade or store-bought) to be given away at the Cake Walk. If you are willing to contribute, please contact Kat Penton, kpenton@standrews.ms
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All Saints' Sunday Flower Dedication and All Souls' Evensong
Please make a donation in any amount to our Flower Guild as a memorial or in thanksgiving for your loved ones on All Saints’ Sunday, November 1 by Wednesday, October 28. Dedications and names of contributors will appear in that Sunday’s bulletin.
Additionally, we will celebrate the Feast of All Souls with an Evensong at 4pm on November 1, and the names of loved ones lost in the last year will be read and honored. If you have a name to contribute to this list, please contact Laurie McCarley.
Flower contributions may be mailed to St. Andrew’s Cathedral, P.O. Box 1366, Jackson, MS 39215-1366.
Questions to Laurie McCarley at lauriemc@standrews.ms.
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