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Adult Education: Sundays and During the Week

Join a Sunday School class this fall and discover a way of deepening your faith while defining relationships. Contact Amanda Stephenson, 404-365-1080 if you have questions about Adult Education. An array of Adult Christian Education classes, taught by Cathedral clergy, staff, lay members and guests from the community, are offered from 10:10–11:05 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Adult Inquirers Class (Room 381)
The Rev. Buddy Crawford and Canon Carolynne Williams will lead a 12-week confirmation class on Sunday mornings that begins March 7. This class is perfect for adults who wish to be baptized, confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. This also is a great “refresher” course for current members. The class culminates in a Diocesan Confirmation service on May 23. To register, please contact Amanda Stephenson, 404-365-1080.

The Dean’s Forum (Child Hall)
Join Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, as he presents contemporary issues of faith and life, and leads discussion. With special guest speakers, current topics, and striking conversations, the Forum always has something for everyone! This Sunday, March 7, the topic is The Search for the Historical Jesus:Questions and Answers. Because there has been such little time for questions in the past two weeks, Dean Sam Candler will summarize several New Testament issues and provide much time for questions and response.

Hear the Dean's Forum.

End of Life Decisions (Room 368)
Canon Todd Smelser will lead a two-week class on “End of Life Decisions: Preparations for the Final Celebrations of Life” on Sundays, March 14 and March 21. We will discuss issues relating to senior living options, funeral planning, cremation, legal issues and advanced directives. For more information please call Dan Murphy at 404-365-1034.

Faith and Literature (Room 370)
In this class we read and discuss short stories and excerpts from novels dealing
with faith, spirituality and religion. We explore these experiences through the works
of authors such as Flannery O’Connor, John Updike, Anne Tyler, Tobias Wolff, Gail Godwin, Garrison Keillor and others. Each week our discussions will focus on a story from the collection Listening for God, Volume 3: Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith, edited by Paula J. Carlson and Peter S. Hawkins. The book can be purchased at the Cathedral Bookstore. Come every week or drop in on a particular story of interest. Each class stands on its own. All are welcome! The class is facilitated by Ward Bondurant.

First and Second Kings (Room 380)
In 2009-2010, this in-depth Bible study class will read through First and Second Kings. Topics include the creation of the kingdom; the stories of Saul, David, Solomon; the history of the divided kingdom (Israel and Judah); the fall of both governments and the Exile in Babylon; and the role of prophetic judgment of the political situation. Almost 500 years of biblical history (circa 1050 - 587 BCE) will be covered. The class is facilitated by Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis.

Old Fashioned Sunday School (Room 382)
Canon George Maxwell, Dean Harry Pritchett and Mack Leath invite you to gather with soon to be old friends, drink some good coffee and engage in lively discussion. As always, we will have some good coffee. We look forward to seeing you there. Read more about the class.

New Testament Greek Class
The series is taught by Phillip Stokes of McAfee School of Theology (Mercer University in Atlanta). The Beginners class will meet on Sundays from February 21 — May 16 following the morning services, 1:30–2:45 p.m. in Room 316 in the Atrium. Make inquiries to the Rev. Thee Smith, 404-727-0636.

20s30s Evening Spiritual Discussion (Atrium)
Join the 20s30s each Sunday evening as they gather to discuss topics ranging from spirituality, to religion and culture, to the rituals of the Episcopal Church. The discussions are led by members of the 20s30s, Cathedral clergy, or other special guests. They meet in the sitting area to the left of the stairs in the Atrium beginning at 7:45 p.m., or when the 7 p.m. service in St. Mary's Chapel ends.
March 14 - 20s30s coordinator Dana King will lead the discussion.

For more information, please contact Dana King or Amanda Stephenson at 404-365-1080. For more information about our 20s30s group, please click here.

During the week, join us for the following programs, classes and activities:

Mondays
Women’s Prayer & Praise — 7 to 9 p.m., Lanier House Parlor. Weekly prayer group. Contact Canon Knowlton 404-365-1043, or Sally Llewellyn, 404-247-5144, with prayers.

Tuesdays
The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study — 7 to 8 a.m., Room 319. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral, and others lead a discussion of the scripture found in the weekly lectionary.

Early Morning Women's Bible Study — 7 to 8 a.m., Room 316. Led by Canon Beth Knowlton. All women are welcome; drop in when you can. Currently, we are exploring the book of Isaiah.

St. Monica’s Guild — 7 p.m., Gould Room. This guild, which meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, is intended for women with young children who gather for study and fellowship. Contact Kathryn Howell to learn more.

Wednesdays
The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study — 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Room 319. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral, and others lead a discussion of the scripture found in the weekly lectionary.

Eat Your Word Noontime Bible Study— 11:50 a.m., Room 380. The Rev. Buddy Crawford leads this Bible Study. Currently, we are discussing the Jacob saga as recounted in Frederick Buechner’s book, The Son of Laughter. Bring your lunch and be ready for a lively conversation!

Group Spiritual Direction for Women — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lanier House Library. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Led by Canon Beth Knowlton, 404-365-1043.

Financial Peace University—6:30-8:30 p.m. started January 27, Room 370. Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 13-week life-changing program that teaches you how to beat debt, build wealth, find bargains, invest for the future, give like never before, and much more. The class is facilitated by FPU graduate and Cathedral member, Chris Kirkland. Register online.

One Death, Four Witnesses: The Passion of Jesus in the Canonical Gospels, with Luke Timothy Johnson—7 p.m. in Child Hall. The season of Lent prepares Christians for the celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection, the central mystery of faith. The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ death are intriguing because of their points of agreement and their distinct interpretations. This series inquires into the facts that demanded interpretation, the process by which meaning was found for this most scandalous event, and the literary representations of Jesus’ death in each Gospel.

Rethinking Christianity for the 21st Century—7-8:30 p.m. April 7, 14, 21, and 28, Child Hall. Join author and parishioner Jeffrey Small in a provocative and interactive discussion on the most important theological questions facing us in modern times. This class is part of a “Progressive Theology” group, that includes people from other area churches including All Saints’ and Trinity Presbyterian. This class is open to the community regardless of religious background. Click here for more information.

The Cathedral Writers’ Group — 7 to 9 p.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, Room 380. Led by Imani Dhakiya.

Thursday
Group Spiritual Direction for Women—9:30 to 11 a.m., Lanier House Library. 2nd and 4th Thursdays, led by Canon Beth Knowlton. Contact Beth, 404-365-1043, to learn more.

Avery’s Scarves Knitting Group—7 to 9 p.m., 2nd and 3rd Thursdays. Knitters gather in the Atrium from to knit scarves and hats for children with cancer. Contact Buffa Buffington, 404-237-8159, if you have questions.

St. Catherine’s Guild—This guild is for women in their 40’s/50’s with school-age/college-age children (or no children!) and meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., varied locations. For more information, contact Jennifer Van Horn, 404-252-5300.