The Very Reverend Zachary Fleetwood, Dean

The Reverend Jonathan Huyck, Canon Pastor

The Reverend Joanne Coyle Dauphin, Deacon

Edward Tipton, Canon for Music

Zachary Ullery, Assistant Musician

Margaret Harrison, Parish Coordinator

Karyn Ekblad-O’Neill, Director of Finance

Charlotte Danelian, Assistant to the Dean

Elizabeth Minn, Director of Communications

Dennis Mana-ay, Sexton and Verger

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: Bill Tompson

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.
Contacts: Harriet Rivière or Dennis Grove

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

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: Jennifer Gosmand

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

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.
Contact: Peggy Paul-Cavallier

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

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.
Contacts: Canon Jonathan Huyck, Bill Tompson or Ginger Strickland

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: Sophie Belouet

Children's Introduction to Music
“Intro to Music” is a basic music education class open to all children ages 5-7. Children are exposed to basic elements of music as set forth by historic music educators Carl Orff and Zoltan Kodaly. Through the use of songs and song-games, the children develop a sense of steady rhythm, matching pitch, and movement. Children learn to recognize and respond to differences of pitch and rhythm both aurally and through musical notation…and they also find time to have some fun singing! At the end of the class, children are ready to sing with the big kids! Questions? Contact Asst. Cathedral Musician Zachary Ullery at music2@americancathedral.org or 01 53 23 84 01. Class Time & Place: Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in the parish hall.

Cathedral Children’s Choir
The Cathedral Children’s Choir is open to all children ages 8 to 13 who like to sing and who can commit to our weekly rehearsal schedule. Building on the music education received in the Cathedral’s “Intro to Music” class, the Children’s Choir teaches children vocal production, music theory, sight-singing, and elements of music history and serves the Cathedral community by providing beautiful singing during Sunday worship. Singing in harmony is introduced through a repertoire from across the centuries, and occasionally includes four-part music sung with adult choir. Using the Royal School of Church Music training program, “choristers” (as the members of the Children’s Choir are called) are taught leadership, teamwork, self-discipline, and musical skills that last a lifetime. Boys and Girls rehearse separately but typically join together in singing on Sunday morning once a month and on special occasions. To schedule an informal audition at any time (simply to help assess your child’s musical background and provide any “catch-up” work) contact Asst. Cathedral Musician Zachary Ullery at music2@americancathedral.org or 01 53 23 84 01. Rehearsal Time & Place: Boys from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the parish hall. Girls from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the parish hall.

Cathedral Youth Choir
The Cathedral Youth Choir is an auditioned group of singers ages 14-18 that serves as the primary musical offering for the monthly “Youth Mass”, which takes place at 6 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group rehearses from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and requires a strong sense of commitment from those involved. Focusing largely on a cappella sacred music, the youth choir sings music from many styles, periods, and traditions including world music and American “roots” music, and will prepare teens for different types of ensemble singing in their adult lives. To schedule an audition or to pose questions, contact Asst. Cathedral Musician Zachary Ullery at music2@americancathedral.org or 01 53 23 84 01. Rehearsal Time & Place: 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the parish hall.
Contacts: Zachary Ullery

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.
Contacts: Victoria de Csillery or Elizabeth Osborne at cathedral.sundayschool@gmail.com

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). 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: Victoria de Csillery or Elizabeth Osborne at cathedral.sundayschool@gmail.com

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

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, or the Canon Pastor, directly or contact Charlotte Danelian, 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 part-time Director of Communications, Elizabeth Minn, is responsible for all Cathedral publications, including The Messenger, the Cathedral’s quarterly newsletter and Trinité, the twice-yearly magazine. She works in close collaboration with a corps of volunteer editors. In addition Liz is responsible for the design, oversight and management of the Cathedral’s website.
Contact: Elizabeth Minn

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: Dean Fleetwood or Jeanne Fellowes

Companion Relationships
The Cathedral has adopted two companionships, with the Arab Evangelical Episcopal School in Ramalla, Palestine and the Bonne Mine orphanages in Bulgaria. Like all relationships, these companionships are intended to be mutually beneficial as bonds of mutual understanding grow. Under the auspices of the Mission and Outreach Committee, Companionships involve a number of groups within the life of the Cathedral, including The St. Anne’s Guild and the Junior Guild.
-For information about our companion relationship with the Arab Evangelical Episcopal School in Ramallah, contact Neil Janin
-For information about the companionship with Bonne Mine, contact Sigun Coyle or Sandra Murphy

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 Jonathan Huyck

Conversation Group
This friendly group of people of a wide range of nationalities meets every Thursday afternoon for informal conversation. From 2:00-3:00 pm in Spanish, 3:00-4:00 pm in French, and 4:00-5:00 pm in English.
Contact: Margaret Harrison

Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
The convocation of Episcopal 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

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 and leave a message.

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: Nancy Janin

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

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

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

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.
Contacts: Susan Greig

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.
Contacts: Margaret Harrison, Charlotte Danelian or Dean Fleetwood

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.
Contacts: Canon Jonathan Huyck or Margaret Harrison

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

Journey to Adulthood (see Youth Ministry)

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: Sigun Coyle

Lambda Group
The Lambda Group, a theological reflection and fellowship group for gays, lesbians, their families and friends, meets the second Saturday of the month. More info on http://lambda.blogspirit.com
Contact: Jean-Marc

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

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

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 2008, Love in a Box delivered 2,174 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 or Francie Seder at liab.france(at)gmail(dot)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: Anne Swardson or Dean Fleetwood

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 or Canon Jonathan Huyck

Montessori School
Two classes of the Bilingual Montessori School of Paris meet during the school year at the Cathedral.
Contact: Susan Banon

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: Tessa Anglin, Sherry Johnson or Charlotte Danelian

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: Paris Choral Society

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

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: Sondra Sefton

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.
Contacts: Jennifer Gosmand or Dean Fleetwood

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.

Sundays School (see section on Children's Sunday school)

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

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

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 Wardens).

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 Wardens).

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 or Jill Cameron

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

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 Jonathan Huyck or Victoria Levell

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.
Contact: Zachary Ullery

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 began 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, and J2A on Sundays 4:30 to 5:30 pm, in the library. We also have monthly evening activities which all teens are welcome to attend.
Contact: Canon Jonathan Huyck