August
Current Exhibits
Currently on display on the seventh floor are “Though the Earth Be Moved,” a look at the impact of the 2011 earthquake on the Cathedral, and “Gothic Resilience,” an exhibition of Cathedral photographs by Colin Winterbottom.
Wednesday, August 1
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 1:30 PM
Tour and Tea
Enjoy an in-depth Cathedral tour followed by traditional English tea with sandwiches, scones, and a scenic view of Washington. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Thursday, August 2
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 3:00 PM
Close-up Tour: Though the Earth be Moved
Explore the damage incurred by the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that rocked this majestic tall Gothic stone Cathedral on August 23, 2011. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Friday, August 3
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Saturday, August 4
- 10:00 AM
Audio Tour
Let the voices and music of artists, clergy, choirs and instruments offer you a personal, guided self-paced tour of the Cathedral. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Sunday, August 5
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Cecilie Jørgensen Strømmen, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade, preacher
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade, preacher
- 1:30 PM
Close-up Tour: Though the Earth be Moved
Sold out! Explore the damage incurred by the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that rocked this majestic tall Gothic stone Cathedral on August 23, 2011. Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The Rev. Gina Campbell, preacher
Monday, August 6
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Tuesday, August 7
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 1:30 PM
Tour and Tea
Enjoy an in-depth Cathedral tour followed by traditional English tea with sandwiches, scones, and a scenic view of Washington. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Wednesday, August 8
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 1:30 PM
Tour and Tea
Enjoy an in-depth Cathedral tour followed by traditional English tea with sandwiches, scones, and a scenic view of Washington. Learn more »
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Thursday, August 9
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Friday, August 10
- 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
No touring of the nave (main level) due to memorial service. Touring will begin at 1 pm. Observation Gallery and Lower Level will be available.
- 12:00 PM
Earth’s Crammed with Heaven
A Pilgrimage Afternoon led by Tiffany Montavon Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Saturday, August 11
- 10:00 AM
Audio Tour
Let the voices and music of artists, clergy, choirs and instruments offer you a personal, guided self-paced tour of the Cathedral. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Sunday, August 12
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Rich Kukowski, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Samuel Van Culin, preacher
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Samuel Van Culin, preacher
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
Rebecca Myers, homilist
Monday, August 13
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Tuesday, August 14
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 1:30 PM
Tour and Tea
Enjoy an in-depth Cathedral tour followed by traditional English tea with sandwiches, scones, and a scenic view of Washington. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Wednesday, August 15
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 1:30 PM
Tour and Tea
Enjoy an in-depth Cathedral tour followed by traditional English tea with sandwiches, scones, and a scenic view of Washington. Learn more »
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Thursday, August 16
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 6:30 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Explore the Cathedral’s whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques with a slide show and outdoor tour. Learn more »
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Friday, August 17
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Saturday, August 18
- 10:00 AM
Audio Tour
Let the voices and music of artists, clergy, choirs and instruments offer you a personal, guided self-paced tour of the Cathedral. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Sunday, August 19
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Sandy Graham, preacher
- 8:30 AM
Martha's Table Ministry
Third Sunday of each month drop off your sandwiches and fruit Learn more »
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade, preacher
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade, preacher
- 12:30 PM
Newcomer Welcome and Orientation
Learn more about congregation life; following the 11:15 am service Learn more »
- 2:00 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Explore the Cathedral’s whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques with a slide show and outdoor tour. Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The Rev. Sandy Graham, preacher
Monday, August 20
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Tuesday, August 21
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Wednesday, August 22
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Thursday, August 23
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Restore the Glory! Press Conference
Press conference announcing Lilly Endowment, Inc., gift. Learn more »
- 2:00 PM
Restore the Glory!
The Cathedral marked the 1-year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake with the resting of a crocket stone and the beginning of the restoration work. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 6:30 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Explore the Cathedral’s whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques with a slide show and outdoor tour. Learn more »
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Friday, August 24
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Weekday Evensong
The Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, sings Choral Evensong. Learn more »
Saturday, August 25
- 10:00 AM
Audio Tour
Let the voices and music of artists, clergy, choirs and instruments offer you a personal, guided self-paced tour of the Cathedral. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 4:00 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Sunday, August 26
- 7:45 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Canon Preston Hannibal, preacher
- 8:45 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope, preacher
- 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope, preacher
- 2:00 PM
Gargoyle Tour
Explore the Cathedral’s whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques with a slide show and outdoor tour. Learn more »
- 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
The Choir of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Philadelphia, sings Choral Evensong. The Rev. Sandy Graham, preacher. Learn more »
Monday, August 27
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Tuesday, August 28
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 6:00 PM
Cathedral Crossroads: An Introduction to Meditation
An evening of contemplative practice on the last Tuesday of each month; free and open to the public. Learn more »
- 8:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Wednesday, August 29
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 12:30 PM
Organ Demonstration
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1 pm, a Cathedral organist gives a short talk about the 10,650-pipe great organ followed by a mini-recital.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
Thursday, August 30
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 4:30 PM
Summer Evening Hours
Explore the main level of the Cathedral on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 pm during June, July and August. The service of Compline is offered at 7:45 pm in the great choir. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer
- 7:45 PM
Compline
A brief service in the great choir at the close of the day. Offered on summer evenings with extended hours.
Friday, August 31
- 10:30 AM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 12:00 PM
Holy Eucharist
This 35-40 minute service includes prayers, Scripture, a homily, and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome.
- 1:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
This specialty tour takes you up close to stained glass windows, gargoyles, and areas of the Cathedral not included on the Highlights Tour. Learn more »
- 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
The evening office offered most Fridays and Saturdays and during the summer