Sanctuary Ministry: Honoring our hispanic neighbors during National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Please join us for an evening of prayer and reflection with our Diocesan Latino clergy and lay leaders. Many of our neighbors continue to bear the burden of stalled comprehensive immigration reform including refugees, asylum seekers, those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries, the undocumented and detained. […]

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Blessing of the Animals

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW,, Washington, DC, United States

Washington National Cathedral honors the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, with our yearly Blessing of the Animals service on the Cathedral’s west steps. All critters and their caretakers are invited to gather on the Cathedral's west steps for a special blessing. Join us before or after […]

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Diocesan Confirmation Service

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW,, Washington, DC, United States

The Diocesan Confirmation Service is a liturgical event for individuals to be confirmed or received into The Episcopal Church, or to reaffirm one’s baptismal vows. It is held twice a year in the spring and fall at Washington National Cathedral. Individuals seeking to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed should be in conversation with their parish […]

Sanctuary Ministry: Highlighting Dreamers

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Please join us to learn about the impact of continued uncertainty on the lives of DACA recipients and their families. It is in the news with the latest federal appeals court ruling. It is on stage at Arena Stage. It is affecting our community. DACA recipients number over 611,000 nationally and over 12,000 locally in […]

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The Meaning of Matthew

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW,, Washington, DC, United States

"The past several years have reminded me that there are many people who don’t know much about Matthew’s story despite the close connection here at the Cathedral." - Rev. Patrick L. Keyser, Priest Associate National Cathedral The Meaning of Matthew is more than a retelling of horrific injustice that brought the reality of inequality and […]

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Ordination to the Diaconate

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW,, Washington, DC, United States

By the Grace of God and the people consenting The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde Bishop of Washington will ordain to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church Jessica Amber Ault Rosa Luisa Briones Sally Ann Ethelston Martha Lynn Jenkins Alethea Smith Long-Green Francisco de Jesús Serrano Thomas Roy […]

Sanctuary Ministry: Giving thanks for our Multicultural Bilingual Deacons

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Deacons are the bridge between the Church and the Community. Archdeacon Sue von Rautenkranz will speak about this newly ordained cohort. We will also hear from recently ordained and seasoned deacons as well as from Fr Vidal, Senior priest of a sponsoring and receiving parish. Join us as we learn how we can walk alongside […]

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REMEMBER*REFLECT*RESOLVE: Honoring Matthew Shepard

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW,, Washington, DC, United States

Join us to commemorate the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard, on what would have been his forty-sixth birthday, with an evening service of song and prayer and the dedication of a portrait of Matthew by artist Kelly Latimore commissioned by LGBTQ members of the Cathedral staff. Matthew’s parents, Dennis and Judy Shepard, will join […]

Sanctuary Ministry: Food aid for migrants

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The Sanctuary Ministry is excited to host Jessica Cisneros, organizer with one of our key partner organizations, Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network. This group has been the coordinating backbone of the generous DMV welcome provided to thousands of migrants arriving in buses from the southern frontier since last April. As the work of this coalition […]

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Book talk with author: Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right

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In the context of our ministry of social justice and reconciliation, we invite you to join us for a discussion with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss about her book "Hate in the Homeland," in which she offers a startling look at the unexpected places where violent hate groups recruit young people.