Cathedral Garden Pilgrimages
God’s grace and abundance shines forth in the natural world. Join us for prayer, reflection, and a bit of history as we tour the forested trails, gardens, and lawns surrounding the Cathedral.
Filled with a variety of colorful plant life and historical artifacts, the Bishop’s Garden captures the serenity of a century walled garden. Step into this hidden jewel with the Rev. Patrick L. Keyser.
Service of Morning Prayer and Reflection
Begin your weekday with an online service led by Cathedral clergy. Featuring prayers, readings from Holy Scripture, and contemplative music. Watch below, on YouTube, or join our Facebook community. Posted 7 am EST, Monday–Friday.
Watch the Canon Rose Duncan’s sermon from September 19, 2021, the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Oh the stories these stones could tell, if only they could speak. But now they can! One of our Old Testament prophets will be your personal guide to gargoyles, earthquake and all things Gothic. Look for the signs and scan the QR code on your next visit.
Bishop Yvette Flunder and Michael Vazquez, Director of the Religion and Faith Program at HRC, reflected on LGBTQIA leadership and the church during Pride month.
upcoming events
Thu, Sep 23, 2021 | 07:00am
Morning Prayer
Join Cathedral clergy for an online service of Morning Prayer. Videos are a...
Thu, Sep 23, 2021 | 07:00pm
Halfway There: 10 Years After the Quake
Ten years after the Mineral, Va., earthquake, the Cathedral is still workin...
Fri, Sep 24, 2021 | 07:00am
Morning Prayer
Join Cathedral clergy for an online service of Morning Prayer. Videos are a...
Sat, Sep 25, 2021 | 10:00am
Cathedral Men’s Discussion Group
Join the Cathedral men’s discussion group. Lectionary readings are discus...
Sat, Sep 25, 2021 | 12:30pm
Carillon Recital
Cathedral Carillonneur Edward M. Nassor plays a recital most Saturday after...
Sat, Sep 25, 2021 | 03:00pm
Choral Evensong with Installation of Members of the Cathedral Chapter and Honorary Canons
All are welcome to this service of Choral Evensong as the Right Rev. Marian...
All Are Welcome!
This Cathedral believes God loves you just the way you are. If you’re a member of the LGBTQIA community and have never felt embraced by the church, there’s a home for you here.
We are a House of Prayer for All People — no exceptions.
Through sculpture and stained glass, the Cathedral's architecture tells the story of where we've been, who we are and who we aspire to be.
Elie Wiesel
A new carving of Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel serves as an eternal reminder that God is not indifferent to suffering. He joins Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa and other icons in the Human Rights Porch.
The Cathedral is anxious to welcome you back! After too long apart, we are now open for for public worship on Sundays.
Reopening 101
The Cathedral is now open for public worship on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Click for details about worshipping with us and the health measures we’re taking to keep you safe.
It took 83 years to build the National Cathedral, and only seconds for an act of nature to cause significant damage that still needs repair.
Earthquake Restoration
It’s been almost 10 years since a rare 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the National Cathedral and caused $34 million in damage. With your help, we can restore this national treasure.
COVID-19 Memorial
We welcome the names of the loved ones you have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each name will be trusted to God’s embrace as we include them in a virtual prayer service in the Chapel of St. Joseph of Arimathea.