The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & Classes

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 20, Year B (September 22, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times (part 1), in Old Fashioned Sunday School with the Rev. Canon George Maxwell, from the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta The fall election season promises to be a trying time for all of us, regardless of political disposition. The heightened energy of the campaigns causes us to feel like we need to have opinions on things we don’t really...

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19, Year B (September 15, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Cathedral Giving by Design is thrilled to announce the 2025 beneficiary - Wellspring Living - and welcome Chief Program Officer Dr. Alissa Tertichny and Chief Executive Officer Christian Murphy to Sunday School this morning.  Since 2001, Wellspring Living has provided domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with comprehensive, trauma-informed, victim-centered recovery services through r...

An Evensong meditation by the Rev. Salmoon Bashir on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18, Year B (September 8, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18, Year B (September 8, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 17 (September 1, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Hear about Emmaus House (a ministry of the Diocese of Atlanta) from the Rev. Kenya Thompson, Director of Leadership Development and Education, David-Lee Mattison, Director of Economic Opportunity, and Interim Executive Director Joe Iarocci, who is also a Cathedral parishioner. Kenya, David, and Joe discuss the ministries of Emmaus House to improve the economic and social well-being of the resident...

A sermon by the Rev. Salmoon Bashir on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 16 (August 25, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15 (August 18, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on Homecoming Sunday, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (August 11, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (August 4, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

The Rev. Salmoon Bashir leads us in exploring the important topic of ecumenical and interreligious relations of the Episcopal Church. We discuss the significance of dialogue, mutual respect, and collaborative efforts in addressing common challenges and demonstrating Christ’s love and unity to the world. Rev. Bashir also shares his personal experiences and reflections that led him to this work and...

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (July 28, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Rick Tyler, David Rocchio, Nicole Baños, and Emmierose Scates discuss one of the parish’s most vital, life changing Outreach ministries: the Cathedral Scholars program. Cathedral Scholars offers significant financial, vocational, social, and spiritual support to individuals from this community and beyond seeking to further their education at a college, university, or trade school. Each of our 18 S...

A sermon by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (July 21, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta 

The Rev. Julia Mitchener, the Cathedral's Canon for Mission, reflects on where she is finding hope during these challenging times in our community, country, and world and on how each of us might find renewed joy, meaning, and strength by reaching out to one another.

A sermon by the Rev. Salmoon Bashir on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (July 14, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (July 7, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta The title of this sermon references a Ted Talk given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in October 2009. 

Throughout July, Old Fashioned Sunday School features presentations by or about our many Cathedral Outreach partners. Our relationships with these partners help us to reach out in love to others, build community, “seek the welfare of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7), and engage in the ministry of reconciliation and restoration with some of our most vulnerable neighbors. This Sunday, July 7 , our speaker...

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (June 30, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (June 23, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

Reading Genesis: The Beginning of Wisdom (part 10), in Old Fashioned Sunday School with the Rev. Canon George Maxwell, from the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (June 16, 2024) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

Reading Genesis: The Beginning of Wisdom (part 9), in Old Fashioned Sunday School with the Rev. Canon George Maxwell, from the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta