The Rev. Canon Dr. Thomas Williams will return to his teaching duties at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in late August. This will end his formal affiliation with the Cathedral, though we will always be glad to welcome him back to the pulpit when his schedule allows.

To thank Thomas for his preaching, his scholarship, his melodious voice in the choir, and his many contributions to the Cathedral as our canon theologian, we'll have a festive reception at coffee hour his last Sunday, August 18 (a slide show is already in the works).

If you wish to contribute to a purse for Thomas, please make checks payable to the Cathedral, note "Thomas Williams purse" in the memo line, and direct them to Administrator Michelle Thomas. Or contribute online: Log into your Realm account and select "Thomas Williams purse." Deadline is August 11.