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  

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. The Rev. Canon George Maxwell leads this class.

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  

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, but it’s often misunderstood. These misunderstandings shape how we see both our faith and our country—and can make it harder to recognize the deeper religious questions it raises.

For three Sundays (November 2, 9, and 16), we explore what Christian nationalism actually is and why it stirs such strong feelings in us.

First, we cleared away some of the confusion surrounding the term—especially the idea that it’s simply a label for certain kinds of Christians. We looked at the historical and social roots of the movement and what makes it more than just a political slogan.

Last week, we considered why Christian nationalism feels both familiar and unsettling. Many of its themes echo our spiritual traditions, yet they also challenge them in surprising ways.

This week, we’ll reflect on what makes Christian nationalism so appealing to some people, and what its rise reveals about our own longings and anxieties as a faith community.

This class won’t offer a final verdict or single “right” interpretation. Instead, it will invite open conversation and thoughtful reflection on the religious significance of Christian nationalism—and what it may be asking of the Church today.

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  

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, but it’s often misunderstood. These misunderstandings shape how we see both our faith and our country—and can make it harder to recognize the deeper religious questions it raises.

For three Sundays (November 2, 9, and 16), we explore what Christian nationalism actually is and why it stirs such strong feelings in us.

Last week, we cleared away some of the confusion surrounding the term—especially the idea that it’s simply a label for certain kinds of Christians. We looked at the historical and social roots of the movement and what makes it more than just a political slogan.

This week, we’ll consider why Christian nationalism feels both familiar and unsettling. Many of its themes echo our spiritual traditions, yet they also challenge them in surprising ways.

Next week, we’ll reflect on what makes Christian nationalism so appealing to some people, and what its rise reveals about our own longings and anxieties as a faith community.

This class won’t offer a final verdict or single “right” interpretation. Instead, it will invite open conversation and thoughtful reflection on the religious significance of Christian nationalism—and what it may be asking of the Church today.

I Know That My Redeemer Lives! 

Resurrection and Doctrine

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost (November 9, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

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, but it’s often misunderstood. These misunderstandings shape how we see both our faith and our country—and can make it harder to recognize the deeper religious questions it raises.

For the next three Sundays (November 2, 9, and 16), we explore what Christian nationalism actually is and why it stirs such strong feelings in us.

First, we’ll clear away some of the confusion surrounding the term—especially the idea that it’s simply a label for certain kinds of Christians. We’ll look at the historical and social roots of the movement and what makes it more than just a political slogan.

Second, we’ll consider why Christian nationalism feels both familiar and unsettling. Many of its themes echo our spiritual traditions, yet they also challenge them in surprising ways.

Finally, we’ll reflect on what makes Christian nationalism so appealing to some people, and what its rise reveals about our own longings and anxieties as a faith community.

This class won’t offer a final verdict or single “right” interpretation. Instead, it will invite open conversation and thoughtful reflection on the religious significance of Christian nationalism—and what it may be asking of the Church today.

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  

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