March
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 »
Monday, March 1
- 12:30 PM
Touring Interruption
The Cathedral will close at 12:30 pm due to Interfaith Summit.
- 6:15 PM
CANCELLED DUE TO SUMMIT - 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
CANCELLED DUE TO SUMMIT - 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 »
Wednesday, March 3
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
The Cathedral will be closed all day due to Interfaith Summit.
- 7:00 PM
Christian-Muslim Summit Public Dialogue
The Christian-Muslim Summit concludes with a public dialogue among the summit participants for invited guests on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 pm, in the Cathedral nave. Learn more »
Thursday, March 4
- 3:00 PM
Close-up Tour: Wrought Iron
Explore the magic of wrought iron in the Cathedral--from fantastic creatures to stunning flowers, all unique and made by skilled hands. A wrought iron expert will explain techniques and talk about some of the master smiths who have contributed to the decoration of this great building. Learn more »
Friday, March 5
- 7:30 PM
Requiem
A lenten performance of the Requiem text by composers de Victoria and Howells, as well as lenten works by Leighton and Caldara. Learn more »
Saturday, March 6
- 9:45 AM
Cathedral Literacy Program Saturday Workshop
Saturday - open to all current tutors and those curious to learn more Learn more »
Sunday, March 7
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Robert Wickizer, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: The Future of Christianity
Harvey Cox Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Stephen Huber, preacher
- 1:30 PM
Close-up Tour: Wrought Iron
Explore the magic of wrought iron in the Cathedral--from fantastic creatures to stunning flowers, all unique and made by skilled hands. A wrought iron expert will explain techniques and talk about some of the master smiths who have contributed to the decoration of this great building. Learn more »
- 3:30 PM
Choral Prelude
The Northfield Mount Hermon Singers from Northfield, Mass., sing a choral prelude to Evensong.
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys
Monday, March 8
- 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, March 10
- 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.
Friday, March 12
- 7:30 PM
St. Mark Passion
A lenten performance of J.S. Bach's St. Mark Passion. Learn more »
Saturday, March 13
- 9:30 AM
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. Learn more »
- 10:15 AM
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. Learn more »
- 11:00 AM
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. Learn more »
- 11:30 AM
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. Learn more »
Sunday, March 14
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, guest preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Beth Humphrey, chaplain to the Lower School at St. Albans School for Boys, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: The Faith of a Columnist
David Ignatius Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching
The Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, guest preacher.
- 1:00 PM
Jewish Christian Dialogue - Part Two
How the Holocaust Changed Interfaith History, meets at the USHMM Learn more »
- 3:30 PM
Choral Prelude
The Indian Springs School Concert Choir sings a choral prelude to Evensong
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Mark Bonney, homilist; Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls
- 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: Charles Miller
With organist Charles Miller. Learn more »
Monday, March 15
- 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.
- 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 »
- 7:00 PM
Nine Paths of Personal and Spiritual Growth: An Introduction to the Enneagram
Mondays, starting March 15 in Perry Auditorium Learn more »
Wednesday, March 17
- 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.
- 6:30 PM
Congregation Eucharist and Fellowship
Worship together in St. Joseph’s Chapel; reception follows.
Friday, March 19
- 2:30 PM
Touring Interruption
Limited touring beginning at 2:30 pm of the nave (main level) due to concert rehearsals. Lower level, Cathedral Store, and Bishop's Garden open.
- 7:30 PM
20th Century France: Durufle Requiem
A lenten performance of two works by Poulenc and the Durufle Requiem. Learn more »
Saturday, March 20
- 10:15 AM
Listening, Hearing, and Living: Giving Up--A Way to New Beginnings and Hope with Ron Conner
Explore the Benedictine approach to prayer, study, recreation, work, and hospitality as vital practices of balance that ground our spiritual lives, our relationships, and our livelihoods as we seek to foster reconciliation in the world. Learn more »
Sunday, March 21
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher
- 12:45 PM
Congregation New Member Welcome and Orientation
Held in N4, the third Sunday of every month Learn more »
- 3:30 PM
Choral Prelude
The Hope College Chapel Choir from Holland, Michigan, sings a choral prelude to Evensong
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
Cathedral Singers
Monday, March 22
- 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.
- 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, March 24
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Holy Fire: Easter Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Take a two-week pilgrimage to the Holy Land this Easter with the Rev. Canon John L. Peterson Learn more »
- 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.
Thursday, March 25
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist with Hymns: Annunciation of Our Lord
Special noon Eucharist.
Saturday, March 27
- 9:00 AM
Congregation Lenten Retreat: Spirituality of Joy and Sorrow
Led by Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Hearst Hall Learn more »
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) all day due to concert rehearsals.
Sunday, March 28
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist and Liturgy of the Palms
Procession of the palms, passion narrative; Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist and Liturgy of the Palms
Procession of the palms, passion narrative
- 2:00 PM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) from 2 pm until closing due to concert preparations.
- 4:00 PM
Johann Sebastian Bach: St. John Passion
The Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra with soloists offer a Palm Sunday performance of the St. John Passion. Learn more »
Monday, March 29
- 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.
- 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, March 30
- 6:30 PM
Cathedral Crossroads: Heartcall: Align with the Divine through Movement, Music and Metaphor
Kathy Gracenin leads a special program at 7:30 pm to help us explore how chant and deeply felt rhythms lead us to listen with the ears of the heart, discovering what prayer wants to be expressed through the instrument of our bodies. Learn more »
Wednesday, March 31
- 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.