Cathedral Connects

In the days since the tragic murder of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, we have learned so much about the lives of these extraordinary young people. We wish we had known them in life, because they clearly embodied the values of love, understanding and dialogue that we hold dear.

Together with our neighbors in Washington, D.C. and people around the world, we grieve the murder of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two staff members at the Israeli Embassy, who were gunned down outside the Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum.

We join with millions of people around the world in grieving the death of Pope Francis, and we give God thanks for his extraordinary life and the moral leadership that inspired and challenged the world to love as God loves.

There’s a lot of talk in this town about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and whether our government should celebrate, ignore or even acknowledge the beautiful tapestry of humanity in this country we call home.

With heavy hearts, we offer our prayers for all those affected by the tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter near Washington Reagan National Airport. 

Washington National Cathedral and the Episcopal Diocese of Washington join the nation in giving thanks for the life of President Jimmy Carter, whose deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of a public life shaped by compassion, humility and care for the least among us.

This may be the most critical hour for Christians to follow Jesus, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said in the wake of Tuesday's elections.

A diverse group of Christian leaders are rallying to uphold democratic principles, including Dean Randy Hollerith, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde and Canon Missioner Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr.

Exciting news! As a founding partner of America 250, the Cathedral is thrilled to announce the launch of #AmericaGives!

After taking some time away from the Cathedral this summer, Mike McCarthy has decided to resign his position as Canon for Music.