Pastoral Care

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Pastoral care emergency line: 404-365-1003

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Ongoing Pastoral Care 

The pastoral care department offers many ways to be involved in congregational care. In addition to volunteers, we are always looking for names of parishioners to call or visit. To reach the on-call clergy person, call the Pastoral Care Emergency Line by dialing 404-365-1003.

 

Prayer List

The Cathedral has an active prayer list that is prayed by many different groups. We also include the list in our Sunday services. We encourage parishioners to add their names or the name of someone else (with their permission) to the prayer list. 

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12-Step Groups

All 12-Step Groups are free and open to the public. For questions, please contact the Rev. Canon David Boyd at david.boyd@cathedralATL.org, or 404-365-1043.

Open AA Meeting: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Lanier House Porch

Alcoholics Anonymous: Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Lanier House Library

New Beginnings: Family Al-Anon: Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Room 120

Our group is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Families Anonymous (FA): Thursdays, 7 p.m., Lanier House and on Zoom

Families Anonymous (FA) is a 12 Step support group for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. The fellowship is based on the Twelve Step recovery model of Alcoholics Anonymous. FA’s philosophy begins with the premise that when one family member is in trouble and abusing drugs, his or her whole family is in trouble and needs help. Guided by the principles of the FA program, family members and friends learn how to find relief from their seemingly insurmountable burdens. They become able to enjoy some peace of mind and a degree of serenity, despite unsolved problems. They discover, too, that as they themselves change, so do the dynamics of their family; this often sets the stage for their addicted loved one’s recovery. 

Peachtree Al-Anon Family Group: Fridays, 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.

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Brain Injury Survivors Support Group
Second and fourth Mondays of the month, 6 – 8 p.m.

Brain Injury Survivors offers peer-to-peer group therapy led by Cathedral member, author, and aneurysm survivor Denzil Strickland. Meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. We focus on providing emotional support as well as sharing tools for getting better. Caregivers are welcome. For more information, see braininjurysurvivors.net.

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Second Thursdays, 1 – 2 p.m.

A support group for family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of Dementia. Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Community Wellness Center Fireside Room at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Contact Roy Kerfoot at 678-414-3148 for more information. 

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Lay Eucharistic Visitors

These volunteers participate in the Sunday Eucharist when they are sent out to take the sacraments to those who are sick or unable to attend church.  This group of volunteers is also invited to participate in the monthly Pastoral Care Guild meetings. In addition to volunteers, we are looking for names of parishioners to visit.

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Community of Hope

Community of Hope is a program in lay pastoral care, which supports lay leaders and caregivers through intentional community, education and reflection, and spiritual formation. Participants meet on twelve Sunday afternoons, from September – May. 

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Funeral Guild

This guild provides important assistance, hospitality, and worship support for pastoral liturgies. Click here for more information about funerals. 

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Senior Community

Clergy and other volunteers regularly visit the Cathedral Towers, Canterbury Court, Lenbrook Square, and Peachtree Hills Place.

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Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot and join it.” So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. —Acts 8:29-31

The Cathedral offers the values of Philip the Deacon—grace, excellence, and hospitality—in the midst of difficulty and transition. Philip had the grace to baptize the eunuch. He had the excellence to explain the gospel. Philip had the hospitality to join the Ethiopian eunuch; he got up into the chariot with him (Acts 8:26–40).

After Philip baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch, scripture says he is “snatched up” and disappears. This serves as a reminder that our mission is to offer care during transitions. The pastoral care department does not have the experience, personnel, or resources to provide long-term care, case management, or financial assistance. However, we do have the ability to connect you with agencies whose mission is to provide such care.

Grace

We believe that pastoral care is rooted in the grace of Christ, so we draw upon the sacraments and sacramental rites in the Book of Common Prayer.

Excellence

We will offer excellent care and guidance through counseling sessions, classes, programs, pastoral visits, workshops, and worship. 

Hospitality

Clergy, counselors, staff, and volunteers will be present with you during life’s difficulties and transitions.

We hope that you will participate our pastoral offerings and experience the grace, excellence, and hospitality of the Cathedral.

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