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Can you help us meet our $300,000 fundraising goal by June 30? Every gift helps us share the Cathedral’s ministry with our nation.

Supporters like you sustain the music and worship that inspire and uplift our hearts, and the programs that engage and challenge our minds. Your gift helps us bring our fiscal year to a strong close and helps us live more fully into our mission of faith, hope and understanding as we launch a new year of ministry.

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New Crossroads Episode: A Lesson in Forgiveness with Mother Emanuel Pastor Eric Manning

As we mark ten years since the senseless murder of nine parishioners of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, Senior Pastor Eric S.C. Manning joins the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens for a poignant and inspiring conversation about forgiveness.

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UPCOMING SERVICES & OFFERINGS

Principal Sunday Holy Eucharist: Trinity Sunday & Juneteenth, Observed

Sunday, June 15, 11:15 am

Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist on Trinity Sunday and our observation of Juneteenth. The Rev. Canon Leonard L. Hamlin Sr. preaches and the Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas presides.

Available in-person or online.

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CONCERTS AND RECITALS

Marin Alsop Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 2

Sunday, June 15, 6 pm

Join us for a landmark performance as world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop returns to the Cathedral to lead the National Orchestral Institute + Festival Philharmonic in Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, the awe-inspiring “Resurrection.”This powerful masterpiece was first performed in the Cathedral in 1984 by Alsop’s mentor, Leonard Bernstein—making this event a profound musical homecoming. Livestream option available.

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David Danzmayr Conducts Strauss

Sunday, June 29, 6 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as the National Orchestral Institute + Festival Philharmonic takes the stage under the baton of David Danzmayr, Music Director of the Oregon Symphony.

Experience Strauss’s thrilling Also sprach Zarathustra—made famous by 2001: A Space Odyssey—along with the romantic elegance of the Suite from Der Rosenkavalier. The program also features John and Jim by acclaimed contemporary composer Viet Cuong. Livestream available.

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Organ Recital with the U.S. Army Brass Quintet

Friday, July 4, 11 am

This July 4th, join us for free performance featuring the US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Brass Quintet and Timpani and Cathedral Organist Thomas Sheehan. This Independence Day concert includes the world premiere of commissioned work Fantasia for Brass Quintet & Organ by David Hurd. No tickets required. Livestream available.

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AT THE CATHEDRAL

New 3D Virtual Tour

Experience the Cathedral like never before through our new state-of-the-art 3D model. Explore the nave, crypt chapels, gardens, and iconic features like the Space Window and gargoyles—virtually.

Made possible by CoStar Group, this model was built from 8 billion data points using drone and Matterport (a CoStar Group brand) technology. Read about CoStar's process and the project launch.

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Men's Bible Study with Dr. Ron Hopson

Sunday, June 15, 9:30 am

The Men’s Bible Study Ministry welcomes Dr. Ron Hopson, theologian and professor at Howard Divinity, to lead a special seminar to launch the ministry’s upcoming journey through the Gospel of Luke. These seminars will provide a comprehensive overview of the Gospel of Luke, setting the stage for the 24-session study. Those new to the ministry are welcome to join.

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Family Fun Day

Saturday, June 21, 10 am

Share the wonder of the world’s sixth-largest Cathedral with your kids through special activities tailored just for families! Purchase sightseeing tickets and join in our kid-centered offerings from 10 am-2 pm.

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After Hours in the Towers

June 19 - July 31, 5-7 pm

This summer, experience the Cathedral like never before with an all-new after-hours event! Begin with a special edition Tower Climb and ascend through winding staircases and hidden passageways to see up-close Cathedral details and panoramic vistas. After the climb, relax with light refreshments in the Cathedral’s Tower Observation Gallery and take in breathtaking views of “golden hour” over the Washington, DC metro area

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Donate Essentials for Refugee Families

Sunday, June 15, 9 am

Lutheran Social Services (National Capital Area) supports newly arrived refugees and immigrants through its Alexandria Resource Center, offering cultural orientation, support groups, and a food pantry. On Sunday, June 15, help stock their shelves by donating canola oil, rice (2 lb. bags), canned tuna, adult toothpaste, deodorant, and shampoo. Drop off items at the Cathedral Library on South Road after the 8 am service, before and after the 11:15 am service. No clothing or other items, please.