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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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: Philip the Deacon and Buster the Iguana (October 11, 2026)
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Feast of St. Philip (October 11, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Dean's Forum: The Right Rev. Robert Wright (October 11, 2026)
The Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral, welcomes the Right Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop of Atlanta, during his pastoral visit to the Cathedral Parish…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Right Rev. Robert Wright: Sermon for the Feast of St. Philip (October 11, 2026)
A sermon by the Right Rev. Robert Wright on the Feast of St. Philip (October 11, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: Where the Wild Things Are (October 4, 2026)
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Feast of St. Francis (October 4, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir: May the Lord Give You Peace (October 4, 2026)
A meditation for Evensong and 5:22 Contemplative Eucharist by the Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir observing the Feast of St. Francis (October 4, 2026) at the…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Bible as Holy Conversation! – The Dean's Forum (September 27, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: A Meditation on Lancelot Andrewes (September 27, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: Let This Same Song Be in You! (September 27, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Dean's Forum: Refreshing Christianity in Good Faith! (September 20, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon George Maxwell: He Saw a Man (September 20, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir — Jonah: The Mercy of God (September 20, 2026)
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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & Classes2027 Cathedral Giving By Design beneficiary: Motherhood Beyond Bars (September 13, 2026)
Cathedral Giving by Design is excited to announce our 2027 beneficiary is Motherhood Beyond Bars, whose goal is long-term, healthy reunification and a…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: Forgiveness – For Good! (September 13, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: The Holy Cross is Holy Forgiveness (September 13, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon David Boyd: Crying for God (September 6, 2026)
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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesSummer of Hope Sunday School: The Homeless Requiem (August 30, 2026)
The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener leads a panel discussion with volunteers from the 2026 Homeless Requiem Committee, as we anticipate our 38th year of…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: Sad Songs and Divine Things to Come (August 30, 2026)
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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesSummer of Hope Sunday School: Intown Cares (August 23, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: Confessing Christ in the Shadow of Empire (August 23, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: Welcome Home to Joy in God's House of Prayer for All People! (August 16, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesSummer of Hope Sunday School: Toco Hills Community Alliance (August 9, 2026)
This Sunday, we welcome the Rev. Dr. Lisa Heilig, Executive Director of Toco Hills Community Alliance. That organization provides emergency food assistance to…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Halfway Across (August 9, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: They Need Not Go Away (August 2, 2026)
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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesSummer of Hope Sunday School: Elizabeth Appley (August 2, 2026)
Attorney and public policy advocate Elizabeth Appley represents multiple non-profit organizations at the Georgia State Capitol on affordable housing and…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesSummer of Hope Sunday School: Emmaus House (July 26, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Dr. Thee Smith: Infinitely Increasing Our Lives (July 26, 2026)
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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesSummer of Hope Sunday School: Joy to Infinity (July 19, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir: Growing Like a Weed (July 19, 2026)
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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesSummer of Hope Sunday School: Just Because Something is Impossible Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Do It! (July 12, 2026)
July 12, 2026The Rev. Julia Mitchener, Canon for Mission, gives an overview of Outreach Ministries at the Cathedral, including updates on several exciting new…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: Mrs. Bullock, Line Dancing, and the Great Harvest (July 12, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler — The Separation of Church and State: A Great Religious Revolution! (July 5, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Dean's Forum: An Architectural Perspective of the Good Faith Chapel (June 28, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Open Hands (June 28, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Dean's Forum: A Vision for the Good Faith Chapel (June 21, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Andrew Tremlett: The Ties that Bind (June 21, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener – Mayhem and Marvels: On The Experiment of Following Jesus (June 14, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: A House of Prayer for All People (June 7, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: If I Could Touch But Just the Hem of His Garment: I Desire Mercy and Not Sacrifice (June 7, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: The Mystery of Fairies… and the Trinity (May 31, 2026)
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr on Trinity Sunday (May 31, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon David Boyd: A Good Day to Dream (May 24, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Dean's Forum: The Saint John's Bible (May 17, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon David Boyd – Sweet Sorrow: Finding Consolation in the Kitchen on Ascension Day (May 17, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: I'll Fly Away! Escapism and Ascension! (May 17, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesOld Fashioned Sunday School: The Rite of Reconciliation: The Name in the Garden (May 10, 2026)
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.
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesYouth Sunday Sermon – Julia Russell (May 10, 2026)
A sermon by Julia Russell for Youth Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 10, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesYouth Sunday Sermon – Marshall Camp (May 10, 2026)
A sermon by Marshall Camp for Youth Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 10, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesYouth Sunday Sermon – Mary Frances Lacey (May 10, 2026)
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
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesYouth Sunday Sermon – Pruit DeLong (May 10, 2026)
A sermon by Pruit DeLong for Youth Sunday, the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 10, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesOld Fashioned Sunday School: The Rite of Reconciliation: Surely Because She Loved Too Much (May 3, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon George Maxwell: The Ones Who Asked (May 3, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: Is Absolutism the Way, or is Jesus the Way? (May 3, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir: Seeing the Presence of God in Ordinary (April 26, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon Ashley Carr: Safety First! (April 26, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Dean's Forum: Cathedral Endowment Fund (April 26, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesOld Fashioned Sunday School: The Rite of Reconciliation: Before You Sinned, You Were Loved (April 19, 2026)
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 Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: Anselm: I Believe In Order To Understand (April 19, 2026)
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…
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: Take, Bless, Break, Give: Again and Again (April 19, 2026)
A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Third Sunday of Easter (April 19, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesOld Fashioned Sunday School: Spiritual Direction (April 12, 2026)
This Sunday, April 12, we discuss spiritual direction as part of our yearlong How to Be an Episcopalian series.
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Rev. Canon George Maxwell: Seeking Food in Toy Shops (April 12, 2026)
A sermon by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell on the Second Sunday of Easter (April 12, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Cathedral of St. Philip: Sermons & ClassesThe Very Rev. Sam Candler: Risen! Artemis Lifts Our Hearts and Takes All of Us Into Space! (April 5, 2026)
A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta