January, 2009
Annual Crèche Exhibit: Through January 6
View our annual exhibit of nativity scenes from around the world. Learn more »
January 8, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: All Day
Limited touring in the morning due to school service; touring will begin at 10:45 am; limited touring of Nave (main level) in the afternoon due to concert rehearsal; Lower level open. Museum Store closed until mid January.
January 9, 2009 8:00 PM
Gloria
All Vivaldi concert with the Folger Consort
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Tickets: $30–$42
January 10, 2009 10:15 AM
Listening, Hearing, and Living Series: Esther de Waal
This new series helps us engage Benedictine practices of balance and renewal that lead us toward reconciliation. 10:15 am–1 pm.
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Tickets: $35 Adult/$20 Senior, Student, and Community of Reconciliation Companion candidate participant. Scholarships available.
January 10, 2009 8:00 PM
Gloria
All Vivaldi concert with the Folger Consort
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Tickets: $30–$42
January 11, 2009 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, guest preacher.
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January 11, 2009 11:15 AM
Celebration of American Preaching
The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor preaches in the Cathedral’s Celebration of American Preaching series.
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January 14, 2009 6:30 PM
Special Mid-Week Eucharist and Reception for the Cathedral Congregation
These special mid-week Eucharists for the Congregation in St. Joseph’s Chapel are followed by a reception with light refreshments.
January 16, 2009 10:00 AM
U.S. Presidents at Washington National Cathedral
A one hour tour of the Cathedral explores the way Cathedral art honors these great presidents, their lives and their values.
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Tickets: $5 per person (no reservations needed)
January 17, 2009 10:00 AM
U.S. Presidents at Washington National Cathedral
A one hour tour of the Cathedral explores the way Cathedral art honors these great presidents, their lives and their values.
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Tickets: $5 per person (no reservations needed)
January 18, 2009 10:10 AM
Special Inaugural Sunday Forum
A special Forum focusing on the historic presidential inaugural.
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January 19, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: All Day
Limited touring in the morning due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Program preparation; No touring in the afternoon due to Martin Luther King Program. For more information, please see http://www.nationalcathedral.org/events/mlk2009.shtml
January 19, 2009 10:00 AM
U.S. Presidents at Washington National Cathedral
A one hour tour of the Cathedral explores the way Cathedral art honors these great presidents, their lives and their values.
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Tickets: $5 per person (no reservations needed)
January 19, 2009 2:00 PM
Continuing the Dream of Dr. King
Join young people from around the DC area for a lively celebration of the life of Dr. King as we consider the future of our country.
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January 20, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
Inauguration Week; please check back for more information.
January 21, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption
Inauguration Week; please check back for more information.
January 22, 2009 10:00 AM
U.S. Presidents at Washington National Cathedral
A one hour tour of the Cathedral explores the way Cathedral art honors these great presidents, their lives and their values.
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Tickets: $5 per person (no reservations needed)
January 24, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: Morning
No touring in the morning of nave (main level) due to Episcopal Diocese of Washington Ordination; Lower level open.
January 24, 2009 3:00 PM
The Community of Reconciliation: Pilgrimage of Intention
Experience discovery, reflection, and renewal as we explore our own intention as it relates to Benedictine practices radical balance and reconciliation. 3–6 pm.
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Tickets: $30 adult / $20 senior, student or Companion participant donation. Scholarship assistance available.
January 25, 2009 10:10 AM
Finding Peace in a Global Storm: St. Paul Speaks to a Troubled Time—Facing the Overwhelming
Dean Sam Lloyd explores one of the most remarkable letters ever written–Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (Session 1of 2)
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January 25, 2009 12:45 PM
Cathedral Congregation New Member Welcome and Orientation
Cathedral Congregation New Member Welcome and Orientation, on the last Sunday of each month, in Garrett Lounge, Pilgrim Observation Gallery, 7th floor.
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January 25, 2009 5:15 PM
Great Organs—Grand Spaces
Cathedral organist Christopher Jacobson plays a free recital on the Cathedral’s great organ with trumpter Graham Ashton.
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January 27, 2009 7:30 PM
Cathedral Crossroads
Please check back for information on the January special program.
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January 29, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: All Day
Limited touring of the nave (main level) all day due to Episcopal Diocese of Washington Convention preparation; Lower level and Museum Store open.
January 30, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: All Day
No touring of the nave (main level) due to Episcopal Diocese of Washington Convention; Lower level and Museum Store open.
January 30, 2009 3:00 PM
Diocesan Convention
Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. (Information at http://convention.edow.org/.)
January 31, 2009 9:00 AM
Diocesan Convention
Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. (Information at http://convention.edow.org/.
January 31, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Inteerruption: All Day
No touring of the Nave (main level ) due to Episcopal Diocese of Washington Convention; Lower level and Museum Store open.
February 1, 2009 10:10 AM
Finding Peace in a Global Storm: St. Paul Speaks to a Troubled Time—The Secret of Contentment (No Matter the Circumstances)
Dean Sam Lloyd explores one of the most remarkable letters ever written–Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (Session 2 of 2)
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February 1, 2009 1:30 PM
Patriots in Cathedral Art
Mark Presidents’ Day with a tour of Americana in the Cathedral.
Tickets: $5 per person; no reservation required.
February 2, 2009 3:00 PM
Approaching God through Poetry
Residential Preaching Conference with Esther de Waal, Kathleen Henderson Staudt, Bonnie Thurston, and Michael Glaser
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Tickets: $750
February 5, 2009 3:00 PM
Patriots in Cathedral Art
Mark Presidents’ Day with a tour of Americana in the Cathedral.
Tickets: $5 per person; no reservation required.
February 6, 2009 6:00 PM
Kindling the Flame: A Pilgrimage for the Feast of St. Brigid
Join us for a contemplative evening that celebrates life and legend of the saint known for hospitality and healing, peace-making, and spiritual authority, and inspires us to kindle renewed hope and growth in our own lives.
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Tickets: Fee: $30/regular; $25/students
February 7, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: All Day
No guided tours due to annual docent training; self guided tours only.
February 9, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: Morning
No touring of the nave (main level) in the morning due to memorial service; Lower level and Museum Store open.
February 12, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: Morning
Limited touring of the nave (main level) in the morning due to school service; touring will begin at 10:45 am; Lower level and Museum Store open.
February 13, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: All Day
No touring due to Sacred Circles program. For more information, please see http://www.nationalcathedral.org/learn/sacredCircles.shtml
February 14, 2009 10:00 AM
Touring Interruption: All Day
No touring due to Sacred Circles program. For more information, please see http://www.nationalcathedral.org/learn/sacredCircles.shtml
February 18, 2009 7:00 PM
Beauvoir Leading Voices Lecture
Pulitzer Prize winning author and columnist Thomas L. Friedman
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Tickets: $25