Lent & Easter
Surrounded by community and nourished by prayer, we will journey together to Easter.
Journey to Easter—in person or online.
You’re invited to join the Cathedral as we make our way from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week to the celebration of Christ’s glorious Resurrection on Easter. See below for our schedule of services, musical offerings and meditations for the season.
Easter Sunday Passes
Due to capacity concerns, the two Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist services (8 and 11:15 am) require reserved passes. We’re excited to welcome you to Easter at the Cathedral, and we want to make our services accessible to everyone. All worship services at the Cathedral are free. We welcome your support if you would like to help us cover the costs of managing ticketing and entry. The suggested $7 processing fee is optional.
Passes will be available for reservation starting on March 5. All other worship services during Lent and Holy Week do not require reserved passes.
Ash Wednesday: March 5
Ash Wednesday Rite of Reconciliation
Online: 10–11:30 am • 4–5:30 pm
In-Person: 10–11:30 am • 2–6:30 pm
Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist (Contemporary Music)
Wed Mar. 5 • 12 pm Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist that includes the imposition of ashes, an ancient sign of repentance that serves as a reminder of our mortality. Featuring music from the Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required.
Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist (Traditional Music)
Wed Mar. 5 • 7 pm Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist that includes the imposition of ashes, an ancient sign of repentance that serves as a reminder of our mortality. Featuring music from the Cathedral Choir. Passes not required.
Daily Lenten Meditations
food for the journey
Cathedral clergy offer a written and video meditation each day in Lent. The path from ashes to Alleluia is one that we walk together, in community. Catch up on previous meditations and subscribe now. 2025 Lenten Meditations begin March 5.
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Holy Week & Easter Sunday
Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist
Sun Apr. 13 • 8 am Sun Apr. 13 • 11:15 am Holy Week begins as we make the journey from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his utter rejection and crucifixion. Featured musicians: the Cathedral Choir and the Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available for 11:15 only.
Palm Sunday Choral Evensong
Sun Apr. 13 • 4 pm Our Sunday of the Passion ends with Choral Evensong, a traditional Anglican service of sung evening prayer that features Holy Scripture, Psalms, hymns and anthems led by the Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Holy Eucharist with Chrism Blessing
Tue Apr. 15 • 12 pm Join the Episcopal Diocese of Washington as clergy reaffirm their vows and consecrate sacramental oil. All are welcome to attend this service of Holy Eucharist. Featured musicians: Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist
Thu Apr. 17 • 7 pm In the Solemn Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ Last Supper and his charge to love one another through the washing of feet. We end the service by stripping the altar and begin the vigil with the Reserved Sacrament until midnight. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Morning Prayer in Presence of Reserved Sacrament
Fri Apr. 18 • 10 am The vigil with the Reserved Sacrament formally ends with a service of Morning Prayer for Good Friday. Passes are not required. Please note, this service is not livestreamed.
Good Friday: Rite of Reconciliation
Online: 10–11:30 am • 4–5:30 pm
In-Person: 10–11:30 am • 2–6:30 pm
The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Fri Apr. 18 • 12 pm Join the Cathedral community as we remember Christ’s suffering, crucifixion and death on Good Friday with a service of Scripture, music and ancient prayer. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Good Friday Evening Service
Fri Apr. 18 • 7 pm Through readings and music from across centuries and traditions, this service provides a quiet, contemplative space to reflect on the death and burial of Jesus. Featured musicians: Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available.
The Great Vigil of Easter
Sat Apr. 19 • 8 pm Journey from darkness to light, from death to life, as we bear witness to the Paschal Mystery through powerful music, the retelling of the salvation story and welcoming new believers in Baptism. Incense is used at this service. All are welcome to bring bells. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Brass Ensemble. Livestream available.
Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist
Sun Apr. 20 • 8 am Sun Apr. 20 • 11:15 am Hallelujah! Christ is risen! We will gather around Christ’s table, and join together in music and prayer, to proclaim Jesus’ victory over death and the Good News of the Resurrection. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Brass Ensemble. Livestream available for 11:15 only. Due to capacity concerns, in-person passes are required. Available March 5.
Easter Sunday Organ Recital
Sun Apr. 20 • 2 pm The Easter Sunday Organ Recital features festive music performed by Cathedral Organist Thomas Sheehan and Organ Scholar Ariana Corbin. Tickets not required. Livestream available.
Easter Sunday Choral Evensong
Sun Apr. 20 • 4 pm Our Easter Sunday celebrations end with Choral Evensong, a traditional Anglican service of sung evening prayer that features Holy Scripture, Psalms, hymns and anthems led by the Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Honor a Loved One this Special Season
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