The Cathedral of St. Philip

Join a Sunday School class this fall and discover a way of deepening your faith while defining relationships. Contact Canon John Mark Wiggers, 404-365-1105, or Amanda Stephenson, 404-365-1080 if you have questions about Adult Education. An array of Adult Christian Education classes, taught by Cathedral clergy, staff, lay members, and guests from the community, are offered from 10:10–11:05 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Beginning August 24
The Dean’s Forum— Faith and Knowledge (Child Hall)
The Fall starts another school year, and it starts another year of Christian education programs in the church. What is the proper relationship of faith and knowledge? How should our Christian faith affect our use of the intellect and reason? Is faith opposed to reason? Join Dean Sam Candler as he begins another season of “The Dean’s Forum” on Sunday mornings at 10:10.

Old Fashioned Sunday School (Room 382)
Good friends and good coffee provide the setting for discussion of matters of faith and daily life. The topics vary each week as guest speakers provide the theme. Canon George Maxwell coordinates this class. This Sunday The Very Reverend Harry H. Pritchett, Jr. will lead a discussion on the question “Why Do We Believe What We Believe?”

Faith and Literature (Room 370)
In this class we will read and discuss short stories by some of the world’s best authors as they write about experiences of faith, spirituality and religion. Join us as we explore these experiences through the works of authors such as Flannery O’Connor, Louise Erdrich, John Updike, Tobias Wolff and others. Each week our discussions will center around a short story from the collection, God Stories, edited by C. Michael Curtis. This book can be purchased in the Cathedral Bookstore. Join us for the year or drop in on a particular story of interest. Each class stands on its own. All are welcome! The class is facilitated by Ward Bondurant.

Amos and Hosea (Room 380)
Join us for an in-depth look at these two prophets and the Old Testament books named for them. The class will be facilitated by Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis.

Introduction to the Old Testament (Room 368)
This year we will begin a new series of classes that will explore the basic tenets of our Christian faith. An Introduction to the Old Testament class will begin in the fall, and an Introduction to the New Testament class will begin in the spring. Both of these classes will be designed to give an overview of our Scriptures, focusing on key people, events, and themes. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Bible!

Beginning August 31
Elders Ministry: The Gift of Years (Room 366)
All are invited to join this class based on Joan Chittister’s book The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully, which encourages us to cherish the dimensions of aging and overcome its challenges. Class begins on August 31 and continues for three more Sundays. Contact Canon Carolynne Williams at 404-365-1035 with any questions.

Beginning September 7
Adult Confirmation Class (Room 381)
Canon John Mark Wiggers teaches this class for adults who wish to be baptized, confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. This also is a great “refresher” course for current members. This class begins September 7 and culminates in a Diocesan confirmation service.

At 7:45 p.m.:
20s/30s Spiritual Discussion—Atrium
The 20s30s go on a tour of the Cathedral, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Atrium. We’ll break at 7:00 p.m. for church, then afterward head to Fellini’s for dinner and a drink!

During the week, join us for the following programs, classes and activities:

Mondays
Good Grief Support Group — 7:00 to 8:30, Lanier House Library. For more information, call Pastoral Care, 404-365-1034 or Kit Mason, 404-355-8724.

Women’s Prayer & Praise — 7:00-9:00 p.m., Lanier House Parlor. Weekly prayer group. Contact Canon Knowlton 404-365-1043, or Sally Llewellyn, 404-247-5144, with prayers.

Tuesdays
Dean’s Men’s Bible Study — 7-8 a.m., Room 319. Sam Candler leads a discussion of the scripture found in the weekly lectionery.

Early Morning Women's Bible Study — 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Chapter Room (319). Led by Canon Beth Knowlton. All women are welcome; drop in when you can.

Group Spiritual Direction for Men — Monthly, 7–8:30 p.m., led by Patrick Edwards. Contact Patrick, 404-660-3592, to learn more.

St. Monica’s Guild — This guild, which meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Gould Room, is intended for women with young children who gather for study and fellowship. Contact Jennifer Rosenblath to learn more.

Evening Men's Bible Study — 7:30 p.m. in room 316. Canon Wiggers leads this bible study for men on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in a study of scripture supplemented with beverages made by Belgian monks. For more information contact Canon John Mark Wiggers.

Wednesdays
Women's Wednesday Bible Study — 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., room 368, led by Canon John Mark Wiggers for a study of wisdom in the scripture. All women are welcome—bring a Bible, bring a friend and join us.

Lunch Bible Study: Eat Your Word — Noon–12:50 p.m., room 380, led by Canon John Mark Wiggers. Join a Bible conversation on Philippians over lunch.

Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN) — meets the third Wednesday of the month, 6:45 - 8:30 p.m., Room 368. Led by Patrick Edwards, 404-982-9145, and The Rev. Thee Smith. CCN is a world-wide community of people, who share a commitment to a practical vision of reconciliation and a genuine intention to live a disciplined Christian life. It springs directly from the efforts of the community of Coventry Cathedral in Coventry, England, since the loss of the old Cathedral under attack from the air in 1940, throughout the period of destruction and the incitement to bitterness which followed World War II. Truth + Forgiveness = Reconciliation. Learn more at www.ccn-northamerica.org

Living the Questions 2.0— 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Room 370
The Christianity in the Third Millennium Seminar explores the DVD-based program Living the Questions 2.0. Join other open-minded, progressive Christians. The Living the Questions 2.0 will run through the summer, so please drop in at any time! For more information, please contact The Rev. Bill Harkins or Cinda Gillilan.

Wednesday Night in the Book Store — 404-237-7582, all begin at 7 p.m.

Thursday
Group Spiritual Direction for Women— Monthly, 9:30 - 11 a.m. and 7-8:30 p.m., led by Canon Beth Knowlton. Contact Beth, 404-365-1043, to learn more.

The Buckhead Bridge Club—11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Room 381. Sanctioned duplicate bridge club. Partnerships may be arranged by contacting Bill Marks, 770-855-6952. Intro class meets at 10:30 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Guild—Women with school-age children gather for fellowship, personal growth and service. Meets 2nd Thursdays, alternating day & evening meetings. Day: 12:00-1:30, “Lunch and Learn,” Gould Room; Evening: varies. Contact Kathryn Richard, 404-261-3597.

Avery’s Scarves Knitting Group — Knitters, both experienced and newcomers, gather to knit scarves and caps for children with cancer. All are welcome to meet in the Atrium sitting area every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Contact Carol Parker, 404-231-1412, to learn more.