Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People
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Bethlehem Chapel
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YouthCUE Concert
Nave
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Every week, through worship, music and dialogue on important issues, the Cathedral provides comfort and inspiration to tens of thousands of people. Generous friends and supporters like you make all this possible. Your gift today can help bring our fiscal year to a strong close and sustain our ministry in the months to come.
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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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Visit for Family Fun Day
fun for all
On Saturday, June 21, we're featuring Cathedral-themed activities tailored just for families and kids! Join in with our hands-on demonstrations, scavenger hunts, coloring station and pop-up library cart, plus see the Cathedral LEGO® exhibit and more. All ages welcome; activities geared towards kids age 4-12. Activities run from 10 am-2 pm.
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A Lesson in Forgiveness with Mother Emanuel Pastor Eric Manning
crossroads podcast
Latest episode now streaming: as we mark ten years since the senseless murder of nine parishioners of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, Senior Pastor Eric S.C. Manning joins the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens for a poignant and inspiring conversation about forgiveness.
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Explore Cathedral Highlights
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
Google Arts & Culture
Go in-depth with a feature on the Cathedral's iconic Space Window on Google Arts and Culture.
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