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What can the writings of JRR Tolkien teach us about the nature of Good and Evil. Join the Revd David Rowe, Lower School Chaplain at Porter Gaude School, as he teaches in our first Public Theology of the Fall 2024.
People love rankings...especially when we're on top. But how does being members of the Kingdom of God change our understanding of being the best and the first? Join Patrick Schlabs as he preaches on Mark 9:30-37 and unpacks true greatness in God's kingdom.
Sometimes hope feels as tenuous as a lyre string about to snap. In today’s Gospel lesson from Mark chapter 9, we find Jesus helping a desperate father in his unbelief and his hope is kept from snapping.
The book of James is a call to practical Christianity. But James finishes his appeal with the simple call to pray. Join Sandi Kerner, Canon for Prayer and Pastoral Care, as she finishes our summer preaching series in James 5:13-20.
Join us as we continue our series through the Letter of James as Dean Peet preaches James 5:7-12 where we are encouraged to be patient like farmers in the midst of suffering, being expectant for the precious fruit of God’s blessing.
The concept of judgment may seem cruel or unnecessary. But if judgment is good news for all who have been overlooked or oppressed then we too can find comfort in it. Join Patrick Schlabs as he unpacks a difficult passage at the beginning of James chapter 5.
Making plans is a normal part of life. Yet, plans aren’t always made out of good motivations. In calling out some of the people’s business plans, James highlights a deeper question: “How do we find security in this world?” Join Campus Minister Taylor Daniel as he searches James 4:13-17 for the answer!
To a church scattered by persecution and enduring countless hardships, James encourages them to flee from the temptation of worldliness and to trust that God gives grace to the humble. Join Peet Dickinson as he preaches from chapter 4, verses 1-12 in our ongoing series through the Letter of James.
Controlling your words is a perennial problem. The tongue torches what it touches, burning down communities, churches, and countries. Hear from Hunter Myers as he preaches from James chapter 3 about God’s Wisdom from above for taming the tongue. James points to a Gospel alternative to our political discourse in an election year.
Are we justified by faith or does faith demand the proof of our works? Join Peet Dickinson as he preaches on James 2:14-26 as we continue our summer preaching series.
Partiality is the most natural thing in the world. But should it have place in the church? Join Patrick Schlabs we continue our summer preaching series with James 2:1-13.
We continue our summer preaching series with the second half of James chapter 1 on being both hearers and doers of the word. Join the Revd Dr Marion Platt, the director of Star Gospel Mission, as he preachings on James 1:19-27.
The book of James is one of the most misunderstood books in all of Scripture. How might James' personal story inform how we read and understand it? Join Peet Dickinson as he kicks off our summer preaching series called True Religion.
The Bible has a lot to say about caring for the poor. Join Zach Barton as he unpacks Deuteronomy 15 and our call to open our eyes, heart, and hands to the poor.
Where do we look when shaken by life's storms? How can we find stability and peace in the midst of unceasing turbulence? Join Sandi Kerner as she looks at Jesus presence and power in the storm from Mark 4:35-41.
Each of us processes the passing of time in different ways. Some lead to flourishing and others lead to anxiety. Join Peet Dickinson as he looks at both 2 Corinthians 5 and Mark 4 to show us all a better way.
One of the strongest (and strangest) passages in the gospels is Jesus' warning against blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. What does this mean and what's the connection to Jesus' family in Mark 3:20-35. Join Patrick Schlabs at look at the rejection and rescue of Jesus.
Is the sabbath a box to check or an outdated Old Testament rule? Join Sandi Kerner as she unpacks Mark 2:23-28 and find the sabbath to be a gift of grace to weary people.
There are two stories we can embrace- a story of orphans and a story of adoption. Join our dean, Peet Dickinson, as he explores the true story for those in Christ in Romans 8:12-17.
We have celebrated the good news of Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter. So what's so important about Pentecost? Join Rob Sturdy, from St Alban's Chapel at the Citadel, as he answers that question from Acts chapter 2.
Join Canon Hunter Myers as he explores how to navigate the in-between spaces of life on this Sunday after the Ascension from John 17.
Join Peet Dickinson as he unpacks Isaiah 45 at the Cathedral Church of St Luke and St Paul.
Our guest preacher, the Revd Lisa Wheeler, joins us from Church of the Apostles in Columbia, SC. Tune in as she discusses our call to love and be loved from John 14:15-21.
The many divisions in our world can often make their way into the church. How can Christians today find unity in the midst of our diversity? Join Peet Dickinson as he looks at Acts 4:32-37 to find the key to holding all things in common.
We are surrounded by constant fear-mongering in our world today. How can we live as people of courage and peace in the midst of such chaos? Join Patrick Schlabs as he looks at the anecdote to fear in Acts chapter 4.
We continue to rejoice in the hope that is ours in the resurrection of Jesus. Join our Canon for Prayer and Pastoral Care as she explores this hope from 1 John 5:1-5.
Christ is risen! That is true, yet at times the truth of the resurrection may not be as transformative as we hope. Join Bishop Chip Edgar as he preaches on Acts 10 and looks at how the resurrection brings steady, if slow, transformation in each of our lives.
From our childhood, we all love good stories. But what if there was a story that was not just meant to be told, but rather participated in? Join Sandi Kerner as she preaches on Our Great Story in the Great Vigil of Easter.
Everything turns on affection. And at the Last Supper, Jesus shows his affection by introducing a meal to remember him and washing his disciples feet. Join Zach Barton as he explores these themes on Maundy Thursday.
Jesus' journey into Jerusalem evoked shouts of Hosanna and the waving of palm branches. The events of Palm Sunday demand a response from us today. Join Peet Dickinson as he looks at Mark 11 and tells us about the 'Man from Galilee'.
As he approached the cross, Jesus told his disciples about seed. Only when it dies can it bring about new life. Join Canon Sandi Kerner as she unpacks John 12:20-33.
Everyone loves to see a radical transformation. In Ephesians 2, Paul gives us a summary of gospel transformation. Join Patrick Schlabs as he shows us a picture of us before and after Christ.
In the early chapters of John's gospel, Jesus drives out the sellers and animals from the temple courts. Join Peet Dickinson as he unpacks what exactly Jesus was doing and what it means for each of us.
The Old Testament story of Abraham and Isaac is one of the most difficult passages in all of scripture. On this baptism Sunday, join our children's director, Zach Barton, as he finds God's grace at work on Mt Moriah.
On the last Sunday in Epiphany, we look at the Transfiguration of Jesus. Join Peet Dickinson as he unpacks the curious episode of Jesus and his disciples on the mountain top in Mark 9.
Our world has been turned upside by the powers of sin and death, but the cross alone has the power to turn things right-side up. Join Canon Hunter Myers as he looks at 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and the wisdom of God made known.
The terms 'missional' and 'incarnational' have at times, been overused. Yet they still communicate essential truth about God's nature and our call as God's people. Join Dean Peet as he unpacks John 1 on our annual meeting Sunday.
What makes your soul cry out? It may be at grief, loneliness, or a sin that you feel you can't overcome. Or it may be the overwhelming news of wars, injustice, and strife. Join Patrick Schlabs as he explores what Psalm 130 has to say to overwhelming sin in our hearts and in the world.
Epiphanies should be transformative. So what does it look like to live in light of an encounter with Jesus? Join Dean Peet Dickinson as he looks at that question in 1 Corinthians 6 and Psalm 63.
The first Sunday in the season of Epiphany recalls the baptism of Jesus. Join the Rev Canon Dr Sandi Kerner as she preaches on the Father's words of love to Jesus and to us.
This first Sunday after Christmas, join us as Children's Ministry Director Zach Barton reminds us that the story of the incarnation is a story of God coming to find us.
Join us this Christmas Day as we celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, who come to be with us!
In the words of the classic tune "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," Jesus is pleased to dwell among us: "Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail the incarnate deity! Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel!" Join us this Christmas Eve as Dean Peet shares with us the joy that motivated the coming of Christ.
This Fourth Sunday in Advent, join us as Canon Patrick teaches on God's favor shown to Mary, the bearer of the Incarnate Christ.
Join us on this Third Sunday in Advent as Rev. Rob Sturdy teaches on the joy found in friendship with God, and how our joy can be fulfilled in His coming.
How does the Lord desire to make the rough paths smooth and the mountains and valleys level in your life? Join us this Second Sunday in Advent as Rev. Sandi Kerner reminds us that Jesus comes to make a way.
This First Sunday in Advent, join us as Dean Peet joins together a words of the prophet Isaiah and Jesus' teaching in Mark. How can we patiently wait for the coming of Christ within the assurance of the end of the story?
This Sunday, we celebrate the rule and reign of Christ the King. Join us this Sunday as Canon Hunter Myers teaches from Ezekiel 34, reminding us that the kingly rule of Jesus is one that reaches for the lowly and helpless.
Followers of Jesus will wait and remain focused on the Bridegroom, and He will welcome them. Join us this week and Canon Patrick teaches on Jesus' parable of the Ten Virgins.
Who is it in your life who has pointed you to Jesus? Who has helped you understand Him better? Join us this Sunday as we hear testimonies of faithful saints from members of our congregation.
Join us this Sunday as Rev. Sandi Kerner, our Canon for Healing Prayer and Pastoral Care, invites us to consider the ways in which we embody Christ to one another.
On this Baptism Sunday, Dean Peet teaches on the maturity of Jesus. All throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus behave with a maturity that reflects his relationship with His Father. How can we reflect and grow into this maturity together?
This week at your Cathedral, join us as Canon Schlabs teaches on our invitation to feast at the Lord's table.
Join us this Sunday at the Cathedral as Dr. Marion Platt, Director of Star Gospel Mission, teaches on what the fruit of God's Kingdom looks like.
Join us this Sunday as our Children's Ministry Director, Zach Barton, teaches on the story of Jonah and reflects on the nature of God's mercy towards us and towards our neighbors.
In Matthew 18, Jesus tells a parable about a master and his servant. What does it mean when we forget the Story of Christ? How does it impact us and our communities when we share in the act of forgiveness together?
The prophet Ezekiel speaks about an image of dry bones who need the breath of God to bring new life. In what ways do you need new life breathed into you, your family, or your community? Join us this week as Dean Peet preaches from Ezekiel 33.
This week at the Cathedral, Rev. Ken Weldon, Executive Director of Camp Jubilee, preaches from Matthew 16:13-20. Join us as Rev. Ken reminds us of Jesus' identity and our invitation to be identified in Him.
In Matthew 14:22-33, we see Peter interacting with Jesus in a storm. Join us this week as Rev. Elizabeth Bumpas teaches on the practice of God's presence.
Join us this Sunday at Your Cathedral as we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration.
What does it look like to have a listening heart before the Lord? Join us this week as Canon for Student Ministry Hunter Myers teaches from 1 Kings.
In Matthew 13, Jesus tells a parable about a field that grows both wheat and weeds. How does Jesus want us to interact with the unwanted things in our lives?
Isaiah 55 speaks of God's promise of redemption for all of us through Christ. How can we receive and participate in this movement of new life?
In Matthew 11, Jesus invites us to come to Him if we are weary and in need of rest. Success in the Christian life looks like bearing the yoke of Christ alongside Him. Join us this Sunday as Dean Peet reminds us of our call to depend on God.
Join us this week at Your Cathedral as Children's Ministry Director Zach Barton invites us into the better way of the peace of Christ.
In a world defined by warring cultures, how do followers of Jesus live in the presence of fear? Join Canon Patrick this Sunday at the Cathedral.
Matthew 9:35-10:15 speaks of Jesus spending time teaching and healing among the people during His earthly ministry. How is Jesus calling us, and even you, into this ministry of healing?
Join us this Sunday at Your Cathedral as we celebrate Trinity Sunday. Dean Peet teaches from 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 and invites us into the mystery of the Trinity as we reflect on our calling as Christ's followers.
In the story of the tower of Babel, mankind works for its own prestige and power, using their gifts for their own selfish gain. When God sends the Holy Spirit to the disciples, He sends a helper who empowers them to build, instead, the Kingdom of God. How does the Spirit of God bring unity and peace to confusion and turmoil? Join us this Pentecost Sunday as Canon Patrick teaches from the book of Acts.
1 Peter 4 speaks of sharing in the sufferings of Christ. How does the resurrection of Jesus inform our approach to encounters with human suffering?
John 15:1-11 speaks of our relationship to the Father. How can we participate in the secure relationship Jesus has with His Father, and how does that inform the way we show up in the world on mission?
What troubles you these days? In John 14, Jesus promises His disciples many things, one of which is the gift of the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit. How can we be united with Christ in our own assurance of His presence in troubling times?
Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he lays down his life for his sheep and invites us to become shepherds like he is. Join us this week as our Children's Ministry Director, Zach Barton, teaches from John 10.
What is a disappointment you have faced in your life? How have you experienced Jesus interacting with you in place? Join us this Sunday in our Encounters With Jesus series as Canon Patrick teaches on the disciples' encounter on the road to Emmaus.
What does Jesus have to say to you when you are uncertain of Him? How does Jesus walk with us when it is hard to trust Him? Join us this Second Sunday in Easter as Rev. Sandi takes us through Jesus' resurrection encounter with Thomas and the disciples.
He is risen! This Easter Sunday, Dean Peet reminds us that our cries for salvation are fully met in the risen Christ.
Join us at Your Cathedral for a Good Friday reflection by Student Ministry Director Hunter Myers.
This Maundy Thursday, join us as Rev. Sandi reminds us that Jesus revives and renews us with his sacrificial, life-giving love.
Join us for Palm Sunday at The Cathedral Church as we look at the kingship of Christ and look toward His suffering in Holy Week.
Join us this week at the Cathedral Church as guest preacher and missionary Simon Guillebaud invites us into deeper life in Christ through the story of Lazarus.
John 9 tells the story of Jesus seeing, healing, and sending a blind man. Join us this week at Cathedral as Dean Peet reminds us of the seeking and sending character of Christ.
Join us this Sunday at the Cathedral as Rev. Matt Grimsley teaches from John 4:5-26. How does Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well shape us today?
John 3:1-16 speaks of an encounter that Jesus had with someone who wanted to do the right things but missed the deeper meaning of rebirth. How does the season of Lent reorient us from self-optimization to totally leaning on Christ?
Archbishop Óscar Romero said that the purpose of Lent is to learn the meaning of our baptisms. Join us this First Sunday in Lent as Rob Sturdy invites us into a Holy Lent rooted in Easter.
Join us this Sunday at Cathedral as Rev. Sandi Kerner reminds us of the life that is hidden in death, through the work of Christ on our behalf.
Matthew 5:21-37 is a passage that has to do with the way we live among one another. Join us this week as Dean Peet walks through this teaching of Jesus and reminds us of our calling as members of the family of God.
Are you joining the work to form young hearts & minds in Christ's likeness at the Cathedral? Hear from Hunter & Zach about how you can participate in this good Gospel work!
The opening section includes an overview of Family Ministry at the Cathedral Church. The remaining section follows Zach through a training for Children's Ministry volunteers.
What does the Sermon on the Mount tell us the Kingdom of God is like? Join us this week as Canon Patrick teaches on the kingdom values that Jesus leads us into as a community.
Join us this Sunday with Dean Peet as we reflect on where the Lord has brought us and dream about what the next year holds.
This Sunday at the Cathedral, we baptize two little ones and welcome them into the family of God. What does it mean to be God's beloved? How can we extend that care to our neighbors? Join us this week as Rev. Sandi Kerner leads us deeper into this picture of God's love for His children.
Have you seen Jesus? Do you need a new vision of Jesus? Join us this week as Canon Patrick reminds us that beholding Jesus transforms us.
"Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand." What does the baptism of Christ have to say about the ways in which God is calling us to live?
Jesus' identity is directly tied to the meaning of His name--"God saves." We know that Jesus saves us from sin and death, but what does Jesus saves us to? Join us this Sunday as our Children's Ministry Director Zach Barton reminds us that we are the Beloved of God.
What does Christmas have to say to those of us who deeply feel the dissonance between the "already and not yet"? Join us this Christmas Eve as Dean Peet reminds us that our Savior became poor to make us rich in Him.
This Fourth Sunday in Advent, join Dean Peet as we explore the rescuing love of God together.
What hope does Advent give us? The prophets spoke of the redeeming and restoring work that Jesus would do. How can we look to that hope together? Join us this week at the Cathedral as Canon Patrick teaches from Isaiah 35.
Advent is a season of reflecting on the first coming of Christ in the incarnation and looking ahead to His second coming. But there is a third coming of Christ in the middle as we wait. How does the Body of Christ in His Church reflect the incarnate presence of Jesus?
What does the light have to say to the darkness? Join us this First Sunday in Advent as Hunter Myers reflects on the conversion of Augustine and Paul's letter to the Romans; while we were still in darkness, Christ drew near to us.
What does it mean to be still and know that Christ is King? Join us this Sunday at your Cathedral as Dean Peet teaches from Psalm 46.
In our Gospel reading for today, Luke 21:5-19, Jesus speaks about the end of days. Join Canon Patrick as he encourages us with the truth of the never-ending love of God in the face of suffering.
This Sunday at the Cathedral, Dean Peet teaches from Luke 20. It's so easy to live in death, but the way of Jesus invites us into resurrection for every part of our lives.
Jesus has come toward us and adopted us into His family. How does the story of Zacchaeus speak to those of us who still feel far away from God's love?
Join us this Sunday at the Cathedral as Dean Peet teaches from the book of Luke. As we celebrate a baptism Sunday, how do we receive the kingdom of God like a child?
What has God called us to do in the kingdom of this world? Join us this Sunday as Dr. Steve Garber, author of Visions of Vocation, shares with us a vision of the beautiful mission of God in our vocation as Christians.
How does God call us to respond when we notice people on the margins? How do we hold onto hope when we find ourselves out on the margins? The story of Ruth reminds us of a communal love that expresses the faithfulness of God. This week, Rev. Sandi reflects on the way God, in His steadfast love, chooses the outsider and welcomes them in.
Psalm 37 gives us a promise of peace in the presence of evil. This Sunday, Canon Patrick reminds us that the light will one day overcome the darkness. If Christ is the light of the world, how can we respond to what often feels like overwhelming darkness?
How does knowing Jesus as Savior and as Lord impact the way we see brokenness and weakness? This Sunday at the Cathedral, Dean Peet preaches on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man and explores the implications of knowing our own need.
What has Christ sent the church to do in the world? This Sunday, Rob Sturdy teaches from the prophet Amos. Because our God has made Himself poor in order to make others rich, His Church has been sent with a unique purpose in the world.
This Sunday at Your Cathedral, we are looking ahead to the fall. Join us as Dean Peet shares with us our vision of cultivating Christlikeness in our common life.
As we wrap up our preaching series on the life of King David, Canon Patrick reflects on God's faithfulness and what it means to be a man after God's heart.
What comes to mind when you think of the name Son of David? For a time, the legacy of the house of David was one of violence and pain. This week at Cathedral, Rev. Rob Sturdy leads us to the better Son of David; in Jesus, what has been lost and broken can be redeemed and restored.
This Sunday, Dean Peet Dickinson explores the web of sin. In David's failure, we see the devastation sin brings and the power of confession in light of the work of Christ on our behalf.
We all long for a sense of home in one way or another, whether that's longing for peace and stability or longing for belonging and rest. This week at the Cathedral, Canon Patrick invites us to consider the home Christ has made for us in the kingdom of God.
This Sunday at Cathedral, Dean Peet teaches from 2 Samuel 6:1-15. How does this moment in the life of King David reveal the way that the Lord pursues each of us?
Join us this Sunday as Student Ministry Director Hunter Myers walks us through 2 Samuel 1:17-27. In this passage, we see King David as a leader. What happens when leaders fail us? Hunter encourages us to continue to look to the Messiah who both shepherds us perfectly and helps us grow as shepherds who care for others well.
Everyone loves a story of revenge. But in Jesus' kingdom, what does it look like to show mercy and to love our enemies? Join Canon Patrick as he explores more of the life of King David.
Join us this Sunday as Rob Sturdy teaches from the life of David. Jesus tells us that the Sabbath is made for man and not man for the Sabbath. What does that mean for the priorities of God's family? What does this story from the life of David show about how God relates to us?
God has given us to one another in spiritual community and in friendship. How can the way we love one another express the good news of what Christ has done? Join Rev. Sandi this Sunday as we look into the friendship of David and Jonathan.
Join us this Sunday as the Rev. Dr. Marion Platt walks us through the story of David and Goliath. God uses simple things to accomplish His purposes.
This week Canon Patrick teaches on the anointing of David and reminds us that God sees us.
What does it mean to be a part of the family of God? In Zechariah Chapter 12, we hear about a promise of One who will come from the house of David, who will make even the feeblest among us strong. Join Dean Peet as we look at the One we have pierced, the Son of God and of David--and receive His welcome.
The Trinity--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit--exists in an eternal relationship of dynamic love. Does this matter to us today? Join Dean Peet in exploring the nature of the Trinity on this Trinity Sunday.
The Scriptures tell us that the Holy Spirit gives us gifts. What is the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit and what does it look like for the family of God to embody them?
How many times have you thought or uttered, "Lord, have mercy" in these past weeks and months? This Sunday, Dean Peet reminds us that the words of Jesus are trustworthy and true--that the Spirit is with us and that God will make all things new. In the meantime, we can be washed and welcomed as we look for these promises to be fulfilled.
We live in a world full of hurting people. The last few years have been marked with loss and uncertainty. What does God have to say when it feels like the locusts have eaten away what is good? Join Sandi Kerner this Sunday as we look at God's promises in Joel 2.
Because of Jesus, you can recognize your sins and bring them to a Holy AND shame-safe God. This week, Student Ministry Director Hunter Myers shares the good news in Leviticus 19.
How have you bee shepherded by the Good Shepherd? How can we follow the Good Shepherd in the way we care for and support one another? We have a Savior who has walked before us; this week Peet reminds us that He walks with us and shows us how to walk with others.
John 21:1-14 describes an encounter with the risen Christ. This Third Sunday in Eastertide, Canon Patrick teaches us that the Lord Jesus has made himself alive to us in our everyday moments as well as the miraculous ones.
Many of us long for an encounter with God, like the ones we read in Scripture. This second Sunday of Easter, Hunter Myers shares the good news that Jesus meant what He said, "It is better that I go away, for if I go away I will send the Holy Spirit." Hear how St. Thomas and Job encountered a God who met them where they really are and who still meets people through the power of the Holy Spirit.
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This Good Friday, Rob Sturdy explores Jesus' cry of grief from the cross.
Through His resurrection, Jesus opens for us the bright new reality of new life in Him. Join us this Easter Sunday as Bishop Chip Edgar invites us into that new life found in the risen Lord.
Journey with us this Holy Saturday through the story of creation, fall, deliverance, and restoration as we await the resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
What did Christ demonstrate for us as he washed his disciples' feet during the week of His passion? Dean Peet shows us on this Maundy Thursday that the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life for us. How can we receive what He freely gives?
Psalm 126 leads us through a journey of pain and lament into restored joy. How does God shepherd us through pain and into joy in Him? This week The Rev. Dr. John Barr is with us from Church of the Apostles in Columbia, SC.
We live in a world of broken promises--promises that we ourselves have broken, and promises made to us that others have broken. This week at Cathedral, Canon Patrick teaches on the promise-keeping God, who makes a covenant with His people that He does not break.
Does God see the suffering of people? If He does see, what does He do about it? This Sunday in Lent Rob Sturdy preaches on the calling of Moses and helps us see both the character of the God who sees, hears, and comes for us and our call to participate in liberating others from bondage.
This week in the season of Lent, The Rev. Dr. Sandi Kerner invites us to journey with Abram as he discovers the faithfulness of God.
We join the nation of Israel as we are called to trust the promise of the Promised Land.
Why is the truth so hard to hear? The Cathedral's Student Director Hunter Myers reminds us that we have a God who speaks the truth and listens even more closely than we know, and a Savior who invites us into His true fast.
Have you ever walked by something 100 times before noticing something unique that had escaped your notice? Turns out it is possible to see without seeing. Join Canon Patrick Schlabs as he looks at the meaning of the Transfiguration and the barriers to truly seeing Jesus as he is.
This morning at Cathedral, Rob Sturdy preaches on Isaiah 61:1-4 and the Year of Jubilee. How has the Jubilee Man come to set us free from bondage? Rob reminds us that God's people bear the responsibility of bringing both physical and spiritual restoration that was bought for us in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
This week at the Cathedral, the Rev. Dr. Erin Clifford is our guest preacher. She teaches from the book of Jeremiah and Psalm 1 to remind us that God desires to renew our hearts. Our heart is an important part of who we are, and God desires to give our hearts rest as He transforms us.
Have you ever had a dish transport you into a memory? In the same way, what does the Gospel do for your soul? We have a weekly reminder at the Lord's Table, through the food that nourishes us, of the Good News of the Gospel. How can we remember that today and, hearing the reminder, serve others this meal?
John 15 paints a picture for us of the vine and the branches. Dean Peet reminds us that the source of life and growth is in the Vine, which is Jesus Christ. As we look to the growth of the year ahead, let us first seek to find our home in the True Vine.
In Luke 4:14-30, the people from Jesus' hometown reject the message of the Messiah. Who is the Gospel good news for? When Jesus reads from the Prophet Isaiah, He shows us that the Gospel is good news to those who know they desperately need it.
John 2:1-11 gives an account of the wedding at Cana. The picture of Jesus restoring joy at the celebration of the bridegroom and the bride is a sign and foreshadowing of the provision of Jesus on the cross. On the cross, God proves, through Christ, His intent to keep His vows to us--that He will never leave nor forsake His children, even on their worst days. How can we embody this promise through the way that we care for the world and one another?
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Who is the one who sees a tender reed but will not break it? Who can hold a faintly burning wick but not quench it? This week Dean Peet reminds us that Jesus is the one of whom the prophet speaks in Isaiah 42. Jesus is the one who will come to enact justice but also carry and protect the weak.
Join Hunter Myers, our Director of Youth Ministries, as he looks at the unprecedented and precedented encounter between the Holy Family and Simeon and Anna in the Temple from Luke chapter 2.
What do we want when we want Christmas? Though it's easy to get lost in the feelings of haste, waste, or hype, Christmas comes to us with something much better. Join our youth director, Hunter Myers, as he unpacks the wonders of Luke 2:15-20.
Have you ever stopped to think about just how bad the circumstances of Jesus' birth actually were? A young, poor, unmarried woman, a long journey to be counted by the state, and an unseemly birth surrounded by farm animals. Yet all the unseemly conditions give us a glimpse of God's great love for humanity. Join Dean Peet Dickinson as he explores anew the riches of God's love displayed in the Christmas story of Luke 2:1-15.
This time of year is wonderful, but for some of us, joy can be hard to come by. In the early chapters of Luke's gospel we find joy erupting from the unlikeliest voices. How can we learn to find joy in all things? Join Patrick Schlabs as we explore Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1:39-56 and find unimpeded joy in Jesus.
The readings in Advent are filled with warnings of judgment and calls for repentance. But how can these warnings be good news to us, rather than omens of fear and shame? Join Dean Peet Dickinson as he preaches on John the Baptist's message from Luke 3.
Advent is about waiting, but what exactly our we waiting for? Join the Rev Dr Rob Sturdy in Micah 3 and Luke 3 as we discuss Jesus' first coming and what exactly we wait for in his second coming.
Advent has arrived! This season is a time to remember that when it seems like we're surrounded by chaos on all sides, that our redemption draws near. Join Patrick Schlabs as we look to Jesus' words in Luke 21 and see how Jesus standing with us gives us courage rather than the allure of consumption or the illusion of control.
On Christ the King Sunday, Peet Dickinson teaches from the gospel of John, chapter 18. Join us as we see Jesus as the true King of the whole world who is lifted up upon the cross and now seated at the right hand of the Father.
Is an emerging post-Christian context the greatest obstacle for reaching GenZ, or is it the greatest evangelistic opportunity in our lifetime?
On November 4th, the Cathedral hosted an AlphaSC event with the Alpha Youth USA director Jordan Biere. Jordan presented insights from the latest Barna Research on GenZ. Distilling four critical values for Christians to adopt, Jordan shared the unique opportunities to equip & empower GenZ to reach their generation for the Gospel.
This Sunday at the Cathedral, Student Director Hunter Myers teaches from Psalm 16. When faced with suffering, what do you grasp for false security? Do you tend to numb or control? The goodness of Jesus invites us to walk with Him through our suffering as those who have been promised an eternal, unshakeable inheritance in Him.
Revelation 7:9-17 speaks of the great gathering of all of the saints from throughout the ages. What encouragement can we take from this future picture when the church feels so divided in our time? Like an assuring word from those coming down from a mountain summit, we can know that we are not lost and not alone.
This Sunday at the Cathedral Church, we celebrate the baptism of one of our newest family members. Dean Peet teaches from Deuteronomy 6 and the people of God's task to teach one another the love of God and of neighbor.
Isaiah 59:9-20 speaks of a people with no hope. However, in the middle of the passage, we hear that God sees and responds. Marion Platt, the director of Charleston's Star Gospel Mission, shares with us the hope of the one who suited up and came to live among us, giving us hope of restoration in the midst of darkness.
Isaiah 53 speaks of the Suffering Servant and his acquaintance with pain and grief. If Jesus has taken on flesh in order to suffer with us, how does this speak to the way that we suffer together? Dean Peet invites us to consider how our suffering can be shaped by the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
How does Jesus call us to live in relation to our resources? This Sunday Canon Patrick talks about the tension of accumulating earthly wealth and living according to the call of Jesus.
The fourth value in our Four Commons series is the Common Good. How are we called to seek the common good of our communities and our neighbors as the Body of Christ? Genesis 2 describes the nature of God's creative design: it is not good for Adam to be alone--we are made for one another, the seek the flourishing of our neighbor. Jesus sets the example of what it ultimately looks like to lay our lives down for another; how can we grow into that together as a Cathedral Church?
How do we live as a family of God in a community formed by common grace? Student Ministry Director Hunter Myers teaches from Romans 12:1-8 this Sunday.
The second community value in our Four Commons series is Common Life. How do we share life as members of God's family? Canon Patrick teaches on Romans 12:9-21 and challenges us to press into knowing and loving one another, even as we are known and loved by God.
Psalm 116:1-9 speaks of the story of God's children; it is a story of God's rescue, care, and love. At The Cathedral, we express our values through the Four Commons: Common Prayer, Common Life, Common Grace, and Common Good. This Sunday, Dean Peet teaches on our value of Common Prayer. Like the Psalmist, when we come together we express our common story as God's children. Our worship is something that is a normal part of our individual lives but also our shared community life.
This Sunday is the final Sunday of our 1 Corinthians series, and we are ending by talking about living as God's family with one another in love.
What does it mean for us to inhabit perishable bodies? Have you experienced the disconnect between your bodily reality and the spiritual reality of who you are? Pain, death, anxiety, disability, and a whole host of incongruent experiences make human embodiment difficult. However, as Father Rob shares with us this Sunday, your body is a seed of what it will one day be if you are in Christ. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus makes the imperishable love of God appear to us in a mortal body to show this to us and seal it for us.
What is the hope that keeps us afloat in waves of uncertainty and despair? This Sunday, Dean Peet reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus seals for us a hope that cannot be taken away.
What does the transforming love of God look like in a deeply divided culture? 1 Corinthians 13 talks about the kind of love that has been demonstrated to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We are called to become the kind of people who display this kind of love, not defined by intention but by deed.
What do you think of when you think of spiritual gifts? 1 Corinthians 12:1-20 talks about the ways that God has given His Body different spiritual gifts. Student Director Hunter Myers shares that these gifts for spirituality, given in love to God's family, are tools to help build one another up into godly living and care for one another.
Let's be real: sometimes it is hard to understand what Paul is saying! However, in this week's passage of the Cross Culture Church series, Dean Peet Dickinson invites us to wrestle with a difficult passage and discover a unifying purpose. No matter what conflicts and seeming contradictions you face, Christians are called to proclaim Christ's death in every sphere of our life.
How has God shown His faithfulness to you? This week, Dean Peet teaches on idolatry and how God is and has been faithful to His Church.
This Sunday in our 1 Corinthians series, guest speaker Rob Sturdy exhorts is to walk in another, better way to live as submitted to one another in Christ, a way that the Apostle Paul outlines for us in his letter. Our world is polarized and drawn up into conflicting sides and ideologies. How do we live as Christ to our neighbor, even if they are our ideological enemies?
This Sunday in our 1 Corinthians series, Dean Peet frames for us a picture of the family of God, where neither being single nor being married elevates or diminishes your place and purpose in the kingdom.
This week, in our 1 Corinthians series, Canon Patrick talks about sexual stewardship of our bodies. Our bodies are good and made by God; we have been bought by God with a price, and so what does it look like to honor God with our bodies?
This Sunday in our 1 Corinthians series, we have a guest speaker from The Bridge Church, Rev. RaShan Frost. RaShan asks us to ponder together if we are working in the name of Christ or in the name of the world's wisdom. How does the wisdom of God enable us to continue laboring in humility?
This week in our series on 1 Corinthians, Peet teaches about the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. The kingdom of God does not conform to the pattern of the culture, where people are commodities and there is a race to be one. Instead, the kingdom of God is like a field where all growth belongs to God.
Ordinary Time in the church calendar is a time for steady growth in the Gospel. This week, Canon Patrick introduces a new series on 1 Corinthians and begins with 1 Corinthians 1:1-18. The cross of Christ invites us to ponder the wisdom of God; the poor and powerless are invited to find welcome and comfort in God made man. What looks like foolishness to the world is the glorious wisdom of God.
This week, Dean Peet teaches from 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, where Paul describes the hope for those of us who are discouraged. Have you felt that you have lost heart? Take heart that though our outward selves are wasting away, we have a great hope that our inward selves are bring renewed and will be fully restored when we see Jesus face to face.
This Trinity Sunday, Rob Sturdy preaches from Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus in John 3:1-16. The Trinity exists in ever-self-sacrificing love. When Jesus meets Nicodemus at night, he shows him that to walk in light is to walk in the love that sees all and yet gives itself for the sake of others.
This Pentecost Sunday, Canon Patrick teaches that Jesus invites us, by the presence of His Spirit, to respond to fear with trust that He is with us. John 20:19-23 shows us that Jesus' first words to the disciples after His resurrection are words of peace and comfort as He appears to them. We are invited to share in that same peace with the promise of the filling of His Holy Spirit.
This First Sunday After the Ascension, Dean Peet teaches from Psalm 68:1-20. The victory of the cross belongs to God, but to whom go the spoils? Peet shows us that though the victory is the Lord's, the spoils of victory become His people, who in turn are gifts for the flourishing of the world.
This morning, Student Director Hunter Myers teaches on the church at Antioch in Acts 11:19-30. What does it look like to live into the name that we bear as Christian? How to be become that which we already are? Hunter encourages us that through the grace of God, we can grow to bear the Name well.
1 John 3:11-24 speaks of others knowing that we belong to the Family of God by seeing our love in action. This 5th Sunday of Easter, Dean Peet teaches on a picture of the cross that not only provides something beautiful to behold, but that instead moves us to action in loving our neighbor in truth and deed.
What does it look like to live in the knowledge of our adoption as sons and daughters of God? 1 John 2:28-3:1-10 speaks of the fact that children of God walk and light and do not sin. Canon Patrick walks us through the passage and reminds us that it is God's adoption of us as children that precedes His call to obedience, and therefore enables us to become like Him.
What does it mean to live as an Easter People? 1 John 1:1-2:2 speaks of walking in the light in fellowship with God and one another. This Sunday, Dean Peet exhorts us to walk in the resurrection reality that new life in Christ alters the state of both our relationship with God and with our neighbor. In a culture marked by division, separation, and prideful derision, how can we live in humble peace with one another?
Happy 2nd Sunday of Easter! This Sunday, Student Ministry Director Hunter Myers teaches on God's kingdom of peace, brought about by Christ's resurrection, that the prophet Isaiah foretells in Isaiah 26. How would we live if we trusted Jesus to bring us into His perfect peace, instead of trusting in our own work? The Gospel of Grace invites us into this spacious place by bringing peace to us where we are.
This Easter Sunday, Bishop Mark Lawrence teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Who will Jesus draw if the Son of Man is lifted up? Bishop Mark shares the great hope that the suffering, the sinful, and the seeking will be drawn out of death and up into life through the death and resurrection of Christ.
This Holy Saturday, Student Director Hunter Myers reminds us that in Christ's victory, we can find hope and salvation in even the darkest of circumstances. How can the words "He is not here; He is risen just as He said" change the way we live in remembrance of the reality of the resurrection?
This Good Friday, Dean Peet teaches from Hebrews 10:1-25. The pain in our world, the suffering brought by Covid-19, and the shadow of death upon our lives is not finished. However, because of the work of Christ on the cross, we can know that His declaration of a defeated death is finished and complete.
This Maundy Thursday, Canon Patrick shares how the meal initiated by our Savior is a model for how we are to love one another unto unity in the Family of God. We love because He first loved us.
This Palm Sunday, Dean Peet teaches from Mark 11:1-11 about Jesus' determination to fulfill his calling. He rides on to the cross for the helpless, the poor, the weak, and the dismayed. He rides on for you.
The season of Lent invites us to reckon with the reality of death. In Lent, we journey with Jesus through His journey through death and into glorious life. This Sunday, student director Hunter Myers encourages us that while we live with the reminder of death, God has invites us into His story. At the cross we see the overthrowing of the rule of death, and we experience the invitation into life for all peoples.
Ephesians 2:1-10 speaks of the great love with which God has loved us. This week, Dean Peet calls us to reflect on where we have come from and how far the Lord has brought us. "But God" is a pivotal moment in this passage that changes out trajectory and brings us from death to life.
At the close of the day, as the cool of night descends and households prepare for sleep, Christians have prayed Compline. This simple service rooted in the Psalms ends the day in trusting dependance upon God's grace, presence, and care. Now, you can pray Compline any evening with the choir from the Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul. Quiet your heart. Limit distractions. Allow these words sung and prayed for centuries draw you into the loving care of the triune God at the close of your day.
This Sunday, Canon Patrick teaches on John's account of Jesus cleansing the temple. Jesus disrupts our rhythms and affections and invites us to trust His word, His people, and His authority.
What would it be like if we knew deep in our hearts that we are always safe in the Kingdom of God? This morning Dean Peet teaches on Romans 8:31-39 and encourages us that even in the midst of heaviness and death, God's presence is there with us.
This week we are blessed to have the Rev. Erin Clifford as a guest teacher. Psalm 25 speaks of lifting up our hearts as they are to the Lord. As we come to the one year anniversary of the beginning of the Covid pandemic, we begin the season of Lent with a meditation on waiting on the Lord.
This morning, Canon Patrick talk about the experience of feeling far from God that the Psalmist expresses in Psalms 42 and 43. How do we invite God into our disappointments, griefs, and discomforts?
In 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Paul talks about becoming all things to all people. This week, Peet shares how we can share the hope of Christ as ambassadors of the gift of the Gospel. When we make certain groups or types of people into an "other," we make ourselves great and miss the blessings of the Gospel. Instead, Jesus calls us to shed self-interest for the sake of all people.
This Sunday, Dean Peet casts a vision for the upcoming year for our Cathedral Church. Acts 2:42-47 teaches that the early church had all things in common. How is God leading us to lean into our Common Life, come together in our Common Prayer, grow in Common Grace, and seek our community's Common Good?
This Sunday, Canon Patrick teaches from Matthew 6:19-34 and poses the question, "When will we have enough?" In a culture so centered on hoarding and maintaining wealth, how do we reflect the generosity of our Father and care for one another with our treasures?
This week, Dean Peet unpacks the calling of Samuel and Nathaniel 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and John 1:43-51. How does God's call to us make each of us a steward? God is calling us; may we be His servants who are listening.
On this first Sunday after Epiphany, Canon Patrick teaches from Isaiah 42:1-9 about the effects of the Kingship of Jesus. We become like the thing that we choose to worship. We seek leaders that look like the idols that we behold. Instead of seeking power and leaders who grasp for it, how can we as the Body of Christ seek to become like the suffering servant Christ?
Happy New Year! This week, Dean Peet teaches from Jeremiah 31:7-14 and shares about the hope found in Christ. Despite a discouraging and exhausting year, all will be made well through Christ.
This week, Hunter Myers teaches from Galatians 3:23-4:7 on God's great plan of redemption. How is God's goodness displayed in His waiting? In the fullness of time, God sent His Son to be the fulfillment of His promise to his people.
Love needs an incarnation. This Christmas Eve, Peet shares about how the love of Gos transforms itself to meet us where we are. We celebrate that Emmanuel, God With Us, has come to show His love by being born as one of us.
This Sunday, on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Canon Patrick teaches from 2 Samuel 7:1-17, God's promise to David that He would build for him a house. Patrick reminds us that the faithfulness and steadfast love of God carries the people of Israel to the fulfillment of His promises to them. As we look at the hope of the birth of Christ, we can rest in the fact that God will uphold His promises to us.
This week, Hunter Myers reminds us of the joy that is found in the story of the coming of Christ. The story of the birth of Christ is not about us, but it is for us.
This week, we celebrate the second week of Advent. Dean Peet teaches from Isaiah 40:1-11 and encourages us to remember and believe that God is both great and mighty and full of goodness. As we look to the coming of our Emmanuel, we rest in the promise of both Christ coming near and bringing a kingdom.
This week Canon Patrick teaches from Isaiah 64:1-9 and reminds us that we are not those who wait in vain, but those who wait for the certain return of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this season of Advent marked by a difficult year of uncertainty, how can we wait well?
This week Dean Peet shares with us a picture of the Good Shepherd and encourages us that our love and service is inspired and empowered by Jesus' love and care. Follow Him, for He has shown us the way.
This week, Dean Peet teaches from 1 Thessalonians and encourages us that while many things on earth shift, our hope is laid up for us in heaven, where Jesus is seated and reigning.
This week, Dean Peet teaches from Revelation 7:9-17, and shares a vision of the people of God. How does a picture of God's future Kingdom encourage and direct us today?
Do we bring Jesus our questions? This week Patrick teaches from Matthew 22: 15-46. Jesus welcomes and answers our questions, and He challenges us to not only view Him as a brilliant teacher but also to call Him Lord. Jesus desires to answer not only our questions but to fulfill our greatest need.
What stories do we return to again and again? What stories stir our souls? This week Hunter Myers encourages us that the Christian life is a return to the Gospel of grace as we retell our stories to one another.
This week, Canon Patrick teaches from Philippians 4:1-9. Peace is hard to nail down, unless its source is constant. The great hope we have as believers in Christ is that He has brought an everlasting Kingdom of peace with his death and resurrection. How can we live into this peace in such uncertain times? How can we model relational and circumstantial peace in a year that feels like a continual storm? Canon Patrick invites us to practice peace through knowing the Prince of Peace.
In Philippians 3:4-14, Paul talks about the treasures of Christ's Kingdom. This week Dean Peet talks about the encouragement available to us in our secure citizenship in the Kingdom of God.
This week, Dean Peet preaches from Philippians 2:1-13. Peet challenges us that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand even in our own hearts and minds. Change can always happen in the Kingdom of God, and our Savior has made a way to righteousness that is always available to His children.
In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells the parable of the generous master. This week Canon Patrick paints a picture of the generosity of our Father. As laborers for the Kingdom, we can trust our Master to deal with our failings with generosity as we labor together. All of us who were last are made first in the Gospel because of the work of Jesus Christ. How can we respond generously in return?
This week, Dean Peet preaches out of Acts and calls us to ask together, "What does it mean for us to be the heart of God for the heart of Charleston?" Just as the muscle of the heart pumps blood to every part of the body, our scattering circulates the Good News of the Gospel.
This week, Dean Peet discusses Matthew 18:15-20. Matthew 18 is often talked about as the prescription for confronting an offense. How do we orient toward this teaching of Jesus in light of once being lost and now being found by the Good Shepherd? How do we orient toward the divisive social and political climate in light of this posture of humility and loving our neighbor?
Canon Patrick unpacks how the identity of Christ is inseparable from the mission of Christ as seen in the cross. In Matthew 16:21-28, Jesus predicts his own suffering and invites us into his mission. Christ and His cross invites us to turn away from conquest and move toward laying down our lives for others.
Dean Peet preaches on Matthew 16:1-20 this week. Jesus goes to great lengths to stand with conviction amongst a people who needed to be encouraged that their hope is built on solid ground.
Dean Peet gives the third message in the final sermon of the Undivided series on racial reconciliation. The Gospel invites us to examine the fruit that comes from our hearts as we make our way through these divided times and respond to injustice.
This week, Canon Patrick preaches from Micah 6:1-8 as part of the Undivided series. God sent the prophet Micah to a people who had become unfaithful in the way they treated the poor and oppressed. In response to their broken worship, God's people offer to adjust their worship, but God continually calls for mercy and not sacrifice. Patrick shows us how worship without mercy is incomplete, and mercy without worship is insufficient.
Do we say “go away” or “come near” to those who are burdened? In Matthew 11:25-30, Jesus calls those who are heavy laden to Himself and invites them to take on His burden. Dean Peet discusses how it is not only American to lift burdens off of those who are downtrodden and oppressed, it is also Christlike. Jesus has a yoke of righteousness in His kingdom that is perfectly fit for our shoulders.
This week, Dean Peet preaches on the sword of Christ. The sword of Christ cuts into the status quo to bring the His Kingdom. The way of the cross disrupts our false "peace and quiet" of sinful status quo to bring about His righteousness. How will we step into the new life He has prepared for us?
This week Cathedral has a guest teacher, the Reverend Matthew Rivers from St. John's Chapel on Charleston's Eastside. Romans 5:12-19 speaks of the redemption of righteousness offered to us in Christ. We hear the story of God's call to Rev. Rivers and his journey of grace in the Gospel. God is a relational God, and Rev. Rivers challenges us to pursue relationship with one another in grace, just as Christ pursues all those who belong to Him.
Canon Patrick preaches this week out of Matthew 9:35-10:4. This Sunday marks the first Sunday of Ordinary Time in the Anglican calendar. How do the truths of Advent, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost enable us to embody the story of Jesus? Canon Patrick argues that just as a car without fuel is useless, the church without mission is without purpose. How can we cultivate a heart of compassion and conviction as we pursue Christ's mission?
This week, Cathedral hosts the Rev. Rob Sturdy, the chaplain at the Citadel. Rev. Rob teaches from 1 Peter 5:6-14 and invites us to reflect on how God's grace confirms, strengthens and establishes us to stand for the day at hand. Like we see in the life of the Apostle Peter, past failure, doubt, or discouragement will not keep us from the grace offered to us in Christ Jesus.
This Pentecost Sunday, Dean Peet teaches from 1 Peter 4:12-19. How does the Holy Spirit enable us to endure suffering? Though suffering is certain, the of Spirit of God is with us every step of the way.
This week, Canon Patrick teaches from 1 Peter 4:1-11. The Apostle Peter encourages followers of Jesus to live as though they belong to another world. Canon Patrick invites us to explore how we orient to the world around us in light of our other-worldly citizenship.
Where do you look for vindication? Dean Peet teaches this week out of 1 Peter 3:1-22. Vanquishing those who oppress and do evil is not ultimately the Christian's job to perform. As witnesses of Christ, Christians can zealously fight for what is good, knowing that the final victory over evil, suffering, and death will belong to the Lord.
1 Peter 2:13-25 speaks of the newness of life given in Christ Jesus and how that changes everything. Since we have died with Christ, how does that transform how we live as we rise with Christ? How does it change how we relate to those in authority? This week Dean Peet encourages us that the causality of the gospel preserves us as we face the fallenness of this world.
What are you doing today? This week, Hunter Myers teaches from 1 Peter 2:1-10. Because we are chosen and precious to God, we are invited to become a people built to last in any circumstance. Hunter encourages us that our very identity is an invitation to become who we were called to be in Christ. What you are doing today is an invitation to participate in the eternal Kingdom of God.
Wherever you are this Sunday, listen & learn from our friend Tom Hample about the call of Moses. Moses carried years of guilt, shame, and failure before receiving a unique call from God. But when Moses tried to get out of his calling, God spoke an enduring promise into Moses's life that is also available to all in Christ today, "I will be with you."
Who do you trust? For many of us, the list of people & institutions we trust is shrinking rapidly. So, what does it mean to trust who God calls you to be & where He calls you? In this second 'Missed Calls' sermon series, Canon Patrick Schlabs preaches from Genesis 12:1-9 on the missed calls of Abraham to trust not only God's character but His timing.
Last week we learned how work can be a (very) good thing, but we know sometimes work can become idolatrous. Listen to this weeks Formation class taught by the Rev. Patrick Schlabs and learn how work can become effected by sin, and what we can do about it.
In the beginning, God called everything into existence. Then God called Adam & Eve to partake in creation and cultivation. But, soon Adam & Eve listened to a different call: the call of selfish consumption, what the Bible calls sin. In this first 'Missed Calls' sermon series, Dean Peet Dickinson preaches from Genesis 2:4-9, 15-25 on the missed call of Adam & Eve. Listen & learn how this missed call is answered fully and finally by Jesus.
How can we use our 9-5 jobs to show the world God's goodness? This is the question that the Rev. Patrick Schlabs tries to answer in this new formation series titled Called to Work. Listen and learn how you can bring God's goodness to those around you in your day to day job.
What does the ashen cross painted on your forehead mean? Is it a sign of your own piety, or is it an act of public repentance & contrition? This Ash Wednesday, our friend Bishop Terrell Glenn from St. Andrew's City Church shares the heart behind Ash Wednesday from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Listen & learn how an ashen cross proclaims what Christ has done for us on the Cross.
Integrating faith & work is a key part of maturing in your faith. What does it look like for you to work wisely in your sphere? This February at Public Theology, entrepreneur Brannon McAllister shares a theology & strategy for engaging the "middle spaces" between spheres. Listen & learn how to live more fully into your daily calling!
We all long for mountain-top experiences, to see life and beauty at it's height. But one time, three disciples witnessed Jesus luminously transfigured on a mountain, and these disciples still fell into sin. Our sin runs deep enough that even the deepest perception of Beauty isn't enough to transform us. So, what hope is there for followers of Christ through every mountain & every valley? This Sunday, Hunter Myers preaches from Matthew 17:1-9 on the Transfiguration of Jesus and the good news for all: our King is merciful, and we are called to listen to him more than we fear our sin.
How can Christians use technology as a tool to be formed in the beauty of the Gospel rather than being deformed in fear & anxiety? Join this special Christian Formation session as we discuss the formative (and deformative) power of technology. [As a disclaimer, neither Rachel Hajek nor Hunter Myers are trained counselors/psychologists. This conversation will not discuss Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but rather the broader sense of the word 'anxiety' as unhealthy fears. For those dealing with diagnosed Anxiety, we recommend trained & licensed counselors and pastoral care from clergy.]
A campfire changes things, as if it transforms weary travelers with the words, "Everything is better now." Many gathered around Jesus expecting Him to tell them to do better or not to worry so much. Instead, Jesus invites them into a third way, gathered around Him in His life, His death, His resurrection, and His Kingdom. This Baptism Sunday, Dean Peet Dickinson preaches on Matthew 5:21-37 on some hard teachings of Jesus that ultimately invite us to gather around Him.
Now that we have learned about how God uses creativity in the world, how are creative people from our church using art to point to the goodness of God? In this week's Formation class, we hear from Anna Brock - pianist, Beth Webb Hart - writer, Edward Hart - composer, and David Stanfield - animator. Listen to how these artists use their creative mediums to show the world God's goodness.
Andy Crouch shares his final session at the 2017 Listen & Speak event. Enjoy this gem from our Cathedral archives!
Andy Crouch shares his second session at the 2017 Listen & Speak event. Enjoy this gem from our Cathedral archives!
Andy Crouch shares his opening session at the 2017 Listen & Speak event. Enjoy this gem from our Cathedral archives!
Pastor Scott Sauls shares at the 2016 Listen & Speak event. Enjoy this gem from our Cathedral archives!
Pastor Scott Sauls shares at the 2016 Listen & Speak event. Enjoy this gem from our Cathedral archives!
Most of the time, we don't like tensions. We avoid certain relationships to avoid awkward tensions, and if we're not careful, we can ignore important realities to remain at ease. For the follower of Jesus, the consistent tension is to remain distinct within the world. Jesus put it to like as salt & light without abandoning the foundation of Scripture. This week, the Rev. Canon Patrick Schlabs preaches from Matthew 5:13-20 on the call to be a distinct people within the world, avoiding the errors that fall on either side of this tension.
Every year carries new challenges & opportunities. However, the call to worship, discipleship, and mission doesn't change for followers of Jesus. This Sunday, Dean Peet Dickinson preaches from Micah 6:1-8. Listen & learn what the call for worship, discipleship, and mission looks like for our community.
It takes courage to be persistent. When Jesus called to a couple persistent fishers, they couldn't imagine where their call to be "fishers of men" would take them. This week, Dean Peet Dickinson preaches from Matthew 4:12-22 about the calling of the first disciples and, ultimately, the calling of all who follow Jesus to be Gospel-driven, creative, committed, loving fishers of people.
As Christians, how are we meant to glorify God with our creativity? In this first Called to Create formation class, Stephen Roach answers that question and more. Listen and learn how we can start using your creativeness to glorify God, the one who gave us the desire to create.
Who are we, really? It seems like a chasm exists between our ideal selves and who we really are, between perception and reality. This isn't a new problem either! When our friend St. Paul addressed a church in Corinth overrun with issues, he still called them "saints," those set apart for a holy purpose. What can followers of Jesus make of our dual situation as broken, sinful people and our calling to be saints? This Baptism Sunday, Rev. Patrick Schlabs shares the good news from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9: your calling is rooted in God's faithfulness and not your effort to be better.
How would you treat your time, talent, and treasure if you knew that you were called, equipped, and loved by God? As Dean Peet teaches from Matthew 3:13-17 on the baptism of Jesus, we discover how "all-in" God works through those He calls, equips, and loves. Listen & learn how the Epiphany at Jesus's baptism affects the way we can go "all-in" with our time, talents, and treasure.
Your 2020 new year resolutions may be anything from a lengthy checklist down to a single word, a theme to carry and pursue throughout the year. This first Sunday of the new year, Dean Peet Dickinson exhorts us to make delight the theme of 2020. The good news is delight isn't something you can manufacture! Delight begins with good gifts and ascends to the God who gives them, and what's more, the reality that in Christ God delights in us. Listen & learn from this sermon from Psalm 84.
What is your response to Christmas? Whether you left the Christmas season tired or rested, empty or filled, connected or lonely, the coming of Jesus is good news for you to respond to. Even one of the most theologically rich passages of the Bible, John 1:1-18, invites us to view everything, God, history, and our own humanity in light of the incarnate Jesus. This Sunday, Hunter Myers teaches from the prologue of the Gospel of John. What we receive in Christ Jesus isn't just new information, but life-giving transformation through the mystery of His life, death, and resurrection.
What makes a gift memorable? Believe it or not, how a gift is given makes it memorable! This Christmas day, Rev. Patrick Schlabs preaches from Titus 3:1-8 about how Christ was given to us so generously when we were so undeserving. Listen & learn the joy Christmas: Jesus, our incarnate King.
Every Sunday, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. On this Christmas Eve, Dean Peet Dickinson encouraged us to also remember the first part of the mystery of faith: Christ was born.
What do you do when your plans go awry? Today, Dean Peet preaches from Matthew 1:18-25 about two people whose life-plan got turned upside down: Mary & Joseph. Listen & learn the hope of a Savior who not only disrupts our plans, but also upholds us, guides us, and invites us into a better path than we ever asked or imagined.
Answering the questions, "Where are we going?" and, "How will we get there?" will invariably affect your present focus. Rather than being a people who have 'arrived', Christians are a people in transit, on a journey. In today's sermon, Rev. Patrick Schlabs unpacks the hope presented to a nation of exiles in Isaiah 35. Discover the enduring Advent hope for all in Christ: the destination and the way have been secured by Jesus.
In the Anglican tradition, the Psalms are the only book of the Bible supposed to be read from every day. This week, listeners can learn from someone on the 2019 Book of Common Prayer task force discuss the Psalms & new Revised Coverdale Psalter! Dr. John Crutchfield will refresh your view of the Psalms and invite you into the process behind translating such an important book.
Every year, Black Friday & Cyber Monday contend for your purchases. But this Advent, Dean Peet Dickinson commends three gifts given through Christ for all who believe in the strength of the Gospel: hope, joy, and peace. Whether your are feeling weak or strong this season, listen & learn to this beautiful gift we find in Romans 15:1-13.
We take communion every week but what is the deeper meaning behind it? This week Seth Whitaker teaches us how how much more there is to communion other than just the bread and wine. Discover how the Book of Common Prayer can show us the tradition and deeper meaning in the eucharist.
How do you know when you've arrived? After you finish school? Get married? Land the dream job? In fact, the Gospel assumes we have not arrived, and this is good news! This week, Dean Peet teaches from Isaiah 2 and reminds us of the good news of Advent: expecting Christ's arrival.
What is your rhythm of daily discipleship? For centuries, the Anglican tradition has offered an incredible rhythm called the Daily Office. The Daily Office follows a lectionary & liturgy, immersing us in the reading of Scripture & prayers. But for most of us, the Book of Common Prayer is a daunting resource to navigate! In this first Formation series on the 2019 Book of Common Prayer, Hunter Myers situates the 2019 Prayer Book and invites you into "the best rhythm for Anglican discipleship." Download a digital Prayer Book here or explore the Daily Prayer app here.
What do you do when you feel powerless? For most of us, our gut responses are fear and panic. Preaching from Psalm 46, Rev. Patrick Schlabs exhorts the source of hope for any chaos or crisis: the powerful, present God.
In this final week of Biblical Justice, we hosted a Q&A with Rev. Patrick Schlabs, Matt Lambert, the Very Rev. Peet Dickinson, and hosted by Hunter Myers. Listen to our panel discuss practical questions from parishioners.
Rev. Erin Clifford visited East Africa as a researcher, interviewing local Christian leaders to document their experience of suffering for Christ. She discovered Gospel-driven leaders practicing generosity, viewing suffering as their teacher and not just an enemy. Listen and discover how suffering can draw Christians outwards towards the needs of others, rather than inward towards isolation and despair.
In a world obsessed with so much new, new jobs, new tech, new relationships, how often are you open to something genuinely new from God? This week, Rev. Erin Clifford teaches from Psalm 98.
In an election year, political discourse ramps up! How can the Bible help Christians think, act, and engage wisely in politics? In this Sunday's formation, Dean Peet Dickinson covers Biblical justice in politics. Listen and discover how Christians can navigate the contentious world of politics.
The faults and failures of a leader may be obvious, but we often overlook the cares and burdens our leaders carry. What care do we owe to those who lead? How do we support them? This week, Bishop Mark Lawrence preaches openly from his own life about the beauty in three words from the Apostle Paul, "Pray for us."
Having learned all about biblical justice, how do Christians apply it to real-world issues? In this week's Fall Formation Series, Rev. Patrick Schlabs offers guidance for Christians to seek justice for today's issues. Listen and learn how to apply biblical justice to problems we face today.
We've all heard the ten commandments, but how do they actually affect our lives from day to day? In this week's Fall Formation, Matt Lambert teaches us the role the ten commandments play in our lives. Discover how God uses the ten commandments to impart justice to the world.
We may understand the importance of justice, but where do we get an example of justice and the power to live it out? This week Rev. Patrick Schlabs covers examples of justice throughout the Bible. Listen and learn how to apply Biblical justice in your daily life.
When you think of the word 'faith', what comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of trust, hope, or even a parachute! However, we rarely think of faith as an allegiance. This week, Rev. Shay Gregorie teaches from Luke about what allegiance to King Jesus looks like & why it matters.
Does the Christian vision for economic justice start & end with soup kitchens? Or, does the Bible offer a truly compelling vision for justice in light of Christ? At this October 2019 Public Theology, Dr. Michael Rhodes teaches on the Old Testament law of Jubilee and what it looks like for the local church to disciple towards & practice a surprising Kingdom economic model: the potluck. This episode was recorded in the courtyard of Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer in downtown Charleston, SC.
Justice is something we've heard a lot about in our culture lately, but what does it mean for Christains? This week Michael Rhodes explores justice and righteousness. Listen and learn about how God uses justice and righteousness as the foundation for his plan.
Being comforted means the world, but being comfortable amounts to little. So, why do we prefer comfortable choices? In Luke 18, Jesus tells a story of a widow who made an uncomfortable choice: to persistently plea her case. This week, Dean Peet Dickinson explores this parable and challenges us to make persistent, uncomfortable choices for the sake of the Kingdom.
How often does, "Thank you!" slip out of your mouth? Expressing thankfulness is, in some ways, an odd task. When Jesus healed 10 lepers and only one returned thankful to Jesus, what made that man unique? Was it his disposition of thankfulness or a recognition of who Jesus is that changed his relationship with God forever? This week, The Rev. Dr. Kendall Harmon teaches from Luke 17:11-19.
Sometimes a problem can seem so big that you can't hide how worried you are. That's what it means to fret; it's when your anxiety is evident in your actions. So, what hope do we have when we face problems, big & small alike? This week, the Archbishop-Elect of Uganda the Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba admonishes you no to fret about the bigness of your problem, but to focus on the bigness of God. Listen along as he explores Psalm 37.
You may live a good life according the the Bible, but bad things may still happen to you. This may cause you to ask yourself, "Does God hate me? Did I do something wrong? Is God really just after all?" This week the Rev. Peet Dickinson explores the book of Job. Learn about how the Bible answers the perennial question, "Why do I suffer?"
How do you use your resources? Your financial advisor may tell you, "Use it to make MORE money!" But what if there is a different 'more' that Jesus calls His followers to seek? What might you be overlooking that is right in front of you? This week, Rev. Patrick Schlabs exposits from Luke 15:1-10.
Knowing wise principles is one thing; applying them wisely is the real challenge! Did you know that a whole book of the Bible is devoted to how hard it is to actually be wise? This writer named Qoheleth sought wisdom and found earth too crushing and heaven too far for wisdom to truly matter. So, why is wisdom so hard to apply and what hope do you have to be wise? This week Matt Lambert explores the book of Ecclesiastes.
Why do anti-heroes gain our affections? Even Jesus tells the story of a flawed anti-hero in Luke 16:1-13. But, what if there's more going on in the parable than a mischievous manager? This week, Rev. Patrick Schlabs explores this complicated parable & challenges us to ask, "How am I using my resources?"
You may have found a few "life hacks" along the way. But, what is real wisdom? Is it an order? A skill? A desire? A disposition? Or is it ultimately a mystery? The book of Proverbs may simply answer, "Yes!" In this Fall Christian formation series, Matt Lambert explores wisdom & the good life in the book of Proverbs. Listen & discover the Bible's captivating case for wisdom in a broken, confusing world.
Right now, you can access more information than any previous generation. Yet, true wisdom is no easier to possess. In this Fall Christian Formation series, Rev. Patrick Schlabs introduces the section in the Bible called Wisdom Literature: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Listen & discover how Biblical wisdom literature doesn't just give principles, but also points to the person of Jesus.
Many think of Heaven as an endless supply of their favorite activities, foods, and friends. Jesus describes heaven in terms of a celebration, a celebration of when people are found & repent. So, what if the greatest joy in heaven isn't about consumption, but rather celebration of a Savior of brings sinners home? This week, Dean Peet Dickinson explores Luke 15:1-10.
Christian faith is not simply a series of concepts to understand; it's a full, embodied reality that affects everything, including what it means to be a family. This week, Dean Peet Dickinson explores the book of Philemon to discover the radical bonds that form when we are adopted into the Church, the Family of God.
The best loves are contagious! We can't help sharing what we love with others. But the Gospel can be so big & expansive that you can miss out on its mystery and the mission to share the good news with others. What does it look like for us to embrace the contagious mystery & mission of the Gospel? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Rev. Patrick Schlabs teaches from Colossians 4.
Have you ever thought of 'we' as a powerful word? 'We' begins constitutions, creates national boundaries, and defines families. But what is the 'we' of Christian community? Paul describes a beautiful reality for the 'we' of Christian community: we are being made alive together. Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians series, Hunter Myers explores Colossians 3:12-4:1.
Though most of us drive cars nowadays, we understand why you shouldn't put the cart before the horse. But we can even get something as important as the Gospel backwards, whether you are a Christian or standing on the outside of faith. So, what does it look like to get your being & actions in the order the Gospel teaches? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Dean Peet explores Colossians 3:1-11.
Packed schedules and lots of screen time can keep kids from asking important questions, questions about faith, life, and God. At The Curve parents conference, Dr. David Olshine led a session on creating space for kids & youth to ask questions in a fast-paced, high-tech world. You'll love hearing his story & re-discovering the unique opportunities parents have in every phase of a child's life.
Freedom doesn't really need to be explained; it's something we all want! But in life, fraudulent paths often obscure the path to true freedom in Christ. How can we avoid the frauds and find freedom today? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Fr. Patrick explores Colossians 2:16-23.
Talk is cheap, and if we're not careful we use it to fill & justify our lives. What does it look like to instead rest in the richness of Jesus rather than all the talk-talk-talk? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Dean Peet explores Colossians 2:1-15.