The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & Classes

A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Third Sunday after the Epiphany (January 25, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

An Evensong meditation by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir for the Feast of the Confession of St. Peter (January 18, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta 

This Sunday, January 18, we begin a new term of our yearlong “How to Be an Episcopalian” series. In this session, we talk about Baptism.  This section of the class uses six sessions to address a map of spiritual practices (including Holy Eucharist, the Daily Office, personal reflection, community participation, and service) that has traditionally characterized parish life in the Anglican tradition...

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (January 18, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

This Sunday, we welcome PJ Edwards to the Dean’s Forum. Mr. Edwards speaks about his work with El Refugio, an organization that accompanies immigrants at Stewart Detention Center and their loved ones through hospitality, visitation, support, and advocacy. 

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the First Sunday after the Epiphany (January 11, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir on the Second Sunday after Christmas (January 4, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval on the First Sunday after Christmas (December 28, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 21, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr on the Third Sunday of Advent (December 14, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

An Evensong meditation by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Third Sunday of Advent (December 14, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

The 2025 Annual Parish Meeting of the Cathedral of St. Philip, led by the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Second Sunday of Advent (December 7, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the First Sunday of Advent (November 30, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

In the season of preparation, we explore how the classic Threefold Rule of Prayer—Eucharist, Daily Office, and Personal Devotion—offers a full and balanced spirituality. Participants will be invited to experiment with and reflect on new or renewed practices of prayer that support deeper attentiveness to God’s presence. The Rev. Canon George Maxwell leads this class.

A sermon by the Rev. Canon David Boyd on the Last Sunday after Pentecost (November 23, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

November 16, 2025  Dr. David Pacini, Professor Emeritus of Historical and Philosophical Theology at Candler School of Theology, leads this three-part series. Christian nationalism has become a common phrase in our public life, but it’s often misunderstood. These misunderstandings shape how we see both our faith and our country—and can make it harder to recognize the deeper religious questions it r...

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost (November 16, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

November 9, 2025  Dr. David Pacini, Professor Emeritus of Historical and Philosophical Theology at Candler School of Theology, leads this three-part series. Christian nationalism has become a common phrase in our public life, but it’s often misunderstood. These misunderstandings shape how we see both our faith and our country—and can make it harder to recognize the deeper religious questions it ra...

I Know That My Redeemer Lives!  Resurrection and Doctrine A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost (November 9, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

November 2, 2025  Dr. David Pacini, Professor Emeritus of Historical and Philosophical Theology at Candler School of Theology, leads this three-part series. Christian nationalism has become a common phrase in our public life, but it’s often misunderstood. These misunderstandings shape how we see both our faith and our country—and can make it harder to recognize the deeper religious questions it ra...

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir at the Choral Requiem Eucharist on the Sunday after All Saints' Day (November 2, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir on the Sunday after All Saints' Day (November 2, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

This week, we prepare for the 37th Annual Homeless Requiem to take place on November 3. Our guest speaker at today's Dean's Forum is Tracy Woodard, Program Manager for Homeless Services at Intown Cares. Tracy discusses how that agency is responding to the ever-increasing number of people facing food and housing insecurity and how we at the Cathedral can help.

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (October 26, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta