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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

Full Calendar
Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

Online Morning Prayer
May. 14

Online Only
Free
Choristers singing

Weekday Choral Evensong
May. 14

Great Choir
Free
Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

Online Morning Prayer
May. 15

Online Only
Free
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Noon Eucharist
May. 15

Bethlehem Chapel
Free
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Private Prayer Unavailable Today
May. 16

In Person
Worshippers seated for Eucharist service in Cathedral's Saint Mary Chapel

Early Sunday Eucharist
May. 17

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 Eucharist
May. 17

Sightseeing- Nave
Free
Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

Online Morning Prayer
May. 18

Online Only
Free

National Acolyte Festival

registration now open
The Cathedral is delighted to welcome acolytes, servers, and vergers from across the country each year to celebrate this vital ministry of service and faith. Join us for the 2026 Acolyte Festival on Saturday, October 10. 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 Ministry

As a house of prayer for all people, the Cathedral welcomes everyone in the online space. Join us for worship, connection, and formation.

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
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 over 50 Years of Women's Ordination

in case you missed it
2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the first of ordination of women as priests in The Episcopal Church on July 29, 1974. Catch up on our Festival Holy Eucharist and take a deep dive into key events from the historic first to the present. learn more

A Space for Prayer & Reflection

pray with us
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