June
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 »
Monday, June 1
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Tuesday, June 2
- 10:00 AM
Summer Evening Hours begin
Extended summers hours until 8 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays only, June 2–August 27, 2009. Learn more »
Wednesday, June 3
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Thursday, June 4
- 1:00 PM
Touring Interruption
Limited touring of the nave (main level), 1-2:30 pm, due to graduation rehearsal
- 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, June 5
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) in the morning due to graduation service. Limited touring of the nave (main level) in the afternoon due to graduation rehearsal.
Saturday, June 6
- 10:15 AM
Listening, Hearing, and Living Series: The Practice of Hospitality with Margaret Guenther
This series helps us engage Benedictine practices of balance and renewal that lead us toward reconciliation. Learn more »
Tickets: $35 Adult/$20 Senior, Student, and Community of Reconciliation Companion candidate participant. Scholarships available. .
- 12:00 PM
Touring Interruption
No touring in the afternoon of the nave (main level) due to graduation service.
Sunday, June 7
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Samuel Van Culin, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, preacher.
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Samuel Van Culin, preacher.
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, preacher.
- 4:00 PM
National Cathedral School for Girls Commencement
Commencement for the Cathedral Girls School.
Monday, June 8
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Tuesday, June 9
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring in the morning of the nave (main level) due to graduation service.
Wednesday, June 10
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Thursday, June 11
- 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 »
- 6:30 PM
Docent Information Session
Learn about volunteer opportunities and benefits at Washington National Cathedral. Learn more »
Saturday, June 13
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring in the morning of the nave (main level) due to confirmation service.
- 10:00 AM
Episcopal Diocese of Washington Ordination
Episcopal Diocese of Washington Ordination
Sunday, June 14
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Dr. Anne C. Brower, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, preacher.
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Carol L. Wade, worship leader.
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: No One Sees God: The Darkness in Which We Find Faith
Michael Novak Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, preacher.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer with Hymns
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, officiant.
Monday, June 15
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Wednesday, June 17
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Thursday, June 18
- 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 »
Saturday, June 20
- 10:00 AM
Episcopal Diocese of Washington Confirmation
Episcopal Diocese of Washington Confirmation
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring in the morning of the nave (main level) due to confirmation service.
Sunday, June 21
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher.
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, worship leader.
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: Faith and the Future of Nuclear Weapons
Dean Lloyd and Tyler Wigg-Stevenson explore the issue of nuclear weapons, including recent weapons tests in North Korea, and the role that faith groups are playing in the movement to eliminate weapons of mass destruction. Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer with Hymns
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, officiant.
- 5:30 PM
Cathedral Sings! Mozart Requiem
The Cathedral Choral Society presents a sing-along of the Mozart Requiem with soloists and organ conducted by J. Reilly Lewis. Learn more »
Tickets: $10 (includes score rental).
Monday, June 22
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Wednesday, June 24
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral’s 10,650– pipe organ followed by a mini-recital.
Thursday, June 25
- 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 »
- 6:30 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Gargoyle Tour Learn more »
Saturday, June 27
- 9:30 AM
Be Still and Know That I Am God: A Silent Pilgrimage
Explore the many ways in which we can listen for the voice of God in silence through this day-long pilgrimage. Learn more »
Tickets: $40/regular; $35/student and senior.. Order tickets now »
Sunday, June 28
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist (D.C. Day)
The Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley, pastor, Covenant Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., guest preacher, D.C. Day.
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, worship leader.
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist and Celebration of D.C. Day
The Rev. Dr. Christine Y. Wiley, pastor, Covenant Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., guest preacher, D.C. Day.
- 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 »
- 2:00 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Gargoyle Tour Learn more »
- 3:30 PM
Prelude Choir
The San Jose Symphonic Choir sings a choral prelude to Evening Prayer.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer with Hymns
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, officiant.
Tuesday, June 30
- 6:30 PM
Cathedral Crossroads: Songs to Celebrate the Light
The a cappella vocal trio Trinitas will present a program of music and readings celebrating the light and hope for renewal. Learn more »