Join the congregations of Washington National Cathedral and the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, Palestine, for this annual live simulcast worship service (9:30 am in Washington, 4:30 pm in Bethlehem). Prayers, readings and hymns in both Arabic and English alternate between Washington, D.C. and Bethlehem bringing those of different lands, languages and ethnic backgrounds together in celebration of the birth of Jesus. All are welcome.
Watch SaturdayCelebrate the King’s Singers’ 50th birthday during their only DC-area appearance! The world-famous ensemble sings your holiday favorites, including Veni, Veni Emmanuel; Carol of the Bells; and all-time classics in The Christmas Stocking.
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Join the Cathedral online for "Go Tell It on the Mountain: A Gospel Christmas" on Dec. 21; "Lesson and Carols" on Dec. 23 and 24; and "Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist" on Dec. 24.
Passes are NOT required for Christmas Day services on Dec. 25. Visit cathedral.org/christmas for the full roster of Advent and Christmas offerings.
Watch the celebration of Holy Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent. Jon Meacham was the guest preacher; the Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith presided.
Watch Now Download Service LeafletJoin us for the celebration of Holy Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Advent. The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith preaches; the Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas presides.
Watch Now Download Service LeafletA State Funeral was held at the Cathedral for President George H.W. Bush.
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