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Our Theology

Our Beliefs

The cornerstones of our Episcopal faith are Scripture, tradition and reason.

We believe in a Triune God, who created the universe, who through Jesus Christ redeems us from sin and death and who sustains us through love and grace. We promise to follow Jesus Christ and believe the mission of our church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.

Scripture

Scripture is the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The Old Testament recounts the story of God's love for the world from Creation until the time of Jesus. The New Testament contains Jesus' teachings, the accounts of his life as told by his followers, and the beginnings of the early Christian church. It is through the study of Holy Scripture where we find the grounding of our faith.

As Episcopalians, study scripture in the context of history, and seek to interpret God's Word for meaning today. We have a willingness to live with diverse and changing interpretations of Scripture, rather than attributing Scripture with infallible certainty and binding prescriptions for all time and circumstance.

Tradition

Tradition is the embodiment of our experience as Christians throughout history, shaped by the Bible, creeds, sacraments, and the ministry carried out by Christ's disciples. Tradition is expressed with many voices, worship styles, cultures, architecture, and music. The Episcopal tradition encourages diversity. We experience God's love - our spiritual journey - in the context of tradition and community, within the church and in the world. Our daily experience shapes our questions, and furthers our quest for a closer relationship with God.

Reason

In the Episcopal tradition, we believe that our God-given ability to think critically and take responsibility for our actions is a vital part of our Christian faith. Reason, as a complement to Scripture and tradition, leads us to ask questions. Human reason is set in the context of our relationship with God, and God's call to us to live full and healthy lives. We challenge people to think critically, to bring their doubts, questions, beliefs and convictions. We bring our whole person into the life of our church community and find that when we engage our mind with scripture and tradition, it is a very rich experience.

Cathedral Values and Safe Church

How we talk to and treat each other matters. The values of the Cathedral are explicitly outlined in the Baptismal Covenant, which centers how we engage with each other and the world in relationship to the Trinity (Father-Son-Holy Spirit). This is the call for all baptized persons: to live in right relationship with each other.

Respecting the dignity of every human being means that abuse, harassment, or mistreatment of others has no place in our community.

At St. Paul’s and throughout the Episcopal Church, Safe Church is the educational standard for protecting the most vulnerable among us, maintaining healthy boundaries, holding each other accountable, and giving standardized language about how we live with each other in community. Clergy, Ministry Leaders, volunteers, and anyone with a key/door code must complete Safe Church Training and uphold the standards set forth by this training.

The Episcopal Church’s Constitution and Canons state this: “By virtue of Baptism, all members of the Church are called to the holiness of life and accountability to one another. The Church and each Diocese shall support their members in their life in Christ and seek to resolve conflicts by promoting healing, repentance, forgiveness, restitution, justice, amendment of life, and reconciliation among all involved or affected. Beyond Safe Church, the Constitution and Canons provide additional standards of conduct and, if required, discipline for all members of clergy, deacons, priests, and bishops should those standards of conduct be violated.

Sometimes, conflict resolution can be a simple apology; a one-on-one conversation to seek clarity and reconciliation. Other times, we may need to escalate the matter and seek support from others who are particularly equipped to help. At St. Paul’s, your clergy and vestry are open and available to support, advise, and even help mediate conflicts in the community to help us return to right relationships as a a community.

In any instance where Safe Church standards are violated, clergy and lay leadership will be swift in protecting the vulnerable and harmed, the community, and following Diocesan and Episcopal Church protocols and procedures. Should you be the recipient or observer of behavior or language that you feel may violate Safe Church standards, be swift in sharing with your clergy or lay leaders who are versant in proper steps to take action, if needed. Let us continue to commit to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being.

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, 10/1 at 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I-Chapel (spoken)
Sunday, 10/1 at 8:45 AM
Cathedral Bookstore Between Services
Sunday, 10/1 at 9:00 AM
Health Fair
Sunday, 10/1 at 9:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II with Children's Chapel
Sunday, 10/1 at 10:00 AM
Health Fair
Sunday, 10/1 at 10:15 AM
Cancelled-Adult Formation on Sunday Morning
Sunday, 10/1 at 10:15 AM
Church School for Children and Youth
Sunday, 10/1 at 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I

Holy Eucharist Rite I-Chapel (spoken)

Sunday, October 1, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This service meets in the St. Nicholas Chapel in the Education Building. It is an intimate and quite service of spoken word using the Rite I liturgy found in the Book of Common Prayer. The more distinctive part of a Rite I service is the use of Elizabethan language.

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Cathedral Bookstore Between Services

Sunday, October 1, 8:45 AM - 12:45 PM

The Cathedral Bookstore is run by volunteers and helps to support the mission and ministry of the Cathedral, specifically in it’s support of the Episcopal Church Women. Books, gifts, and even treats can be found!

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Health Fair

Sunday, October 1, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Holy Eucharist Rite II with Children's Chapel

Sunday, October 1, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The 9 am service is Rite II (meaning it uses contemporary language for the liturgy). This service has music (ususally organ and the Cathedral Choir).

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Health Fair

Sunday, October 1, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Commit to a healthier you this fall, and join us at the Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic, Sunday, October 1 from 10am-12pm. Register today for your flu shot by clicking HERE ! Questions or details? Contact Jani Hill .

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Cancelled-Adult Formation on Sunday Morning

Sunday, October 1, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

NO ADULT FORMATION CLASSES- Don’t throw away your shot- get vaccinated!!!!

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Church School for Children and Youth

Sunday, October 1, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

We at Saint Paul’s are committed to helping children grow in faith. From 3 year olds to High School, we invite children of all ages to join us for Church School. 
Room 1 - 3 Year Olds to K
Room 2 - 1st - 2nd Grade

Room 3 - 3rd - 4th Grades

Room 5 Grades 5-8 Middle School

Room 7 - Grades 9-12 High School


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Holy Eucharist Rite I

Sunday, October 1, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

This service is a Rite I service (Elizabethan language is its most defining feature) but also includes chanting and the use of the high altar. Music at this service includes organ and often the Schola Cantorum, one of the choirs of the Cathedral.

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Sermons

  • Sep 24 | The Very Reverend Katie Churchwell, Dean
    The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Sep 17 | The Reverend Canon Tim Sean Youmans
    The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Sep 10 | The Very Reverend Katie Churchwell, Dean
    The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Sep 3 | The Reverend Sarah Smith
    The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
  • Aug 27 | 
    The Feast of St. Oakerhater

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