March
Ongoing Exhibitions
Through October 2008
Featured Event: Dreamers and Believers: Cathedral Builders
Engaging exhibit using stories, voices, images, and film to celebrate the visionaries, donors, artists, and workers who built the Cathedral. Learn more »
Sunday, March 1
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: Why We Must Reform Foreign Aid
The Rev. Dr. David Beckmann Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher Learn more »
- 1:30 PM
Close-up Tour: Forged in Fire: Wrought Iron at Washington National Cathedral
This Close-up tour looks at the extensive use of wrought iron in the Cathedral. Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Evensong
Evensong with Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association (MAESA) Upper School Choral Festival
Monday, March 2
- 3:00 PM
Preaching Jesus in a Postmodern Context
Residential Preaching Conference with Brian McLaren Learn more »
Tuesday, March 3
- 10:30 AM
Docent Information Session
Learn how to apply for one of the best “jobs” in the city, being a volunteer educator interpreting the Cathedral Learn more »
- 2:30 PM
Cathedral History Talk: “How in the world did they build it?”
Lecture on the creation of Washington National Cathedral, illustrated with historic images and photos. Learn more »
Wednesday, March 4
- 3:00 PM
Touring Interruption
Limited touring of the nave (main level) from 3 pm on due to concert rehearsal.
Thursday, March 5
- 2:30 PM
Cathedral History Talk: “How in the world did they build it?”
Lecture on the creation of Washington National Cathedral, illustrated with historic images and photos. Learn more »
- 3:00 PM
Close-up Tour: Forged in Fire: Wrought Iron at Washington National Cathedral
This Close-up tour looks at the extensive use of wrought iron in the Cathedral. Learn more »
Friday, March 6
- 3:00 PM
Monasticism Today New Perspectives—Retreat
Residential Retreat with Simon McGurk and Esther de Waal Learn more »
Sunday, March 8
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: A People’s History of Christianity
Diana Butler Bass Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher Learn more »
- 2:30 PM
Touring Interruption
Nave (main level) will close at 2:30 pm due to concert preparations.
- 4:00 PM
A Bicentennial Tribute to Abraham Lincoln
The Cathedral Choral Society under the direction of Music Director J. Reilly Lewis performs Paul Hindemith’sWhen Lilacs Last in the Door-yard Bloom’d Learn more »
Monday, March 9
- 3:00 PM
Newly Added: The Art of the Homily
Residential Preaching Conference with Herb O’Driscoll Learn more »
Wednesday, March 11
- 5:30 PM
Evensong with dedication of sedilia statues
Evensong service with dedication of sedilia statues Learn more »
Thursday, March 12
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
Limited touring of the nave (main level) in the morning due to school service; touring will begin at 10:45 am.
- 2:30 PM
Cathedral History Talk: “How in the world did they build it?”
Lecture on the creation of Washington National Cathedral, illustrated with historic images and photos. Find out more » Learn more »
Friday, March 13
- 6:00 PM
The Way of the Cross: A Lenten Pilgrimage with Artist Margaret Adams Parker
Lenten pilgrimage. Learn more »
Sunday, March 15
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: A Pastoral Response to the Economic Crisis
The Rev. Jim Wallis, president and CEO, Sojourners Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching
The Rev. Jim Wallis, guest preacher, Celebration of American Preaching series. Learn more »
- 3:30 PM
Choral Prelude
The Virginia Women’s Chorus sings a prelude to Evensong.
Thursday, March 19
- 2:30 PM
Cathedral History Talk: “How in the world did they build it?”
Lecture on the creation of Washington National Cathedral, illustrated with historic images and photos. Find out more » Learn more »
Friday, March 20
- 5:30 PM
Evensong
Evensong sung by the choir of Trinity Church, Stanton, Virginia.
Saturday, March 21
- 9:30 AM
Cathedral Tower Climb
Climb the 333 steps to the dizzying heights of the bell ringing chamber in the great central tower of Washington National Cathedral, 300 feet above the ground. Find out more » Learn more »
- 10:15 AM
Listening, Hearing, and Living Series: The Practice of Prayer with Bishop Eugene Sutton
This series helps us engage Benedictine practices of balance and renewal that lead us toward reconciliation. Learn more »
Sunday, March 22
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: Climate Morality: Why Clean Energy is a Religious Issue
Mike Tidwell joins Cathedral Dean Sam Lloyd for a conversation about faith and the environment. Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher Learn more »
- 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: Credo
Cathedral organist Christopher Jacobson plays a free recital on the Cathedral’s great organ. Learn more »
Wednesday, March 25
- 6:30 PM
Special Mid-Week Eucharist and Reception for the Cathedral Congregation
These special mid-week Eucharists for the Congregation in St. Joseph’s Chapel are followed by a reception with light refreshments.
Thursday, March 26
- 2:30 PM
Cathedral History Talk: “How in the world did they build it?”
Lecture on the creation of Washington National Cathedral, illustrated with historic images and photos. Learn more »
Friday, March 27
- 8:00 PM
Divine Sanity: Thoughts on the Creative Life
with Elizabeth Gilbert Learn more »
Sunday, March 29
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: Darwin and God: Exploring Evolution
Connie Bertka Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, preacher Learn more »
- 12:45 PM
Cathedral Congregation New Member Welcome and Orientation
Cathedral Congregation New Member Welcome and Orientation, on the last Sunday of each month, in Garrett Lounge, Pilgrim Observation Gallery, 7th floor. Learn more »
Tuesday, March 31
- 7:30 PM
Cathedral Crossroads: Writing the Spiritual Journey
Join writer Randon Billings Noble and explore how different writers describe the spiritual journey, and then write your own. Learn more »