Old Fashioned Sunday School
Old Fashioned Sunday School meets every Sunday at 10:10 a.m. to discuss topics of general interest to the Cathedral community. All are welcome. You will find a light heart, warm welcome, and good coffee!
How to Be an Episcopalian
An Exploration of the Foundations for a Christian Life in the Episcopal Tradition.
This yearlong course is designed to ground participants in the thinking and practices of the Christian faith as lived in the Episcopal Church. Across four seasonal terms, we will explore the rhythm, depth, and invitation of the Christian spiritual life.
The aim is not merely education, but transformation: to set loose an energy in individuals that stirs new thinking and behavior—opening the way to a new place in one’s spiritual journey. Each term will combine theological reflection, personal practice, and communal conversation.
Advent Term: The Threefold Rule of Prayer
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 renewed practices of prayer that support deeper attentiveness to God’s presence.
Epiphany Term: Benedictine Spirituality
Building on themes of light and revelation, this term draws on the Benedictine Promise—Obedience, Stability, and Conversion of Life—to help participants assess their own spiritual posture and that of their parish. We will deepen our capacity to notice the dynamics of the Promise in our lives, and explore connections between Benedictine wisdom, the Book of Common Prayer, and Anglican spirituality.
Lenten Term: Living the Season of Lent
Lent is not just a time of giving things up—it is an invitation to enter into the pattern of Christ’s dying and rising. In this short but focused term, we will consider how to approach Lent as a season of spiritual clarity and intentional practice. Participants will be guided in selecting Lenten disciplines that are rooted in prayer, self-examination, and renewal, and supported in making the most of this sacred time.
Easter Term: The Christian Life
As we move into the joy of resurrection, we turn to the broader pattern of Christian living. Participants will assess their own spiritual landscape and explore the dynamics among its key elements. The term culminates in the development of a personal “Rule of Life,” a practical framework to support ongoing growth in faith—offered as a gift to be used now or returned to later.