What does it mean to be an Episcopalian in today’s world? What does it mean to be a member of a cathedral? How do I cultivate friendships at church that can support my relationship with God and my desire to serve my neighbor?
This Sunday marks an annual transition in our life as a cathedral community, when we return to our schedule of three weekly services (8:00 a.m. Early Eucharist, 9:00 a.m. Abundant Table, and 11:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist) and our full offering of faith formation classes.
As we do every Sunday, we answer questions with “who are we?” in liturgy, prayer, and study. We will mark the International Day of Peace during our services, learn about Dietrich Bonhoeffer in class, and—for those curious about what it means to be a part of our cathedral community—begin a yearlong exploration of what it means to be a part of Trinity Cathedral.
Megan, Adrienne, and I have begun to develop a class called Our Common Life, in which one of the clergy will explore a topic roughly monthly that touches on our particular way of living our faith: as Episcopalians, as stewards of a cathedral, and as members of the Trinity congregation.
This class is open to everyone! It’s a great way to reconnect to topics like history and liturgy and learn about ways to become more deeply woven into the life of Trinity. It can be particularly helpful for those new to Trinity Cathedral, so we hope that a good mix of folks will join us.
Over the year, our classes will include sessions on scripture, sacraments, peace and justice work, and ministry at Trinity. This Sunday, I’ll kick us off with Exploring Episcopal Identity at Trinity Cathedral. We’ll learn about the origins of the Anglican Church and the Episcopal Church in America, as well as some more recent history, and we’ll hear from a Trinity member sharing their story of why this matters to them.
Then in a few weeks, on October 4, Megan Allen-Miller will lead a session on The Church Year and the Rhythms of Cathedral Life.
Come to all the classes, or just drop in on the ones that interest you. I hope you can join our conversation!
Faithfully,
