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. Surrounded by community and nourished by prayer, we will journey together to Easter.
Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Passes: At Capacity
In-person Easter Sunday Eucharists are at capacity. We invite you to watch the Easter Sunday livestream at 11:15 am, or join us in-person for other services during Holy Week and Easter.
Due to capacity concerns, the two services of Holy Eucharist on Easter Sunday (8 and 11:15 am) require reserved passes. (No other services during Lent 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 passes and entry. The suggested $7 processing fee is optional.
Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist
Thu Mar. 28 • 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. Incense is used at this service. Livestream available.Watch with the Reserved Sacrament
Thu Mar. 28 • 9 pm This silent prayer vigil is held before the Reserved Sacrament, recalling the disciples waiting with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Livestream available.Morning Prayer in the Presence of the Reserved Sacrament
Fri Mar. 29 • 10 am Note: this service is in-person only. The vigil with the Reserved Sacrament formally ends with a service of Morning Prayer for Good Friday held in War Memorial Chapel.Good Friday: Rite of Reconciliation
Fri Mar. 29 • 10:15 am Fri Mar. 29 • 4 pm Individuals may speak confidentially with a priest, confess their sins and receive absolution in-person or via private online Zoom chapel. Note, there are two windows for both in-person and online reconciliation. See below for more information.Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Fri Mar. 29 • 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. Livestream available.Good Friday Evening Service
Fri Mar. 29 • 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. Livestream available.The Great Vigil of Easter
Sat Mar. 30 • 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 Day: The Festival Holy Eucharist
Sun Mar. 31 • 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. Due to capacity concerns, reserved passes are required to attend in-person. Both services are at capacity. Livestream available for 11:15 only.Easter Sunday Organ Recital
Sun Mar. 31 • 2 pm Cathedral organist Thomas Sheehan celebrates the joy of Easter with a selection of uplifting music to celebrate the Resurrection. Tickets are not required. Livestream available.Easter Day Choral Evensong
Sun Mar. 31 • 4 pm Our Easter Day 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 are not required. Livestream available.ICYMI: Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist
Archived Service (Mar. 24)
In case you missed it: Holy Week begins as we make the journey from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his utter rejection and crucifixion. Catch up on this Holy Eucharist featuring the Cathedral Choir and Contemporary Ensemble.ICYMI: Holy Eucharist with Chrism Blessing
Archived Service (Mar. 26)
In case you missed it: 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.Daily Lenten Meditations
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