Sunday Mornings
Dean’s Forum
The Dean’s Forum meets each Sunday, with the exception of the first Sunday of each month, on which the Cathedral Breakfast is held. Beginning at about 10:10 am on Sunday morning (enough time for folks from the 9:00 am liturgy to get a cup of coffee and find a place to sit), the Dean’s Forum is an exploration and discussion of topics of current interest or importance to the continuing spiritual growth of adult members of the Cathedral.
Dean's Forum Today
This being the first Sunday of the month, there is no Dean’s Forum this morning. Instead, all are invited to the special breakfast, prepared by the Cathedral vergers and acolytes, in honour of Canon Patty Soukup, whose last Sunday at the Cathedral is today. Patty has been reassigned by Bishop Vono to serve part-time at St. Mark’s-on-the-Mesa, the parish from which she was ordained, and, in her role as Canon Liturgist, to visit congregations around the diocese who desire to improve their liturgical practices. The Breakfast will be held between the 9:00 and 11:00 Eucharists.
Other Opportunities for Study
Thursday Discussion Group: The Thursday discussion group continues this week with the study, Prophets and Loss: Exploring the Old Testament, written by John Holdsworth. This module is being led by Dean Goodman. If you would like to attend the Thursday morning discussion group, but have not received the reading materials, please contact Cindy Davis (247-1581). The group meets at 10:30 each Thursday (with some exceptions) in the Cathedral Library.
Education for Ministry (EFM) is active at the Cathedral. This 4 year seminar course deepens your understanding of the Old and New Testaments, Church History and Theology.
There are several devotional groups active at St. John's who offer studies before or during their meetings, including:
The Society of Mary, is one of the oldest devotional societies in the Episcopal Church. The Cathedral of St. John is home to Our Lady of the Rosary Ward of the Society. Members meet on the third Saturday of the month at 11AM for the corporate recitation of the rosary and also conduct Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent.
The Guild of St. Benedict is devoted to encouraging and supporting the frequent reading of the Daily Office as a foundation for personal spirituality.
Daughters of the King have been active at St. John's since 1896. Women of this Order dedicate themselves to prayer and service. Meetings are the third Sat. of the month at 10AM.
In 2009, a Centering Prayer group formed. They meet every Thursday evening at 6PM.