Stories from the First Cathedral 42

A copy of an old newspaper, reading, "Parish Party." "the annual parish epiphany party will be held in the guild house on Monday evening, january 14th. A committee of the ladies, under the direction of Mrs. George Weston & Mrs. Ole Olin, will serve a supper at 6:30pm. The charge will be 35 cents per plate. [ . . .] A party will follow the business meeting, at which time there will be dancing and singing."

In past stories, I have dwelt in the 19th century. Stories have focused on clergy and famous founders of the First Cathedral's early beginnings. As we enter the months after memorial day, I will try to tell stories of the post-Whipple period and of the laity of the Cathedral keeping the Christian community alive with social activities which sparked growth between the Guild House and Cathedral building. The vessel for keeping people connected was the official publication (newsletter) of the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour called the "Cathedral Chimes".

Here is one of my favorite articles from those pages, found in the archives, titled "Parish Party".

"Party and Dancing"! Those Cathedral Parishioners during the "Roaring Twenties" knew how to have fun! It reminds me of my favorite activity during the 150th celebration we had at the First Cathedral when I was Dean. It was dinner and dancing in the Great Hall of the Guild House.

Also in this newsletter about the annual meeting in January 1924, was a little blurb titled "Remember Our Parish Ideal". It went like this.

Every Member a Worshipper
Every Worshipper a Worker
Every Worker a Giver
Every Giver a Spiritual Force