By Kirk Petersen Just in time for Christmas, the District of Columbia became the hottest of hot spots for new COVID cases, leading Washington National Cathedral to close its doors for Christmas and for the remainder of the year. "As one of the largest churches in America, we routinely welcome more than 15,000 people to celebrate the Christmas holiday," said the Very Rev. … [Read more...] about Washington National Cathedral Closes for Christmas
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College of Faith and Culture Rising at D.C. Cathedral
By Neva Rae Fox Correspondent An old, outdated, unused building in critical need of upgrades and renovations is being transformed into a premier educational, community, and spiritual haven and state-of-the-art conference center. When completed next year, the College of Faith and Culture at Washington National Cathedral will be a showcase for learning, spirituality, and … [Read more...] about College of Faith and Culture Rising at D.C. Cathedral
Episcopal Cathedrals Adapt to Pandemic
“My first Sunday during shut down was a Facebook live service from my kitchen table.” By Neva Rae Fox Recently, TLC asked cathedral deans around the country: what is one major change that has been implemented as a result of the pandemic in the cathedral's operations -- worship, visitors, outreach, ministries or other area – that is not going to be rescinded in the near … [Read more...] about Episcopal Cathedrals Adapt to Pandemic
National Cathedral Cuts 15% of Staff in Pandemic
[Episcopal News Service] Washington National Cathedral announced on June 16 that it is making staff cuts “that are both necessary and hard to accept” as the economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic mounts. Effective July 1, the cathedral will reduce its full-time workforce by 15%, eliminating 13 full-time and 13 part-time positions. Another 12 full-time employees will be … [Read more...] about National Cathedral Cuts 15% of Staff in Pandemic
Presiding Bishop: Love in the Time of the Coronavirus
By Kirk Petersen The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry preached on March 15 as part of the Washington National Cathedral's first Sunday service after in-person worship was suspended in the Diocese of Washington and in many dioceses around the church. The entire service was streamed live from the cathedral, where about a dozen vested, well-spaced clergy and laity led worship without … [Read more...] about Presiding Bishop: Love in the Time of the Coronavirus