As a house of worship and cultural institution, the Cathedral has long fought for the full recognition of each individual’s human rights and shared dignity. Today, as the coronavirus pandemic and political tensions continue to wreak havoc throughout our neighborhoods, we mourn with the broken and the lost, and pledge to uphold the community ties and mutual respect that underpin American democracy.
The Cathedral, in partnership with Mourning Into Unity, is hosting prayer vigils on October 12 and 19 in solemn recognition of our collective grief and affirmation of our shared commitment to one another. We will build a bridge between the mourning that we must undertake and the unity that we need as we approach what promises to be a chaotic election cycle.
On Monday, October 19, we invite you to join the Cathedral and interfaith community for a prayer vigil and candlelight procession beginning on the steps of the Cathedral. Building upon the liturgy of the Cathedral’s Episcopal heritage, this gathering will pay tribute to all of the lives affected by COVID-19 and gather together our extended community. During the event, social distancing guidelines will be followed to keep participants safe.
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