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News

Widows and Orphans in Cathedral Art: Explore portrayals of “the least among us” in Cathedral art, as featured in the Fall 2006 issue of Cathedral Age.
Christmas Passes. Pass Information for the Christmas Eve 6 pm and 10 pm services.
Recent Sunday Sermons: The Very Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd III, dean of the Cathedral (November 12); Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori (November 5). Audio, video, and texts of these sermons and others appear on the Sermons page as available and as Podcasts.
Alabama Major State Day Service. See photos and video of this service honoring Alabama as part of the Cathedral’s State Day program.
The 27th Annual National Acolyte Festival on October 7 hosted acolytes and leaders from parishes and dioceses around the country. Watch the video of this service.
Virtual tour of Resurrection Chapel. Explore this quiet chapel in the Cathedral’s crypt level.
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The Episcopal Church welcomed the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori as its 26th Presiding Bishop in the investiture service on Saturday, November 4. The installation service on Sunday, November 5, included the formal seating of the Presiding Bishop in the seat symbolic of her office.

On Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 pm, join renowned author Isabel Allende, in conversation with Jean Shinoda Bolen, for “In the Company of Legends and Friends.” Together they will explore the ageless archetypes that populate Allende’s work and our lives, and speak of how women can influence the world with feminine values and empower others to do the same. Advance registration has closed but tickets will be available at the door. We accept check or cash only at the door. Please click event link above for more information.

On October 11, Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner presented the program “The Faith Club” in which they spoke of their post 9-11 interfaith dialogue of self-discovery, friendship and renewal of faith, inspiring us to be agents of healing dialogue in a fractured world. Watch the video or listen to the audio.

On Wednesday, September 27, former U.S. Senator and ordained Episcopal priest John C. Danforth spoke on “A Ministry of Reconciliation: Christianity and the Political Divide” urging Christians to choose reconciliation instead of division amid this nation’s increasingly polarized political climate. Watch the video or listen to the audio.

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Jewels of Light 2007 Calendar

The beautiful new calendar Jewels of Light: The Stained Glass of Washington National Cathedral 2007 is available for purchase through the Cathedral Museum Store.

Calendar

Course: “Christianity’s Sacred Meal” begins
Tuesday, November 14, 11 am
All Hallows Guild Woods Walk: “Preserving the Trees”
Thursday, November 16, 10 am

New Organ Project

Read about an exciting project in the works for two new organs at the Cathedral.

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