September 14

Professor Bruce Gordon, The Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale Divinity School

Today, the Bible is most alive in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, where it is read, heard, and lived outside the assumptions of the West. Christians in Europe and North America must recover the ancient tradition of the Bible as a shared, living dialogue—and recognize that it does not belong to them alone.

September 21

Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson, Theologian-in-Residence

(This is the start of four lectures over three days. Attend one or more.)

The Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson will explore both the Apostle Paul’s strategic planning and the adventurous results in his ever-expanding travels from his commissioning in Antioch through urban centers, and ultimately to the heart of the empire, Rome itself.  Through maps and photos of actual sites where the apostle visited, this will be an informative talk and a prelude to Marek’s  2026 Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of Paul through Greece and Turkey April 23 - May 4, 2026.

September 28

Professor Teresa Morgan, Yale Divinity School

As we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, we will explore the political, ecclesiological and theological background to the Council of Nicaea, and its legacy today. The Nicene Creed is spoken in every worship service to affirm their shared faith, connect with the historic and global Church, and reaffirm their commitment to God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Church.

October 5

Professor Page Knox, Columbia University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Join Dr. Page Knox for a discussion about the origins of Gothic architecture, beginning with classical structures that evolve and change to suit the needs of the early Christian church, culminating in the mid 13th century with the Gothic style, designed to offer a vision of heaven.

 Professor Page Knox is an adjunct professor of Art History at Columbia University and a lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts.

October 12

C. Griffith Mann, Curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art

The devastating fire at Notre-Dame de Paris on April 15, 2019 shocked the world and inspired a resolute commitment to rebuild this iconic building. Fires and medieval cathedrals have a surprisingly long history and were often both devastating and galvanizing. This talk will explore the fire, the restoration that followed, and the research and discoveries that fueled the Cathedral’s renewal.

October 19

Join us for a special Sunday Forum as our Rector, The Rev. Marek Zabriskie, interviews world-renowned organist Olivier Latry, titular organist at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. In this engaging conversation, Latry will share insights into his musical journey, the legacy of the great French organ tradition, and his experience playing one of the most iconic instruments in the world.

October 26

Professor Barry Bergdoll, the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History at Columbia University

The April 2019 fire was not the first time the very survival of Notre Dame was in doubt: Paris's cathedral had already been stripped of much of its decor over the centuries as Gothic architecture came to be associated first with barbarian taste by the centuries of French classicism, and then stripped of its sacred aura in the wake of the French Revolution’s abolition of the church and confiscation of ecclesiastical properties. The recent restoration of Notre Dame as brought back one of the great artistic and sacred accomplishments of both the Middle Ages and of 19th century Romanticism.  

November 16

Prof. Greg Mobley, Author and Podcast Host

Whether you’ve felt spiritually adrift or are simply curious about this underexplored topic, this Forum offers a profound opportunity to engage with scripture in a new way.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Mobley explores one of the Bible’s most quietly powerful themes—loneliness. From the Garden of Eden to Gethsemane, scripture is filled with moments of solitude, abandonment, and yearning. Together, we’ll walk with some of the lonely people- prophets, kings, and disciples- and consider what their stories reveal about our own human condition and spiritual lives.

November 23

Hosted by the Arbor Society, panel led by Rev. Suzy Post

What if, in the blink of an eye, you found yourself suddenly alone? This fall, the Arbor Society invites you to a special Sunday Forum exploring the realities of unexpected loss. The forum will feature a panel of professionals—moderated by Rev. Suzy Post—offering guidance, support, and hope for those facing a transition. All are welcome to join this thoughtful and important  conversation.

November 30

Rev. Marek Zabriskie

Throughout the new Church Year, which starts on the First Sunday of Advent and carries through most of 2026, the Episcopal Church reads a passage from the Gospel of Matthew on most Sundays. Our Rector will offer an overview of this gospel, which was written for a Jewish audience and portrays Jesus as a master teacher and the second coming of Moses.

December 7

Yii-Jan Lin, Associate Professor of New Testament, Yale Divinity School

How do the words from ancient manuscripts become the versions of the New Testament we read in English? What transformation happened to tens of thousands of hand-copied manuscripts in order to make that possible? This talk aims to answer these questions and describe the issues and processes of NT textual criticism—the analysis and editing of the different ancient texts of the NT.

December 14

Prof. Harold Attridge, Sterling Professor of Divinity Emeritus at Yale Divinity School

The Book of Revelation has fascinated and frustrated Christians for two millennia. Long a source of fascination, confusion, and even fear, Revelation is often viewed as a book of ominous predictions. With clarity and insight, he will help listeners rediscover the meaning of Revelation as a message of resilience, resistance, and redemption for a troubled world.

Sunday, May 18

This forum will explore Jesus' Jewishness and also discuss Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Mary and Martha, with attention to how portrayals of women vary in different Gospels. This forum will be led by the Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker, Visiting Scholar, Union Theological Seminary and Biblical Scholar in Residence, Marble Collegiate Church.

Sunday, February 2

In the last six years, Christ Church has added over 400 new members and now has a membership of 1,800, including many young families with children and teens. How do we maintain what we have and position our church to serve all of our members and our community? Join us as our Wardens lead us in a discussion and seek your input.

Sunday, March 2

Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker, Visiting Scholar, Union Theological Seminary.
This forum will answer basic questions about the Old Testament - who wrote it - when they wrote it - where they wrote it -- why they wrote it - and how they wrote it. Slides would help to convey this information. This forum will be led by the Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker,Visiting Scholar, Union Theological Seminary and Biblical Scholar in Residence, Marble Collegiate Church.

Sunday, March 9

Composed millennia ago, the psalms have served an instrumental role in worship for Jews (and later Christians) since they were first set down. Joyful, plaintive, triumphant, desperate, hopeful, and occasionally violent--the psalms cover the vast range of human emotion. Learn about these glorious, spiritual poems and how they have formed the faith of countless generations in this forum with Rev. Tim.

Sunday, March 23

Professor Vasileios Marinis of Yale University will offer a visual presentation of Christianity in art and will start with the earlier representations of Jesus in catacombs and icons, then discuss how various Christian communities understood Christ through the visual arts.

Sunday, March 30

The Gospel of Matthew evokes emotion in dramatic ways to make its stories compelling for followers of Jesus seeking to learn about discipleship. This forum will be led bythe Rev. Dr. Carolyn Sharp, professor of homiletics at Yale Divinity School, who is interested in how preaching can shape Christian community via insights from biblical studies, feminist perspectives on power, and ecotheology.

Sunday, April 6

The three most holy days of the year begin on Thursday night of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday (culminating in the great Vigil of Easter on Saturday evening) make up the Triduum. These three days have been marked with particular reverence by Christians from ancient times and their worship services are some of the most venerable liturgies in our tradition. Prepare for Holy Week as we walk with Christ from his last meal to his arrest and execution, and finally, to his glorious resurrection.

Sunday, April 27

Join us as Michael Curry, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, shares his experience as our Presiding Bishop, his engagement in the Anglican Communion, which is far more conservative than the Episcopal Church, his outlook on the future of the Episcopal Church and church in America, what he learned while facing serious health concerns while in office, and how he kept his faith strong in the midst of tense and challenging times. 

Sunday, May 4

Come experience a fresh approach to Paul’s letters that explores his 1st-century Roman world and its relational networks, and considers the intentional ways he chose his language to deal with the various problems he faced in his churches…many of which we still face today. The Reverend Canon Chuck Robertson, Ph.D. has served under three Presiding Bishops as an “ambassador” to the worldwide Anglican Communion and Ecumenical & Interreligious partners and author of dozens of publications.