Cathedral News: Seeing Deeper at the Cathedral

Seeing Deeper February 10-15, 2025 This February 10-15, Seeing Deeper returns to Washington National Cathedral! Join us for a week of inspiration and connection, with breathtaking light shows and revitalizing yoga sessions under the Cathedral’s soaring architecture. Foster your sense of wonder, imagination, and community as we “See Deeper” together. Learn more→ UPCOMING SERVICES & OFFERINGS Sunday Holy Eucharist with the Seating of the Presiding Bishop Sunday, February 2, 11:15 am This Principal Holy Eucharist, commemorating the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, will include the ceremonial seating of The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, 28th Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Church. Since the 1940s, the Cathedral has been the formal seat of the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church and the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, currently The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde. During the service, Bishop Rowe will formally enter the Cathedral through the Great West Doors and take his seat in the Great Choir. Available in-person or online. Learn more and livestream→ Holy Eucharist and Annual HBCU Welcome Sunday Sunday, February 16, 11:15 am During this Sunday’s principal Holy Eucharist, the Cathedral welcomes alums, organizations, families, and communities representing the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of Black History Month. The Reverend Dr. Raphael Warnock will preach, and the service features the North Carolina Central University Choir along with Cathedral musicians and prayers celebrating HBCUs. Available in-person or online. Learn more and livestream→ Choral Evensong Honoring Bishop John T. Walker Wednesday, February 19, 5 pm Join us for a special Choral Evensong service commemorating the life and ministry of the Right Reverend John T. Walker, sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and former dean of Washington National Cathedral. 2025 marks two significant milestones: the 100th anniversary of Bishop Walker’s birth and the 70th anniversary of his ordination. Available in-person only. Learn more→ CONCERTS AND RECITALS Onward and Upward Saturday, February 1, 4 pm Join us in celebrating Black History Month by honoring the contributions of black composers to classical music through musical and spoken word performances. Performers include The Denyce Graves Foundation and CAAPA – Coalition of African-American Performing Arts, under the direction of Michele Fowlin. Free performance; tickets or online registration required. Get tickets→ Organ Recital: Monica Berney Sunday, February 16, 2 pm Join us for an organ recital featuring Monica Berney, one of America’s leading young concert organists known for her technical mastery, effortless musicality, and engaging stage presence. Tickets not required. Livestream available. Get tickets→ AT THE CATHEDRAL Christian Formation: Study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Join the Christian Formation Committee for their Continued Learning Series. This in-person and online event focuses on an in-depth study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Learn more and register→ Celebrate Black History Month at the Cathedral Join us in celebrating Black History month with our free concert "Onward and Upward," HBCU Welcome Sunday service, African American Voices Tour, and more. Explore now how Black Americans have shaped America's life and enriched our journey of faith. Learn more→ Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: A Retreat with John Philip Newell & Cami Twilling May 13-15, 2025 Join renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling for an intimate three-day retreat at Washington National Cathedral’s newly-renovated Virginia Mae Center. Within the sacred, tranquil grounds of the Cathedral, participants will experience Newell’s wisdom teaching and Twilling’s spiritual practices, calling us to be aware of the sacredness of Earth and every human being as key to the way of transformation and healing in our lives and world. Learn more→ Sustain a Strong and Active Cathedral From the candles used in worship to the cranes that lift pinnacles, the work of this house of prayer for all people is made possible by individuals like you. Start your year with a tax-deductible gift toward critical ministries and behind-the-scenes support. Give today→ IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sunday Sermon: The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope “Friends, we have a loving God who calls us to be in right relationship with God and with one another. Loving God and loving our neighbor is a really good start.” Go to our service archive→ CATHEDRAL FAVORITES Book a Tour Sustain a Strong and Active Cathedral Start Your Day with the Cathedral Copyright © 2025 Washington National Cathedral, All rights reserved.   Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 United States  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe  from this list.