Our Mission: To proclaim Christ through faith, hope and love. | | |
Dear Friends,
This weekend is an important weekend in the life of our community. Many will gather on Saturday evening for Black Tie Dinner to raise funds for 20 different organizations and Cathedral of Hope is both grateful and proud to be one of those organizations that receives funds to support the life-giving work of our congregation.
But no matter how much fun you have Saturday night, we still have worship on Sunday morning! This Sunday we continue our month of Thanksgiving and Gratitude by bearing witness to lives that mattered. More specifically, our transgender siblings who have been lost to violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance held every November 20 to honor the memory of transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people whose lives were lost to acts of anti-transgender violence and hate. TDOR was founded in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to memorialize Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman who was murdered in Allston, Massachusetts, that same year.
As we pause to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance, we are also reminded that gratitude does not require us to pretend that everything is fine. We live in this tender place between gratitude and grief. And so I want to invite you to worship as we pause, reflect and grapple with this part of our faith journey and examine the question “can gratitude coexist with grief?” In our New Testament reading for Sunday, Paul is writing to the church In Rome and says this: “Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.”
I look forward to welcoming you on Sunday to this place of Hope and healing.
Most sincerely,
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Rev. Dr. Dawson B. Taylor
Associate Pastor for Church Growth & Strategy
PS - Please continue to keep Rev. Neil and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they say their final goodbye to his mother on Monday when Rev. Neil will officiate her memorial service. Our love and prayers go with him!
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Sunday English Services
8:30am Traditional
In-Person Worship
(Live-streamed)
10am Traditional
In-Person Worship
(Live-streamed)
11:45am Contemporary
In-Person Worship
(Live-streamed)
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Sunday Spanish Service
1:30pm (Spanish)
In-Person Worship
(Live-streamed)
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Mid-Week
Pick Me Up
Our Hope@11:45 Contemporary Sunday service is broadcast the following Wednesday evening at 7:15pm on Facebook, YouTube, and our Website as your mid-week pick me up.
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9th Annual Greater Dallas Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Thursday, November 19, 7-8pm
Congregation Shearith Israel
9401 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, TX
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Join us for an evening of gratitude, unity, and fellowship at the 9th Annual Greater Dallas Interfaith Thanksgiving Service! This special gathering brings people of diverse faith traditions together to celebrate our shared blessings, honor our differences, and give thanks for the connections that unite us.
The Cathedral of Hope congregation is warmly invited to join our interfaith community for this meaningful evening, hosted this year by Congregation Shearith Israel. Together, we’ll share in a spirit of gratitude, peace, and understanding as we celebrate the beauty of coming together across faith traditions.
Stay afterward for fellowship & refreshments from 8pm–9pm.
Come be part of this uplifting tradition as we give thanks, build bridges, and celebrate the power of community!
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Help Make Thanksgiving Possible for a Family in Need!
This Thanksgiving, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors by helping provide a holiday meal for a family in need. Each year, our Cathedral of Hope congregation comes together to collect and share hundreds of Thanksgiving baskets, ensuring families in our community have the food they need to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast.
We need YOU to be part of this important ministry! Sign up today to bring one or more Thanksgiving baskets and help put a holiday meal on the table for a family who might otherwise go without. Every basket makes a difference, and together, we can bring hope, nourishment, and joy to hundreds of households this Thanksgiving.
Each basket contains all the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving meal and provides enough food to feed a large family for several days.
Signing up is easy! Stop by the table in the Narthex on Sunday to sign up, or complete the donation form online at cathedralofhope.com/thanksgiving-baskets.
Thanksgiving baskets are $75 each and can be purchased in the Cathedral of Hope Bookstore or online at SourcesOfHope.com.
Don't just celebrate Thanksgiving. Help make it possible for someone else. Sign up, give a basket, and share the blessing of a meal this holiday season!
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Friday, December 11, 2026
Main Sanctuary
7pm-10pm
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Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Celebration of Faith, Tradition & Belonging
There are some traditions that feel like coming home. The familiar songs, voices gathered in prayer, cherished memories, and the traditions passed down from one generation to the next.
This December, we invite you to come home to Cathedral of Hope for our annual celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. On Friday, December 11, we’ll gather to celebrate the faith and traditions of our Hispanic community through prayer, music, fellowship, and hospitality.
Whether this celebration has been part of your life for generations, brings back memories of home, or is something you’re experiencing for the first time, there is a place for you here.
Come share in the music, the memories, the joy, and the community, and help us create new memories together.
Come as you are. Come as family. Come celebrate with us.
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Holiday Volunteers Needed! | | |
The holiday season is coming up, and we could use some extra hands in our Children & Youth Ministry! You do not need teaching experience or any special skills. If you enjoy being around kids and youth and want to help create a welcoming, fun, and supportive space for them, we would love to have you.
Whether you can help for one Sunday, a few Sundays, or throughout the holiday season, every extra set of hands makes a difference! Interested in helping out? Talk to Amani or reach out to amurphy@cathedralofhope.com to learn more.
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The most wonderful time of the year just got a little more meaningful! The Sources of Hope Christmas Store is officially LIVE, bringing you festive favorites and timeless holiday treasures to make your season merry and bright.
Whether you’re decorating your home, finding the perfect gift, or adding a little Christmas magic to your celebrations, shop the collection and make this holiday season extra special!
Every purchase makes a difference! All proceeds from Sources of Hope support Cathedral of Hope and its mission of sharing love, hope, and compassion with our community. When you shop, you’re doing more than celebrating Christmas; you’re helping spread hope where it’s needed most.
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Partners of Hope Feature - 2nd2Nunn Photography | | |
2nd2Nunn Photography
Capturing the people, celebrations, and moments that become our stories. For 20 years, 2nd2Nunn Photography has captured weddings, events, portraits, and special occasions throughout North Texas.
CAPTURE THE MOMENT
From weddings and family portraits to professional headshots and major events, Barb and Jan create images that preserve the personality and emotion of every occasion.
CELEBRATING EVERYONE
2nd2Nunn proudly photographs people, couples, and families from every walk of life and has deep roots in Dallas' LGBTQIA+ community.
A CATHEDRAL CONNECTION
Cathedral members since 1996, Barb and Jan have spent three decades sharing their time, talents, leadership, and photography with our community.
→ Connect with 2nd2Nunn Photography
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Partners of Hope Feature - The Haven | | |
The Haven Texas
Compassionate medical detox when help is needed most.
The Haven Texas provides hospital-based medical detox for people facing substance use and alcohol disorders, with a focus on making quality care accessible.
HELP 24/7
Their experienced admissions team is available around the clock, with rapid assessments and assistance coordinating admission and transportation.
REMOVING BARRIERS
The Haven accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance and works with community organizations to reach underserved populations.
CARE BEYOND DETOX
Their team coordinates aftercare to help patients continue their recovery, reflecting a commitment to compassion, dignity, and community.
→ Connect with The Haven Texas
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53 Christopher Counseling & Psychotherapy | | |
The therapists at 53 Christopher Counseling & Psychotherapy are offering free drop-in mental and emotional support on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
Appointments are available at 10am, 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. You can click on the button to set up time with us.
No commitment required!
Just a caring, confidential space to talk and be heard.
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The Cathedral of Hope Board
of Stewards meets virtually every 4th Monday of the Month at 7pm and is open for participation by the Cathedral of Hope community.
The Zoom link is available here.
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Board of Stewards Update:
- At its regular meeting on October 26th, the board heard a financial update from board Treasurer, Brian Lewin and COO, Randal Langdon that contributing income is $175,000 below budget and the shortfall may have to be made up in other ways.
- The board was also given an update by staff Data Analyst, Ed Johnson about the new strategic dashboard to better leverage church data in setting, tracking, and achieving goals.
Congregants are always welcome to email board@cathedralofhope.com to share feedback, request information, or be routed to the appropriate staff member.
Questions about where things stand? Reach out to any board member or email board@cathedralofhope.com.
Feedback (comments and questions) from the congregation are welcome and encouraged. To ask a question or make a comment anytime throughout the month, please click this link.
Videos of meeting minutes of previous Board of Stewards meetings are located on the governance pages of the Cathedral of Hope website.
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