National Cathedral Association (NCA)
Your Cathedral. Your Community. Your Impact.
For more than a century, faithful and generous supporters have entrusted Washington National Cathedral with a sacred calling: to be a house of prayer for all people. Through every generation, members of the National Cathedral Association (NCA) have carried that calling forward, ensuring that this great church for national purposes continues to be a source of moral and spiritual grounding for all who turn to it.
Your Support Matters
Because the Cathedral receives no funding from the federal government or any national church body, its mission rests in the hands of those who believe in it. Your support makes everything possible: sustaining worship, preserving this sacred space and keeping the Cathedral open and alive for generations yet to come.
Join Today
Did you know that NCA members receive complimentary Cathedral admission for themselves and 3 guests all year long? Join now, or explore all membership options and benefits below and help sustain the Cathedral you love today and into the future.
Ready to join the Cathedral family and make a lasting impact? Join now.
From free Cathedral admission for a year, to Cathedral Age magazine, special invitations and more. Learn more about benefit tiers.
Quick answers to the most common questions about joining and being part of the NCA.
NCA members have ensured the Cathedral remains a living center for worship, remembrance, dialogue and healing.
Member Benefits
Your membership in the NCA comes with meaningful benefits designed to bring you closer to the Cathedral and its mission. See what you’ll enjoy as part of this extraordinary community by exploring the tiers below, or by clicking the benefits chart to download.
- Complimentary admission for you and 3 guests all year long
- Print subscription to Cathedral Age magazine
- 10% member discount at Cathedral Store
- Annual Cathedral Calendar
- Semiannual Cathedral Insider newsletter
- All the aforementioned benefits, plus:
- Invitation to annual supporter appreciation offering(s)
- All the aforementioned benefits, plus:
- Invitation to select programs and events
- All the aforementioned benefits, plus:
- Preferred seating passes for Christmas and Easter services
- All the aforementioned benefits, plus:
- Recognition in our Donor Honor Roll
- Invitation to select Cathedral tours
- All the aforementioned benefits, plus:
- 2 complimentary tickets to select concert performances
- Opportunities for special gatherings and communications from the Dean
- All the aforementioned benefits, plus:
- Customized events and opportunities (as available)
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? See below for our most common inquiries. Should you need further assistance, please reach out to our team at [email protected].
The NCA is the national community of supporters of Washington National Cathedral. Individuals from across the country support the Cathedral’s mission, programs and preservation, helping ensure this sacred place remains open, welcoming and active for future generations.Â
Supporters who give $60 or more annually are recognized as members of the NCA, a community that has played a vital role in the Cathedral’s life and ministry since its earliest days. You can join now online, or by contacting us at [email protected] or 202-537-2200.
Members enjoy meaningful benefits that deepen their connection to the Cathedral, which include complimentary admission for you and 3 guests all year long, a subscription to our Cathedral Age magazine, semiannual Cathedral Insider newsletter, and other special invitations and opportunities. Benefits vary by membership level.
Your benefits begin as soon as your membership is activated, often immediately after you join or renew.
Yes. Your membership gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.Â
Not at all. NCA members live across the United States and around the world. Many benefits, including publications and digital content, are designed for members wherever they live.
NCA Cards are mailed on a biweekly basis. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your card to arrive in your mailbox.Â
You are welcome to visit before your card arrives. Our Guest Service Associates can help check you in upon arrival.
No, our regular worship services are open to the public. There is never a charge for worship services or private prayer. Due to capacity concerns, passes are required for some of our popular holiday or special services. Â
Eligible members and joint member households are able to bring up to 3 additional guests with them per visit. Â
Memberships are annual and run for 12 months from the date you join or renew.
Yes. You can upgrade at any time by making an additional gift to reach the next tier.
To renew your membership, please visit this page or contact our team at 202-537-2200.
Yes! NCA memberships make meaningful gifts for friends and family who love the Cathedral, its music, architecture, history or spiritual mission. To purchase a gift membership, please give our team a call at 202-537-2200.
Yes. NCA memberships are issued per household, and spouses are included as part of your membership.
Your support helps fund everything from worship services and music programs to building preservation, educational initiatives and community outreach.
The Cathedral’s membership team is happy to help. Please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling us at 202-537-2200.