Cathedral News: Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct 5 | 2 pm Join us for one of the most beloved events of the year at the Cathedral’s west front as we honor the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. All God’s critters and their caretakers are invited to gather for a special blessing. Learn More Services and Offerings Principal Sunday Holy Eucharist Sunday, Oct 5 | 11:15 am Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 22. The Rev. Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. preaches and the Rev. Canon Dana Colley Corsello presides. Available in-person or online. Learn more and livestream → National Acolyte Festival  Saturday, Oct 11  Join acolytes, servers, and vergers on Saturday, October 11, for a beloved day of celebration, fellowship, and learning at the Cathedral. Whether returning or visiting for the first time, all are welcome. Learn full festival details and register below. Register Now → Call for Names: All Souls Requiem  Due by Friday, Oct 31  We invite all to submit names of departed loved ones through Friday, October 31. Names will be read during weekday prayer services throughout the month of November and be placed on the altar during the All Souls service on Sunday, November 2.  Submit Names → At the Cathedral Cathedral Yoga Outdoor and Indoor Sessions All are welcome to join 60-minute Cathedral Yoga sessions with Flow Yoga Center instructors. Choose an indoor class beneath vaulted ceilings and stained glass or an outdoor class in the Cathedral’s peaceful amphitheater. Get Tickets October Programs Join us for Evening Forums This October, the Cathedral invites all to join upcoming special programs, including An Evening with Cory Booker & Jon Meacham, Book Talk with Bishop C. Andrew Doyle, and more. Learn about upcoming offerings and get tickets below. Learn More Bach's Magnificat October 3 & 5 | 7 pm The Washington National Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra, under the direction of Andrew Megill, perform Bach’s vibrant Magnificat, based on the Gospel of Luke. This celebratory program also features Charpentier’s Te Deum, and Rebel’s Les Élémens, depicting Earth’s creation. Get Tickets Racial History Report Discussion Sunday, Oct 19 | 1:15 pm The Now and Forever Racial Justice Initiative Ministry and former Chief Public Affairs Officer Kevin Eckstrom invite you to Perry Auditorium for a discussion of the Cathedral’s recent racial history report. The session will reflect on the Cathedral’s 118-year history—both moments of pride and moments of shame—as part of our ongoing work toward a more just society. Learn More In Case You Missed It Sunday Sermon The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith “Now it’s our turn. Our turn to remember that we are not curators of a monument, but stewards of a mission. Our turn to make sure this house is not merely admired, but alive with worship and compassion, and with truth spoken in love.” Sermon archive → Copyright © 2025 Washington National Cathedral, All rights reserved. Unsubscribe  |  Contact us Clicking "unsubscribe" will remove you from all email communications. 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016