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Grace to you, and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord! We hope these sermons and presentations will inspire you to love and good works. We also encourage you to visit the Cathedral of St. Philip for worship, prayer, and Christian community. There is a place for you here!

The Cathedral of St. Philip


    • Sep 28, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Bible as Holy Conversation! – The Dean's Forum (September 27, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 49:47


    The Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral, presents a refreshed and refreshing view of what healthy Christianity is, in the new Good Faith Chapel! On Week 2 of “Refreshing Christianity in Good Faith!,“ Dean Candler discusses scripture, what it is, how we interpret it, how it defines us. He even gives some clues about how to read that amazing collection of sixty-six different books.

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: A Meditation on Lancelot Andrewes (September 27, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 7:06


    A meditation for Evensong and 5:22 Contemplative Eucharist by the Very Rev. Sam Candler observing the Feast of Lancelot Andrewes (September 27, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: Let This Same Song Be in You! (September 27, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 17:01


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (September 27, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Dean's Forum: Refreshing Christianity in Good Faith! (September 20, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 44:28


    Dean Sam Candler presents a refreshed and refreshing view of what healthy Christianity is, in the new Good Faith Chapel! This week is an introduction to the series, which will include sessions on the Bible, and “Is Jesus the Only Way?,“ and history, and heroes of our tradition, and more! 

    The Rev. Canon George Maxwell: He Saw a Man (September 20, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 10:55


    An Evensong meditation by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell for the Eve of the Feast of St. Matthew (September 20, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir — Jonah: The Mercy of God (September 20, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 12:44


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (September 20, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    2027 Cathedral Giving By Design beneficiary: Motherhood Beyond Bars (September 13, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 48:06


    Cathedral Giving by Design is excited to announce our 2027 beneficiary is Motherhood Beyond Bars, whose goal is long-term, healthy reunification and a permanent end to cycles of incarceration in families. Motherhood Beyond Bars (MBB) is the only organization in Georgia offering comprehensive support for incarcerated mothers, their infants and caregivers.

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: The Holy Cross is Holy Forgiveness (September 13, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 8:38


    An Evensong meditation by the Very Rev. Sam Candler for the Eve of Holy Cross Day (September 13, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: Forgiveness – For Good! (September 13, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 16:16


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (September 13, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon David Boyd: Crying for God (September 6, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 16:37


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon David Boyd on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (September 6, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Summer of Hope Sunday School: The Homeless Requiem (August 30, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 49:52


    The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener leads a panel discussion with volunteers from the 2026 Homeless Requiem Committee, as we anticipate our 38th year of memorializing Atlantans who have died in the past year while unhoused. Learn why the Requiem was started, how it has evolved through the years, why we still observe it, and how it impacts the lives of those who participate.

    The Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: Sad Songs and Divine Things to Come (August 30, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 13:16


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 30, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Summer of Hope Sunday School: Intown Cares (August 23, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 45:01


    This Sunday, August 23 we welcome Rachel Knowles, Homeless Services Program Director at Intown Cares. In her role, Rachel leads efforts to prevent and reverse homelessness in Intown Atlanta through a Housing First model. She will discuss the realities of chronic homelessness in our city, share insights from her experience helping neighbors navigate the journey from the streets into permanent housing, and offer practical ways for our community to engage in this work to restore dignity and stability to our neighbors in need.

    The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: Confessing Christ in the Shadow of Empire (August 23, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 15:29


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 23, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: Welcome Home to Joy in God's House of Prayer for All People! (August 16, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 10:53


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on Homecoming Sunday – the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (August 16, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Summer of Hope Sunday School: Toco Hills Community Alliance (August 9, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 49:05


    This Sunday, we welcome the Rev. Dr. Lisa Heilig, Executive Director of Toco Hills Community Alliance. That organization provides emergency food assistance to more than 750 Northeast Atlanta families weekly. Dr. Heilig shares an uplifting message on anchoring our faith, renewing our spirits, and spreading light through community support.

    The Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Halfway Across (August 9, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 13:08


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (August 9, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: They Need Not Go Away (August 2, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 13:08


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 2, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Summer of Hope Sunday School: Elizabeth Appley (August 2, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 50:32


    Attorney and public policy advocate Elizabeth Appley represents multiple non-profit organizations at the Georgia State Capitol on affordable housing and homelessness. In this class, she discusses how to be an effective advocate, identifies key issues on housing and homelessness anticipated to be addressed in the 2027 session, and explains the importance of the upcoming elections in making policy changes to increase access to safe, decent, affordable housing for Georgians.

    Summer of Hope Sunday School: Emmaus House (July 26, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 49:32


    Why do we volunteer?: That's the question we will discuss at this Sunday's Summer of Hope session. Come join some of our most dedicated Emmaus House volunteers, Emmaus House's new executive director, David-Lee Mattison, and former executive director, Joe Iarocci, to learn more about this ministry and each other.

    The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith: Infinitely Increasing Our Lives (July 26, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 17:57


    A sermon by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (July 26, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Summer of Hope Sunday School: Joy to Infinity (July 19, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 37:55


    Soyini Coke, Director of J2! (Joy to Infinity) talks at this Sunday's class, along with others on her team. J2! is a youth program inspired by a longstanding tradition of artistic excellence and community engagement. Their programming gives students the opportunity to explore, create, and thrive through the arts.

    The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir: Growing Like a Weed (July 19, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 11:57


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (July 19, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Summer of Hope Sunday School: Just Because Something is Impossible Doesn't Mean You Shouldn't Do It! (July 12, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 44:04


    July 12, 2026The Rev. Julia Mitchener, Canon for Mission, gives an overview of Outreach Ministries at the Cathedral, including updates on several exciting new programs. Topics include how the Cathedral is addressing the dramatically increasing hardships experienced by so many these days and updates on several newly endowed outreach funds.

    The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: Mrs. Bullock, Line Dancing, and the Great Harvest (July 12, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 16:28


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (July 12, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler — The Separation of Church and State: A Great Religious Revolution! (July 5, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 16:30


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Sunday after Independence Day (July 5, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Dean's Forum: An Architectural Perspective of the Good Faith Chapel (June 28, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 41:58


    This Sunday, architect Bill Halter with Cooper Carry talks about taking the Good Faith Chapel from dream to reality! Bill walks through the last three years of development, from unique design challenges to the chapel that is nearly finished.

    The Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Open Hands (June 28, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 11:37


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (June 28, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Dean's Forum: A Vision for the Good Faith Chapel (June 21, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 39:10


    This Sunday, Dean Sam Candler reviews a history of the Cathedral Parish of St. Philip and talks about the vision for the new Good Faith Chapel! (The Good Faith Chapel is on schedule to be completed this month, but we have already begun praying in it!)

    The Very Rev. Andrew Tremlett: The Ties that Bind (June 21, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 10:32


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Andrew Tremlett, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (June 21, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener – Mayhem and Marvels: On The Experiment of Following Jesus (June 14, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 15:20


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Third Sunday after Pentecost (June 14, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: A House of Prayer for All People (June 7, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 17:09


    An Evensong homily by the Very Rev. Sam Candler observing the Feast of St. Philip, for the annual conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: If I Could Touch But Just the Hem of His Garment: I Desire Mercy and Not Sacrifice (June 7, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 14:13


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Second Sunday after Pentecost (June 7, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: The Mystery of Fairies… and the Trinity (May 31, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 11:18


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr on Trinity Sunday (May 31, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon David Boyd: A Good Day to Dream (May 24, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 10:16


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon David Boyd on the Day of Pentecost (May 24, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Dean's Forum: The Saint John's Bible (May 17, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 54:22


    This Sunday, May 17, the Dean's Forum welcomes Director Brad Neary of The Saint John's Bible Heritage Program. The Cathedral of St. Philip was recently gifted a Heritage Edition of the Saint John's Bible, the first hand-written, hand-illuminated monumental Bible in 500 years. Learn more about the large, 7-volume Heritage Edition is encouraged to attend.

    The Rev. Canon David Boyd – Sweet Sorrow: Finding Consolation in the Kitchen on Ascension Day (May 17, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 11:29


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon David Boyd at Choral Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter: the Sunday after the Ascension (May 17, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: I'll Fly Away! Escapism and Ascension! (May 17, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 17:23


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Seventh Sunday of Easter: the Sunday after the Ascension (May 17, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Old Fashioned Sunday School: The Rite of Reconciliation: The Name in the Garden (May 10, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 45:40


    This Sunday, May 10, we discuss “The Rite of Reconciliation: The Name in the Garden” as part of our yearlong How to Be an Episcopalian series.

    Youth Sunday Sermon – Julia Russell (May 10, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 8:14


    A sermon by Julia Russell for Youth Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 10, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Youth Sunday Sermon – Mary Frances Lacey (May 10, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 7:05


    A sermon by Mary Frances Lacey for Youth Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 10, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Youth Sunday Sermon – Pruit DeLong (May 10, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 4:47


    A sermon by Pruit DeLong for Youth Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 10, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Youth Sunday Sermon – Marshall Camp (May 10, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 7:51


    A sermon by Marshall Camp for Youth Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 10, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    Old Fashioned Sunday School: The Rite of Reconciliation: Surely Because She Loved Too Much (May 3, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 46:05


    This Sunday, May 3, we discuss “The Rite of Reconciliation: Surely Because She Loved Too Much” as part of our yearlong How to Be an Episcopalian series.

    The Rev. Canon George Maxwell: The Ones Who Asked (May 3, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 8:29


    An Evensong meditation by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell observing the Feast of St. Philip & St. James (May 3, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: Is Absolutism the Way, or is Jesus the Way? (May 3, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 21:14


    A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 3, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir: Seeing the Presence of God in Ordinary (April 26, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 9:49


    An Evensong meditation by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir on the Eve of the Feast of Zita of Tuscany (April 26, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: Safety First! (April 26, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 12:47


    A sermon by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr on the Fourth Sunday of Easter (April 26, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

    The Dean's Forum: Cathedral Endowment Fund (April 26, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 40:21


    This Sunday, April 26, the Dean's Forum features Scott Rhodes, Chair of the Endowment Board of Trustees, Ray Hill, Member of the Cathedral Towers Fund Committee, and Joe Iarocci, Chair of the Hellen Plummer Fund. They discuss the endowed funds of the Cathedral and how they are used for operational support, capital expenditures, and mission and outreach projects.

    Old Fashioned Sunday School: The Rite of Reconciliation: Before You Sinned, You Were Loved (April 19, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 53:51


    This Sunday, April 19, we discuss “The Rite of Reconciliation: Before You Sinned, You Were Loved” as part of our yearlong How to Be an Episcopalian series.

    The Very Rev. Sam Candler: Anselm: I Believe In Order To Understand (April 19, 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 10:01


    An Evensong meditation by the Very Rev. Sam Candler observing the Feast of Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury (April 19, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

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