The CATHEDRAL TIMES
The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · March 16, 2025
LENT
This Lent, spend Wednesday evenings with your Cathedral community. For 5 weeks (March 12–April 9), we’ll start with dinner in Child Hall at 5:30 p.m., followed by a variety of options from 6–7 p.m. to nourish your soul and mind.
Dinner will change each week. Adults are $15, and children’s buttered noodles and applesauce are free. Please register by Sunday each week so we can prepare the right amount of food. Register at cathedralATL.org/lentendinner; you can register for multiple weeks or come back to fill out the form again. Everyone will pay in person as you get your food.
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING OFFERINGS:
GOOD FAITH RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
Child Hall
Draw closer to God through the visceral experiences of our faith as we steep ourselves in a different spiritual practice each week. Come and see how God is stirring through your senses and see where it takes you. This offering is guided by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr and will feature different speakers each week.
BOOK STUDY WITH THE REV. CANON
JULIA MITCHENER
What We Remember Will be Saved: A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry by Stephanie Salda ña Cathedral Bookstore
One of the central themes of Lent involves the wilderness journey—the struggle through a place of barrenness and danger in search of a land flowing with milk and honey. While we may think of this pilgrimage in metaphorical terms, refugees the world over experience it in real life.
COUNTDOWN TO EASTER WITH THE CHOSEN WATCH PARTY WITH THE REV. DR. THEE SMITH
Lanier House
*Please note this program begins at 5 p.m.
Join us as we review key episodes of seasons 1-4 in anticipation of Season 5 being released (in theaters only) beginning March 28 through Easter weekend, April 19-20. To learn more, or to be added to The Chosen mailing list, contact The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith at tsmith@cathedralATL.org or 404-931-5062.
AGING ISSUES—A JOURNEY OF REFLECTION AND UNDERSTANDING
Walthour Library
Susan Troutman, Triff Cook, Terry Vawter, and others with lived experience will present a series of classes designed to explore the multifaceted landscape of aging. This program offers a unique opportunity for parishioners to engage with the challenges and joys of growing older, whether personally, within their families, or within our church community.
EXPLORING THE PASCHAL VIGIL: OBSERVING WITH SWEET SORROW—WITH DAVID PACINI
Chapter Room
The Great Vigil of Easter is one of the oldest observances of the Christian Church. The observance consists of five parts. In this series, we will focus on one part of the Vigil: the narratives of the Liturgy of the Word. Weekly presentations will prepare participants to envision Lent and Holy Week as part of the larger narrative of God’s historical interventions.
FOR
KIDS:
JOURNEY WITH JESUS ON THE ROAD THROUGH LENT
Calling all Godly Play Children! Join Deacon Linda and Lynn Wilmoth on Wednesdays in Lent as we thoughtfully prepare for Easter through activities, stories and art. Each week will focus on a different part of Jesus’ journey to the cross and his resurrection.
THE YOUTH TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT
Ages 0-3: Nurturing Center is open
Contact Dorsey DeLong, ddelong@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1037, with any questions.
LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH OFFERING AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/LENTENSERIES
This SUNDAY
MARCH 16, 2025 · The Second Sunday in Lent, Year C Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 • Psalm 27 • Philippians 3:17-4:1 • Luke 13:31-35
8:45 A.M., 11:15 A.M. AND 4 P.M.: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon David Boyd
8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL
Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
Preacher : The Rev. Canon David Boyd
8:45 a.m. Cathedral Choristers and Cathedral Singers / 11:15 a.m. Cathedral Choir: Peter Hallock (1924-2014), The Lord is my Light Richard Farrant (c. 1530-1580), Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL
Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. DIOCESAN CONFIRMATION, CATHEDRAL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Right Rev. Robert Wright
PARISH Life SPIRITUALITY
THIRD MONDAY FACILITATED LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ
Monday, March 17
7 p.m., Child Hall
Refresh your soul with a contemplative third Monday of March. We’ll begin in Child Hall for an hour of walking the sacred labyrinth path starting at 7 p.m. Or come a few minutes early for a brief introduction if you are new to the labyrinth. Then, come to Mikell Chapel at 8 p.m. for Taizé Prayers for Peace. Originating in Taizé, France, this simple service of scripture, music, silence, and candlelight will bring a beautiful and prayerful close to your Monday. The facilitated Labyrinth walk and Taizé service take place every 3rd Monday at the Cathedral. Come to one, or both— and bring a friend! Questions? Contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1031.
Newcomers Tour Sunday, March 16
10:10 a.m. | Gould Room
Are you new to the Cathedral? Or newish? Join us this Sunday for a tour! We're Glad You're Here!
MUSIC
ABO AND CATHEDRAL CHOIRS CONCERT: MONTEVERDI VESPERS
March 28, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Cathedral Nave
March 29, 2025, 3:00 p.m., Cathedral Nave
A special collaboration between the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and the Cathedral Choir and Schola
This may well be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Atlantans to hear the Monteverdi’s Vespers performed live by virtuoso soloists, multiple choirs, and expert period instrumentalists in acoustical and aesthetic surroundings similar to those for which it was written. Come and be swept away by one of the most transformative works in the entire history of music, and marvel at this kaleidoscopic work of sonic grandeur, extraordinary virtuosity, constant changes in color and performing forces, compositional brilliance, originality, and ravishing beauty, as Monteverdi ushers music from the Renaissance to the Baroque.
Presented by Friends of Cathedral Music at the Cathedral of St. Philip and the Cathedral’s Moore-Wilkerson Concert Endowment. Tickets can be purchased at cathedralATL .org/concerts.
CHOIR OF ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND
Friday, April 11, 2025
7:30 p.m., Cathedral Nave
The return to the U.S.A. of one of the most celebrated choirs of men and boys in the world—for the first time since adding girls to the top lines—will move and delight listeners! At home in the University of Cambridge, the choir sings six Evensongs and a full Choral Eucharist each week during university term, giving them a facility of musicianship and breadth of repertoire that is truly astounding. Over the past half-century, the Choir has toured independently throughout the world—on many occasions as official representatives of the British government—and released more than one hundred critically acclaimed recordings on international labels. This will be an extraordinary evening, featuring some of the most beautiful treble singing one will ever have the privilege of hearing anywhere!
Presented by Friends of Cathedral Music at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Tickets are available at cathedralATL .org/concerts.
The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean
Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music
The Rev. Canon David E. Boyd III, Canon for Pastoral Care
The Rev. Canon Ashley Carr, Canon for Parish Life
The Rev. Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar
The Rev. Canon Julia B. Mitchener, Canon for Mission
The Rev. Salmoon Bashir, Curate for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
The Rev. Deacon Linda Rosengren
The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries and Pastoral Care
The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate
Geoff DeLong, Senior Warden
Mary Hall Perrin, Junior Warden
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THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 16
Old Fashioned Sunday School
ADULT Education
Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times
10:10 a.m., Child Hall
This Sunday in Old Fashioned Sunday School, we’ll return to our discussion of how to stay connected when all of the forces around us seem intent on separating us from each other. Elizabeth Oldfield, the host of the Sacred podcast and former director and now senior fellow of the think tank Theos, offers a way for us to stay connected. In her new book, Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times, Oldfield explores how religion helps us to develop deep principles and values that help us grow in empathy and curiosity for people different from ourselves. Canon Maxwell will lead a discussion that looks more deeply at Oldfield’s insights and explore how they might play out in our lives. Copies of the book may be purchased in the Cathedral Bookstore.
Young Professionals Sunday School
10:10 a.m., Room 368
For the next few weeks, the Young Professionals will get acquainted with the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr who will lead the group while the Rev. Salmoon Bashir is on parental leave. We will get to know one another and discuss topics of study for future classes. For questions, please contact the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr, ashley.carr@cathedralATL.org.
Godly Play Parents (GPP)
10:10 a.m., Room 316
Join fellow Godly Play parents and Deacon Linda Rosengren weekly for fellowship and conversation as we explore how we might engage in the stories and lessons of the Bible alongside our children. Contact Lynn Wilmoth, lwilmoth@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Enjoy Biblical Greek!
1:15 p.m., Room 239 and on Zoom
This newcomer-friendly class is open to beginners, while including long-term members who enjoy exchanging tips, best learning practices, and coaching points on how to translate the Greek New Testament. The goal is enhanced Bible study, not language mastery. Provided on a drop-in basis, first-time visitors need no previous knowledge of Greek. Newcomer classes begin with alphabet and pronunciation practice prior to translation. Please contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Please note that Living Faith will resume next week.
ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK
The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays, Chapter Room, 7–8 a.m.
This group meets every Tuesday morning to read and study scripture, to share faith stories, and to support each other in prayer. Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, usually leads the group and coffee and biscuits are available. All men are invited, whether Cathedral members or not.
The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, Chapter Room, 10:45–11:45 a.m.
This group meets Wednesday mornings to read and study scripture, to share faith stories, and to support each other in prayer. Dean Candler usually leads the group and coffee is available. All women are invited, whether Cathedral members or not.
Early Morning Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays, Room 239, 7 a.m.
All women are welcome to this group led by Canon David Boyd, drop in when you can. Contact Canon Boyd, david.boyd@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Eat Your Word Lenten Bible Study: Epic of Eden
Wednesdays, Room 239, 12 p.m.
Join the Eat Your Word Bible Study this Lent as we embark on a transformative journey through the Old Testament with The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry Into the Old Testament by Dr. Sandra L. Richter. This in-depth study, taught via pre-recorded videos by Dr. Richter, will help us make sense of the places, people, and events of the Old Testament by weaving together a story that runs from the Eden of the Garden to the New Jerusalem.
All are welcome—come and rediscover the richness of God’s story this Lent! For more information, please contact the Rev. Salmoon Bashir, sbashir@cathedralATL.org.All are welcome— come and rediscover the richness of God’s story this Lent! For more information, please contact the Rev. Salmoon Bashir, sbashir@cathedralATL.org.
OUTREACH
CHURCH OF THE COMMON GROUND LUNCH
PACKING
AND SERVICE
Sunday, March 23
11 a.m., Cathedral Kitchen
Join in making sack lunches for our neighbors at Church of the Common Ground on Sunday, March 23. Meet in the Cathedral kitchen at 11 a.m. This is a fun, impactful activity and a great way to get to know others in the parish. Volunteers are also needed to help deliver the lunches, and all are invited to stay for community worship with CCG in Woodruff Park at 1 p.m. To volunteer, please visit cathedralATL.org/CCGVolunteer.
Church of the Common Ground, a ministry of the Diocese of Atlanta, is a “church without walls” that gathers regularly for prayer, worship, Bible study, fellowship, and support. For more information, visit churchofthecommonground.org.
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN SCREENING OF A CASE FOR LOVE
Saturday, April 12
12:30 p.m., Child Hall
Join All God’s Children for a screening of A Case for Love on Saturday, April 12. The film’s director, Brian Ide, will join us for the screening and for discussion afterwards and lunch will be provided.
About A Case for Love
Our society is more divided than ever. Many have moved into tribal corners, seeing the world from an “us versus them” point of view. The teachings and writings of Bishop Michael Curry inspire A Case for Love. This feature-length documentary examines the question of whether or not love, specifically— unselfish—love, is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the world. This event is free and open to all, but please RSVP at cathedralATL.org/acaseforlove.
During Lent, we are collecting food to support neighbors in our community experiencing food insecurity. Intown Cares serves more than 500 households at its food pantry every week. The items requested for the drive are those which are asked for frequently by pantry guests, but rising food costs/availability make them difficult for Intown Cares to keep in stock. Let’s come together to stock Intown’s shelves in this season of almsgiving!
THIS SUNDAY: Instant coffee
3rd Sunday: Protein bars
4th Sunday: Fruit cups
5th Sunday: Shelf-stable milk
6th Sunday: Canned fruit
Please do not donate expired food. Drop off donations in the bins labeled "Lenten Food Drive" in the Atrium on Sundays or in the main entrance breezeway during the week.
PRAYER List
FOR THOSE WITH IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Placido Barragan • Adam Freeman FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:
LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Lucy Baker • Catalina Barragan • Ed Black • Ann and Frank Blackistone, Jr. • John Blair • Lawrence Booker • Cheryl Bryant • The Bryant Family • Melanie Contreras • The Crossley Family • Rita Daly • Jerri Darnell • Debbie Dewees • Mary Wayne Dixon • Tim Dwyer • Phoebe Forio • Tom Frolik • Susan Gavalis • Meriel Gregory • Jenny Ham • Tory Hartness • Gena Inman • Jane Jones • Bennie King • Randi King • Lisa Krysiak • Bonnie Lamberth • Virginia LaMon • Liza Lanier • Ralph Lewis • Robert Lewis • Stewart Long, Jr. • Jill Mahaffey • Kit Mason • Tommy Mason • Floyd McRae • Sally Menning • John Mercer • Terry Morris • Graham Mulling • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Lori Hegwood Owens • Marian Palmore • Jim Powell • Nancy Qarmout • Buddy Redd • Rubye Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Barbara Rice • Bob Riggins • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Bill Roth • Kay Sanders • Nancy Sanders • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Tommy Truesdale • Len Wagner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Kenya Anders • Steve Baker • Bettina Bass • Annette Bechtold • Ray and Pat Bell • Jason Borland • Marianna Bortner • Darrell Boyette • Jason Brady • Trip Bray • Saint Legend Brown • Chaz Brownfield • Beverly Brownlee • Anne Bumbak • Lila Jo Callaway • Roanne Chandraratna • Anna Clifford • Georgia Collier • Linda Connelly • Ava Corroon • Marshall Cox • Andre DeBussey • Veta Durman • Mary Kent Ellis • Marilyn Epstein • Kyle Garcia • David Garlock • Ann George • Nikki Greenaway • Kerry Gresham • Ted Hackett • Ryan Hamilton • Joanne Dopp Hamlyn • Carole Ann Harris • Davis Hatcher • Carolyn Hawxhurst • Shirley Helmke • Lisa Hoybach • Jane Hunnicutt • Beth Ingle • William Irwin • Farley Jenkins, Sr. • Delores and Lee Josephs • Jack Karch • Tyler King • Pete Livezey • Carolyn R. Lusk • Lauren Makhlouf • Hampton Maxim • Elaine Metcalf • Iris Miller • Jon Moravec • Melanie Myers • Tom Myer • Vonnie Nahill • Fred Neuschel • Linus Nickel • Alejandrina Orellana • Jon Oscher • Alfredo Paniagua • Stephen Pararo • David Raj • Hugh Ripps • Terri Robertson • Einar Sagstuen • Joe Salas • James Sands • Patricia Schooley • Coley Sheats • Lelia Sinclair • Alice Smith-Mather • Don Smith • William Mose Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • Kristin Ryan Stockton • Izzy Straus • John and Cleary Tanner • Pierson Thames • Leopoldo Velita • Pat Volpicella • Suzette Walling • Thomas Watford • Jay Whitten • John Wilmer • Bridget Woltman • Christie Woodfin • Cutler Woodfin • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Catlina Villalobos Arellano • Mana Howard • Kathryn McGrew
Cathedral BOOKSTORE
The Cathedral Bookstore is looking for a 2nd Assistant Manager. The ideal candidate will have prior retail and management experience. Knowledge of the Episcopal church and church supplies is a plus, but willingness to learn is a must. This is a part-time, on-site position consisting of 20 set hours, 5 days per week—with flexibility to work more hours during holidays, events, and as needed. This is an hourly non-exempt position without benefits. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: info@cathedralbookstore.org. We will send the full position description in return.
*Please note that due to the high volume of interest, we will only contact those candidates whose experience best align with the requirements above.
BOOKSTORE HOURS:
Wednesday–Friday
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
cathedralbookstore.org 404-237-7582
12-STEP GROUPS AT THE CATHEDRAL
All 12-step programs are free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Dorsey DeLong, ddelong@cathedral ATL .org.
Open AA Meeting
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Lanier House Porch
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Lanier House Library
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.
PASTORAL Care
THE MINISTRY OF EUCHARISTIC VISITS
Help us stay connected with one another by becoming a Eucharistic Visitor or receiving Eucharistic Visits!
Eucharistic Visitors (known informally as EVs) are parishioners who take the consecrated sacrament from our Sunday morning Eucharists to individuals who cannot currently attend services in person. These trained lay ministers carry with them not only the Body of Christ but also Christ’s Body, the Church. They take with them our prayers for one another and our bonds that transcend space and time.
This is an incredibly meaningful ministry for everyone involved. Why might someone become a Eucharistic Visitor? This is an important and very meaningful ministry, not only for those being visited but also for the visitors. Eucharistic Visitors find that this ministry helps them put their faith into practice, develop their gifts for pastoral ministry, and deepen their own faith.
Why might someone request a visit from an EV? Certainly some recipients of this ministry have been homebound for a long period. Others, though, might appreciate a visit from an EV because:
• They have a newborn or infant in their household and are sticking close to home for a while.
• They are staying in because they (or others in their household) are immunocompromised and need to avoid large gatherings.
• They have limited mobility for a while due to surgery, injury, or recent illness.
If you would like to learn more about becoming an Eucharistic Visitor or about receiving visits, please contact Hillary Jones, hjones@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1038, or the Rev. Canon David Boyd, david.boyd@cathedralATL.org.
New Beginnings: Family Al-Anon
Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Room 120
Our group is open to anyone 18 years or older.
Peachtree Al-Anon Family Group
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Lanier House
Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people who are living—or have lived with—someone whose drinking or drug use creates problems for themselves or others. This is for anyone concerned about someone else’s drinking; friends, family, and observers are welcome.
This sunday at a glance
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Mikell Chapel
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral
10:10 a.m. Old Fashioned Sunday School Child Hall
10:10 a.m. Godly Play Parents Room 368
10:10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Instruction Class St. Mary’s Chapel
10:10 a.m. Youth Sunday School Room 382
10:10 a.m. Godly Play 3rd Floor above the Atrium
10:10 a.m. Newcomers Tour Gould Room
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral
11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía Mikell Chapel
1:15 p.m. Enjoy Biblical Greek! Room 239 and online
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STEWARDSHIP
GOOD FAITH CHAPEL UPDATE: MARCH 2025
Construction of the Good Faith Chapel continues: since our last update, crews have poured a lot of concrete! Footers, basement walls, and slabs on grade are now in place, and the octagonal form of the building is visible. Mechanical tunnels to the existing building have been laid and interior demolition is nearing completion.
In the coming month, our contractor Holder Construction will begin erecting steel to frame the chapel. A mobile crane arrived on site earlier this month and will remain parked for several months; it will be raised at the beginning of each workday and lowered each evening.
To learn more, please visit cathedralATL.org/goodfaithchapel or contact David Rocchio at 404-365-1033.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN SOCIAL:
SPRING FLING AND A SHOPPING THING!
Thursday, April 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Cathedral Atrium Grab a friend and a snack or beverage to share and come out to the first ECW-wide social event of the year! We’ll have a special Cathedral Bookstore discount, and some local artisans will be on site to share their latest creations! This is a fun way to connect or re-connect with other women of the Cathedral and shop for gifts or to fill up your Easter baskets. All women of the Cathedral are welcome. Please RSVP at cathedralATL.org/ecwspringfling.