Cathedral News: HBCU Welcome Sunday

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, with music from the North Carolina Central University Choir, Cathedral musicians, and prayers celebrating HBCUs. Available in-person or online. Learn more and livestream→ UPCOMING SERVICES & OFFERINGS Choral Evensong Sunday, February 16, 4 pm This centuries-old service blends prayers and Psalms with congregational hymns, showcasing the best of Anglican tradition. This service of sung prayer closes the day in praise to God, led by the Cathedral Choir. 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 or online. Learn more and livestream→ Ash Wednesday: Rite of Reconciliation Wednesday, March 5, Starting at 10 am On Ash Wednesday, individuals may speak confidentially with a member of the clergy, confess their sins and receive absolution in-person at the Cathedral (between 10–11:30 am and 2–6:30 pm) or via private online Zoom chapel (between 10–11:30 am and 4–5:30 pm). Learn more→ Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist Services Wednesday, March 5 at 12 pm & 7 pm Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent: a time of fasting, prayer, self-examination and preparation for the Easter Feast. Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist that includes the imposition of ashes, an ancient sign of repentance that serves as a reminder of our mortality. The 12 pm service features contemporary music and the 7 pm service features traditional music. Incense is used at both services. Passes are not required. Learn more (12 pm service)→ Learn more (7 pm service)→ CONCERTS AND RECITALS 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. Learn more and livestream→ The Cathedral Announces Three Music Performances The Cathedral proudly announces three music concerts, featuring the renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge, in April, followed by the return of Marin Alsop and the National Orchestral Institute + Festival in June. Browse our new offerings below for both in-person and online options, and secure your tickets today! Learn more→ AT THE CATHEDRAL Pastoral Care Listening Session Sunday, February 23, 9:15 am Recent administration policies and executive orders have caused stress, division, and uncertainty within our Cathedral Congregation. We invite Federal Workers, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the Immigration/Asylum community for a listening session in Bethlehem Chapel. Learn more→ Retreat: Ash Wednesday Quiet Day Wednesday, March 5, 9:30 am Begin this Lent with a day-long retreat at the Virginia Mae Center on the Cathedral grounds. Throughout the day enjoy opportunities for communal prayer and meditation guided by seasonal art, scripture, and poetry. Participants will attend the noon Ash Wednesday Service of Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes in the Cathedral. Learn more and register→ Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: A Retreat with John Philip Newell & Cami Twilling May 13 - 15 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. Learn more and register→ Celebrate Black History Month at the Cathedral Join us in celebrating Black History month with our 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→ Lift Up the Values of Our Faith and Nation How can you share the important message of peace, empathy and compassion today? When you make a gift in support of the Cathedral, you make possible powerful and hopeful programs that speak to the intersection of our sacred and civic lives. Give today→ IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sunday Sermon: The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith "There are voices who would castigate us for preaching politics, but saying that we should feed the hungry, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger and show mercy to the most vulnerable - that's not politics - that's Jesus." Go to our service archive→ CATHEDRAL FAVORITES Book a Tour Lift Up the Values of Our Faith and Nation 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.