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Celebration of American Preaching October 2007 onwards Prominent guest preachers share their voices and visions in worship at 11:15 am Sunday services monthly throughout the Centennial year and beyond. The Celebration of American Preaching will continue in the 2008–2009 program year. Made possible by the Nathan D. Baxter Fund for Preaching at Washington National Cathedral, this series brings distinguished preachers from an array of perspectives and traditions to preach at the Canterbury Pulpit. We look forward to welcoming a new array of American preachers next year.
Major State Day SundaysOctober 2007 – July 2008 Monthly Sunday worship honoring a featured state, its people, and their dedicated service to neighbors and nation. Click on state names below for information on that particular state day. Register online for your Major State Day.
Sent Forth by the Spirit:Worship Service of Celebration and Commitment Pentecost Sunday, May 11, 2008, 11 am This vibrant and joyous worship featuring diverse music and dance saw the commissioning of all who were inspired to participate in and advocate the vital work of Washington National Cathedral in its new century of service. The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, 26th presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, was the presider, Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III was the preacher, the Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane, bishop of Washington, was the concelebrant. Video of entire service | Video, sermon only | Photos | Service Leaflet (PDF)
Festival Worship ServiceSunday, September 30, 2007, 11:15 am The Cathedral community gathered for a worship experience of lively music, dance and praise. Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III preached at this service commemorating the Cathedral’s rich history. The Right Rev. John Bryson Chane, Episcopal bishop of Washington, was the presider, with the Right Rev. Nathan D. Baxter, the Right Rev. Jane Holmes Dixon, the Right Rev. A. Theodore Eastman, the Right Rev. Ronald H. Haines. the Right Rev. Barbara C. Harris and the Very Rev. Charles A. Perry, concelebrants. Video of entire service | Video, sermon only | Sermon Audio | Service Leaflet (PDF) Centennial Evening Prayer Saturday, September 29, 2007, 4:30 pm Video of service | Service Leaflet (PDF) DVDs of the Centennial Evening Prayer, Foundation Stone Laying Reenacetment and the Centennial Service are available for purchase. |