Join us for in-person worship this Sunday with Fr. Benjamin at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral, or watch this service livestream via Zoom (instructions & link below) or on our Facebook page (to find us on Facebook type in @cathedralec).

To attend in-person:
     • You do not have to make a reservation.
     • We will be collecting information at the door for contact tracing purposes.
     • We will require people to wear masks at all times.
     • We will maintain social distancing recommendations by seating every other row at opposite ends.
     • There will be bulletins available for you at the check in desk.
     • There will be one entrance (the "old ramp" door on Farwell Street), and one exit (Lake Street). 
     • This will be a Eucharistic liturgy. The congregation will be offered bread only. When you come
        forward to receive the sacrament, please leave your mask in place and return to your seat
        before removing your mask to consume the bread.

There is a link embedded in the middle of the invitation. To use this link, you have to download the free "Zoom" app to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you have that app on your device, all you have to do is click the link on the email and you will automatically connect. (Be sure to allow the app to access your camera and microphone, if requested.

If you don't want to use the app, or are using a device that can't download the app, you can go to the website for Zoom: https://zoom.us On the upper right hand side of your screen, there will be a tab titled "Join a Meeting." Click on that tab and you will be prompted to enter a "Meeting ID or Personal Link Name." The "Meeting ID" can be found toward the bottom of the invitation. I've highlighted it in red to be easier to find. In the case of this meeting, the ID is: 924 746 7996. Just enter those digits without a space or dashes and click enter. From there, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera/microphone.

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Dear Friends,

The early church came together across previously unimaginable social and political boundaries in the name of Jesus for mutual support, encouragement, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God.

Since we now know how to be as safe at church as we are at the grocery store, the Vestry has decided that we will resume in person worship at 9:00 a.m. on January 10, 2021, on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. It seems fitting that the day when Jesus goes public in ministry is the day that we will resume our public worship as well. We will take reasonable and effective precautions to keep everyone who comes safe -- including wearing masks, helping people maintain safe distances, and keeping the services relatively short.

We sincerely hope that people will feel comfortable and safe returning to in-person worship just as children are returning to school and some businesses are reopening with new precautions in place. Even so, some will not feel safe or face a greater risk, and so we will provide a Zoom link and Facebook live stream to the in-person worship as a way of keeping our community together in worship.

This has been a long journey that is not quite at its end, but I am hopeful, along with the Vestry, that we will be able to travel this last stage together with a renewed sense of hope and purpose in our mission to share the love of God with all the world.

Benjamin+

If you choose to continue to join us on Zoom (link below) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cathedralec):

Click here for the Sunday Morning bulletins 2021

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Click Here to watch Morning Prayer with Fr. Benjamin and his important sermon from June 7, 2020

• For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort: Kendra, Scott, Jill, Elliot, Chloe,
   Julie, Kathryn, Noah, Julie, Mark+, Ben, Kevin, Deb, Jim, Mary, Barb, Stephen, Bill,
   the people of Jeannette, Haiti, Mary, Eileen, Linda, Jason, Gene, Bill, Brian, Christina, Jim,
   Bob, Bishop Leidel.
• Diocese of Eau Claire: Pray for St. Alban's, Spooner, Fr. David Bauer.
• Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
• Thanksgiving for answered prayers: Larry R., Jim, Wyatt.
• April Birthdays:        • April Anniversaries:             
15 Cynthia Larson              9 James & Debra Lorenze
16 Donald Wolf
18 Jeffery Stepanek

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant William "Bill" A. Bingham. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, sheep of your own fold, lamb of your own flock, sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

William “Bill” A. Bingham, age 93 of Eau Claire passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his residence at Heatherwood Assisted Living & Memory Care in Eau Claire.

William was born in Eau Claire, WI on May 29, 1927 to Dr. R. W. Bingham and Anna K. (Knobel) Bingham. He passed away on April 4, 2021 at Heatherwood Assisted Living in Eau Claire. He attended the Third Ward School and graduated from Eau Claire High school class of 1945 with honors. He went on to attend UW Madison and graduated in 1949 with degrees in Philosophy and Political Science. While in college he developed a great love of sailing which continued for the rest of his life.

After graduation he came back to Eau Claire and worked in real estate for Cox Realty, eventually becoming Bingham Realty. Bill enjoyed the Real Estate business, remembering everyone whom he sold a house to and many remembering him. He was best known for his sense of humor, great stories, quick wit, and his ability to make people smile. He had a special fondness for dogs, somehow always managing to find four legged friends wherever he went.

Bill’s love of sailing, in his later years, became a zest for travel. He made many trips to England and Switzerland with dear friends and relatives in both places. His favorite thing to do was don a pair of hiking boots and hike with friends in the mountains of Switzerland. He often said his heart was in the Alps. Bill was a lifelong member of Christ Church Cathedral and will be greatly missed by many both here and abroad.

Funeral service will take place at 11 am on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701. The Very Rev. H. Scott Kirby will officiate. Visitation will take place at the church Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021 from 9:30 am until the time of service. Burial will take place immediately following the funeral service in Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire. Due to the pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be required.

Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com.

Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Virtual flowers are shared

to the Glory of Almighty God

by Jim and Deb Lorenze

in loving memory of

Claude & Helen Becker;

Leo & Clara Lorenze;

Jerry Griffin;

Kyle Griffin;

Roger Becker.

Fr. Kirby and Fr. Stamm will alternate celebrating Eucharist at Noon on Wednesdays beginning on April 7th in the Chapel.

All current Covid-19 guidelines will continue to be in effect (contact tracing, masks required and social distancing). 

Many of our parishioners have not been able to access the Sacrament for over a year now. Our Deacons have proposed a system where individuals or couples or families could have a private communion by appointment. It would be an abbreviated service, about fifteen minutes, and you would receive the Sacrament in both forms. Please contact the church office if you are interested and we can get your appointment scheduled.

Continuing this Sunday, at 6 p.m. CST, and for each Sunday until we can return to full attendance at our churches, The Ven. Jo Glasser and Dn. Marlene Hogue will be leading Evening Prayer. This service should last about 20 minutes and is intended to supplement, not replace, your Sunday morning time with your rector or priest in charge. Instead of the Sunday Lectionary readings, he will draw upon the daily office readings. In the Zoom system's video there is a chat button. This will give you the opportunity to ask questions about the Gospel or the sermon. You will need to have a Book of Common Prayer with you to follow the service.

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The Prayer Shawl Ministry will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 20th at 6:00pm, via Zoom. A link will be shared via the weekly Friday email update from the parish office in order for you to join the meeting. Please join us as we always welcome newcomers, even if you are just curious to find out more about our ministry! If you would like to participate in our ministry, you will need a set of size 10.5 or 11 knitting needles and 3 skeins of Homespun Yarn, machine washable/dryable, all in the same color. If you don't have experience with knitting, we will teach you how to make a prayer shawl. Our meetings are open to everyone and hope you will join us!

The Prayer Shawl Ministry has many prayer shawls available.
If you are in need of a shawl for someone who is in need of comfort, 
please contact:
Becky Van Es (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 715-579-0895).

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The Non Food Pantry will continue to be open as a pre-packaged, drive thru event on the last Saturday of the month, . We would love to have you help to fill the shelves, prior to that date, if you are able. Please drop off donations to the church office, please call 715-835-3734 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule.

Did you know that if you call Sam's Club in advance, items can be ordered for curbside pickup?
It does take about a week for toilet paper and paper towels; a nice option during the pandemic.

Needed items are:
•hand Soap   •toilet paper    •paper towels    •dish soap   •bar soap   •kleenex

The next pantry event will take place April 24th from 3-6 p.m.
Please contact Rev. Barb Manzo at 715.271.8902 with any questions.

Thank you for your continued support!

Join us for Compline, the last office of the day, every Tuesday and Thursday at 9pm via Zoom.

One important item to note about attending a Zoom meeting: as of April 4th to increase security Zoom has added a password feature to access meetings from their site. If you click on the link to access the meeting you will not need the password, but if you go to the Zoom website and join a meeting by entering the Meeting ID number, you will be asked to enter a password, which is now listed below.

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The bulletin will be updated before each prayer service, so please check the website for the most updated version. 

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We are still continuing to partner with Kwik Trip who makes a donation of up to 15% of the total expense of pre-paid gas and/or grocery cards when ordered through our office If you are interested cards are available in the Memorial Lounge after most services.

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