Washington National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral seeks to be a catalyst for spiritual harmony in our nation, reconciliation among faiths and compassion in the world.

Across all of our work, we commit ourselves to serving our sisters and brothers in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, the Close schools and the wider Episcopal Church. All that we do will be animated by the core values of excellence, innovation, responsible stewardship and effective communication.

The Cathedral community is focused on four core priorities:
WELCOMING: We will be warm and generous in spirit, opening our hearts and our doors to all people.
DEEPENING: We will proclaim a vision of God’s Kingdom that is grounded in love, compassion and justice, and we will create opportunities for spiritual growth through worship, music and the arts.
CONVENING: We will bring people together to engage in the work of reconciliation, promote interfaith engagement, and support the efforts of the wider church to discern a vision for Christianity in the 21st century.
SERVING: We will partner with our neighbors locally, nationally and internationally to work to address issues of social and racial justice.

As we plot a course for the Cathedral over the next five years, we choose to embrace these creative tensions rather than run from them. We cherish these multiple identities, and we are committed to sustaining and expanding each of our vital relationships.

The Cathedral has adopted a 5 years strategic plan (2019-2024) with four pillars anchored in four key areas: Welcoming, Deepening, Convening and Serving. In each of these four areas, we will build and expand on the strengths of our existing work and provide opportunities for people to experience a deeper faith through our investments in worship, music and programming. We will also make a focused commitment to meaningful interfaith dialogue, the work of racial justice and reconciliation and the needs of our military families and veterans.

At the same time, we will continue to respond to issues of moral and spiritual significance, both in our nation and in the church. We know that we cannot do this work alone, and we actively seek partnerships from individuals and organizations who share our commitments and values.

Washington National Cathedral serves serves as our nation's house of prayer. We will continue to respond to issues of moral and spiritual significance, both in our nation and in the church. We know that we cannot do this work alone, and we actively seek partnerships from individuals and organizations who share our commitments and values.

Most importantly, we will move forward with our strategic priorities with our hearts wide open, striving to welcome everyone to the Cathedral with a warmth and hospitality that matches the grandeur of the building. We do this because welcoming is the beginning of dialogue, dialogue is the beginning of understanding, and understanding is the foundation of real relationships.