August
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, August 2
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
Mr. Brian O'Rourke, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rt. Rev. Dean E. Wolfe, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, guest preacher; Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, celebrant.
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rt. Rev. Dean E. Wolfe, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, guest preacher; the Rev. Canon Preston B. Hannibal, presider; the Girton College Choir, Cambridge, guest choir
- 12:30 PM
Touring Interruption
The nave (main level) will be closed all afternoon for a funeral. The crypt level and store will be open, and all services will be held.
- 1:30 PM
Funeral for Stone and Holt Weeks
The Rev. Janet Vincent, presider; the Rev. John Thomas, homilist Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, officiant; the Girton College Choir, Cambridge, sings Choral Evensong.
Monday, August 3
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 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.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Tuesday, August 4
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Wednesday, August 5
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 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.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Thursday, August 6
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 3:00 PM
Close-up Tour: Needlepoint Art
This tour reveals how the exquisite treasures of needlepoint convey messages throughout the Cathedral. Learn more »
Tickets: $5 per person; no reservation required..
Friday, August 7
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Sunday, August 9
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Dr. Anne C. Brower, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, preacher.
- 10:10 AM
Special Forum on General Convention
An in-depth discussion of the events of the seventy-sixth General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, preacher; the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in Buffalo, New York, guest choir.
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in Buffalo, New York, sings Choral Evensong.
Monday, August 10
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 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.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Tuesday, August 11
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Wednesday, August 12
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 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.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Thursday, August 13
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Friday, August 14
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Sunday, August 16
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Dr. Anne C. Brower, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Beth Humphrey, preacher.
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Beth Humphrey, chaplain to the Lower School at St. Albans School for Boys, preacher.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, officant.
Monday, August 17
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 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.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Tuesday, August 18
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 5:00 PM
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.
Tickets: $15 per person, reservations required. . Order tickets now »
- 6:30 PM
Tower Climb--SOLD OUT
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.
Tickets: $15 per person, reservations required. . Order tickets now »
- 8:00 PM
Tower Climb--SOLD OUT
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.
Tickets: $20 per person, reservations required. . Order tickets now »
Wednesday, August 19
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 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.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Thursday, August 20
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Friday, August 21
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Sunday, August 23
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, preacher.
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, preacher.
- 2:00 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Gargoyle Tour Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, officiant.
Monday, August 24
- 8:30 AM
All Hallows Guild Bird Walk
Learn about aviary life in the Olmsted Woods with birder Sheila Cochran.
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Tuesday, August 25
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 6:30 PM
Cathedral Crossroads: SacredRhythms
Explore your own internal rhythms and the power of corporate rhythms as we explore the capacity of music and movement to create spaces for the sacred.
Wednesday, August 26
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 6:30 PM
Stewardship and Community Gatherings Planning Meeting
Held in the Cathedral Library.
Thursday, August 27
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 8:00 PM
Last Day of Summer Evening Hours
Last day of extended summers hours (until 8 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays only, June 2–August 27)
Friday, August 28
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
Sunday, August 30
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, preacher.
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Carol L. Wade, preacher.
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Carol L. Wade, preacher.
- 12:30 PM
The Ultimate Sunday Brunch
With the 20s and 30s group.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, officiant.
Monday, August 31
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Tickets: $10.00 per person; no reservation required..
- 6:00 PM
Welcome to the Community of Reconciliation
Experience warm hospitality shared learning, prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal as you learn about the Community of Reconciliation. Learn more »
- 6:15 PM
Benedictine Life and Prayer
Discover life balance and spiritual renewal through shared silence, deep listening, intentional conversation, and centering prayer on this journey through the Rule of St. Benedict. Learn more »
Tickets: Free; reservations required. Order tickets now »