During the era of segregation, St. Philip's Episcopal Church on Union Street was started as a church for the African American community. Today, we are seeking not only to atone for the sins of that era but also to discern what we might do together with St. Philip's to bring us closer to the kingdom of God. Both parishes are now racially diverse and welcoming and want to serve Jesus. What can we do together?

For the past few months, St. John's Cathedral has been sending priests to St. Philip's on Sunday mornings to lead worship. We have been welcomed and moved by their faithfulness. The Rev. Marsha Holmes, a long-standing deacon in the church who has served for years at Christ Church in Ponte Vedra, has recently been appointed to serve at St. Philip's. And this coming Sunday, we are initiating the first "exchange a pew" Sunday, in which some of our parishioners will attend St. Philip's and some of their parishioners will come worship with us. To get involved, see the announcement below.

Remember in High School we had exchange students? We want to try a Parishioner Exchange on Sunday, May 21, with our neighbor St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. It would work like this: those interested in getting to know our neighbors would attend the 10 a.m. service at St. Philip’s, and those from St. Philip’s who would like to get to know us would attend the 10 a.m. service here at St. John’s Cathedral. Please sign up below. Contact Barbara Fiser for more information.

On Pentecost Sunday, we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus and the birthday of the Church. The Rt. Rev. Jay Lambert will join us to bless confirmation candidates. The coming of the Holy Spirit will be celebrated during the service with a fire-breather to represent the “tongues of fire” that fell upon the apostles. There will be cupcakes, a birthday treat, for everyone thanks to the baking ministry. The clergy wear RED vestments to signify the work of the Spirit. You are welcome to wear RED too! It's a festive day. Please make plans to join us!

Jon Meacham, canon historian of Washington National Cathedral, award-winning author, teacher, and thought leader with his friend, the Very Reverend Randolph (Randy) Hollerith, dean of Washington National Cathedral, share an insightful and thoughtful conversation and call to action at EPN's 38th Annual Conference.

Listen as Jon challenges all the faithful to "stop lamenting and start leading" to protect our democracy and strengthen our social contract during this fraught moment. Randy and Jon explore the reality that while we can separate church and state, religion and politics are much more difficult to separate because both are, at their core, about people. Drawing on the experiences and wisdom of Lincoln. Johnson. Bush the Elder, and Lewis, Jon and Randy conclude that "what's good for a congregation is good for the country in terms of habits of the heart and mind."And, in a call to action, Jon charges everyone to "preach it!"

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Featuring a free concert by Bold City Brass in the Cathedral and an opening reception for Jacques and Jay, an exhibition of quilts, drawings, and paintings in Taliaferro Hall. All is free, and all are invited!

Please join the Jacksonville Gospel Chorale for music of praise and thanksgiving in celebration of Juneteenth 2023.

St. John's Cathedral celebrated moms all day with events in the morning, a concert by the First Coast Wind Symphony, and an artist reception for LAIRD: Nature Transformed.

A bright and attentive group of 4- and 5-year-olds from The Cathedral School met in the cathedral today to learn about Jesus. Led by Owene Courtney, they learned that when they love others, they love Jesus. They found the stained-glass window that tells the story of ministering to others--loving others the way Jesus did. And they celebrated a classmate's birthday. Happy birthday Adelaine.