Washington National Cathedral : Celebration of American Preaching

Celebration of American Preaching

Spirituality & Worship

Prominent guest preachers share their voices and visions in worship at the 11:15 am Sunday service throughout the year.

Made possible by the Nathan D. Baxter Fund for Preaching at Washington National Cathedral, the Celebration of American Preaching series brings distinguished preachers from an array of perspectives and traditions to preach at the Canterbury Pulpit. View upcoming guests »

Recent Guests

April 21, 2013 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, preacher and presider.

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April 14, 2013 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Ed Bacon, guest preacher

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December 9, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Dr. Nora Tubbs Tisdale, guest preacher

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November 4, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist with Guest Preacher

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The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, guest preacher

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June 10, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Lillian Daniel, guest preacher

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June 3, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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Dr. Anthony Campolo, guest preacher

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June 3, 2012 8:45 AM

Holy Eucharist

Dr. Anthony Campolo, guest preacher

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March 4, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, guest preacher

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February 12, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Peter Marty, guest preacher

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February 5, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Dr. Marilyn McCord Adams, guest preacher

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January 22, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, guest preacher

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January 15, 2012 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Dr. Renita Weems, guest preacher

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December 4, 2011 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver, guest preacher

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November 20, 2011 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, guest preacher

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April 3, 2011 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. William H. Willimon, guest preacher

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January 23, 2011 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., guest preacher

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December 5, 2010 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. Nora Tubbs Tisdale, guest preacher

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October 17, 2010 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Professor Keith Ward, guest preacher

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June 6, 2010 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. Thomas Long, guest preacher

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May 9, 2010 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. James Forbes, guest preacher

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April 25, 2010 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching and Earth Day and Ohio Day

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The Rev. Brian McLaren, guest preacher; the Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr., and the Rt. Rev. Thomas E. Breidenthal, guest presiders

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March 14, 2010 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, guest preacher.

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November 8, 2009 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. John M. Buchanan, guest preacher

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May 10, 2009 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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Dr. Walter Brueggemann, guest preacher, Celebration of American Preaching series..

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March 15, 2009 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Jim Wallis, guest preacher, Celebration of American Preaching series.

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January 11, 2009 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, guest preacher, Celebration of American Preaching series.

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October 26, 2008 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist and Celebration of American Preaching

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The Very Rev. Alan Jones, dean of Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church in San Francisco, California, guest preacher, Celebration of American Preaching series.

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June 22, 2008 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB, preacher.

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June 1, 2008 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long, preacher.

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May 4, 2008 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Peter J. Gomes, preacher.

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March 9, 2008 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Fleming Rutledge, preacher.

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February 24, 2008 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, preacher.

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January 20, 2008 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, guest preacher

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December 9, 2007 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Dr. William H. Willimon, preacher.

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November 25, 2007 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., preacher.

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October 28, 2007 11:15 AM

Holy Eucharist

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The Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver, preacher.

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Upcoming Guests in the Celebration of American Preaching Series

June 2, 2013 11:15 AM

The Rev. Margaret Cunningham, guest preacher Learn more »
June 9, 2013 11:15 AM

Nora Gallagher, guest preacher Learn more »
October 20, 2013 11:15 AM

Mariann Wright Edelman, guest preacher Learn more »

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