National Acolyte Festival
October 10, 2026 - 9:00am - 2:30pm
Nave
Washington National Cathedral is delighted to welcome acolytes, servers, and vergers from across the country each year to celebrate this vital ministry of service and faith. The festival is a time-honored tradition for many congregations. The festival is open to the public, including a service of Holy Eucharist at 10 am.
Those groups interested in participating should register to attend in advance. Learn more on our Acolyte Festival page.
service livestream
For those unable to attend in person, a livestream of the Holy Eucharist will be available on our website and via YouTube.