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Mark your calendar for Cathedral Giving Day Dear Peter, We’re very excited about Cathedral Giving Day on Thursday, September 25! It’s a time for our Cathedral community to come together in faith, generosity and shared purpose—to celebrate what we love and carry it forward. In this issue of Cathedral Insider, you’ll read how our A Better Way initiative is helping spark deeper understanding across divides and how NCA members like you are sharing powerful stories of hope and connection. Take a look today and please join us on September 25 to celebrate everything you love about your Cathedral!  Blessings and in faith, The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope Provost Begin Forwarded Message ------------------------------------------------ Date: Monday, August 18, 2025 From: The Very Rev. Randy Hollerith Subject: Cathedral Insider: Made for This Moment Dear Peter, Every week, I receive notes from people across the country who find strength in this Cathedral—through worship, music or simply knowing we’re here. In a world filled with conflict and division, your Cathedral offers something steady and clear: a gospel-rooted message of forgiveness, love and peace. These ideals are not just comforting—they are our calling. And in moments of struggle, they are what carry us forward. This issue of Cathedral Insider shares how we’re living out that calling through worship, sacred space and service. I hope you’ll read how your support is helping us offer hope to a hurting world. Blessings, The Very Rev. Randy Hollerith Dean A Better Way What if the path forward isn’t found in louder arguments—but in listening, humility and grace? Discover how your Cathedral is helping lead the way. Made for This Moment Your Cathedral was Made for This Moment, when in the midst of national and personal struggle, we need to be reminded of the gospel call to love. Cathedral Giving Day Cathedral Giving Day is September 25! Learn how your gift—matched dollar for dollar—can strengthen the ministry you love and carry it forward for generations. Hearing from NCA Members Like You From lifelong congregants to online worshipers across the globe, every Cathedral story reveals something sacred. Read what others have shared—and consider telling your own! NEW from the Cathedral: Family Day Events One Saturday a month, we’re featuring Cathedral-themed activities tailored just for families and kids! Join in with our hands-on demonstrations, scavenger hunts, coloring station and pop-up library cart, plus see the Cathedral LEGO® exhibit and more. Activities run from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission included with your NCA Membership. Learn more at cathedral.org/kids. BUILD YOUR LEGACY FOR IMPACT August is National Make-A-Will Month—a moment to reflect on the legacy you want to leave. With thoughtful planning, you can protect your loved ones, reduce taxes and ensure your values live on. Explore your estate giving options by calling our Director of Planned Giving, John Jensen, at 202-537-5747 or sending an email to him at jjensen@cathedral.org, or visiting cathedral.org/plannedgiving. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 Family Fun Day  From 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 Cathedral Giving Day A day of generosity and celebration of the Cathedral (online) OCTOBER 5, 2025 Blessing of the Animals 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral OCTOBER 11, 2025 Acolyte Festival  9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral 10:00 a.m. – Festival Holy Eucharist with Grandest of Processions, onsite and online NOVEMBER 8, 2025 Family Fun Day From 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Watch our weekly Sunday services at 11:15 a.m. Eastern via livestream on YouTube (youtube.com/wncathedral).  For more information and the latest updates, visit cathedral.org/calendar. Having trouble viewing the images above? Try the web version. This email was sent to pahovis@aol.com unsubscribe Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 United States