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WELCOME
F RO M T H E D E A N F RO M T H E C H A I R
Grace to you and peace! On behalf of the people of the Metamorphosis…change is in the air! We are so excited
Cathedral Parish of St. Philip, I welcome you to the 2020 to bring our new 2020 Cathedral Antiques Show to you!
Cathedral Antiques Show! Motivated by the constantly changing landscape of the design
world, new things are happening at the Antiques Show!
Yes, this is a beautiful and sacred space, but we are especially
a vibrant church community. The Cathedral of St. Philip was The Show features a wonderful group of 28 antique
established in 1847 as the fi rst Episcopal Church in Atlanta.
We moved to our present location here in Buckhead in 1932 dealers (and for the fi rst time, mid-century modern antiques
and have grown tremendously since then. will be included), our Flower Festival featuring the best in
design from area garden clubs and church Flower Guilds,
The Cathedral Antiques Show began as a small and seasonal vignettes designed by six interior designers to spark your imagi-
fundraiser organized by the parish Episcopal Church Women. nation, Young Collectors events, two amazing home tours and
Their work—and ministry—now requires a year-round parties for everyone! We are continuing the Show’s tradition of
commitment and has raised more than $5 million for engaging speakers with Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley
Atlanta-area charitable organizations. While the show is now speaking on design, Putnam and Putnam on fl oral design,
considered one of the fi nest in the Southeast, this effort Bronson van Wyck on party planning, Joseph Brady on silver
involves so much more than antiques! This is a powerful and a Saturday panel with Stan Dixon and Jackye Lanham on
ministry of outreach. The proceeds this year are designated for
Moving in the Spirit, an award-winning creative youth Jackye’s Kiawah home. It’s going to be fun!
development program that uses dance to teach young people
the social, emotional and cognitive skills they need to thrive. I’m ecstatic to introduce you to our 2020 Antiques Show ben-
The proceeds will provide funding for 4–6 new partner sites efi ciary, Moving in the Spirit. This 27-year-old dance
serving low-income communities in metro Atlanta. program works with inner city youth using the discipline of
dance to help children and teens develop the social, emotional
I sincerely thank Jenny McClure and Anne Matthews for doing and cognitive skills they need to thrive.
an outstanding job. As chair and co-chair they have organized
and worked with hundreds of volunteers in creating this “Many hands makes light work” should be the mantra of this
weeklong event. I salute Anne Willingham who agreed to serve show. I cannot express my gratitude for so many people
as the Honorary Chair of the Antiques Show, for she represents
true Cathedral faithfulness and generosity. I also thank each of involved in the planning of the 2020 show. I need to especially
you for visiting the Cathedral today, and I invite you to return thank Anne Matthews, the Chair-elect, whose computer
skills, past show knowledge and humor have made this year so
for other occasions of service and prayer. We are open daily,
Photo by by Jo Dan Murphy helps us fulfi ll that mission of openness and hospitality! Antiques Show who have supported us throughout this year,
much fun. We are indebted to the past chairs of the Cathedral
and this is truly a house of prayer for all people. Your presence
our wonderful Show Committee that makes this show fresh
May God bless you always,
every time, the Dean, the Chapter, the Clergy and staff of the
Cathedral (especially the sextons who I cannot thank enough
for their tireless contribution to the show), the sponsors and
patrons, the amazing volunteers and you!
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler With sincere thanks,
Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip
Jenny McClure, 2020 Show Chairman
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