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TRIP TO THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
The trip to The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York is scheduled
for Saturday, June 5th 2010
The trip in brief:
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When: Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Depart: St. Bartholomew's at 9:30am
Return: approximately 2 - 3 pm
Tour guide: Rev. Jonathan King
Special feature: organ demonstration
Parking: in the cathedral parking lot - free
Lunch: optional at one of the restaurants nearby. $10 - $20 per person
Cost: $20.00 per person (not including lunch)
The Rev. Jonathan L. King, with close ties to St. John’s over the years, and an
extensive knowledge of the Cathedral, will be our tour guide. For details on Rev. King’s
ties to the cathedral, please see boxed material below.
There is so much to see in this magnificent structure known for its first rate craftsmanship
and detail, most notably:
 The imposing West Front with the North, Central and South Portals.
 The Narthex, a space to prepare oneself for being in a house of prayer.
 The Nave, 248 feet in length, with its five aisles and fourteen bays, each with a
window representing a particular field of human endeavor, such as sports.
 Tapestries dating back to the Seventeenth Century.
 The unfinished Crossing with its dome covering a wider space than most domes
in the world, and the beautiful pulpit.
 The Choir area where, “many different kinds of marble, stone and tile combine to
give the impression of the vision of the new Jerusalem as recorded in the
Revelation to St. John the Divine”.
 The Baptistry, “an exquisite edifice,” incorporating Italian, French and Spanish
features.
 The Seven Chapels sometimes called “little churches.” Each chapel represents a
distinct ethnic group and is designated to serve that group.
 The Organ originally built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1954 is one of the glories
of the Cathedral. During our visit, the organist will demonstrate the different
capabilities of the organ.
The first of four phases of construction started in 1892. The fourth phase of
construction began in 1979 and ended in 1992.
Tour logistics: we will depart from St. Bartholomew’s at 9:30am and arrive at the
Cathedral at approximately 10:30am. It generally takes about 2 hours to conduct a
comprehensive tour of the Cathedral. Transportation and parking arrangements will
be worked out depending on the numbers of persons who sign up for this trip. There are
several restaurants in the area. A restaurant choice will be made based on feedback from
those going on the tour.
If you are interested please put your name on the Sign-Up sheet on the bulletin board in
the Parish Hall.
If you have questions, please contact Peter Loder at (201) 739-3693 or via email
ploder101@yahoo.com .
REV. KING’S TIES TO THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE.
Paid staff:
 Assistant Priest, 1974-1977.
 Canon Pastor, 1977-1984.
 Canon Sacrist, 1984-1986.
Baptized:
 St. Columba’s Chapel, March 30, 1930.
Ordained:
 Deacon, in St. James’s Chapel, October 18, 1956.
 Priest, in St. James’s Chapel, May 7, 1957.
Family connections:
 Grandmother Mary Augusta LeRoy King gave St. Columba’s Chapel in 1904. It
was completed in 1961.
 Father Frederic Rhinelander King was a Trustee of the Cathedral and Consulting
Architect, cc. 1949 – 1960.
 Uncle LeRoy King was also a Trustee.