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 programā€”all are welcome. To learn more go to http://www.cathedral.org/visit/

07/15/2026

In the latest episode of the Cathedral's "Crossroads" podcast, Missioner Leonard Hamlin welcomes awardees from The Courage Project initiative, including Edgar Rosales, Jr., Founder of Voz.

šŸŽ§ Tune in now: https://cathedral.org/podcast/.

Join The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope for this prayer and reflection of John 14:1-14, as we commemorate the feast day of s...
07/15/2026

Join The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope for this prayer and reflection of John 14:1-14, as we commemorate the feast day of scholastic theologian and Minister General of the Franciscan Order, St. Bonaventure.

https://youtu.be/X-svByHpQuw

07/14/2026

"My dear siblings, don't be afraid. Do not lose heart when the soil around you feels rocky or thorn infested. Remember who you are and whose you are. And let us go forth with courage to break up the hard ground of injustice. Opening our hearts to the creative, transformative Word of God. A word that never fails and remains always faithful."

ICYMI, watch the Rev. Canon Rosemarie L. Duncan's full sermon on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/uJ7fjbbJ9zc?si=WQrHsWIRmjnd3N_S.

Join The Rev. Canon Rosemarie L. Duncan for this prayer and reflection of Matthew 11:20-24, as we celebrate the feast da...
07/14/2026

Join The Rev. Canon Rosemarie L. Duncan for this prayer and reflection of Matthew 11:20-24, as we celebrate the feast day of scholar and church reformer, Argula von Grumbach.

https://youtu.be/QJVC-0SxRxE

07/13/2026

In the latest episode of the Cathedral's "Crossroads" podcast, Missioner Leonard Hamlin welcomes awardees from The Courage Project initiative, including Ahmad Hilal Abid, Founder and CEO of The House of Wisdom.

šŸŽ§ Tune in now: https://cathedral.org/podcast/.

Join The Rev. Spencer Brown for this prayer and reflection of Matthew 10:34 - 11:1, reminding us that the harvest will b...
07/13/2026

Join The Rev. Spencer Brown for this prayer and reflection of Matthew 10:34 - 11:1, reminding us that the harvest will be abundant, even if we don't see it quite yet.

https://youtu.be/GBVaK3xdEBg

07/10/2026

"We must remember, then, that the motive force of the good and the true in our national life lies in the full implications of a sentence written 250 summers ago in Philadelphia by Thomas Jefferson, with crucial edits by Dr. Franklin, whose salvation we bear in our mind. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they're endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.' The most important sentence ever originally rendered in English. And if America is to be America, that foundational document must not be theoretical. It must be tactile. It cannot be quaint. It must be vivid."
ICYMI, Canon Historian Jon Meacham's full message from We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident is available online: https://youtu.be/7l_a5FMVNMw?si=V6MO2NbbAVRamr0P.

Join The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope for this prayer and reflection of Psalm 51:1-12, teaching us that repentance goes de...
07/10/2026

Join The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope for this prayer and reflection of Psalm 51:1-12, teaching us that repentance goes deeper than asking for forgiveness, also calling us to turn in a new direction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=varw-dVd-O8

Join The Rev. Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. for this prayer and reflection of Matthew 10:7-15, encouraging us to be firml...
07/09/2026

Join The Rev. Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. for this prayer and reflection of Matthew 10:7-15, encouraging us to be firmly rooted and anchored as witnesses, especially during difficult times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7jGAQf8P5o

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