We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by offering worship that is open to all people, regardless of what they believe. Our sacraments are symbols of God’s love and grace, which we believe are unconditionally and universally offered. One need not be a member of our church or any church to receive Holy Communion at Sunshine Cathedral.
We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by offering affordable, adult religious education. Our educational arm, Light University, offers certificates and degrees as well as courses for personal enrichment. In 2008, Light University will be offering courses at a fraction of their previous costs! Light University faculty includes graduates from some of the best seminaries in the U.S. So, whether one is wanting to learn more about the bible, prayer, theology, or “test the waters” before enrolling in an accredited seminary, or simply study to be a better informed and more effective lay leader within the church, Light University offers wonderful learning and growth opportunities. Contact Light University’s Academic Dean (Rev. Robert Griffin, robert@sunshinecathedral.org) to learn more about Light University.
We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by offering intercessory prayer, free of charge, for anyone who requests it. The Cathedral staff meets daily, Monday – Friday at 11:45 am to pray for everyone who has been added to our prayer list. And we continue praying for each person for 30 days! There is never a fee for prayer and one need not be a member of our church or any church to be added to our prayer list. To be included in our daily prayers or to add a loved one to our prayer list, simply go to www.sunshinecathedral.org, click “Special Prayers”, and fill out and submit the prayer request form.
We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by offering ministry to local Assisted Living Facilities, correction facilities, and a rehabilitation center. Again, without asking anyone to pay or to conform to certain beliefs, we simply take love and hope to people who could not come to us.
We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by speaking out for justice. Our clergy and lay leaders can often be seen at rallies, community meetings, World AIDS Day services, transgender advocacy events, and demonstrations for full equality and inclusion for all members of society. Our Senior Pastor, Durrell Watkins, often writes to and meets with community leaders speaking out on matters of social justice and he responds to various injustices or crises with press releases and open letters to the public. Our church collects food for the local food bank and we send care packages to soldiers in the Middle East. In these ways and more, we are trying to model compassion, justice, and reconciliation.
We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by saying that at Sunshine Cathedral, every member is a minister and every ministry is a team. We are trying to offer every member of Sunshine Cathedral an opportunity to serve the church or the community so that by sharing time, talent, and resources, we can collectively make the world a better place.
We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by Sharing the Light with the World! We broadcast sermons on the Internet. We have over 125 members living in Jamaica to whom we provide worship and educational resources. We publish a booklet of daily devotionals called Spirit & Truth, which we offer at no charge. We are in the planning phase of starting a worship site in the Miami area. We offer our annual Christmas Eve service so that as many people as possible can share the holiday with us. And our Fort Lauderdale location serves as the home for over 20 community groups and organizations, including three worshiping communities, two choral organizations, a youth group, a holistic wellness center, the Sunshine Community Foundation, and Sunshine Social Services (SunServe).
We are answering the call to live and model a progressive spirituality by celebrating who we are, engaging the world in which we live, by affirming the sacred value of all people, and by living in the power of indomitable hope. We call our spirituality progressive, positive, and practical and we invite you to join us in this progressive, positive, and practical way of conscious living!