Advent & Christmas 2011
Return and re-experience the mystery, wonder, and joy of Advent and Christmas through services and celebrations at Washington National Cathedral.
Enjoy Advent Lessons and Carols, Sunday services of Holy Eucharist and sermons, Christmas Lessons and Carols, and the Festival Holy Eucharists on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ... and, of course, the Christmas pageant!
Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, November 27
The Cathedral choirs presented Advent anthems and carols amid Scripture lessons and prayers.
Carols by Candlelight
Friday, December 23
A service of Christmas carols sung by the Cathedral choirs with collects and Scripture readings.
Sunday Eucharists
The Sundays in Advent 2011
Worship online with recorded services during Advent, or return to just the sermons.
Bethlehem Prayer Service
Saturday, December 17
A simulcast Christmas service held in the Cathedral and in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24
Festival Holy Eucharist. The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, preacher.
Watch the 10 pm service
Watch Bishop Budde’s sermon
Follow the service leaflet
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25
Festival Holy Eucharist. The Rigth Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, preacher.
Watch the service
Watch the sermon
Follow the service leaflet
Christmas Pageant
Saturday, December 17
Children of all ages came to the Cathedral to participate in this annual pageant celebrating the Nativity.
Christmas Day Organ Recital
Saturday, December 25
With Cathedral organists Scott Dettra and Jeremy Filsell.