Visit the Cathedral
Whether you are coming for a tour, a pilgrimage, personal meditation, a worship service, or shopping, we welcome you to Washington National Cathedral.
Summer Evening Hours: Visit the Cathedral on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through August 28. more »
Worship Services
You are most cordially welcome at any service. The 11:15 am Sunday Holy Eucharist is webcast live each week.
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Quick Picks
- 2007 Annual Stewardship Report » Learn about the Cathedral’s mission and ministry (PDF, 3MB).
- Support the Cathedral’s ministry of generosity with a financial gift. Learn more here or make a gift now! »
Related Links
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Kick off your autumn with a boost of clear-eyed spiritual wisdom and a dose of holy humor.  Come hear three renowned individuals at the Cathedral in September! Gustav Niebuhr on September 11; Kathleen Norris on September 16; and Garrison Keillor on September 29. Reserve your seat today! more » |
The Sunday Forum
Resumes September 14 at 10:10 am (new time)
The Sunday Forum: Critical Issues in the Light of Faith is a discussion of the issues of the day in the context of Christian faith. All Sunday Forums are free and open to the public and are webcast live from a link here on the Cathedral home page. Join us for a new season of faith-inspiring Forum converations.
September 14 Guest:
Washington Post columnist
E.J. Dionne
Join Dean Sam Lloyd and the Washington Post’s E. J. Dionne
as they explore how faith is shaping the presidential
election.
Upcoming guests include Humane Society of the U.S. President and CEO WAYNE PACELLE (September 28), Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church KATHARINE JEFFERTS SCHORI (October 5), Author ANNE RICE (October 12)
- Give us your thoughts about the Sunday Forum, future topics, and possible future guests
- Access all Sunday Forums from the past season
- Order DVDs of past Sunday Forums
Cathedral History Talk:
How in the world did they build it?
Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1 pm
Join us
for the free talk: How
in the world did they build it? on the creation of
Washington National Cathedral. Historic images and fascinating
construction photos help tell the story of the creation of the only
gothic Cathedral built in the 20th century. Free and open to the public.
All are welcome!
Cathedral Voice Newsletter
Keep up with news at the Cathedral through Cathedral Voice!
Museum Store
Summer Clearance Sale
Discover great bargains and take advantage of savings up to 75% on a wonderful selection of items in our Museum Store, including jewelry, gifts for the home, ornaments, children’s items, cards, music and more. Come in and browse or shop online now »
Miss an Event at the Cathedral?
DVDs of select past events, including Sunday Forums, lectures, and special services, are available for purchase. Titles are added to the order page as available.
The Cathedral College of Washington National Cathedral
offers lectures, courses, and continuing educational opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities and register for conferences »
DOCC Course
Starting October 24
The Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) course explores central teachings of Christian faith and their implications for our lives today, through lecture presentations and small group discussions. Online registration for the fall 2-weekend course is open now.
TLB Course
Starting
September 10 or 16
The Transforming Literature of the Bible (TLB) courses “plow deep” into the meaning of the great literature of the Bible—a follow-up to DOCC (but DOCC is not a pre-requisite). Online registration for Part I: The Old Testament (17-week course) is open now.
August Worship Schedule
Check recent changes to the worship schedule.
Labyrinth featured
in Arrive Magazine
- Read article featuring the Cathedral’s labyrinth in AMTRAK’s Arrive Magazine »
- More about the labyrinth »
- Walk the labyrinth as part of the Cathedral Crossroads program »
Exhibit: Dreamers & Believers
Dreamers and Believers: Cathedral
Builders features the people who strove to create a majestic center
of worship in the nation’s capital. more »
Liturgical Banners
Evocative banners by
liturgical artist Nancy Chinn grace the Cathedral’s piers with vivid
colors and luminous hues. Let them lead you on a spiritual pilgrimage,
visually guiding you through the seasons of the Christian year.
- View or download “A Banner Year” booklet »
- See feature on the banners on the Episcopal Café » (a ministry of the Diocese of Washington)
