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Cathedral to host funeral for former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman
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The Cathedral is honored to host the funeral of former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman on Wednesday, May 14. Secretary Herman was a longtime champion for minorities and women in the workforce, and was the first Black American to lead the U.S. Department of Labor. Members of the public are encouraged to join the service online.
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An Evening with Bishop Budde & Tim Shriver
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Join Bishop Budde and Tim Shriver for an evening conversation exploring the role of dignity in our public life. This timely discussion brings faith, education and public leadership into dialogue to lessen polarization and find hope for our democracy. In-person and livestream options available.
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The Historical Mystery of Jesus with Elaine Pagels
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Latest episode now streaming! Our ability to know the historical Jesus is limited, but award-winning author Elaine Pagels uses little-known primary sources and her own deep faith. Along with Dr. Sonia Coman and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pagels explores how to assemble the puzzle of Jesus of Nazareth and the enduring power of the Christian message.
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Every person is a beloved child of God, and our hope is that every person can find themselves reflected in the stories we tell here at the Cathedral. Take a dive into the highlights of the Cathedral, and look for the ways your story is told in our art and architecture.
The Space Window: The Unexpected Story of How It Came to Be
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Go in-depth with a feature on the Cathedral's iconic Space Window on Google Arts and Culture.
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