NPR’s Diane Rehm to preach at Washington National Cathedral

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

CONTACT:

Natalie Longwell, West End Strategy Team,

[email protected] 202-776-7700 (o), 202-765-8584 (c)

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

Diane Rehm, Beloved National Public Radio Host, to Speak at Washington National Cathedral This Sunday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Diane Rehm will speak at Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, October 9, 2016, beginning at 10:10 a.m. ET, ahead of her retirement after more than thirty-five years on the air at WAMU.

Rehm will host a forum at 10:10 a.m. before serving as the guest preacher during the Holy Eucharist at 11:15 a.m. Rehm’s appearance is part of Washington National Cathedral’s Second Sundays series, which invites guest speakers to focus the congregation’s attention on some of the Cathedral’s top priorities: racial reconciliation, caring for creation and LGBT rights.

Past Second Sundays have featured bestselling author and public theologian Jim Wallace, New Evangelical Partnership President Rev. Richard Cizik and Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama Tina Tchen. All Second Sundays forums are broadcast live on the Cathedral’s website and archived on the Cathedral’s YouTube Page.

WHAT: Diane Rehm Speaks at Washington National Cathedral

WHEN: Sunday, October 9, 2016, beginning at 10:10 a.m. ET

WHERE: Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW

News media wishing to cover Diane Rehm’s appearance at the Cathedral should contact Natalie Longwell at West End Strategy Team at (202)776-7700 or via email at [email protected].

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