Education for Ministry – Fertile ground to grow your faith
On May 31, four parishioners will celebrate their completion of the Education for Ministry (EfM) program: Michael Cruz, Gay Gulledge, Nina Johnston, and Ellen Luby. A graduation ceremony will be celebrated during the 11:00 am service, followed by a reception in the Mellinger Room. EfM at the Cathedral will resume meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 starting September 8, 2026. This year we will transition to being a Zoom meeting only. For more information on tuition, registration, or about EfM in general contact the mentor: Lucy Wagner (713) 253-4903 lmwagner1219@gmail.com.
Save the Date for Pride Eucharist & Events
Pride month is kicking off with so much to celebrate –
June 3 – Join our friends at Palmer Episcopal on Wednesday, June 3 as author, historian, and New York University professor William Stell visits Palmer to discuss his forthcoming book, Born Again Queer, which explores the history of evangelical gay activism in the 1970s and 1980s. The conversation will begin at 7:00 pm in St. Bede’s Chapel and will be followed by a reception and book signing.
June 5 – Join us at 6:00 p.m. in Reynolds Hall for Poster Making & a Reception and then at 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral for our Pride Eucharist.
June 6 – Saturday, June 6 Houston hosts the Pride Parade which begins at 7:30 p.m.
To VOLUNTEER for PRIDE events, visit: christchurchcathedral.org/Pride.
Celebrating with Deacon Kate and Rev. Brett
On Thursday, June 11th at 5 p.m., The Rt. Rev. Hector F. Monterroso will ordain The Rev. Brett McCleneghan to the Sacred Order of Priests. The ordination will take place at Saint James’ Episcopal Church, located at 3129 Southmore Boulevard Houston, Texas, where Brett will serve as Curate. All are enthusiastically invited to attend both the service and reception to follow. Join us in celebrating Kate Mumey on her FIRST Sunday as a transitional deacon! The Rev. Mumey will serve at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and we will celebrate her at the 10 a.m. hour with treats and gifts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
2026 Liturgical Ministries Program Year Celebration
Please join us on Saturday, June 13 at 10am in Reynolds Hall for food, celebration, and a time of sharing. Calling all who have served in a liturgical ministry of the Cathedral in the last year – Acolytes, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, Ushers, Lectors, Worship Leaders, Altar Guild Members, and Choir members – please join us on this morning as we say THANK YOU for your ministry! In addition to casual fellowship over refreshments, there will also be a time of sharing. You might recall that at the beginning of the program year, we came together across liturgical ministries and focused our gathering on the theme, “Many Members; One Body.” Now that the year is wrapped up, we want to hear your stories! How have you experienced carrying out your ministry this year through the lens of belonging – to this Cathedral, but also to Christ’s body? Anyone who has a story will have an opportunity to share it. Please consider whether or not that is YOU! Whether you share a story or gather to hold space for and listen to the stories that others share, your presence makes a difference! You are an invaluable member of the Body of Christ, and we are so grateful for you and your ministry. You are a blessing! REGISTER NOW
Cathedral Reads Summer Reading Groups
Join with fellow parishioners to discuss this summer’s read, Encounters with Unexpected Animals. Two groups will meet: one on Sunday in person at 10 a.m. and one on Wednesday via zoom at 6:30 p.m.. Groups begin meeting the week of June 14. We’ll kick-off this summer’s Cathedral Reads season on Monday, June 15 via zoom at 6:30 p.m. with author and UH professor Antonya Nelson who’ll help orient us to the short-story genre. Antonya is the author of seven short story collections, including Female Trouble (Scribner’s, 2002), and four novels (Talking in Bed, Nobody’s Girl, Living to Tell, and Bound). Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, Esquire, Harper’s, Redbook, and many other magazines, as well as in anthologies such as Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards, The Pushcart Prize, and Best American Short Stories. Her books have been New York Times Notable Books of 1992, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. She was named in 1999 by The New Yorker as one of the “twenty young fiction writers for the new millennium.” She is the recipient of the 2003 Rea Award for Short Fiction, as well as NEA and Guggenheim Fellowships. To REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86842692486?pwd=LX3uVBkjwyT20A5JACgaVmaYWzDihD.1
Father’s Day Reception
Latino Ministry invites our entire community to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. We will gather in Reynolds Hall from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. to honor all fathers on their special day.
News for Children & Families & Youth
Stay connected during the summer by signing up for the Cathedral Families and/or Treehouse newsletters to learn about summer offerings like Art Space for All (Sundays at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall), Summer Shade (youth activities), and Moveable Feast. Childcare runs through the summer as usual 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sundays.
Summer Shade 2026: The Treehouse Cup
This summer we’re kicking things off with The Treehouse Cup, a series of fun outings across Houston as the city gets ready to host the World Cup. From movie night under the stars to adventure parks, Fan Fest, and a water park day, Summer Shade is all about spending time together and making the most of the summer. Grab a friend and come hang with us this summer. Soccer jerseys welcome! Space may be limited for some events, so be sure to register on our page.
Organ mini-concerts ‘Sounds of the World: Pipes, Praise & Futbol’
During Houston’s international soccer season, Christ Church Cathedral Houston warmly invites the community to a special Wednesday morning concert series celebrating music, culture, and connection through the pipe organ. Each week (June 17th – July 15th) from 10:30–11:00 a.m., Cathedral Organist Valentina and guest organists will present engaging and accessible 30-minute mini-concerts designed for both music lovers and first-time listeners alike. Beyond the music itself, these gatherings offer a meaningful opportunity for outreach, fellowship, and community connection through the shared experience of live music.
Volunteer during World Cup days at the Cathedral
On select days, we’ll be reaching out to those downtown from all over the world during the World Cup, offering them presence, hospitality, worship opportunities, and a chance to learn more about the Cathedral. To learn more about volunteering, please visit the cloister table or sign up here: World Cup Cathedral Volunteers