Our Journey Together
Holy Wisdom, as an idea, was birthed in the Fall of 2007. Bishop Kenny's vision was to see a church that was an expression of all three streams of Christian Tradition (Sacramental, Evangelical, and Charismatic). He envisioned a church that would embrace the radically inclusive nature of the gospel: one where "all are welcome" really meant ALL. Equipped with this vision, God led Bishop Kenny on a journey from a fully charismatic church to a fully sacramental church. During this time, Bishop Kenny stepped away from ministry to focus on strengthening his relationship with God and re-evaluating his beliefs. Running parallel to the things that God was doing in Bishop Kenny’s life, God began working with Rev. Drew Haywood-Larsen.
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On Easter Sunday 2013, Rev. Drew and a handful of people met for the first official worship service of our church. In May of 2014, Bishop Kenny was made Lead Pastor of this congregation. In the same year, our parish birthed the Convergent Catholic Communion, a family of ministries and churches formed around the same ideals that gave birth to our Parish.
HOLY WISDOM (formerly Solomon's Porch) is a beacon of faith, unity, and tradition within the Convergent Catholic Communion. Nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, our cathedral stands as a testament to the rich spiritual heritage and inclusive vision of the Convergent Catholic movement.
At Solomon's Porch, we celebrate the beauty and depth of the Convergent Catholic Eastern Rite, harmoniously blending it with the dynamic and inclusive spirit of the Convergent Catholic Communion. Our liturgies are a vibrant tapestry of ancient chants, iconic imagery, and sacred rituals that draw us into the divine mystery and grace of God.
Embracing our Faith
As recipients of a story much bigger than ourselves, we do not want to pick and choose what we believe about God based on our own personal whims or limited experience. That would be quite exhausting and error-prone! Instead, we desire to receive the faith taught by Christ, revealed in the Scriptures, handed down from the first apostles, and embraced by the church for 2,000 years.
With Christians everywhere, we affirm our faith as summarized in the two historic creeds: the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed. These creeds summarize the witness to who God is and what he is doing, and serve as our framework for interpreting the Scriptures.
Our Shepherds
Our leadership team is dedicated to serving our parish community with integrity and devotion. They guide our ministries, foster spiritual growth, and ensure our programs reflect our mission to share God’s love.
Met. John Gregory
Bishop
Fr. Columba
Dean
Fr. Iakovos Athanosios
Curate
Protopsaltis