Holy Eucharist: Second Sunday in Lent | The Rev. Matthew Potts (March 1, 2026)

Описание: "For God so loved the world..."

Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, Texas. We invite you to join us for the Holy Eucharist (Rite I) on this Second Sunday in Lent. Since 1839, our community has gathered to seek God's mercy and truth, and we are glad you are joining us in worship today.

In this service, we explore the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus and the promise of new life through the Spirit. We are honored to welcome our guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Matthew Potts, Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church and Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School.

Service Participants
Celebrant: The Very Rev. Nathaniel Katz, Dean
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Matthew Potts
Music: The Cathedral Choir
Soloist: Kanade Motomura

Musical Program
Opening Voluntary: Shalom — Dan Locklair
Kyrie & Sanctus: Communion Service in D — Everett Titcomb
Offertory Anthem: I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills — Leo Sowerby
Communion Anthem: Eternal Light — Leo Sowerby
Closing Voluntary: Ciacona in e minor — Dieterich Buxtehude

Liturgical Resources
Liturgy: The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I), starting on page 319.
The First Lesson: Genesis 12:1-4a (The Call of Abraham)
Psalm 121: "I lift up my eyes to the hills..."
The Second Lesson: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
The Holy Gospel: John 3:1-17 (Jesus and Nicodemus)

Connect & Grow
Lenten Series: Today’s preacher, Dr. Matthew Potts, continues our series "Belonging in a Divided Age" with a discussion on Forgiveness and Justice. Learn more at christchurchcathedral.org/lent2026.

Stations of the Cross: Join us every Friday in Lent at 12:05 p.m. in the Cathedral.

Support our Ministry: To help us continue our outreach and worship, please consider making a donation at christchurchcathedral.org/give.

In Memoriam: This week we remember Rose Anne Scott.
Altar Flowers: Given in loving memory of Dorothy Knox Howe Houghton, Thomas Woodward Houghton, Dorothy Trone Howe Dupree, and Knox Briscoe Howe.

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