January
Ongoing Exhibitions
Ongoing
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 »
Friday, January 1
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No guided tours all day due to New Years Day holiday. Self-guided touring is available
Sunday, January 3
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Bob Wickizer, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. Ian Markham, Ph.D., guest preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Bob Wickizer, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: Devils Among Us: A Conversation with C. S. Lewis’s ‘Screwtape’
Max McLean Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. Ian Markham, Ph.D., guest preacher
- 1:30 PM
Close-up Tour: Women in Glass and Stone
Where else can you see Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt in one place? Women of great influence are to be found in the statuary, needlepoint, and stained glass of the Cathedral. Hear their tales and look upon the faces and symbols of these revolutionary thinkers, visionaries, and saints. Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Dr. Anne Brower, officiant
Monday, January 4
- 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 »
- 7:45 PM
Creating a Rule of Life
Experience shared learning, mutual support, and lively encouragement as you create a unique guide for living your life of balance and reconciliation in the world. Learn more »
Thursday, January 7
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) until 10:45 am due to a school service.
- 12:00 PM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) in the afternoon due to rehearsal.
Friday, January 8
- 8:00 PM
Monteverdi: 1610 Vespers
Performance by the Folger Consort. Learn more »
Saturday, January 9
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) in the morning due to memorial service.
- 10:15 AM
Listening, Hearing, and Living Series: Engaging Our Sensate World with Esther de Waal
Listening, Hearing, and Living series: Community, Obedience, and Conversion Learn more »
- 11:00 AM
Festival Eucharist Celebrating the Life of Honorary Canon Hugh Trumbull Adams
Celebrating the Life of Honorary Canon Hugh Trumbull Adams; all are welcome. Learn more »
- 8:00 PM
Monteverdi: 1610 Vespers
Performance by the Folger Consort. Learn more »
Sunday, January 10
- 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 in the White House: The Office of Neighborhood and Faith-Based Partnerships
Joshua DuBois Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher
- 12:45 PM
Knitting and Crocheting Ministry
2nd and 4th Sundays in North Tower Conference Room N4 Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong: Chorister Valediction
The Rev. Canon Carol L. Wade, officiant; Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys
- 7:00 PM
Cathedral Choral Society: Cathedral Sings
A sing-along of the Durufle Requiem with conductor J. Reilly Lewis and organist Scott Dettra Learn more »
Monday, January 11
- 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 »
Wednesday, January 13
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School of Prayer
Six-week winter session on prayer in the context of the holy season of Lent. Learn more »
Friday, January 15
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring in the morning due to memorial service. Touring will resume at 12:45 pm.
- 5:30 PM
Choral Evensong
Church of the Nativity, Huntsville, AL
Saturday, January 16
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) in the morning due to Episcopal Diocese of Washington ordination service.
Sunday, January 17
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Prison Ministry
January is Prison Ministry Month. Learn more »
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Food and Clothing Ministry
Drop off food, clothing, warm blankets, and diapers on Sundays Learn more »
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
Bishop of Washington John Bryson Chane, preacher and presider
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: In Praise of Doubt: How to Hold Convictions without Becoming a Fanatic
Peter Berger Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Bishop of Washington John Bryson Chane, preacher; Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, presider
- 12:45 PM
Congregation New Member Welcome and Orientation
Held in N4, the third Sunday of every month Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
No Evensong
Evensong is cancelled due to the prayer service for Haiti at 6 pm
- 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: No Organ Recital
Cancelled due to prayer service for Haiti. Learn more »
- 6:00 PM
Strength through Unity -- L'Union fait la Force: A Service of Prayer for Haiti
A service of music and prayer for the victims, families, and survivors of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. Learn more »
Monday, January 18
- 12:00 PM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) in the afternoon due to due to Youth Non-Violence program.
- 2:00 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Learn more »
Tuesday, January 19
- 4:00 PM
Daughters of Abraham-Women's Interfaith Book Group
Two groups meet monthly in Cathedral Library, 4-6 pm or 7-9 pm Learn more »
- 7:00 PM
Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC)
Explore the Heart of Christian Faith in this 16-week series of Christian formation Learn more »
Wednesday, January 20
- 6:30 PM
Congregation Eucharist and Fellowship
Held in St. Joseph's Chapel. Reception with light refreshments follows.
Thursday, January 21
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring in the morning due to memorial service. Touring will resume at 12:45 pm.
- 11:00 AM
Memorial Service for George Michael
Celebration of the life of local sportscaster George Michael. Learn more »
Saturday, January 23
- 9:00 AM
Wholeness through Healing Workshop
Join physician and priest Anne C. Brower in Perry Auditorium Learn more »
Sunday, January 24
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Preston Hannibal, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Preston Hannibal, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: 'A World Safe For Diversity': Living with our Deepest Differences in An Age of Exploding Pluralism
Os Guinness Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, officiant; Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys
Monday, January 25
- 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 »
Tuesday, January 26
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Cathedral Crossroads: How God Changes Your Mind
Margee Iddings leads a special program on spiritual practices and stress reduction at 7:30 pm. Learn more »
- 7:00 PM
Transforming Literature of the Bible (TLB) - New Testament
Meets in Sayre House; seminar format - seventeen Tuesdays Learn more »
Wednesday, January 27
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 7:00 PM
Transforming Literature of the Bible (TLB) - New Testament
Meets in Sayre House; seminar format - seventeen Wednesdays Learn more »
Friday, January 29
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No guided tours all day due to Episcopal Diocese of Washington Convention.
- 4:00 PM
Diocesan Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington holds its annual convention in the nave.
Saturday, January 30
- 8:00 AM
Diocesan Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington holds its annual convention in the nave. Continued from Friday, January 29. Learn more »
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No guided tours all day due to Episcopal Diocese of Washington Convention.
Sunday, January 31
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Carol L. Wade, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: One Congressman's Faith: The Role of Religion in the Public Square
Tom Perriello Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, preacher
- 3:30 PM
Choral Prelude
The Potomac School Madrigal Singers sing a choral prelude to Evensong
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, officiant; Choir of Men and Girls
- 5:30 PM
Fourth & Walnut
A one-man, one-act presentation of the spiritual journey of the man-monk Thomas Merton. Learn more »