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Cathedral Clergy and Staff
The Very Reverend Zachary Fleetwood, Dean
01 53 23 84 02 dean@americancathedral.org
 
The Reverend Jonathan Huyck, Canon Pastor
01 53 23 84 03 canon@americancathedral.org
 
The Reverend Joanne Coyle Dauphin, Deacon
01 48 74 64 40 j.dauphin2@noos.fr
 
Edward Tipton, Canon Precentor, Organist & Choirmaster
01 53 23 84 05 music@americancathedral.org
 
Christopher Houlihan, Assistant Musician
01 53 23 83 91 music2@americancathedral.org
 
Margaret Harrison, Communications Manager
01 53 23 84 08 communications@americancathedral.org
 
Charlotte Danelian, Assistant to the Dean
01 53 23 84 09 office@americancathedral.org
 
Karyn Ekblat-O’Neill, Financial Assistant
01 53 23 83 92 accounts@americancathedral.org
 
Dennis Mana-Ay, Sexton and Verger
06 62 27 93 02  

Acolytes
Acolytes assist the clergy in the leadership of worship at the weekly 11:00 Eucharist, on feast days, and at other special services. Anyone over the age of 8 is welcome; both adults and youth are invited to serve at the altar. The only requirement is a willingness to learn and to be available on Sundays and special occasions. Training and practice sessions are conducted several times during the year. Acolyte schedules are mailed in advance and also posted in the sacristy.
Contact: Matthew Leum, 01 56 24 37 09, matthewleum@hotmail.com

Adult Education
The Education Committee, the clergy, the St. Anne's Guild, and the Junior Guild all offer many opportunities throughout the year for adults to gather for learning, dialogue, and discussion in a variety of settings. The Sunday Forum is a venue for hearing presentations on a wide range of subjects, from the liturgy to art to religious history. Forum speakers frequently serve as catalysts for lively and provocative discussion and questions. The Sunday Forum series meets from 9:45 to 10:45 am on most Sundays during the school year. The Lenten series combine a talk and discussion with a simple soup meal. On Thursdays during the school year, 10:00-12:30 pm, Ginger Strickland, seminary graduate, leads a bible study class. Tuesday evenings an independent Bible study series meets with Bill Tompson, 7.30 – 9.00pm in the library. Contact: Anne Swardson, 01 44 18 09 51, swardson@gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous
AA groups meet in the crypt of the Cathedral each weekday from noon to 1:00 or 1:30 pm, depending on the day. All are welcome.

Altar Guild
The Altar Guild's quiet, servant ministry exists to insure that our worship space and our liturgies are appropriate. They see to it that the altar linens are spotless, the silver shining, and the candles in good order. They lay out the sacred vessels for the service and care for the Sacristy. The Altar Guild works directly with the Dean and other cathedral clergy, and members of the Guild are appointed by Dean. The members are communicants of the parish and are on duty about once a month. Many Altar Guild members find the work spiritually enriching in profound ways.
Contact: Harriet Rivière, 01 47 23 70 68, bob.riviere@wanadoo.fr or Dennis Grove, 06 64 90 50 44, dgrove@imode.fr

American Cathedral Foundation
The American Cathedral Foundation is the Cathedral's legal entity in the United States. The Foundation manages the Cathedral's endowment.
Contact: Nancy Treuhold, NancyTreuhold@aol.com

Annual Pledge
Pledging is a basic responsibility of all members of the Cathedral parish. In order that the vestry can shape a realistic budget each year, an appeal letter is sent out in early autumn asking that each member or family pledge (that is, promise) to contribute some stated amount to the Cathedral in the upcoming year. A pledge can be made at any time, and may be paid (in full or in parts) anytime before the end of the year for which it has been made. The Stewardship Committee's Annual Appeal Sub-Committee organizes the annual pledge appeal.
Contact: Jill Cameron, 01 40 50 74 11, jillnchris@hotmail.com or Haywood Blakemore, hblakemore@whitecase.com

Archives
Our historic Cathedral possesses records dating to before the dedication of the building in 1886. The Archives Committee is charged with the task of organizing and safeguarding the archives for posterity within easy access. Contact: Nancy Webster, 01 45 25 27 09, npwmozart@aol.com

Art Show
Les Arts George V, the Cathedral’s arts association, presents an annual exhibition of original art by parishioners and others, usually in the spring. Don Johnson, johnson984@aol.com, 01 42 17 04 16

Baptism
Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which the Christian community welcomes new members into the Household of God. Infants, children, and adults are baptized during services on specific Sundays of the year and at the Easter Vigil. Baptisms are scheduled on the following Sundays: The First Sunday after the Epiphany (early January), the Easter Vigil (evening of Easter Eve), the Second Sunday of Easter (first Sunday after Easter Sunday), Pentecost Sunday, All Saints Sunday. Private baptisms are generally not permitted except in unique pastoral circumstances. On the day before public baptism, parents and godparents (sponsors) are expected to participate in a two-hour Baptism preparation led by Cathedral clergy. Parents seeking Baptism for their children must ordinarily be pledging members of the Cathedral who are actively committed to supporting the ministry of the Cathedral, worshipping regularly, and participating as deeply as possible in the life of the Cathedral. Contact: To discuss baptism further, please speak with a member of the clergy staff. To schedule a baptism, contact Margaret Harrison, 01 53 23 84 08, communications@americancathedral.org

Bible Study
The Education Committee and the clergy of the Cathedral provide opportunities for Bible study and theological retreats and reflection at various times throughout the year. Anyone interested in Bible study opportunities is encouraged to speak with the clergy or contact the Education Committee. On Thursdays during the school year, 10:00 am-12:30 in the library, Ginger Strickland leads courses from the Kerygma study series. An evening series, led by William Tompson, meets most Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 pm, in the library. Contact: the Canon Pastor Jonathan Huyck, 01 53 23 84 03, canon@americancathedral.org;
Anne Swardson, 01 44 18 09 51, aswardson@compuserve.com

Budget
Each year the Cathedral Treasurer, in close collaboration with the Dean and the Finance Committee, prepares a budget for approval by the vestry to guide spending. In the fall the chairs of the various organizations within the Cathedral are asked to submit requests for the following year. The Cathedral Vestry normally approves the budget for the coming year by the end of December.
Contacts: Rhoderic Bannatyne, 01 45 20 75 70, rbannatyne@aol.com or Sophie Belouet 01 43 50 45 16, sophie.belouet@oecd.org.

Chalice Bearers see Communion Ministers

Child Care Excellent and loving child care for infants and toddlers is available in the nursery on Sundays from 9:30 am until the end of the 11 am service, about 12:30 pm. The nursery is available every Sunday for children below the age of 3, supervised by experienced adult babysitters. Located to the left of the library on the second floor. Contact: Kristen Ketron, 01 44 40 21 26, ketronklk@aol.com; Elizabeth Osborne, 01 45 00 28 17, elizabeth.osborne@wanadoo.fr

Children’s Sunday School
During the school term, Sunday school classes for children aged 3 to 11+ begin at 10:45 on Sunday mornings (no Sunday School during school vacations but a children’s chapel is provided for the first half of the service). The younger classes (3- to 6-year-olds) stay in Sunday School for the complete service and parents should pick them up directly following the end of the service – there is no Sunday School during the coffee hour. For the 7- to 8-year-old class and older, the children rejoin their parents in church at the offertory. The classes are taught by volunteers from the congregation, two or more adults per class in rotation, and follow a curriculum authorized by the Episcopal Church. Children may join the classes at any time during the year. (Also see Journey to Adulthood for young people aged 11-13)
Contacts: Kristen Ketron, 01 44 40 21 26, ketronklk@aol.com;
Elizabeth Osborne, 01 45 00 28 17, elizabeth.osborne@wanadoo.fr

Children’s Choir
The Trinitas Choir is for children 7-13 years old (for ages 14-18, see Youth Choir). Rehearsals are Wednesday evening, 5:00-6:00 pm. Choristers learn about music from many traditions, and get the chance to perform regularly in the Cathedral and around Paris. In addition to church appearances and rehearsals, choristers receive the opportunity to make other extracurricular excursions, including concert trips and other musical field trips. No experience is necessary, just a smile and a desire to make music. Snacks are provided. Contacts: Christopher Houlihan, 01 53 23 83 91, music2@americancathedral.org; Edward Tipton, 01 53 23 84 00, music@americancathedral.org.

Choirs
The Cathedral Choir provides music for the Sunday 11:00 am service, feasts, and concerts. The ability to sight read, experience, and commitment are necessary; admission is by audition. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The Evensong Choir sings the Office of Solemn Evensong on selected Sunday afternoons. Admission to the Evensong Choir is by audition from the Cathedral Choir. Contact: Edward Tipton, 01 53 23 84 00, music@americancathedral.org; Christopher Houlihan, music2@americancathedral.org

Clergy
The clergy of the Cathedral are available by appointment for confidential pastoral conversations, pastoral care or spiritual guidance. The clergy wish to be notified in case of illness, death, or other serious pastoral concerns in the life of the Cathedral community. Please call the Dean, 01 53 23 84 02, or the Canon Pastor, 01 53 23 84 03, directly or contact Charlotte Danelian, 01 53 23 84 09, who will be happy to assist in setting up an appointment. In case of pastoral emergency, please call the Cathedral switchboard at 01 53 23 84 00. A member of the clergy staff is usually on call for pastoral emergencies.

Communications
The Communications Committee of the Cathedral advises and supports the Dean and staff on design, content, and technology issues related to Cathedral publications and web and other electronic communications. Contacts: Elizabeth Hecht (committee chair), 01 45 55 71 87, ehecht@noos.fr; Margaret Harrison (communications manager), 01 53 23 84 08, communications@americancathedral.org

Communion Ministers
Ministers of Communion are appointed by the Dean and licensed by the Bishop to assist the clergy in the distribution of the elements at Eucharist (Holy Communion). Contact: the Dean, 01 53 23 84 02, dean@americancathedral.org; Jeanne Fellowes, jeanne.11@wanadoo.fr or 01 45 48 71 86.

Confirmation
Confirmation is the sacrament by which young people (12 years old and older) can confirm, in the presence of the Bishop, the commitment made to the church on their behalf at their baptism. The clergy and lay catechists prepare them for this commitment in an annual course of study and discussion that meets in the weeks before the Annual Visitation of the Bishop, usually in the spring. Contact: Canon Pastor Jonathan Huyck, 01 53 23 84 03, canon@americancathedral.org

Conversation Group
This friendly group of people of a wide range of nationalities meets every Thursday afternoon for informal conversation. From 3:00-4:00 pm in French, and 4:00-5:00 pm in English. Margaret Harrison, 01 53 23 84 08, communications@americancathedral.org

Convocation of American Churches in Europe
The convocation of American Churches in Europe comprises 11 parishes and a number of missions throughout Europe. The Convocation is under the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America and is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Convocation is organized much like any diocese in the Episcopal Church, which delegates the day-to-day authority and oversight of the Convocation to the Bishop in Charge. Our Cathedral serves as the ecclesiastical and ceremonial seat for both the Presiding Bishop and the Bishop in Charge. The Convocation Office is located at the Cathedral. Contact: Victoria Millet, Bishop’s Secretary, 01 53 23 84 04, office@tec-europe.org

Counseling Center
The Counseling Center at the American Cathedral offers confidential help for adults, teens, children, couples and families. The center is staffed by qualified, experienced therapists, several of whom counsel in French. The center holds a Drop-in Clinic the first and third Thursday of each month between 11 am and 1 pm. For more information call: 01 47 23 61 13.

Development
The Development Committee works to further the institutional development of the Cathedral community in a variety of ways. While the focus of the committee is fund-raising, the committee views development as much broader than fund-raising, and its members are concerned with helping parishioners to become involved, engaged, and committed to sustaining the long-term health of the parish. The Development Committee launched a Planned Giving ministry in 2005. In general, the committee provides advice and support for the Dean, Wardens, and Vestry in seeking grants and other means of support for the Cathedral.
Contact: Dean Fleetwood, 01 53 23 84 09, dean@americancathedral.org

Docents
The docents conduct tours of the Cathedral, in English and French, after the 11:00 service on Sundays and on request. Their presentations touch on the history, art, architecture, and spiritual significance of the Cathedral building and the parish.
Contact: Dennis Grove, 06 64 90 50 44, dgrove@imode.fr

Finance Committee
The Finance Committee assists the treasurer in establishing the budget and setting up processes and procedures to ensure the good management of Cathedral financial resources.
Contact: Sophie Belouet, sophie.belouet@oecd.org, 01 43 50 45 16.

Fine Arts and Acquisitions
This committee focuses on the stewardship and display of the Cathedral's fine arts collection. All bequests and gifts to the Cathedral of fine arts and furnishings must be approved by the committee to insure that all gifts complement the aesthetic and historical integrity of the Cathedral's spaces. Contact: Frances Bommart, 01 45 48 58 08, frances.bommart@wanadoo.fr

Flower Guild
The flower guild purchases and arranges the flowers that adorn the altar and nave for Sunday services, weddings and funerals. Donations to help cover costs are welcome; flower dedications appear in the service bulletins. The sign-up sheet for flower donations can be found on the bulletin board outside the parish hall. The Flower Guild welcomes new members who can make the commitment of time and talent on a scheduled basis.
Contact: Matthew Leum, 01 56 24 37 09, matthewleum@hotmail.com;
Margaret Harrison, 01 53 23 84 08, communications@americancathedral.org

Friends of the American Cathedral
The Friends of the American Cathedral is an important extension of our Cathedral family. The Friends include former parishioners, friends or relatives of parishioners, visitors or anyone who wishes to support financially the mission and programs of the Cathedral and the preservation of the Cathedral's architectural heritage and presence in Paris. Relationships with the Friends are nurtured by regular opportunities to meet with the Dean and other Cathedral leaders in the United States and when visiting Paris. Contact: Annie Huyck, friends@americancathedral.org, Charlotte Danelian, 01 53 23 84 09, office@americancathedral.org; or the Dean, 01 53 23 84 02 dean@americancathedral.org

Front Desk Volunteers
Front desk volunteers assist the staff of the Cathedral in greeting the public by telephone and in person and by providing information to Cathedral visitors on a wide range of subjects. They serve on four-hour shifts Mondays through Fridays. Volunteering is a great way to learn about the Cathedral and its activities, to meet other members and visitors, and to be a real help to people. The primary goal of the Front Desk Volunteers is to provide a warm welcome and gracious hospitality to all who enter the Cathedral during the week.
Contact: the Canon Pastor, Jonathan Huyck, 01 53 23 84 03, canon@americancathedral.org;
Margaret Harrison, 01 53 23 84 08, communications@americancathedral.org

Garden Guild
The Garden Guild ensures the year-round maintenance and beauty of the Deans' Garden in the Cloister for visitors to our Cathedral and for the congregation, who enjoy the beauty of the garden during summer Sunday coffees and occasional parties.
Contact: Susan McCabe, 01 45 51 51 55, susan@themccabe.com

Journey to Adulthood
In January 2007 the Cathedral began the first phase of the Journey to Adulthood program – called Rite 13 – for youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades (6ème, 5ème, et 4ème). The class meets every Sunday (except during school vacations) in the library from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Lunch is provided. Contact: The Rev. Jonathan Huyck, 01 53 23 84 03, canon@americancathedral.org

Junior Guild
A social service and fellowship organization for women, the Guild makes contributions to charities, individuals in need, and to the Cathedral. The Guild holds monthly luncheons as well as fundraising events such as the Christmas Fair and the spring book sale.
Contact: Harriet Rivière, 01 47 23 70 68, bob.rivière@wanadoo.fr

Lambda Group
The Lambda Group, a theological reflection and fellowship group for gays, lesbians, their families and friends, meets the third Sunday of the month, following Evensong.
Contact: Jean-Marc, 01 40 65 02 27, tenibor@yahoo.fr

Lectors
Sunday lectors read the lessons appointed from Holy Scripture and lead the prayers of the people and intercessions for Sunday services.
Contact: Charles Trueheart, 06 66 64 14 35, charlestrueheart@yahoo.com

Les Arts George V
This not-for-profit association develops and administers the Cathedral’s non-liturgical music and other performance programs and sponsors art shows and fundraising events. Contributions to LAGV finance projects for the benefit of the Cathedral music program.
Contact: Don Johnson, 01 42 17 04 16, johnson984@aol.com

Love in a Box
This is a Mission and Outreach Committee project in which volunteers wrap and pack gift boxes to be given to underprivileged children in Paris, Strasbourg and Bulgaria at Christmas. In 2004, Love in a Box delivered 1370 boxes. The Cathedral is at the center of the organization of schools, scout troops, companies and individuals who want to help make a difference in the lives of these children. Contacts: Jill Cameron 01 40 50 74 11, jillnchris@hotmail.com;
Francie Seder, 01 47 54 95 29, frp@noos.fr; Elizabeth Osborne 01 45 00 28 17, elizabethinparis@gmail.com.

Mission and Outreach
The Mission and Outreach (M&O) Committee offers parishioners the opportunity to respond personally to Jesus Christ’s command to care for those in need through hands-on service and/or material and financial resources. The committee is authorized by the vestry to allocate 10% (the biblical tithe) of the Cathedral’s previous year’s plate and pledge income to provide grants in support of a wide range of programs and ministries in Paris, throughout France, Europe and the world. Contact: Nathaniel Harrison, 01 45 75 72 56, harrysson@aol.com; Neil Janin, 01 45 66 08 87; neil_janin@mckinsey.com or the Dean, 01 53 23 84 02, dean@americancathedral.org

Mission Lunch Program
Volunteers prepare and host hot, sit-down lunches every Friday for 60 to 80 guests seeking a balanced meal and acceptance in the warmth and safety of the Cathedral's hospitality.
Contacts: Patti Lecron, pb.lecron@orange.fr, 01 39 66 03 34.
Canon Pastor Jonathan Huyck 01 53 23 84 03, canon@americancathedral.org

Montessori School
Two classes of the Bilingual Montessori School of Paris meet during the school year at the Cathedral. Contact: Susan Banon, 01 45 55 13 27, info@montessori-paris.com

Music
See Choir, Children’s Choir, Youth Choir, Les Arts George V, Paris Choral Society

Newcomers
Members of the Welcome Committee welcome newcomers before services and at coffee hour. The committee also holds parties and special events for newcomers. Contacts, co-chairs: Jennifer Dalrymple 01 47 57 70 02, jadalrymple@gmail.com; Annie Huyck, anniefd@aol.com

Nominating Committee
This committee works closely with the Dean in identifying and recruiting parishioners to serve in a variety of leadership positions and committees that help to carry out the day-to-day ministry of the Cathedral. The Committee advises the Dean on his recommendations to the Vestry for such appointments. This committee also coordinates the Vestry nominating process and manages the voting on the day of the annual meeting.
Contact: Jennifer Gosmand, jcortright@e-englishconnection.com

Nursery See Child Care

Paris Choral Society
The Paris Choral Society, a chorus of about 80 singers, performs several large-scale choral works per season, conducted by the Cathedral's Choirmaster Ned Tipton. Open to English-speaking singers of the greater Paris area, membership is by audition. The PCS is a not-for-profit association that performs mostly at the Cathedral. Contact: Nancy Janin, 01 45 66 08 87, nancyjanin@noos.fr

Parish Life
In an on-going effort to nurture and invigorate a sense of community and "village life" at the Cathedral, the Parish Life Committee coordinates and organizes parish events offering fellowship, food and fun, especially around seasonal and liturgical celebrations. Contact: Gretel Furner, 01 47 20 93 80, gretelfurner@hotmail.com

Personnel and Administration
This Vestry committee advises the Dean on matters of staffing and administration.
Contact: Peter Fellowes, 01 45 48 71 86, pfellowes@fellowes.com

Photography Show
Les Arts George V, the Cathedral’s arts association, presents an exhibition of original photography by parishioners and others, usually in the spring.
Contact: Don Johnson, johnson984@aol.com, 01 42 17 04 16

Saint Anne’s Guild
The Guild fosters and promotes a sense of community among women at the American Cathedral, expatriate and French women in Paris, and women around the world, especially those whose lives, health, freedom and well-being are insecure or threatened. The Guild raises awareness of issues affecting women through a speaker series addressing specific topics affecting women and their dependents -- their partners, parents, children and grandchildren -- and through activities to educate Cathedral children on the Christian ethic and religious traditions.
Contact: Joanne Blakemore; blakemore@wanadoo.fr

Spirituality, See sections on Clergy, Education

Staff
The Cathedral staff assists the Dean in enabling the work of the many dedicated volunteers who serve the vast range of Cathedral ministries and programs. The staff also helps the Dean in managing the complex day-to-day operations of the Cathedral.

Stewardship
All that we have is a gift of an extravagantly generous God. We are called to be good stewards of all that God has given us in this life. In thanksgiving for the blessings that God has bestowed upon us, we are called to return a portion of our time, talent and treasure to the Church for the work of love in a hurting world. In financial terms, all parishioners are encouraged to give a percentage of income in the form of a pledge to the Cathedral annually. The biblical tithe (10%) serves as a guide and touchstone in the journey toward proportionate giving. The Stewardship Committee is the coordinating group for the Annual Pledge Appeal, Development, and Friends of the American Cathedral Committees. Contact: Jill Cameron 01 40 50 74 11, jillnchris@hotmail.com or Haywood Blakemore, hblakemore@whitecase.com

Strategic Planning
The American Cathedral has embarked on a strategic planning process with a Strategic Planning Committee gathering, digesting and synthesizing information from parish sources with a view to helping the Cathedral determine its course over the next three to five years. Note that strategic planning is an organic, on-going process that encourages a focused sense of the future, an alignment of limited resources around strategic objectives, and allows for adjustment to changing needs, circumstances and opportunities along the way.
Contact: Peter Fellowes, 01 45 48 71 86, pfellowes@fellowes.com.

Sundays at 6
Sundays at Six is the Cathedral’s alternative worship service, at 6 p.m. every Sunday. A Eucharistic service, it makes use of contemporary language and a wide variety of musical styles in a relaxed setting. For those who prefer to sleep in on Sundays or who want to experience church in a more intimate setting. If you have any questions about the service, just ask one of the clergy on staff.

Treasurer
The treasurer is the Vestry officer responsible for advising the Vestry on financial matters and overseeing Cathedral finances, financial reporting, and financial management, in close collaboration with the Dean, Wardens, Vestry, and Finance Committee. Along with the Assistant Treasurer, the Treasurer is a member of the Finance Committee.
Contact: Rhoderic Bannatyne, 01 45 20 75 70, rbannatyne@aol.com.

20s/30s Group, see Young Adults

Ushers
Among the first persons one sees upon entering the Cathedral for a Sunday service, the ushers play a very important role by extending that first warm welcome and providing efficient guidance while ensuring security measures behind the scenes. Contact: Jeb Seder, 01 47 54 95 29, jjseder@noos.fr

Vestry
The Vestry serves as the governing body of the Cathedral. Its responsibilities include oversight of parish finances, care of the parish buildings, and choosing of individuals to fill various positions of parish leadership and representation. The Vestry of the American Cathedral is composed of 15 members elected by the congregation at its Annual Meeting. A vestry member is elected for a three-year term, with the possibility of being elected for a second three-year term. After two terms, a vestry member must rotate off for three years before serving again. For more information, contact one of the wardens (see below).

Volunteer Opportunities
As seen in this A to Z list, there are many volunteer opportunities at the American Cathedral. To find out more about volunteering for any activity or program, feel free to phone or email the contact listed here or, if further guidance is needed, contact one of the wardens (see below).

Wardens
As authorized by the Constitution and By-Laws of the American Cathedral, the Senior Warden is appointed by the Dean and the Junior Warden is elected by the Vestry. Wardens serve one-year terms and must be members of the Vestry. The Wardens and the Dean work in close collaboration with one another and with the Vestry in providing leadership for the Cathedral.
Contacts: Peter Fellowes, 01 45 48 71 86, pfellowes@fellowes.com;
Jill Cameron, 01 40 50 74 11, jillnchris@hotmail.com

Weddings
The American Cathedral provides guidance, a beautiful space, and an inspirational service for couples, from within the parish and throughout the world, who wish to be married here. For guidelines please see the Cathedral's website or contact Charlotte Danelian, weddings@americancathedral.org

Welcome Committee, see Newcomers

Young Adults
The Cathedral’s 20s/30s Group brings together people in their 20s and 30s each month for social events and opportunities for spiritual growth and community service. For more information, or to be added to the group’s email list, contact Canon Pastor Jonathan Huyck, 01 53 23 84 03, canon@americancathedral.org

Youth Choir
The Cantori Choir is for youth 14-18 years old (for those aged 7-13, see Children’s Choir). Rehearsals are Wednesday evening, 6:00-7:00 pm. Choristers learn about music from many traditions, ranging from Black gospel music to classical sacred repertoire, and get the chance to perform regularly in the Cathedral and around Paris. In addition to church appearances and rehearsals, choristers receive the opportunity to make other extracurricular excursions, including concert trips and other musical field trips. No experience is necessary, just a smile and a desire to make music. Snacks are provided. Contacts: Christopher Houlihan, 01 53 23 83 91, music2@americancathedral.org; Edward Tipton, 01 53 23 84 00, music@americancathedral.org.

Youth Ministry
The youth ministry of the American Cathedral uses the Journey to Adulthood program. In January, 2007, we began the first level of the course, for youth in grades 6 through 8, called Rite -13, which focuses on celebrating the individuality of each young person and their creative potential. The program helps youth explore the many facets of adolescence and offers a chance to discover how faith can guide and shape the journey to adulthood. We will begin the next level of the program, called J2A (for 9th and 10th graders) in the fall of 2008. Rite-13 meets every Sunday (except during school vacations) from 12:30 to 1:30 in the library. We also have monthly evening activities which all teens are welcome to attend.
Contact: The Reverend Jonathan Huyck, 01 53 23 84 03, canon@americancathedral.org