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spring 2013

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Spring is here, and we are well into 100 Years of Music at Grace Cathedral, our exciting centennial celebration of our Choir of Men and Boys. We have enjoyed wonderful concerts from the Gustaf Sjökvist Chamber Choir from Sweden, the choir of New College, Oxford, and the talented young cellist Joshua Roman. Anne Patterson, our resident artist, has produced a beautiful installation, Graced With Light, which hangs in the nave. We look forward to hearing our Choir of Men and Boys’ spring concert on June 9, when they will preview their repertoire for their tour to Spain this summer. Also in June, we will be partnering with San Francisco Opera to discuss, at two of our Forum sessions, the back-ground to their newly commissioned opera on Mary Magdalene. Please join us for conversations with distinguished scholars Kate Cooper and Rebecca Lyman, and the composer Mark Adamo

and Sasha Cooke, the mezzo-soprano who sings the part of Mary Magdalene. As our strategic planning proceeds, the arts and education remain central to our mission, along with our daily worship and service to the whole community. Our new mission statement declares: “Grace Cathedral shares the love of God through worship, education, service and the arts.” We continue to be a house of prayer for all people, living out a vision of Christianity as compassionate, creative, intellectual and inclusive. Thank you for being a part of the Grace Cathedral community. I so much appreciate your support of all that we do here, and I look forward to seeing you at one of the many spring events that you can read about in this third edition of Grace Notes.

The Very Rev. Dr. Jane Shaw

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the rt. rev. marc handley andrus, president

the very rev. dr. Jane shaw, vice president

patrick s. thompson, chair

eliza brown, vice chair

anne casscells, treasurer

Jane shaw carpenter, secretary

william K. bowes, Jr.

Gabriela strand bruce

lee mcenany caraher

dorena chan

Jane a. cook

valerie m. crane dorfman

lokelani devone

charlotte Gaylord

mark r. Grace

Zane o. Gresham

sam hocking

steven n. holland

ambassador James c. hormel

suzanne irwin-wells

tobias s. Keller

Judith droz Keyes

Jill h. Kramer

peggy lo

mary ryan mccarthy

charles l. moore

meridee moore

lori ogden moore

John oxaal

James pannell

bob peck

Garrett a. h. price iii

l. Gregory scott

michael sippey

anna deavere smith

trevor traina

mary vargas

susan von herrmann

david w. walker

mrs. diane b. wilsey

grace cathedral Board oF trustees

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additional event inFormation: gracecathedral.org/events

Graced With LiGht : on view through august 2013 View 2013 Artist in Residence Anne Patterson’s stunning visual art installation that incorporates Grace Cathedral’s vaulted ceiling. Information: page 4 and gracecathedral.org/air

Behind-the-scenes tour oF grace cathedral: ongoing Take a grand tour of areas not typically seen by casual visitors: view the nave from the gallery, see the vestry and the inside of Grace Chapel, and walk up 94 stairs to the top of the South Tower for sweeping views of San Francisco. Information and tickets: gracecathedral.org/tours

eve ensler: may 21, 7 p.m. Playwright, author, and activist Eve Ensler discusses her new book, In the Body of the World: A Memoir. Tickets include admission and a signed first-edition copy of the book at the door. Information: gracecathedral.org/ensler

discovering mary magdalene: may 19 – June 9 In partnership with San Francisco Opera, this exciting series covers Mary Magdalene’s place in text and tradition, and how cultural factors have shaped interpretations of her story throughout the ages. See page 6.

the grace cathedral choir oF men and Boys: June 9, 3 p.m. This bon voyage concert will benefit the choir’s tour of Spain and will feature music from the tour’s repertoire. See page 5.

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2013 artist in residence: anne patterson

As a part of the 100 Years of Music at Grace Cathedral festivities, visual artist Anne Patterson created Graced With Light, a stunning, music-inspired installation that incorporates Grace Cathedral’s vaulted ceiling arches. Ms. Patterson’s residency was launched on March 11 at Seeing the Voice: A Synthesis of Light, Color, and Music, a one-night premiere event with cellist Joshua Roman. During this collaborative event, Roman introduced his new solo work for cello and, during the final piece of the eve-ning, guests experienced Grace Cathedral’s marvelous acoustics from pillows on the side aisles.

Visit Grace Cathedral throughout the spring to experience Graced With Light for yourself.

save the date: septemBer 25, 2013 paul haas and anne patterson Seeing the Voice: Sound Encompassing Space

For her second major installation, 2013 Artist in Residence Anne Patterson will collaborate with acclaimed composer and conductor (and former Grace Cathedral chorister) Paul Haas for a spectacular evening of art and music.

Information, future events and tickets: gracecathedral.org/air

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to see a slideshow of archival photos of the grace cathedral choir of men and Boys over the last 100 years, go to gracecathedral.org/100years.

the paciFic Boychoir academymay 24, 7:30 p.m.This 110-voice men and boys choir performs Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers) in its en-tirety. Vespers was originally written for a choir of men and boys and this is a unique opportunity to hear this masterpiece performed in the cathedral’s incomparable acoustic setting.

the grace cathedral choir oF men and BoysJune 9, 3 p.m.This bon voyage concert features the program the choir will perform during its tour of Spain, including works by Victoria and Morales, Copland and Sowerby, Stanford and Leighton, and familiar spirituals. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds will benefit the choir tour.

Current information and tickets: gracecathedral.org/concerts

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organ recital series selected sundays, 4 p.m.We present concerts by accomplished musicians playing one of America’s finest organs, our 7,466 pipe Æolian-Skinner organ. Suggested donation of $10.

MAy 6 John Cannon, Organist and Choir-master at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Estes Park, Colorado.

JuNe 2Simon Jacobs, Fellow in Sacred Music at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana.

July 7Zachary Hemenway, Director of Music and Organist at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

a centennial celeBration oF the grace cathedral choir oF men and BoysThroughout 2013, we celebrate 100 Years of Music at Grace Cathedral, the centennial anniversary of the Choir of Men and Boys. The festivities continue with performances by the Pacific Boychoir Academy, renowned organists, and our Choir of Men and Boys before they depart for their summer tour of Spain.

left: Film director, alfred hitchcock, with the Grace cathedral choir of men and boys, 1975.

april 21 Dr. Tina Seelig, Stanford University InGenius – A Crash Course in Creativity

april 28 Robert V. Taylor Author, A New Way to Be Human

may 5 Jim Wallis, Activist and CEO of Sojourners On God’s Side

may 12 Jon McCormack, VP at Amazon Kindle, and Co-founder of The Kilgoris Project God and Technology

*June 2 Professor Kate Cooper and the Rev. Professor Rebecca Lyman Mary Magdalene in Text and History

*June 9 Mark Adamo, Composer, and Sasha Cooke, Mezzo-Soprano Mary Magdalene in Arts and Culture

June 16 Nora Gallagher, Author The Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic

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2013 spring ForumSunday mornings, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., in Gresham Hall. Hosted by our Dean, the Very Rev. Dr. Jane Shaw, Grace Cathedral’s flagship conversation continues. Free and open to all. Information: gracecathedral.org/forum

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June 2 The Power Struggle over Mary Magdalene A discussion of how and why The Gospel of Mary and other early Christian literature didn’t make it into the Bible.

June 9 Becoming Mary Magdalene: The Evolving Tradition of Mary Magdalene in the West How our shifting political and religious landscape has affected our interpretation of Mary Magdalene and her story.

may 19 Who is Mary Magdalene? A general overview of Mary Magdalene’s place in text, tradition and history.

may 26 The Textual Magdalene: Apostle or Prostitute? An examination of how the character of Mary Magdalene is portrayed across a variety of early Christian literatures.

discovering mary magdaleneSunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m., in the Chapter Room. Free and open to all. Presented in partnership with San Francisco Opera. Information: gracecathedral.org/marymagdalene

*Presented as a part of Grace Cathedral’s series on Mary Magdalene

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soCIAl outReACh & eduCAtIoNGrace Cathedral lives its mission in social outreach and education in a myriad of ways, including the innovative work we do through The Community Preschool and Dinners with Grace. Support from the community is vital to sustain our civic commitment and impact. Make your gift today: gracecathedral.org/donate

GRACe CAthedRAl holy lANd PIlGRIMAGe octoBer 31 – novemBer 12, 2013Visit traditional sites from the Gospels, unique “living stones” communities of Christians, and interfaith peacemaking centers. Reserve your space now by contacting the Rev. Cn. Mark E. Stanger at marks@gracecathedral.org or (415) 749-6318.

our regular worship schedule

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8:30 a.m. eucharist

11 a.m. Choral eucharist

3 p.m. Choral evensong

6 p.m. eucharist on the labyrinth

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5:15 p.m. evensong

pardon our dustConstruction and renovation of the Chapter House kitchen and dining room, the great stairs and outdoor labyrinth will begin in June and run through the summer.

We wish our bishop, the

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the CoMMuNIty PResChoolGrace Cathedral provides year-round, high-quality early childhood education to 21 students from a variety of backgrounds and family structures. Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, we offer seven full scholarships to students residing in the Tenderloin, and seven partial scholarships. Learn more: gracecathedral.org/preschool

dINNeRs wIth GRACeThe Grace Cathedral community cooks, serves and shares meals with our formerly homeless neighbors in the Tenderloin several times a month. The mission is simple yet transformative: bring diverse people together to discover their common humanity by feeding hungry bodies and hungry souls. Learn more and volunteer: gracecathedral.org/dwg

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