Washington National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral Here at the Cathedral, we strive to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God. This is a house of prayer for all people.

Washington National Cathedral is a house of prayer for all people, conceived by our founders to serve as a great church for national purposes. The Cathedral holds a unique place at the intersection of sacred and civic life. As the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, we strive to serve God and our neighbors as agents of reconciliation, a trusted voice of moral leadership and a sacred

space where the country gathers during moments of national significance. The Cathedral is built to inspire: a national treasure and Gothic architectural feat standing at the highest point in Washington, DC. Inside, artwork and exhibits tell the American story of faith. Outside, the 59 acres of gardens and grounds provide a beautiful sanctuary. Above all else, the Cathedral is a place for spiritual enrichment. Whether you visit for a tour or tower climb, worship service, concert, pilgrimage, or insightful program—all are welcome. To learn more go to http://www.cathedral.org/visit/

05/14/2026

"Since the founding of this nation, we have seen systematic attempts to undermine the many rooms of our collective home that God has prepared for us. From the institution of slavery to Jim Crow segregation to counter Reconstruction, redlining, to the erasure of elements of our shared history, and now the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act. This exclusion is not just political but theological. It is telling a child of God that there isn't a room for their voice in the house we have built together. By devaluing their inherent divinity, these acts of exclusion stand in direct opposition to the open and inclusive heart of a loving God."

ICYMI, watch the Rev. Canon Rosemarie Logan Duncan's full sermon from Sunday, May 3 on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/0mAKIwwsndA?si=lLhrkF9ukEXVcIaY.

Join The Rev. Canon Rosemarie L. Duncan for this prayer and reflection of Psalm 93, reflecting on our call to witness th...
05/14/2026

Join The Rev. Canon Rosemarie L. Duncan for this prayer and reflection of Psalm 93, reflecting on our call to witness the work of the Lord as we mark Christ’s ascension into heaven.

https://youtu.be/SZCHG3CT0KQ

Indoor yoga at the Cathedral is coming soon! Join Flow Yoga Center instructors for a moment of peace and mindfulness, ba...
05/13/2026

Indoor yoga at the Cathedral is coming soon! Join Flow Yoga Center instructors for a moment of peace and mindfulness, bathed in the sound of singing bowls and live instruments. Outdoor yoga continues on Saturday mornings throughout May and June.

Register now: https://cathedral.org/college/yoga/

05/13/2026

The latest episode of "Crossroads" is now available!

What does protecting religious freedom truly mean in a democracy and pluralistic society? Dean Randy Hollerith welcomes Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, for a deep dive into the constitutional principles, cultural tensions, and deeply personal convictions shaping today’s debates around faith and public life.

🎧 Tune in now: https://cathedral.org/podcast/

On Friday, June 19, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock joins Canon Theologian Kelly Brown Douglas and Canon Missioner Leon...
05/13/2026

On Friday, June 19, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock joins Canon Theologian Kelly Brown Douglas and Canon Missioner Leonard L. Hamlin at the Cathedral for a conversation on faith, democracy and Senator Warnock's latest book, The Crooked Places Made Straight.

Join us in person or online: https://cathedral.org/calendar/an-evening-with-senator-raphael-warnock/

This conversation is a part of the Cathedral's ongoing A Better Way Initiative. Learn more: https://cathedral.org/college/better/

Join The Rev. Spencer Brown for this prayer and reflection of Psalm 37:27-31, honoring the feast day of social reformer ...
05/13/2026

Join The Rev. Spencer Brown for this prayer and reflection of Psalm 37:27-31, honoring the feast day of social reformer Frances Perkins.

https://youtu.be/8EJUHGgRu-M

05/12/2026

"When you feel yourself being pulled in divisive sort of ways, hold fast to the core teaching of Christ - that God loved us enough to send us Jesus so that we would know the way, the truth, and the life. Love generously. Stay open. Be humble. As our former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry always says, if it's not about love, it's not about God."

ICYMI, watch the Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope's full sermon on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/RcDh7V9fDy0?si=62nt0zDQItmTb5pF.

Join The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope for this prayer and reflection of Luke 12:22-31, considering Christ’s call to trust ...
05/12/2026

Join The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope for this prayer and reflection of Luke 12:22-31, considering Christ’s call to trust in God and remain attentive to those in need.

https://youtu.be/lo-JJxvBgYQ

Join folk-soul duo Over the Rhine, community renewal pioneer Mack McCarter, humanitarian Maggie Barankitse, poet Christi...
05/11/2026

Join folk-soul duo Over the Rhine, community renewal pioneer Mack McCarter, humanitarian Maggie Barankitse, poet Christian Wiman and other creatives and community builders for an insightful conversation presented in partnership with Comment Magazine.

To learn more, visit: https://cathedral.org/calendar/understory-uprising/

Join The Very Rev. Randy Hollerith for this prayer and reflection of Acts 16:11-15, exploring how God opens hearts to re...
05/11/2026

Join The Very Rev. Randy Hollerith for this prayer and reflection of Acts 16:11-15, exploring how God opens hearts to receive the good news.

https://youtu.be/PvRM3_Z1LdA

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