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General
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler (b. August 13, 1956) is an episcopal priest. He has been Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, GA, since October of 1998. Dean Candler has lectured and preached in England, Costa Rica, and Canada, besides many places in the United States. He is known for his optimistic and progressive vision of traditional Christian church life. He is also committed to interfaith relationships of good faith. He is a member of The Faith Alliance (an interfaith network in the city of Atlanta) and World Pilgrims (a group committed to taking Jews, Christians, and Muslims on pilgrimages together). Finally, Dean Candler presents lectures on religion and science, and on environmental sustainability and earth stewardship.

Also an accomplished pianist, who had intended to become a jazz musician before he was called into the priesthood, Sam Candler particularly values the role of music in prayer, and he has served on Liturgy and Music Committees in several dioceses. In South Carolina, he was a member of the Governor's Commission on Race Relations; and he believes that the Church must continue its social and civic call to justice for all. His vision for St. Philip's Cathedral is that it continues to grow as a passionate and vibrant community of Christian faith, serving the city and diocese of Atlanta.

Early Life
He was raised on a farm in Coweta County, Georgia, and he received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Occidental College, in Los Angeles, California. In 1982, he graduated magna cum laude from Yale University Divinity School (and Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, its Episcopal component). Ordained deacon in 1982, and priest in 1983, Dean Candler has served churches in Marietta and Cumming, Georgia; and in Summerville, South Carolina. Immediately before he was called to St. Philip's, he was Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, South Carolina, from 1993-1998.

Career
Sam Candler also serves on a variety of boards and organizations. He is on the board of trustees of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, the Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University in New Haven, and the George West Mental Health Foundation Atlanta. He also serves on the boards of the Compass Rose Society of the Anglican Communion and the Cumberland Island Preservation Society.

Before being called to the Cathedral of St. Philip, Sam Candler was dean at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, South Carolina, and rector of Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Cumming Georgia. He also served at Episcopal churches in Georgia, South Carolina, and Connecticut.

Writing and Teaching
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Publications
Anglican Digest Day 1 Episcopal Cafe Forward Day by Day

Family?
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