Join us for in-person worship this Sunday with Fr. Lenny Anderson 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.
     • If you are not vaccinated, we will ask you 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). 

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.

If you don't have access to a smartphone/tablet/computer with a camera and microphone and want to join the meeting as a phone call, there is a number listed just above the Meeting ID that you can call. That will connect you to the meeting with audio only. Those numbers are in red in the invitation. For this meeting, the best number is: 1 312 626 6799

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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.

We welcome you to attend our in person worship at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays. We will take reasonable and effective precautions to keep everyone who comes safe -- including asking unvaccinated people to wear masks, helping people maintain safe distances, and keeping the services shorter.

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

Click here to join our Zoom live fee Sundays at 9 AM

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: Scott, Jill, Elliot, Chloe,
   Kevin, Jim, Mary G., the people of Jeannette, Haiti, Mary, Bishop Leidel, Fred, 
   Cara, Lars, Donna, Geoff, Peg, Bruce, Emmy, Naomi, Ken, Jamie.   
• Diocese of Eau Claire: Pray for Chapel of the Resurrection, Chippewa Manor.
• Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Extra-Provincial Churches.
• Thanksgiving for answered prayers: Rod, Dave.
• October Birthdays:       • October Ordination Anniversaries:  
     23 Aaron Zook                    28 Russell Tate (Deaconate)
     24 Pieter Graaskamp           28 Barbara Manzo (Deaconate)
         Elizabeth Stepanek
     29 Michael Gumulauskas
     30 Harry Chumas

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Donna Roehrich. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, sheep of your own fold, lamb of your own flock, sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her 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 her, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Fr Lenny Anderson is currently serving as a Chaplain Resident at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire. He has previously served as Rector of St George’s in Bradenton, FL and Rector of St Francis in the Fields in Somerset, PA. He is also author of the book The Good News Prayer Challenge. He and his wife, Kelly, have been happily married for 21 years, and they spoil their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pippa.

Fr. Lenny will be with us two weekends a month. We are so glad to have you!

This Sunday, October 24th is Prayer Shawl Sunday. Each month, on the Sunday immediately following our meeting, our shawls are blessed by clergy before inviting church attendees to take a shawl at the end of the service. The Prayer Shawl Ministry's love and prayers are woven into each shawl as they are created. We give our shawls as a gift of love and concern for those who need solace, in thanksgiving, or as a blessing for celebration.

All are invited to take a shawl after the service if you know someone in need of comfort and strength, or celebrating a special occasion. We have a journal for you to write the recipient's name so that we can include them in our prayers.

Donna Roehrich, age 93, of Eau Claire, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at Oakwood Hills Retirement Community, under the care of St. Croix Hospice and her family.

Donna was born May 24, 1928 to the late Alvin and Doris Tofting. She was a proud alum from St. Cloud Tech High School in St. Cloud, MN. She then went on to study business at St. Cloud University. Donna began her career at 3M in St. Paul, MN, where she met her first husband, Paul Howard. They married in June of 1949. From this union came two children, Gordon and Laura. They later divorced in 1961. Following her divorce, she moved to Eau Claire to begin working at the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire. Her work brought her all over the world, including London, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Seattle. While in Eau Claire she met and married Roland “Rollie” Vierbicher in December of 1965 at Christ Church Cathedral. Together they had one son, Charles. Rollie preceded her in death on June 3, 2008. Following Donna’s retirement she volunteered at many places, including Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire with Step Force and the Chippewa Valley Museum. In 2004 she was honored for her volunteer work with a Volunteer of the Month Award. Donna was a long-time member of Christ Church Cathedral, serving in many different capacities. Donna married Richard Roehrich in August of 2013. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2020. Donna enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, reading, and praying for her family and friends. Her life centered around her grandchildren; they were the light of her life. She was the matriarch of her family and will be greatly missed.

Special thanks to the staff at Recover Care at Oakwood Hills, especially Dawn, Andrea, and Carly, St. Croix Hospice – Michelle, Paige, and Nancy, and the entire staff at Oakwood Hills.
Memorials preferred to Christ Church Cathedral, Eau Claire.

Donna is survived by her sons, Gordy Howard and Charles (Stephanie) Vierbicher of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Dana, Danielle, Andrew and Nicole Vierbicher, Ben (Heidi) Howard and Megan (Tim Schmidt) Howard, and Emily and Claire Rush; 3 great-grandchildren, Julius, Joe, and Page; son-in-law, Dirk Snyder; sister, Alleen Wicktor of Farmington, MN; step-children, Susan Roehrich, Nancy Larson, Gary (Claudette) Roehrich, Mark (Kristine) Roehrich, and Mary Roehrich; step-grandchildren, Lisa (Jeff) Cain, Christopher (Meghan) Larson, Ashley (Joseph) Johnson, Adam Roehrich, Alexis (Maarten Fröling) Roehrich, Arianna Roehrich; step-great-grandchildren, Addison Cain and Quinn Larson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Rollie Vierbicher and Richard Roehrich; ex-husband, Paul Howard; daughter, Laura Rush; sons-in-law, Alan Haskins and Jerry Rush; sister, Lois (Bill) Hart; brother-in-law, Jerry Wicktor.

A Burial Office will be held at 11:00am on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St, Eau Claire, with The Rev’d James Lorenze and The Rev’d Ken Van Es officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. Inurnment will take place in Christ Church Cathedral Columbarium.
Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. To express online condolences, please visit www.lenmarkfh.com

This is a time to connect with your church family following the service on Sunday. It's fun & easy! We want to keep it simple, coffee, juice, and breakfast items (donuts, donut holes, muffins, cookies, etc.) Please check your calendar and review the available slots below; click on the button to sign up.

Help us keep coffee hour brewing!

Click Here to Access the Coffee Hour Sign Up  

We still need 4 people to sign up to help with the pantry on October 30th

If you have not been involved with Needful Things in the past, Please consider volunteering or contributing.

Click here to sign up to volunteer

We are in need of the following items for the October 30th pantry:

Stats for September 25th pantry: 52 families were served, this included 139 individuals (of which 42 were <18 years old, 74 adults, 23 >age 60 years). Approximately 364 pounds of goods were distributed. Thanks to volunteers Linda Callier, Liam, Doug Falkner and Ken Van Es. A big THANKS to all who brought supplies or donated money for Sept. Most patrons thank us for the items we give them, but there were a few this month that made a special point of declaring how helpful this service is for their families.

We have enough laundry pods and dish washing liquid for October, but keep an eye out for any great deals, we will need more for November. As the weather gets colder, we anticipate more requests for hand lotion. Other things we have on hand for special requests are all sizes of baby diapers, incontinence briefs (sizes adult S,M, L, XL, XXL), tampons (no pads needed – we have cases and cases), razors, shaving cream, body wash, toothbrushes, baby wipes, and for repackaging items: zip bags in gallon, sandwich and snack sizes – if you have family or friends who might have any of these items they no longer need, please send them our way. Save good condition paper grocery bags with handles for us.

What do Personal Care Pantry volunteers do? Everyone who donates supplies is a volunteer for our pantry – many thanks for keeping us going!  

Before pantry day: bags need assembling. Gracie has been doing this for us, but will not always be able to do this. We may put out a request for helpers at some point. This could be a great opportunity for a youth service project. Kids and parents could come after school one afternoon and fill bags for about an hour. 50-60 bags are needed.

On pantry day (the last Saturday of the month, even if a holiday weekend):  Pantry distribution hours are 3-5 pm. At 2 pm we start to  bring up the assembled bags up from the basement (we have 2 carts for transporting bags). We usually bring up all the bags we have assembled and put the extras on a table in the entry way. We have a cart of 'extras’ (special request items such as baby diapers, incontinence products, toothbrushes, lotions, razors) that we keep stocked and at the ready. At 3 pm Guests start arriving. We record minimal statistics  (number in family, number <18 years, adult and >60 years) and hand them a bag through the window or put it the vehicle.  Some people will ask for extras, such as diapers. We do have some ‘walk up’ guests. At 5 pm we take the left over bags and carts back down to the basement. We inventory what is needed for the next month.

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, or bring donations with you to church on Sunday. Please call 715-835-3734 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule drop off.

Did you know that if you call Sam's Club in advance, items can be ordered for curbside pickup? Amazon also is a great resource - you can order items from the comfort of your home and have them delivered right to the church - 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire, WI 54701.

Please contact Ann Peterson at 715.456.7218 with any questions.

Thank you for your continued support! 

The 92nd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Eau Claire will be held via Zoom beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 14th. Please contact the church office if you would like assistance with registration materials.

Below are the necessary registration form for the 92nd Diocesan Convention for the Diocese of Eau Claire, as well as other pertinent information for Clergy and Lay Delegates and Alternates. Additional documents and information will be added to this page until the beginning of convention. <Click here to access the Diocesan Convention website>

Click on the links below to access documents: (documents added since last week in red)

2020 Registration Form                        92nd Diocesan Convention Delegations and Voting Procedures 

2021 Draft Budget                                92nd Convention Agenda 

Leadership Vacancies for 92nd Convention         91st Convention Minutes

2020 Diocesan Leadership Vacancies                      Resolutions:

2020 Leadership Nominations                                 Leadership Group Convention Resolution

2020 Leadership Appointments                               Advanced Reports:

Episcopal Transition Documents:                           Commission on Ministry Annual Report 2020

Bp. Gunter Nomination Press Release                       2020 Diocesan Necrology   

An Autobiographical Statement from Bp. Gunter      2020 Rules of Order           

A Video Introduction from Bp. Gunter                       2020 Resolutions of Courtesy

Midwest Dental donated 150 pkts consisting of kid toothbrush, toothpaste and flossers for our Needful Things pantry.

Anyone who goes to Midwest Dental on Hendrickson Rd. please say a big THANK YOU! the next time you go. Ann Peterson will send a thank you note.

A better Halloween treat for kiddos.

We have saved a place in the Bell Tower Courtyard to weave together together pavers that will tell our story...pavers that will remember those from our past, who helped to build this parish, and those who are in our parish now, helping to shape this Cathedral.

One can be inscribed with your family name or can list individual family members. Other ideas could be to honor a parent, a child’s baptism or a wedding date, would you like to remember someone special in your life, maybe a favorite Sunday school teacher? The possibilities are endless. The committee will be happy to assist you with any ideas that you might have. As the bricks are laid in the courtyard, they will come together to tell the story of our rich past, our wonderful present and our promising future. Please be a part of it. It won’t tell the complete story without YOU!

Pick up information and an order form at the check in table on your way into church on Sunday, or contact the office. 

There are three sizes being offered (character totals include spaces & punctuation):
4x8 red brick paver - $150 (1), $250 (2), or $300 (3). There are 3 lines, 13 characters per line.
12x12 inch gray granite paver - $400. There are 5 lines, 17 characters per line.
16x16 gray granite paver - $600. There are 7 lines, 23 characters per line.

Christ Church Cathedral has been partnering and sharing our space with the
Literacy Chippewa Valley program for many years.
There are so many ways to get involved and support this important ministry in our community!

We are stronger together!

DONATE!

By helping to improve adult literacy you don't just help the individual,
you help the whole community!

We are fortunate enough to share our space with this important ministry. Pastor Mike and a team of angels help our community by providing friendship, care, supplies and medical attention to people experiencing homelessness. We are stronger together!

Chippewa Valley Street Ministry Journal
October 10, 2021

The weather is definitely indicating that we're headed to autumn. Darkness comes sooner, the sun isn't beating down as it has been and the evenings and nights are much cooler. This is a favorite time of year for many people but for someone who is unhoused, this shift of weather begins a period where more day-to-day planning has to be done to be safe.

We are grateful for the donations we're receiving. We are looking ahead at expenses and will need funds to cover food items that we provide each time we go out and for items not donated but needed. Please consider a monetary donation to assist with those needs. Our needs in the winter are always greater than in the summer. Because of your generosity, we've been able to provide care for some of our community's most vulnerable population for nearly ten years. No donation is too small, all are appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.

One of our visitors told us about being at the shelter during the day to do his laundry and feeling like he knew a young woman that was also there to do her wash. He said there was just something that felt familiar about her. He finally talked to her and discovered that she was actually his daughter that he had not seen in nearly twenty years and she had been a toddler at that time. He was joyful at the experience and was able to get her contact information to keep in touch.

Over the course of the last month, more than two dozen people in the homeless community have tested positive for the Covid virus and some of our own volunteers have been ill with Covid. We appreciate the care provided through area programs to keep our brothers and sisters safe while they recover. Local agencies have been providing testing on site at the shelter as well as providing information about where to obtain vaccines. We support those efforts by encouraging our visitors to participate in available programs and provide a mask to each individual each time we go out. Please keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

A man approached our tables last week and asked what we did and said that he was new to being on the street. We gave him food, water, and Gatorade and started asking if he needed clothing or a backpack. He took a few things and with tears in his eyes, he thanked us for what we had helped him with. It is important that you know that your donations very often make a huge difference in a person's life -- to the point they are brought to tears.

We continue to hear our homeless friends report that there are limited bathrooms and water sources for them during the day. The bus transfer station has relocated so the portable bathroom that had been available is now even further away and across an even busier street. Soon it will be cold and resources will be even harder to obtain. We have no answers for these concerns and that is frustrating for those in need and for us; not being able to provide for a basic need is unacceptable.

Please continue to keep our community's unhoused members in your thoughts and prayers. Get involved, ask questions, and provide suggestions.

Thank you for your continued support! Blessings to all --

The Street Ministry Staff

Our Needs List Has Been Updated: With the cold season coming before too long, we'll be needing to purchase any items that are not donated. As a reminder, we operate only with donations, both physical items and monetary; please remember the Street Ministry for your donations. Thank you!

As the seasons begin to change, so will their needs -- colder weather brings challenges, school starting for children, fewer resources for spending the day outdoors, for example. Please keep our community's homeless individuals and families in your thoughts and prayers.

** OUR NEEDS LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED!! **

We appreciate your interest and dedication to those in our community who are in need of all types of support: spiritually, physically and emotionally. The street ministry and the recipients of your donations have been blessed with your generosity. Our current needs are below:
Sleeping bags

1 and 2 person tents

Backpacks

Tuna & Cracker kits

Men's jeans waist sizes 30, 32

Women's yoga pants sizes M, XL

Gatorade

Men's Boxers -- L, XL

Food Cards: fast food, convenient stores

Gas Cards: we receive requests for gas cards for fuel for work, appointments, etc.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is available for donation drop off with varied hours.

If you have a donation other than which can be mailed, please contact us and we'll work with you to find a time and place to meet.

Thank you!!

For monetary donations, we have a "DONATE" button on our Facebook page as well as on our website that will link to our PayPal account, or, our mailing address will be at the end of this post.

https://www.facebook.com/chippewavalleystreetministry/

https://www.chippewavalleystreetministry.org/

Please note the following:

For monetary donations, including food cards and gas cards: please make checks payable to Chippewa Valley Street Ministry and send to the following address:

Chippewa Valley Street Ministry
P.O.Box 51
Eau Claire, WI 54702

Discover what's happening this weekend in Eau Claire

Get out and enjoy Downtown Eau Claire this holiday weekend!

Visit the DECI Event Calendar

Downtown Construction Updates

New construction updates are on our website!
Please follow the link for
this week's construction report:

https://www.downtowneauclaire.org/explore/explore-downtown/constructionupdates/

10/26 City Council Meeting 

The Eau Claire City Council Legislative Session on 10/26 contains agenda items that will impact Downtown Eau Claire:

10/26/21 City Council Public Legislative Session @ 4:00 PM:

Item #12. Resolution authorizing the City of Eau Claire to submit a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Community Investment Grant Application on behalf of The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire to redevelop a vacant site.

Item #19. Resolution authorizing a one-year extension of TID #7, Soo Line Development Area, for Affordable Housing.

Item #20. Resolution approving a Term Sheet between the City of Eau Claire, Blugold Real Estate, Eau Claire Community Complex,
and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the construction of the Sonnentag Event Center.

Item #21. Resolution approving the Gibson Parking Ramp Electric Vehicle Charging Memorandum of Understanding with The Pablo Group.

Follow links below to download agendas and packets. Documents contain the links to join the virtual meetings.

10.26.2021 City Council Legislative Session Packet

Sign up to receive City meeting notifications

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 at the check in desk after most services.

Click here to make your donation online

or

1. To Start: Text 844-307-0451 with the amount you wish to donate, then press send.

2. Register: You will receive a registration link. Click the link and enter your contact & payment info. Tap "Process".

3. Give: After registration is complete, you will receive a verification text as well as a receipt via email.

4. Repeat: For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically.