Join us for a nine-week conversation in which we will learn more about The Episcopal Church, meet new people, and discover how to get more connected in the Cathedral community. This conversation is perfect for those who are new to the Cathedral and also for long-time members who want to go deeper in their faith and connection to the community.
New Session Begins: September 13
Cathedral 101 is organized into four modules, and each week stands on its own. If you miss a session, no problem — simply catch that week the next time it's offered. Come to as many or as few sessions as fit your schedule.
Cathedral 101, 9-week Schedule
Module 1: OUR STORY
Who we are and where we came from
Week 1
The Episcopal Church
An introduction to the history, identity, and distinctive character of The Episcopal Church, and how we fit within the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Week 2
What Episcopalians Believe
Episcopalians believe a lot of different things. Instead of uniting around a specific system of belief, we join one another in a life of prayer and action as we follow Jesus's call to love God and neighbor. In this session we'll explore Episcopal theology, the creeds, and the via media tradition that shapes how we hold belief together.
Module 2: OUR WORSHIP
How we pray together
Week 3
The Shape of the Service
An Instructed Eucharist that walks through a typical Sunday liturgy, unpacking what we do and why we do it — with plenty of room for your questions.
Week 4
The Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer guides Episcopalians as we pray as communities and as individuals. We'll talk about how it came to be and how we use it today to shape and strengthen our prayer lives.
Module 3: OUR SCRIPTURE & PRACTICE
How we read, pray, and grow
Week 5
The Bible in the Episcopal Tradition
How and why Episcopalians read scripture the way we do, including the "three-wheeled tricycle" approach to scripture, tradition, and reason.
Week 6
The Story of Scripture
A guided narrative arc through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, tracing the larger story scripture tells.
Week 7
Prayer & Spiritual Practices
Episcopalians define prayer as "responding to God, by thought and deeds, with or without words" — prayer encompasses all of our lives. We'll explore the Daily Office, contemplative prayer, and other rhythms that give shape to a life with God.
Module 4: OUR LIFE TOGETHER
How we belong and what comes next
Week 8
Stewardship & Community
God does not intend for us to take our spiritual journeys alone. We'll discuss how Episcopalians support one another with time, talent, and treasure, and what it means to belong to this community.
Week 9
Finding Your Place
Next steps, ministries to explore, and how to go deeper at Christ Church Cathedral — including a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cathedral.