View of Easter service in the Nave from balcony vantage point

Worship

Worship connects us with God and with one another. Led by the Spirit, together we can change the world for good.

Upcoming Worship Services

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Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

Online Morning Prayer
Jul. 9

Online Only
Free
Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

Online Morning Prayer
Jul. 10

Online Only
Free
Close-up of hands holding and passing chalice

Noon Eucharist
Jul. 10

Bethlehem Chapel
Free
Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

Online Morning Prayer
Jul. 11

Online Only
Free
Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

Online Morning Prayer
Jul. 12

Online Only
Free
Close-up of hands holding and passing chalice

Noon Eucharist
Jul. 12

Bethlehem Chapel
Free
Worshippers seated for Eucharist service in Cathedral's Saint Mary Chapel

Early Sunday Holy Eucharist
Jul. 14

St. Mary's Chapel
Free
Choir processing and carrying a banner that reads, "My House shall be called the House of Prayer for all People," in the Nave of Washington National Cathedral

Principal Sunday Holy Eucharist
Jul. 14

Nave
Free
Eleven women kneel at the altar of the Church of the Advocate, Philadelphia, during their ordination to the priesthood on July 29, 1974. Photo: Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society

Celebrating 50 Years of Women's Ordination

in-person and online
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first of ordination of women as priests in The Episcopal Church on July 29, 1974. Join us for celebrations in-person and online, including a deep dive into key events from the historic first to the present. learn more

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Weekly Worship Services

Learn more about our Sunday, Weekday, and Online Service offerings.

Prayer Requests

We welcome your prayer requests. Submissions are prayed for during weekday Intercessory Prayer by a member of clergy.

Digital Worship Library

Browse our full library! Service videos, sermons, prayer and devotion resources, online pilgrimages through our chapels and gardens, and more.

Cathedral Worship FAQ

Are services open to the public? Is there a dress code? Where can I park? To help make worshipping with us easier, we answer these questions and more.

Meet Our Clergy

Our clergy are here to help deepen your walk with God. These talented pastors represent the diversity of God’s creation. Meet our team!

Pastoral Offices

All the information about baptisms, weddings, memorials, and burials at the Cathedral.

Virtual Offering Plate

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Within this sacred building, seekers, worshipers and tourists are invited into a living tradition of faith. Your gift of any amount will change countless lives through the unique and irreplaceable ministry of the Cathedral. give now

A Space for Prayer & Reflection

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Life can feel pretty heavy right now, and it’s easy to get exhausted by our politics and worrisome headlines. This is a place where you can lay your burdens down. We invite your prayers for our weekday intercessions, and encourage you to check back often for resources that offer respite, reflection and renewal. pray with us