Our final Messy Church of the year is here! We hope you’ll join us for another evening of fun, faith, and fellowship! Messy Church is for kids ages 4 through fifth grade and their parents. (Siblings welcome!) More information is available at spcathedral.org/children.
Drawing on Scripture and shared conversation, we will delve into a different expression of the resurrection each week: hope, forgiveness, hospitality, courage, generosity, and joy. We’ll also learn a simple spiritual practice to carry with us into our week. No preparation needed - just a willingness to explore more deeply our life with God.
This shared service brings together parishioners from across our neighboring Episcopal Churches for a joint celebration of the Holy Eucharist. A combined choir of singers across the deanery will sing works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Harold Darke. The Rev. Ryan Whitley (Rector of St. Thomas’) will preach and Prov. Michelle Robertshaw will preside.
Join us for an evening of film, reflection, and conversation. The powerful film Straw explores the pressures people carry, the breaking points that shape human decisions, and the importance of compassion and community. Free admission and popcorn!
This faith-filled group will gather to share prayer concerns, 20 minutes of silent meditation, and a brief prayer service to conclude. Our aim is to deepen our fellowship through prayer. All are welcome, whether you have experience with silent meditation or are just curious.
The Order of the Daughters of the King is a 140-year-old religious order for women. The mission of the Order is be the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through prayer, service, and evangelism.
During Eastertide, the Church’s Sunday readings turn to the Book of Acts, where we hear how the apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the message of Jesus and established the early Church. What might these accounts teach us today? How might they guide us in living faithfully so that the Church continues to grow and the Good News continues to be proclaimed? This class will offer an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and faithful response.
We will celebrate this year’s successes and start our investment drive. Find out more about FAST and join us today!
St. Veronica’s Guild gathers for fellowship and to knit, sew, and create comfort items—chemo hats, twiddle muffs, and prayer blankets—for those facing illness or memory loss. Items donated to St. Anthony’s hospital.
Drawing on Scripture and shared conversation, we will delve into a different expression of the resurrection each week: hope, forgiveness, hospitality, courage, generosity, and joy. We’ll also learn a simple spiritual practice to carry with us into our week. No preparation needed - just a willingness to explore more deeply our life with God.
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year with a Beach Eucharist! The whole family is invited. Join us for worship, fellowship, and games out on St. Pete Beach. Food and drinks are provided.
During the 10:15am service, we will recognize our two graduates of Education for Ministry: Marilyn Hobbs and Karen Torrisi. They have completed the four-year program and their certificates will be presented. Join us as we pray for our graduates as they continue in the ministry of the church!
Don’t miss our annual Pentecost Picnic! We provide the fried chicken. You are invited to provide everything else: salads, sides, appetizers, desserts. We have aluminum pans at the front desk for you to take home and bring back with your contribution. Wear red for Pentecost! Sign up to help at spcathedral.org/pentecost.
The church will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. If you have a pastoral emergency during this time, please contact our emergency clergy line at 727-822-4173, ext. 1.
The May selection is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Beyond race, class, or other factors, a powerful caste system influences people’s lives and behavior and the nation’s fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more. John Sumner is the presenter. Contact BJ Scarborough for more information, or for the Zoom link.
St. Veronica’s Guild gathers for fellowship and to knit, sew, and create comfort items—chemo hats, twiddle muffs, and prayer blankets—for those facing illness or memory loss. Items donated to St. Anthony’s hospital.
Bishop Douglas Scharf will ordain Peter Dombrowski to the Sacred Order of Deacons and the Rev. Miranda Harrison-Quillin to the Sacred Order of Priests. You are invited to join in this joyous celebration! A festive reception will be had in Harvard Hall following the ordinations.
This faith-filled group will gather to share prayer concerns, 20 minutes of silent meditation, and a brief prayer service to conclude. Our aim is to deepen our fellowship through prayer. All are welcome, whether you have experience with silent meditation or are just curious.
St. Veronica’s Guild gathers for fellowship and to knit, sew, and create comfort items—chemo hats, twiddle muffs, and prayer blankets—for those facing illness or memory loss. Items donated to St. Anthony’s hospital.
The 20s/40s Group will enjoy an evening of wine tasting! Led by our fellow parishioner Joy Oswald at her wine bar Delicious: An Interactive Taste Experience, this event will offer a selection of six wines paired with savory and sweet treats and insightful commentary. Cost is $25 per person. Please RSVP by Monday, May 11, to Matt Freeman.
The Outreach Committee meets monthly. It is a combination and coordination of outreach efforts in the Cathedral, both locally and abroad. Because we are compelled by Christ to be the healing presence of God’s love in the world, we work to transform the lives of the vulnerable through food, health, education, relationship building, and inclusivity initiatives.
The Friends of St. Aelred is an organization of LGBTQIA+ Episcopalians and their friends and supporters that strive for social justice, fellowship, and service to the community.
All are invited to meet up in the Chapter Room for a brief discussion of the day’s lectionary texts and to check in with one another. Grab a second cup of coffee and a donut and join us from 11:45 am-12:15 pm. Childcare is available.
During Eastertide, the Church’s Sunday readings turn to the Book of Acts, where we hear how the apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the message of Jesus and established the early Church. What might these accounts teach us today? How might they guide us in living faithfully so that the Church continues to grow and the Good News continues to be proclaimed? This class will offer an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and faithful response.
Drawing on Scripture and shared conversation, we will delve into a different expression of the resurrection each week: hope, forgiveness, hospitality, courage, generosity, and joy. We’ll also learn a simple spiritual practice to carry with us into our week. No preparation needed - just a willingness to explore more deeply our life with God.
St. Veronica’s Guild gathers for fellowship and to knit, sew, and create comfort items—chemo hats, twiddle muffs, and prayer blankets—for those facing illness or memory loss. Items donated to St. Anthony’s hospital.
Be part of our Episcopal Youth Community at the Cathedral! We will gather in the Harriet Bedell Room to study, talk, and get to know each other. Contact Youth Minister, Dom DiRienz, for more information.
It’s the week before Mothers’ Day, and we’ll talk about the women and all caregivers in our lives, as well as ways that God can be mothering. Then, we’ll make prayer bouquets! What’s a prayer bouquet? You’ll find out! Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Michelle Thomas.
We will honor our children advancing in their faith milestones. From the nursery to children’s chapel, EYSeedlings, EYC, and our graduates. Pray for our Cathedral Children and Youth!
During Eastertide, the Church’s Sunday readings turn to the Book of Acts, where we hear how the apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the message of Jesus and established the early Church. What might these accounts teach us today? How might they guide us in living faithfully so that the Church continues to grow and the Good News continues to be proclaimed? This class will offer an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and faithful response.
This faith-filled group will gather to share prayer concerns, 20 minutes of silent meditation, and a brief prayer service to conclude. Our aim is to deepen our fellowship through prayer. All are welcome, whether you have experience with silent meditation or are just curious.
A new group forms each fall and meets Monday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm OR Thursday afternoons from 2-4 pm from Labor Day through Memorial Day. For more information, contact Michelle Thomas.
Drawing on Scripture and shared conversation, we will delve into a different expression of the resurrection each week: hope, forgiveness, hospitality, courage, generosity, and joy. We’ll also learn a simple spiritual practice to carry with us into our week. No preparation needed - just a willingness to explore more deeply our life with God.
The Men’s Bible Study group gathers in the Chapter Room Thursday mornings at 7:45 a.m. for conversation and reflection of Holy Scripture and other topics. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a great faith-filled discussion with a wonderful group of guys. Contact: Frank Casorio.
St. Veronica’s Guild gathers for fellowship and to knit, sew, and create comfort items—chemo hats, twiddle muffs, and prayer blankets—for those facing illness or memory loss. Items donated to St. Anthony’s hospital.
The St. Peter’s Book Club selection for April is The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. It was the last major fictional work he published during his lifetime, and it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. It was the only work mentioned when Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1954. Randy Ramsey is the presenter. A Zoom link is available if you can’t attend in person.
The last Choral Evensong of the program year will include music of one of the historic figures in sacred music, Sir George Dyson, and a contemporary composer, Kim André Arnesen. This is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, when we joyously celebrate the resurrection. The Cathedral Chamber Choir sings, and Dwight Thomas is music director and organist.
All are invited to meet up in the Chapter Room for a brief discussion of the day’s lectionary texts and to check in with one another. Grab a second cup of coffee and a donut and join us from 11:45 am-12:15 pm. Childcare is available.
During Eastertide, the Church’s Sunday readings turn to the Book of Acts, where we hear how the apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the message of Jesus and established the early Church. What might these accounts teach us today? How might they guide us in living faithfully so that the Church continues to grow and the Good News continues to be proclaimed? This class will offer an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and faithful response.
Drawing on Scripture and shared conversation, we will delve into a different expression of the resurrection each week: hope, forgiveness, hospitality, courage, generosity, and joy. We’ll also learn a simple spiritual practice to carry with us into our week. No preparation needed - just a willingness to explore more deeply our life with God.
This will be a relaxed opportunity to learn more about the many ways people are serving, connecting, and growing within the Cathedral community. As you grab a cup of coffee and a donut, take a few minutes to wander among the tables and meet representatives from our various ministries devoted to worship, hospitality, outreach, formation, music, fellowship, pastoral care, and community engagement - all the ways the Cathedral seeks to live out its calling in the world.
During Eastertide, the Church’s Sunday readings turn to the Book of Acts, where we hear how the apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the message of Jesus and established the early Church. What might these accounts teach us today? How might they guide us in living faithfully so that the Church continues to grow and the Good News continues to be proclaimed? This class will offer an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and faithful response.
The Order of the Daughters of the King is a 140-year-old religious order for women. The mission of the Order is be the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through prayer, service, and evangelism.
This faith-filled group will gather to share prayer concerns, 20 minutes of silent meditation, and a brief prayer service to conclude. Our aim is to deepen our fellowship through prayer. All are welcome, whether you have experience with silent meditation or are just curious.
