Special Services

The Season of Pentecost

Following the arrival of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles on the Day of Pentecost, the Church began to grow and spread Christ’s message to the world. This season culminates just before Advent on the Reign of Christ Sunday. Learn more »

Christmas Eve Passes

Christmas

Thursday, December 24 6 & 10 pm

Free passes are required to attend the very popular services on Christmas Eve. Passes will be available only online this year, starting November 2. Learn more »

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Celebration of American Preaching

Guest Preacher

February 7 11:15 AM

Prominent guest preachers share their voices and visions in worship at 11:15 am Sunday services monthly. Our next guest is the Rev. Dr. Nora Tubbs Tisdale.

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Acolyte Festival

Acolyte Festival

Saturday, October 10, 2009

The annual national acolyte festival at Cathedral Washington National Cathedral welcomes approximately 2,000 acolytes from across the country.

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Holy Week & Easter

Palm Sunday

April 5–12

An archive of on-demand resource for 2009 marking the events from the Triumphal Entry, through the Passion, to the celebration of the Resurrection.

Holy Week & Easter 2009 »

Parking at the Cathedral

Parking in the Cathedral’s underground garage is free Sundays, 6 am–11 pm. Learn more about parking options for individuals and groups.