Education and exploration are part of our mission and we offer a range of classes throughout the year. Take a class or attend a lecture or program with our diverse, open-minded community and see where it takes you!
Other opportunities include our Forum lecture series and thought-provoking sermons by our clergy and guest preachers, also available as podcasts on iTunes.
Our calendar page shows current offerings: book studies, spiritual practices, and preparation for baptism, confirmation or reception in the Episcopal Church.
Inhabiting Grace: Becoming a Christian at Grace Cathedral
Sundays, March 1 – 29, April 19 • 9:30 a.m. • ONLINE
What kind of Christianity does Grace Cathedral and the Episcopal Church believe and practice? Inhabiting Grace is an introduction to the basics of a way of life that is spiritual, practical, reasonable, mystical and in service to the community and world. Open to all who seek a deeper understanding of their faith or as preparation for adult baptism, confirmation, or reception into the Episcopal Church. Contact the Rev. Kristin Saylor.
Who Is Your Neighbor? Building Bridges Towards Inclusivity and Justice
Select Thursdays, January – May • 6:30 p.m.
In an increasingly divided city, how can we find common ground and reclaim civility? In 2020, we join our neighbors at GLIDE for a series of bridge-building conversations about systemic racism, poverty and climate change.
- January 30 at Grace Cathedral
- February 20 at GLIDE (330 Ellis Street, SF)
- March 19 at Grace – CANCELLED for health and safety
- April 23 at GLIDE
- May 28 at Grace
Lenten Bible Study with the Dean
Mondays, March 2 – 30 • 7 pm • ONLINE
Join Dean Malcolm Clemens Young for a deep dive into the Scripture readings for the Sundays in Lent.
Bible Study
Thursdays, March 26 – May 7 • 11 a.m. • ONLINE
Join us for a virtual Bible Study on the book of Deuteronomy, led by cathedral clergy and lay leaders. No preparation necessary! All are welcome on a drop-in basis.
4:30 Book Study Group
Sundays, April 5 – May 17 (No class on April 12) • 4:30 – 5:30 pm • ONLINE
Join our Sunday afternoon book study group online as they engage with Listening for the Heartbeat of God, by the celebrated author and spiritual teacher John Phillip Newell. The book explores the Celtic Christian tradition, which emphasizes the goodness of creation and of humankind made in the image of God. Newell was a guest at The Forum in 2019; watch his conversation with Dean Malcolm Young here. Please read the Introduction and Chapter One for the first meeting.
Education for Ministry (EfM)
EfM is a group spiritual formation program which includes worship, spiritual reflection and study including the Old Testament, New Testament, church history and theology. The group meets Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., September to May, with breaks at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Holy Week. New EfM groups start each September, with registration in July. The course is limited to 6 to 12 people each year. Registration for 2019-2020 has closed. Registration for September 2020 through May 2021 will be open in July 2020 during the free Summer Series, held July to August. For more information, email Roberta Sautter. Information about EfM is also available on the Diocese of California website.