It’s time to say Alleluia! We’ll read the Easter story, learn what butterflies have to do with Easter, and make our own “stained glass” butterflies. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Michelle Thomas.
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.
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.
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.
Our big event of the year will take place at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg (1900 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg 33702). Members of the Pinellas County Commission, School Board, St. Petersburg City Council and more will be present to hear our arguments for funding school initiatives and affordable housing. You make a difference just by showing up! Visit spcathedral.org/fast for more information.
Mother Michelle and Deacon Miranda will continue the discussion about healthcare options, preparing for a good death, and Christian practices and the art of dying faithfully. No RSVP is needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
French pianist Dimitri Malignan and American soprano Lily Arbisser bring to life the works of Jewish composers whose music had been well-known before World War II. The performance is sponsored by the World Affairs Council of St. Petersburg in partnership with the Florida Holocaust Museum. Visit spwac.org for tickets and additional information.
We’ll explore the Bible story of Nehemiah, focusing on how he rebuilt the wall around the city of Jerusalem and what it takes to support and run a church. We are excited to welcome Cathedral Administrator Michelle Thomas, who will share insights into her role and what a church administrator does. Dinner is provided! RSVP to Michael Roush.
Fr. Ted will lead a new class for adults who are curious about being baptized, confirmed, or received into The Episcopal Church. We meet Sundays from 11:30-12:30 in the Guild Room (near the Children’s Chapel and the Harriet Bedell Room) from February 1 through March 29.
5:30pm Evening Prayer in the Chapel
5:50pm Light Supper in Harvard Hall
6:15pm Program in Harvard Hall
Across the centuries, Christian mystics have helped the Church attend more deeply to God’s presence in daily life. In this five-week Lenten series, we will explore their wisdom through story, conversation, and reflection while being introduced to spiritual practices that encourage attentiveness to God. Whether you are longtime in faith or simply curious about the deeper life of the Spirit, you are warmly invited. No experience is needed - only a willingness to listen, reflect, and journey together this Lent.
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.
The Cathedral Chapter is the 12-member lay board of directors that sets policy, oversees Cathedral finances, and promotes its spiritual welfare. Members serve staggered three-year terms with four people elected each January at our Annual Meeting.
This brief mid-week service with scripture, prayers, and a brief homily. All are invited to come to the altar for healing prayers and anointing with oil. Midweek Eucharist provides a meditative respite in the midst of the busyness of life.
Lent invites us not only to reflect, but to live differently. Beginning Wednesday, February 25, this five-week small group series will explore the Gospel readings for Lent and consider how Christ’s love takes shape in daily life - in resistance, renewal, courage, clarity, and hope. Each gathering includes scripture, guided conversation, and a simple weekly practice to carry into the days ahead. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by practicing the life of Jesus together.
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.
Join a group of enthusiastic palm cross folders to create the hundreds of crosses for Palm Sunday. If you can fold one or one hundred, you are welcome to come! For more information, please speak to Sarah Hill.
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.
Fr. Ted will lead a new class for adults who are curious about being baptized, confirmed, or received into The Episcopal Church. We meet Sundays from 11:30-12:30 in the Guild Room (near the Children’s Chapel and the Harriet Bedell Room) from February 1 through March 29.
The Book of Psalms is the richest source of texts for our wonder, praise, and joy, but also for our grief, anger, and lament. There are several that we pray together in the liturgies of Lent and Holy Week that add depth and gravitas to our services, connecting us with countless generations before us who have prayed them during this holy season. Join us for this class that will explore these Lenten psalms through music, scholarship, and group reflection.
This course invites you into a thoughtful, honest, and deeply human exploration of God: who God is, what God’s nature reveals, and why God matters in our lives today. Rather than treating faith as a fixed set of ideas, we approach it as something living - shaped by experience, questions, tradition, and reflection. Led by Mike Davis.
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. Contact Kathy Kelly for more information.
Mother Michelle and Deacon Miranda will lead a three-part series this spring on preparing for the end of life. We will explore current healthcare options and practices as well as answer all of your questions about death — even the ones you didn’t know to ask.
5:30pm Evening Prayer in the Chapel
5:50pm Light Supper in Harvard Hall
6:15pm Program in Harvard Hall
Across the centuries, Christian mystics have helped the Church attend more deeply to God’s presence in daily life. In this five-week Lenten series, we will explore their wisdom through story, conversation, and reflection while being introduced to spiritual practices that encourage attentiveness to God. Whether you are longtime in faith or simply curious about the deeper life of the Spirit, you are warmly invited. No experience is needed - only a willingness to listen, reflect, and journey together this Lent.
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.
This brief mid-week service with scripture, prayers, and a brief homily. All are invited to come to the altar for healing prayers and anointing with oil. Midweek Eucharist provides a meditative respite in the midst of the busyness of life.
Lent invites us not only to reflect, but to live differently. Beginning Wednesday, February 25, this five-week small group series will explore the Gospel readings for Lent and consider how Christ’s love takes shape in daily life - in resistance, renewal, courage, clarity, and hope. Each gathering includes scripture, guided conversation, and a simple weekly practice to carry into the days ahead. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by practicing the life of Jesus together.