October
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, October 1
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Sunday, October 3
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Timothy A. Boggs, preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Cathedral Connection with Stone Mason Joe Alonso
Cathedral Preservation, the long term opportunity Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Timothy Boggs, preacher
- 1:30 PM
Close-up Tour: Cathedral Stained Glass Windows
In this introduction to the stained glass windows, learn about the tales they tell from Creation to stories from American history. Learn more »
- 2:30 PM
Blessing of the Animals
Annual celebration of the Feast of St. Francis with blessing of animals Learn more »
- 3:00 PM
Balance, Renewal, and Wellness: Embracing the Rhythms of Wellness
Learn to integrate Benedictine concepts of wellness into your world through spiritual wisdom and evidence-based mind/body practices that honor the foundations and rhythms of the way of Benedict. Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Canon Timothy A. Boggs, officiant. The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls.
- 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: Frederick Teardo
With guest organist Frederick Teardo of New York, N.Y. Learn more »
Monday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Choral Evensong Only. POSTPONED: Installation of Cathedral Provost
The installation of the Rev. Canon Timothy A. Boggs as provost of Washington National Cathedral has been postponed. Learn more »
Tuesday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Boy Choristers sing Evensong. Learn more »
- 7:30 PM
Ignatius Program: Governing across the Divide
The fall 2010 Ignatius program focused on the breakdown of the political dialogue in our country today. Learn more »
Wednesday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. 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.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls sings Evensong. Learn more »
- 7:00 PM
An Exploration of Global Hunger panel discussion
Monday, Perry Auditorium with Bob Blake and Christopher Goldthwait Learn more »
Thursday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 3:00 PM
Close-up Tour: Cathedral Stained Glass Windows
In this introduction to the stained glass windows, learn about the tales they tell from Creation to stories from American history. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys sings Evensong. Learn more »
- 7:00 PM
Questions of Faith Classes
Thursdays, starts October 7, S-4 Conference Room Learn more »
Friday, October 8
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Saturday, October 9
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring all day due to Acolyte Festival.
- 10:00 AM
31st Annual National Acolyte Festival
Join acolytes from across the United States at the 31st annual national Acolyte Festival. Learn more »
Sunday, October 10
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Cecilie Jørgensen Strømmen, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Cecilie Jørgensen Strømmen, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: Reconciliation in the Holy Land: Israel and Palestine Talking of Peace
Mark Landler and Shibley Telhami Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III, preacher
- 3:30 PM
Choral Prelude
The Caritas Chamber Chorale from Far Hills, NJ sings a choral prelude to Evensong
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, officiant. The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls.
- 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: Scott Dettra
With cathedral organist Scott Dettra. Learn more »
Tuesday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Boy Choristers sing Evensong. Learn more »
Wednesday, October 13
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) in the morning due to a service. Touring will resume at 1 pm.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. 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.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls sings Evensong. Learn more »
Thursday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys sings Evensong. Learn more »
Friday, October 15
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Saturday, October 16
- 7:30 AM
Autumn Monastic Quiet Day
Experience monastic rhythms of silence, reflection, and renewal in your own home and then with others throughout the sacred spaces and grounds of the Cathedral. Learn more »
Sunday, October 17
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
Cathedral Seminarian Brian O’Rourke, preacher
- 8:30 AM
Martha's Table Ministry
Third Sunday of each month Learn more »
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Professor Keith Ward, guest preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
Cathedral Seminarian Brian O’Rourke, preacher
- 10:10 AM
Cathedral Connection with Rev. Prof. Keith Ward
Is the Bible the Word of God? Conversation with Rev. Prof Keith Ward Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching
The Rev. Professor Keith Ward, guest preacher
- 12:45 PM
Congregation New Member Welcome and Orientation
Held in N4, the third Sunday of every month Learn more »
- 2:00 PM
Touring Interruption
Nave (main level) will closed for concert preparations at 2:00 pm. Nave (main level) will reopen to concert attendees at 3 pm.
- 4:00 PM
French Connections
The opening concert of the Cathedral Choral Society's sixty-ninth season features works by renowned French composers/organists Louis Vierne and Marcel Dupré. Learn more »
Monday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. 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.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Girl Choristers sing Evensong. Learn more »
- 7:00 PM
School of Prayer with Shalem Institute
In this 6-week course, learn 6 different contemplative prayer practices that help us be present with God in every moment. Learn more »
Tuesday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Boy Choristers sing Evensong. Learn more »
- 6:30 PM
The Current Financial State of the Cathedral
Andrew Hullinger leads a report to the Cathedral Congregation. Learn more »
Wednesday, October 20
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) in the morning until 10:45 am due to school service. Lower level, Museum Store, and Bishop’s Garden open.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. 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.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls sings Evensong. Learn more »
Thursday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys sings Evensong. Learn more »
Friday, October 22
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Saturday, October 23
- 9:45 AM
Cathedral Literacy Program Saturday Workshop
Meet Mark Lewis, reading specialist at John Eaton Elementary School Learn more »
- 10:00 AM
A Pilgrimage Journey to the Center
Join us a for pilgrimage reflecting on the work and ministry of the Cathedral Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage over its 15-years. Learn more »
- 10:00 AM
15th Anniversary Celebration of the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage
A day of celebrating the ministry of the Center. Learn more »
Sunday, October 24
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Cecilie Jørgensen Strømmen, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Samuel Van Culin, preacher
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Cecilie Jørgensen Strømmen, worship leader
- 10:10 AM
Sunday Forum: Identifying the Common Good: For Ourselves, For Others, and the Planet
Richard Cizik Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Samuel Van Culin, preacher
- 2:00 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Gargoyle Tour Learn more »
- 3:30 PM
Choral Prelude
The choir from White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas, sings a choral prelude to Evensong.
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Rev. Stacy Williams Duncan, officiant; the Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls
- 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: PipeSpectacular Organ Concert
Organ concert presented by the local chapters of the American Guild of Organists Learn more »
Monday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. 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.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Girl Choristers sing Evensong. Learn more »
Tuesday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 11:30 AM
Street Church
Street Church, Rev. Jan Naylor Cope presides Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Boy Choristers sing Evensong. Learn more »
- 6:30 PM
Cathedral Crossroads: Sacred Wellness: An Introduction to Transformational Healing
An evening of contemplative practice on the last Tuesday of each month; free and open to the public. Learn more »
Wednesday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. 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.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls sings Evensong. Learn more »
Thursday, October 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys sings Evensong. Learn more »
Friday, October 29
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 11:00 AM
Cathedral Golf Tournament and Dinner
Cancelled due to schedule conflict.
- 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 on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
Saturday, October 30
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No guided tours available. The Cathedral will be open to visitors and audio tours will be available.
Sunday, October 31
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Preston Hannibal, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, preacher.
- 10:00 AM
Contemporary Folk Eucharist
The Rev. Nicole Simopoulos, worship leader
- 10:00 AM
The Current Financial State of the Cathedral
Andrew Hullinger leads a report to the Cathedral Congregation. Learn more »
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Gwendolyn Tobias, preacher
- 4:00 PM
Lutheran Reformation Service
A worship service commemorating the Reformation is sponsored annually by the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the ELCA. Learn more »