Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People
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Online Morning Prayer
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Weekday Choral Evensong
Bethlehem Chapel
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Centering Prayer
Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage
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Lenten Season 2024
journey to easter
You’re invited to join the Cathedral as we make our way from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week to the celebration of Christ’s glorious Resurrection on Easter. See below for our schedule of services, musical offerings and meditations for the season.
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From worship to majestic architecture to soul-stirring music to thought-provoking public programs, these highlights showcase the best the Cathedral has to offer.
Want to come tour the Cathedral in person? See all of our sightseeing and touring options by planning your visit below.
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Latest Cathedral Age Now Available
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Take a deep dive into the Cathedral’s new “Now and Forever” windows, including the history, context, Kerry James Marshall’s artist vision for the replacements, and poet Elizabeth Alexander’s accompanying work, “American Song.” You’re also invited to explore the Saint John’s Bible that was given to the Cathedral, meet our new Pastor for Digital Ministry, the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, and more!
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Cathedral Begins Construction for Organ Renovation
Organ Renovation Project
From January through March, there will be active construction while scaffolding is installed in the Great Choir as part of the Cathedral's Organ Renovation Project. After nearly 85 years of use, the organ needs to undergo a top-to-bottom renovation. By 2029, the organ will be ready to lead worshippers into a second century of Cathedral worship.
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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 Now and Forever Windows
Google Arts & Culture
Go in-depth with a feature on the Cathedral's new Now and Forever Windows on Google Arts and Culture.
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