The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & Classes
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia, serves the gospel of Jesus Christ with grace, excellence, and hospitality. Sermons are recorded live during the Cathedral's Sunday morning services of Holy Eucharist. Text and video is available at cathedralATL.org/sermons. Sunday School podcasts are recorded live during class in Child Hall.
Episodes
563 episodes
The Very Rev. Sam Candler: The History, and the Light, of a Candle! (February 1, 2026)
A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler for the Feast of the Presentation (February 1, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
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The Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Learning to Swim in Deep and Turbulent Waters (January 25, 2026)
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
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The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir – On This Rock: Confession, Fear, and the Unity Christ Builds (January 18, 2026)
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
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Old Fashioned Sunday School – The Episcopal Rule (January 18, 2026)
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...
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The Very Rev. Sam Candler: What Are You Looking For? An Uncivilized King? Or the Savior of the World (January 18, 2026)
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
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The Dean's Forum: El Refugio (January 11, 2026)
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, an...
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The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: Of Ruin and Redemption (January 11, 2026)
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
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The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir – The Longest Journey: From Head to Heart (January 4, 2026)
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
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The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval: And Still More Christmas (December 28, 2025)
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
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The Very Rev. Sam Candler: The Good News is That You Don’t Have to Be in the News! Christmas is Believing in the Person You Love! (December 21, 2025)
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
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The Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Blessed Is Anyone Who Does Not Stumble Over Me (December 14, 2025)
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
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The Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: Filthy Cars, Big Macs, and Dreams Come True (December 14, 2025)
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
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Annual Parish Meeting of the Cathedral of St. Philip (December 7, 2025)
The 2025 Annual Parish Meeting of the Cathedral of St. Philip, led by the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral
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The Very Rev. Sam Candler: Lift Up Your Hearts! (December 7, 2025)
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
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The Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (November 30, 2025)
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
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Old Fashioned Sunday School (November 23, 2025)
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 rene...
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The Rev. Canon David Boyd: At the End of Things (November 23, 2025)
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
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Old Fashioned Sunday School – Understanding Christian Nationalism: A Faithful Conversation (part 3)
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...
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The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: With All our Heart, All our Hope, and All our Hair (November 16, 2025)
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
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Old Fashioned Sunday School – Understanding Christian Nationalism: A Faithful Conversation (part 2)
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,...
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The Very Rev. Sam Candler: I Know That My Redeemer Lives! Resurrection and Doctrine (November 9, 2025)
I Know That My Redeemer Lives! Resurrection and DoctrineA sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost (November 9, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, A...
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Old Fashioned Sunday School – Understanding Christian Nationalism: A Faithful Conversation (part 1)
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,...
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The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir: Grief and Blessed Hope! (November 2, 2025)
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
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The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir: Human and Blessed (November 2, 2025)
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
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The Dean's Forum: Intown Cares (Oct 26, 2025)
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 respon...
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