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Worship Services
You are most cordially welcome at any service. The 11:15 am Sunday Holy Eucharist is webcast live each week.
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Quick Picks
- 2007 Annual Stewardship Report » Learn about the Cathedral’s mission and ministry (PDF, 3MB).
- Support the Cathedral’s ministry of generosity with a financial gift. Learn more here or make a gift now! »
Related Links
Video on-demand
Sunday Worship & Forum, September 14
- Watch the 11:15 am service
- Watch the sermon by Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III
- Sunday Service Leaflet (pdf)
- Watch the Sunday Forum with guest E.J. Dionne
Kathleen Norris: “Acedia and Us”
Tuesday, September 16, 7:30 pm
Award-winning
author and poet Kathleen Norris gives her lecture “Acedia and
Us” in which describes the familiar battle of
soul-weariness named “acedia” in early Christian
writings and reveals her own spiritual resurrection detailed
in her brilliant new memoir. More »
Read about other exciting fall programs »
The Sunday Forum
Sunday, September 21 at 10:10 am
The Sunday Forum: Critical Issues in the Light of Faith is a discussion of the issues of the day in the context of Christian faith. All Sunday Forums are free and open to the public and are webcast live from a link here on the Cathedral home page. Join us for a new season of faith-inspiring Forum converations.
September 21:
“Five Moral Issues for the Next President”
with
Rabbi David Saperstein
Join Dean Sam Lloyd and Rabbi David Saperstein of the Religious
Action Center of Reform Judaism as they explore the most pressing
justice/rights issues facing the next president. Submit your questions for the guest now ยป
Upcoming guests include Humane Society of the U.S. President and CEO WAYNE PACELLE (September 28), Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church KATHARINE JEFFERTS SCHORI (October 5), best-selling novelist ANNE RICE (October 12) and many more.
- Give us your thoughts about the Sunday Forum, future topics, and possible future guests
- Access all Sunday Forums from the past season
- Order DVDs of past Sunday Forums
Cathedral History Talk:
How in the world did they build it?
Tuesdays, September 16, 23, 30 at 1 pm
Join us
for the free talk: How
in the world did they build it? on the creation of
Washington National Cathedral. Historic images and fascinating
construction photos help tell the story of the creation of the only
gothic Cathedral built in the 20th century. Free and open to the public.
All are welcome!
Museum Store
Seasonal Clearance Sale
Discover great bargains and take advantage of savings up to 75% on a wonderful selection of items in our Museum Store, including jewelry, gifts for the home, ornaments, children’s items, cards, music and more. Come in and browse or shop online now »
Miss an Event at the Cathedral?
DVDs of select past events, including Sunday Forums, lectures, and special services, are available for purchase. Titles are added to the order page as available.
The Cathedral College of Washington National Cathedral
offers lectures, courses, and continuing educational opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities and register for conferences »
DOCC Course
Starting October 24
The Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) course explores central teachings of Christian faith and their implications for our lives today, through lecture presentations and small group discussions. Online registration for the fall 2-weekend course is open now.
TLB Course
Starting
September 16
The Transforming Literature of the Bible (TLB) courses “plow deep” into the meaning of the great literature of the Bible—a follow-up to DOCC (but DOCC is not a pre-requisite). Online registration for Part I: The Old Testament (17-week course) is open now.
9/11 Bell tolling
on Washington Times website
A photo essay on washingtontimes.com—“For Whom the Bell Tolls” features the Cathedral’s head verger Duke DuTeil’s supervision of the tolling of the Bourdon bell earlier this month in memory of those lost on that tragic day.
Exhibit: Dreamers & Believers
Dreamers and Believers: Cathedral
Builders features the people who strove to create a majestic center
of worship in the nation’s capital. more »
Liturgical Banners
Evocative banners by
liturgical artist Nancy Chinn grace the Cathedral’s piers with vivid
colors and luminous hues. Let them lead you on a spiritual pilgrimage,
visually guiding you through the seasons of the Christian year.
- View or download “A Banner Year” booklet »
- See feature on the banners on the Episcopal Café » (a ministry of the Diocese of Washington)
