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Contents 2 Comment 14 This Little Light 24 Focus A Virtual Angelus in Stone and Glass A Vigil for the Victims of Gun Violence News from the Cathedral the very rev. gary hall m. leigh harrison Bishop’s Garden rededication, carillon anniversary, canon installation, staff 4 Like an African Early 16 Sounding the Severies announcements, vandalism, and Children’s Sabbath Morning Sun Setting the Standard for Restoring and Preserving this Spiritual Home Celebrating the Life and Legacy From the Pulpit for the Nation 28 of Nelson Mandela Reasons for Lament craig w. stapert margaret shannon the rev. canon gina gilland campbell 8 Proclaiming Peace 20 A Prayer for When The Final Barrier the very rev. gary hall Throughout the Cathedral’s I Feel Hated Iconography, Healing Follows War Washington National Cathedral 32 Passages m. leigh harrison Honors lgbt Youth "War Hero Laid to Rest” m. leigh harrison 12 Faith in America a look at the history and wisdom in the Cathedral Age archives an interview with 22 Sustaining Support Senator Elizabeth Dole Light from Within Carson Bass Lutes honors 99 years reflections on faith in America from different of lasting gifts religious backgrounds or perspectives

above wreath-laying at the tomb of president woodrow wilson, on the anniversary of his birthday photo c. stapert on the cover cathedral choristers singing in the annual performance of handel’s messiah photo d. marks commentAcomment Virtual Angelus in Stone and Glass

spent some days in early Advent this year at Holy of peacemaking as well as on the way we have Cross Monastery in West Park, New York. The committed ourselves to honor and support lgbt I monks of the Order of the Holy Cross and their youth in America. Craig Stapert leads us through a guests (I am an associate of the order) pray five times discussion of the preservation and building projects a day. At three of those services, the bells of the underway to restore and preserve our building. Angelus are rung from the belltower. When the Angelus Senator Elizabeth Dole speaks in an interview bells are rung we pray silently as we place ourselves about her work with veterans, an emerging priority with Mary, at God’s disposal. This prayer happens for the Cathedral’s ministries and programs. three times: we hear Mary’s call (“The angel of the A pair of sermons gives a taste of what is being Lord brought tidings to Mary”), we hear her response said from the Canterbury Pulpit. And other (“Let it be with me according to your word”), and we articles highlight some generous bequests we have hear the proclamation that God has become one with received, the rededication of the Bishop’s Garden, us in Jesus (“The Word became flesh and lived among the anniversary of the carillon, and some staΩ us”). milestones—an anniversary celebration for Canon The Christian proclamation that God is at one with Michael McCarthy, and the installation of four new us in Jesus is called the “Incarnation,” and these staΩ canons: Kim Baker, Gina Campbell, Andrew three wintry seasons of the Church year (Advent, Hullinger, and Patricia Johnson. Christmas, and Epiphany) all cohere around our As a way of summing up the rhythm of call, experience of this central event of the Christian response, and incarnation, the Angelus ends with drama. In Advent we prepare to welcome a God who this prayer: will come among us. In Christmas we celebrate and give thanks for God’s enfleshment in Jesus and in Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, us. In Epiphany we seek to manifest in our lives and announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by in the world the implications of what it means to be his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his people whom God takes seriously enough to become resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. one with. As you make your way through Epiphany, it is our A cathedral church like ours serves God’s incar- hope that the Angelus rhythm of call, response, and national purposes, not only in our worship and incarnation will provide a framework for your ministry but in our very being. You might call us a prayer, reflection, and ministry to those around virtual Angelus in stone and glass. As a transcendent you. We are blessed to share a common life in the space in our nation’s capital, Washington National faith community that gathers with Mary and Joseph Cathedral stands as a visible, accessible focal point for around the infant Jesus’ cradle. We are doubly all that is holy in our world and in our national life. blessed to have such a glorious cathedral tradition In its own way, the beauty of the building represents of worship, beauty, and leadership in which to serve. God’s presence in and among us always. You could And we are once again blessed to have generous and say that Incarnation is what Christianity (and all faithful friends as companions on the journey. its sacramental, architectural, musical, and artistic the very rev. gary hall representations) is all about. cathedral dean This Epiphany 2014 issue of Cathedral Age is, in its @gary49 own way, an exercise in incarnational proclamation. We have articles from Leigh Harrison about the Cathedral’s own statuary and windows as icons

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above artist-in-residence stanley thurston and the rev. dr. allan boesak moved by the spirit during memorial service for nelson mandela photo d. marks epiphany 2014 like an African early morning sun Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Nelson Mandela

by Margaret Shannon

4 cathedral age There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires. –nelson mandela

“Nelson Mandela’s day is done,” born into “the cool, refreshing breeze Colorful flowers native to South lamented the poet Maya Angelou of the of freedom,” in Maya Angelou’s poetic Africa filled the Cathedral. Five choirs news long expected, long dreaded. phrase. participated, including the Washington He began life as a shepherd boy, born in he dreamed the world Performing Arts Society Children of 1918 in the lush green pastoral village another way the Gospel Choir, the Pacific Boychoir, South African Community Choir, of Qunu, South Africa. At his death Winston Churchill, the British lion nearly a century later, he was a Nobel Morgan State University Choir, and who stands astride twentieth-century the Cathedral Choir. Peace Prize laureate and one of the most history, said of his 1940 summons to venerated men on earth. serve as wartime prime minister at Well-known names from the worlds of On Wednesday, December 11, o≈cial the age of 65 that he “felt as if I were jazz, traditional African music, and folk Washington came to the National walking with Destiny, and that all my music performed during the hour-long Cathedral to celebrate the life, legacy, past life had been but a preparation for musical prelude, among them Sweet and values of the former South African this hour and for this trial.” Honey in the Rock and Peter Yarrow president and human rights leader. The and Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul, and A similar lifetime of preparation Mary), who led the congregation in national memorial service was oΩered in preceded Nelson Mandela’s election at partnership with the Embassy of South Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,” an the age of 76 as the first black president anthem of the civil rights movement. Africa to the United States and made of South Africa after spending a possible by additional support from third of his life in prison for fighting Sung calls to prayer and spoken prayers TransAfrica; the Coalition of Black the brutal, racist Afrikaner regime. from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Trade Unionists; American Federation After his release in 1990, the power traditions were interspersed by the of State, County, and Municipal of his stunning act of forgiveness somber tolling of the Cathedral’s Employees; and Islamic Relief USA. and reconciliation with his warders Bourdon bell. The presentation of colors The District of Columbia also provided enabled Mandela to guide his nation in of South Africa and the United States logistical support. dismantling apartheid and ushering in was followed by their respective national Gathered under the Cathedral’s soaring a democratically elected government. anthems sung by two members of the arches, barely begun when Mandela After serving one term as president Cathedral Choir—Roger Isaacs, a native was born, were Vice President Joseph of South Africa he relinquished of Cape Town, South Africa, and well- R. Biden, Jr.; Secretary of State John F. power, setting a precedent like George known countertenor; and Lucie Shelley, Kerry; members of Congress and the Washington as father of his country. a Cathedral girl chorister and student at the National Cathedral School for Girls. Judiciary; diplomatic representatives of Mandela’s three-hour-and ten-minute many nations and organizations; leaders interfaith memorial service was solemn of the human rights movements in yet celebratory, even boisterous. America and the world—and children

epiphany 2014 opposite vice president joseph biden, jr., gives the official tribute above sweet honey in the rock photos d. marks “it ain’t over until prison. “Recognizing that one person god says it’s done” can make a diΩerence when working for a collective good, summoning the Vice President Biden delivered the courage to take on the most powerful o≈cial tribute on behalf of the United forces on the planet, and fighting States, saluting Mandela as “the most tenaciously for the victims of global impressive man or woman I’ve ever apartheid, whether in Soweto, Port au met.” He recalled his introduction as a Prince, the barrios of East Los Angeles young senator to the shocking realities or the blighted neighborhoods of of apartheid. When he deplaned in Detroit,” Lee said in answer to her own Johannesburg, South Africa, as the only question, “this is how we honor and Caucasian member of an otherwise fulfill Madiba’s legacy.” all-black congressional delegation, Afrikaner soldiers attempted to usher The Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, director him firmly to the right while his of the Desmond Tutu Center at colleagues were directed to a separate Christian Theological Seminary and entrance on the left. The delegation Butler University, delivered the homily refused to be separated by color. from the Canterbury pulpit where Dr. King preached his last Sunday sermon. Tributes from more than a dozen A South African Dutch Reformed participants followed. Among the icons Church clergyman, politician, and of the American civil rights era were anti-apartheid activist, Dr. Boesak Ambassador Andrew Young, who was was close personally and professionally with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., when to Mandela. As he traced the arc of he was killed; Dr. Mary Frances Berry, Mandela’s “long walk to freedom,” a former chair of the U.S. Commission he frequently interjected the rousing on Civil Rights; and Peter Yarrow and refrain from Maurette Brown-Clark’s Paul Stookey, whose “No Easy Walk song, “It ain’t over until God says it’s to Freedom” Yarrow wrote for anti- done.” apartheid protests at the South African Embassy in which the Rt. Rev. John make us instruments T. Walker, sixth Episcopal bishop of of your peace Washington, participated. His Excellency Ebrahim Rasool, Representing a much younger Ambassador of the Republic of South generation, Nicole Lee, president of Africa, said that American flags flying TransAfrica, the African-American at half-staΩ (an honor first accorded foreign policy organization founded Churchill) showed that Americans during the anti-apartheid movement, felt Mandela was part of their history asked what Mandela’s legacy would and their future. He then introduced mean for someone like her, who was surprise guest Jessye Norman to sing only thirteen when he was freed from Amazing Grace. The American opera

6 cathedral age Sayre and Walker: Key Leaders in star’s appearance marked forty-five years since her first professional engagement, the Anti-apartheid singing Handel’s Messiah with the Cathedral Choral Society. Movement In her closing prayer, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked God to “let a portion Cathedral Dean Francis B. Sayre and the Rt. Rev. John of his mantle rest upon all of us, upon all Thomas Walker—one white, the other black—were in people.” Vincent Gray, mayor of the District the vanguard of the twin movements for civil rights in of Columbia, led the congregation in the America and racial justice in the world. prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, Dean Sayre walked with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, and Presiding Bishop Katharine JeΩerts Jr., in the March to Selma in 1965. Bishop Walker, sixth Schori’s blessing bid the people “go in peace, bishop of Washington, was a major voice in the struggle be peace, make peace.” to end apartheid, leading peaceful public protests and As the assemblage poured out of the marches, and exerting behind-the-scenes moral suasion. Cathedral into a cold December wind, In 1985, he was arrested in front of the South African they departed encouraged, empowered, Embassy in Washington, D.C., while demonstrating and ennobled by the life of Nelson against apartheid. Already he was looking ahead, saying, Mandela—this son of Africa and father of “We need to work as though we were already in the time a nation, whose radiant smile, Dr. Boesak of transition from apartheid to a democratic system.” remembered, was “like an African early Nelson Mandela was released from prison five months morning sun.” after Bishop Walker’s sudden death in September 1989. CA Like Dr. King, who cautioned on the night before he was killed that “I may not get to there with you,” Walker did not live to see his friend’s first steps into the sunlight, but opposite top left morgan state university choir his life’s work helped pave the road for Mandela’s long top center the rev. dr. allan boesak delivered walk to freedom. the homily top right the hon. andrew young Walker was also a good friend of South African center top peter yarrow, paul stookey, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mandela’s neighbor and bethany yarrow fellow Nobel laureate. From 1975 until his death, Walker center middle u.s. vice president biden; his excellency ebrahim rasool and his wife; served as president of the board of directors of Africare. and u.s. secretary of state john kerry The organization now presents the Bishop John T. Walker bottom top transafrica president nicole lee Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award each year in bottom jessye norman sings “amazing grace” photos d. marks his honor.

this page, above his excellency ebrahim rasool, above nelson mandela in new york shortly after his release from ambassador of the republic of south africa robben island photo episcopal news service epiphany 2014 photo d. marks proclaiming peace

8 cathedral age the land is bright window, john piper artist, patrick reyntiens, fabricator photo k. cobb throughout the cathedral’s iconography, healing follows war

Washington National Cathedral, in A complementary abstract depiction of many respects, is a powerful answer to peace in the aftermath of war, dating war. Pierre L’Enfant’s proposed “church from 1961, appears in the “War and for National purposes” was to oΩer Peace” windows of Wilson Bay where “a proper shelter for such monuments the president who led the nation as were voted by the late Continental through the First World War is laid to Congress, for those heroes who fell in the rest: Woodrow Wilson. The left lancet cause of liberty, and for such others as shows the peoples of the world sent may hereafter be decreed by the voice of out in harmony with the blessing of a grateful Nation.” Exactly one century God, who lights their way. By the right later, when notable citizens met at the lancet, God is nowhere to be found as home of Charles Carroll Glover to revive flames surround a woman desperate that dream, all present had lived through to protect her children. In the center America’s Civil War and were well lancet, dominated by a cold ash blue, aware of the scars it had inflicted on the Jesus’ exhausted followers pull his dead whole body politic. When the Cathedral body from the cross toward a Mother building project o≈cially began after Earth that sleeps in hope. A happy child 1898, shortly after the Spanish American above this desolation, crowned with an War, President William McKinley was Easter lily, holds forth the promise of on hand for the unveiling of a flag-draped by M. Leigh Harrison resurrection. figure—the Peace Cross—that still looks The same understanding of peace as redemption after out over the U.S. Capitol far below. destruction, acknowledging what has been damaged and The message was clear from the outset that the lost while also transforming the scene, comes across in Cathedral and the communities formed around it would three extraordinary works that commemorate notorious stand for peace, and over time that Gospel message has acts of warfare on American soil. Two of these works are rung out forcefully from the Canterbury Pulpit. Even crosses. The Pentagon Cross in War Memorial Chapel, on the days when that pulpit is silent, the Cathedral’s made from rubble salvaged from the military headquarters message of peace and spiritual renewal of all who have after the plane strike of September 11, 2011, was a gift served pervades almost every space. to the Cathedral from the Army Chief of Chaplains. Dedicated in 1952 by President Eisenhower and Queen resurrection and renewal Elizabeth ii of the United Kingdom, the chapel in which The 1898 Peace Cross set a standard that would be it stands is today most conspicuous for its altarpiece matched many times within the Cathedral itself. In depicting a sorrowful Christ, his head surrounded by a St. John’s Chapel, just south of the great choir, a 1936 dark halo or crown of thorns whose sharp and twisted sculpture by Paul Landowski commemorates the World shapes evoke bayonets and shrapnel. A bit further down War i service of Norman Prince and provides one of the the nave, in the contemplative darkness of Andrew W. Cathedral’s fullest statements that the ultimate goal of any Mellon Bay (almost a chapel unto itself) the Cathedral’s military service should be to secure peace. Adorned with own Coventry Cross of Nails hangs on a wall bathed no fewer than five sets of wings (and one pair of airplane in light from the bay’s Presbyterian Heritage Window. propellers), the tomb’s mass of pale stone—not only This cross was made from fourteenth-century iron nails Prince, who stands on a cloud—seems to float. An eagle salvaged after the wartime destruction of England’s at Prince’s feet seems to hurtle onward, “where the nation Coventry Cathedral. would follow” as an inscription notes, but a large dove is also flying close behind. above the peace cross of 1898 photo d. thomas epiphany 2014 blessed are the peacemakers “Many cathedrals have been destroyed in wars, and I for one should like to have a hand in rebuilding one,” said John “Blackjack” Pershing (1860– persistence and prayer 1948), general of the armies, One level up from Kellogg Bay in speeches during the 1920s. and its window dedicated to Pershing served on the Cathedral diplomatic endeavors, the nave’s Chapter for nearly a quarter first aisle widow to be installed century and is buried here, as honors the controversial “Maid of is Admiral George Dewey Orleans,” Joan of Arc, depicted (1837–1917). praying in both the left and right A similar conviction motivated lancets: before and after battle. In career U.S. diplomat addition to helping recognize the Henry White (1850–1927), long history of women’s military memorialized on the north side service, the window also provides of the nave in a bay that bears a fine contribution to the array his name. The full set of stained of military and political leaders glass windows in White Bay depicted at the Cathedral in represent the Book of Common prayer. A depiction of Lincoln Prayer collect “For All Sorts and Praying created in 1932 by Conditions of Men,” emphasizing Herbert Spencer Houck, honors the need to harmonize the world’s the faithfulness of the man who diversity so that its resources can defended and led the nation back be turned toward peaceful ends. to unity during the Civil War. (It White’s experience of worship is echoed by an even larger statue in Westminster Abbey and at of Lincoln in “Lincoln Bay” near St. Paul’s Cathedral in London the Cathedral’s west entrance— aΩected him profoundly when an area of rich iconography he had worked in the United related to the life of that Kingdom, and he wrote that he president and to the American resolved to spend the rest of his Civil War.) life dedicated to the completion Across the nave, somewhat and mission of the National appropriately on the south side, Cathedral as a result. Lieutenant General Thomas Two bays over, windows on the Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson theme of Universal Peace honor of the rebelling Confederacy politician and former Secretary of appears kneeling and reading the State Frank Billings Kellogg. The Bible. “Lee-Jackson Bay,” where window is especially noteworthy that window appears, also honors for its depiction of Isaiah 2:4 (“They shall beat their Confederate General Robert E. Lee. As docents are quick swords into plowshares”) and the so-called Peaceable to note on tours of the Cathedral, the presence of such a Kingdom of Isaiah 11:6–9 where “the lion shall lie down controversial set of figures as Jackson and Lee underscores with the lamb . . . and a little child shall lead them.” the building’s role as a repository of American memory, carrying the very wounds of war within its walls.

images of doves abound in tiny holy spirit chapel, whether in the top wrought iron gate by samuel yellin, center altar reredos 10 cathedral age by painter n.c. wyeth, or bottom stitched into the needlepoint kneelers photos d. thomas messages of hope War is di≈cult, and the damage it inflicts is di≈cult to heal—a fact that the Cathedral’s iconography does nothing to disprove. The point is brought home by a carving over an entrance to Lincoln Bay showing two hands straining to grasp an olive branch. It bears the inscription “With Malice Toward None,” quoting Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, which made clear Lincoln’s total opposition to the practice of slavery as well as his total commitment to leading the nation toward unity again. The address concludes With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in Finding a the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do Deeper Meaning all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among The Cathedral and its grounds have long been viewed ourselves and with all nations. as a place of particular meaning for veterans, who are The passage referred to is a guiding star for many other the focus of one of the Cathedral’s major initiatives as inscriptions throughout the Cathedral by not only Lincoln but it seeks to minister more broadly to the nation’s needs. Wilson and even Winston Churchill: letters, speeches, radio The National Roll of Honor in War Memorial Chapel, addresses urging common purpose, shared sacrifice, and the which pays tribute to service members dating back to the benediction of victory. Revolutionary War, has recently been placed online with Many of these words, delivered in a golden age of oratory, a searchable database. The Cathedral also offers special sound like poetry. Sometimes, though, they actually are poetry. tours for service members including the popular Service In a window by John Piper high above Churchill Porch on and Sacrifice Tour and a tour for “wounded warriors.” the Cathedral’s south side, a softly ramifying golden tree on a According to Anne Harman, who has served on the shimmering blue background abstractly depicts the resolve that visitor programs staff for several years, the Cathedral’s Winston Churchill attempted to instill when England sought offerings to veterans share as an underlying theme the allies in the fight against a rising Nazi Germany. On the sill idea that “happiness and moral duty are inseparably beneath are carved the exact words Churchill quoted—from connected.” She attributes these words to President a poem by Arthur Hugh Clough—as he made his case during George Washington and credits docent Linda Strating, a a worldwide radio broadcast on April 27, 1941. As memory of key advisor and designer of veterans’ tour experiences, World War ii fades and other struggles beckon, these words with bringing them to light for this purpose. “The idea is that few will notice (beneath the window that many will see) a beautiful one because it doesn’t preclude the reality increasingly appear to speak to the Cathedral’s own sense of of suffering but suggests a deeper joy that comes from mission and service in a world of full of uncertainty and fear: service,” Harman says. And not by eastern windows only, Harman and the Cathedral’s docents never cease to be when daylight comes, comes in the light; impressed by the richness and subtlety of the Cathedral’s in front the sun climbs slow, how slowly! iconography related to military service and the effect But westward, look, the land is bright! that this has had on veterans and service members who Explore the Cathedral’s iconography visit. “It is especially moving for Vietnam veterans,” says through one of our online virtual tours. Visit Harman, “because coming to the Cathedral and seeing www.nationalcathedral.org/visit/onlinetours.shtml. the tribute paid here really meets a deep longing for their CA service to be acknowledged and recognized. And that’s really what the Cathedral was created to do.” Learn more about the Cathedral’s Veterans Initiative, search the National Roll of Honor, or sign up for a tour at www.nationalcathedral.org above coventry cross of nails located in mellon bay on the main level photo d. thomas epiphany 2014 “as long as female service members can meet the qualifications required . . . they should be afforded the same opportunities”

how does your experience as head CofA the red cross and cabinet secretary in two administrations inform your current work? I’ve learned over 40+ years of public service that to reach major breakthroughs you have to leverage resources, encourage collaboration, invest in innovation, break down silos, and shine a light on success. It’s how we got airbags in cars and how FAITH we transformed an antiquated wwii system at the American Red Cross for collecting, testing, and distributing one- half of the nation’s blood supply. It isn’t easy to imagine that formula working in Washington, D.C., these days, where in collaboration is hard to find, but it’s what I’m relying on in my work supporting veterans and military families. Two years ago, inspired by my experience as a caregiver for my husband Bob and the stories I heard from countless more across AMERICA America, I launched Caring for Military Families: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Our mission is to raise awareness of the enormous challenges faced by America’s an Interview with Senator Elizabeth Dole military and veteran caregivers and to strengthen the services and support afforded to them. These are America’s hidden heroes. Many become instant around-the-clock 12 cathedral age caregivers when their wounded warriors We’ve commissioned the rand how do you keep yourself come home, often with multiple injuries Corporation to provide the first CspirituallyA healthy? and illnesses—physical and emotional. comprehensive, evidence-based study Fundamental to my life is the strong Some are tending to the daily activities on the challenges and needs of military personal relationship I have with my of feeding, bathing, and dressing their and veteran caregivers. The results will Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I strive wounded. They’re also administering be announced during our Military and to be a disciple of Christ in my daily medications, coordinating care across Veterans Caregivers Week, laying the life. That means I pray throughout my several health systems, providing groundwork for a national strategy. day and constantly give thanks. If I’m emotional support, handling legal and how can communities of faith heading into a particularly important financial matters, and assisting with ChelpA veterans and military families? initiative, I ask for strength and guidance. rehabilitation—often while raising I believe faith communities can play a I think it’s important we have that kind children. Their stories inspire me to of active relationship with the Lord. I also challenge the nation to support them, for strong role, and we’re actively seeking their help right now. Houses of worship have a daily devotional time and keep this is a societal issue requiring a strong, my Bible handy at my desk. Throughout diverse national response. across the country can serve as safe, peaceful sanctuaries for veterans and the years, I’ve been blessed with rarely have veterans received opportunities to share my faith in what CA their families to seek help and respite the attention or respect most from their daily struggles adjusting Jesus did for us on the cross. americans say that they deserve. to a new life. That means we need to the cathedral is called to be why have we had such misalignment empower interfaith leaders by providing Ca spiritualA home for the nation. between policies and priorities? them with information about the needs from your perspective, how can the Over time, the gap between the military of veterans and their families, so they cathedral live out that mission? and civilian populations has grown can raise awareness and support these I think the good Lord calls each of us tremendously. Today less than one issues through their sermons, programs, to live out our faith life in unique ways, percent of the nation’s population are materials, and ministries. My foundation and certainly the Cathedral, located in protecting our freedom and security, is reaching out to communities of faith the nation’s capital, has a unique role a smaller percentage than at any time across the country to encourage special to play. I believe the Cathedral’s role since wwii. That means that fewer and services and activities during Military as a convener and gathering place for fewer Americans have any personal and Veteran Caregivers Week, March the nation to celebrate and mourn is connection to the military or a veteran 24–30, 2014. deeply important. I remember President as we endure the longest period of war soon, women will be entering Reagan’s funeral, as many people do, in the history of our nation. Ccombat.A what are your views on this for the sacred and powerful ways it what major issues face veterans development? memorialized our fortieth president, CA as they return home? I’ve fought all my life for the advance- while also celebrating the strength and We now know that a veteran’s return ment of women in our society and have diversity of our nation. Having a sacred home is a dual transition—for them and broken a few glass ceilings myself. I place where the country can gather at for their families. Some 60,000 service believe that as long as female service important moments in our history or on members suffer from physical injuries members can meet the qualifications special holidays such as Veterans Day and approximately 725,000 with the required for the positions they seek, reminds us all of the faith upon which invisible wounds of war, post-traumatic they should be afforded the same our nation was founded. stress disorder (ptsd), and traumatic opportunities of service as their male Senator Elizabeth Dole is the founder of brain injury. These illnesses can affect counterparts. Open advancement for Caring for Military Families: The Elizabeth a wounded warrior for years, even a all makes our military healthier, stronger, Dole Foundation. She served as Secretary lifetime. They also affect their families in and more representative of the civilian of Transportation under Ronald Reagan and Secretary of Labor under George H.W. ways they could not have imagined when society it protects. Not every spouse Bush before becoming president of the they sent their loved ones off to war. serving as a military caregiver is a American Red Cross. She then served as The most effective way to impact woman. We have a lot of wonderfully North Carolina’s first female senator from 2003 to 2009. the health, recovery, and well-being dedicated husbands supporting veterans of our wounded warriors is investing as they return home. To learn more about Senator Dole and her work, visit elizabethdolefoundation.org in strong, well-supported caregivers. opposite senator dole at washington national cathedral, february 6, 2011 photo d. marks epiphany 2014 this little light

n Thursday, 30,000 individuals December 13, had lost their lives OWashington to gun violence National Cathedral since the shooting at joined with the New- Sandy Hook, Dean town Foundation to Hall noted that more offer a National Vigil action would be for All Victims of Gun needed and pledged Violence to mark the the Cathedral’s first anniversary of continued support the mass shooting at for leaders Sandy Hook Elemen- courageous enough tary School in New- to stand against the town, Conn. “gun lobby”—and The vigil began with with victims. calls to prayer offered The first major by Rabbi Steve Gutow, portion of the president of the Jewish evening’s vigil, Council for Public Affairs; Dr. Rajwant Singh, “Voices of Remembrance,” featured founder and chairman of the Sikh Council first-hand reflection and testimony from on Religion and Education; and the Rev. Mel immediate family members of loved Kawakami, senior minister at Newtown ones who have been lost to an act of gun United Methodist Church. violence. This section was concluded The Very Rev. Gary Hall, who welcomed with a “prayer of remembrance” offered the more than 800 attendees, has been a by the Rev. Sam Saylor of Blackwell vocal proponent of common-sense actions Memorial ame Zion Church in Hartford, and “reasonable measures” to curb the Conn. “Voices for Hope,” a panel with epidemic of gun violence in America’s young people affected by gun violence communities since the Sandy Hook shooting. He has (moderated by the Rev. Kathleen Adams-Shepherd of also been selected to serve as the new chairperson of Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown, Conn.), offered Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, a diverse national a new perspective and was followed a “prayer for the coalition of denominations and faith-based organizations future” by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Samuel, senior minister of working to end gun violence. Observing that more than Victory for the World Church ucc in Stone Mountain, Ga.

top world children’s choir and participants light candles bottom u.s. congressional delegate eleanor holmes norton, 14 cathedral age nardyne jeffries, and dean gary hall photos d. marks a vigil for the victims of gun violence

Warren Hardy, Jr., of the Muadh Bhavnagarwala Connecticut Center for of Al Hedaya Islamic Nonviolence in Hartford Center in Newtown and then joined the Rev. performed by the World Matthew Crebbin (senior Children’s Choir with a minister of Newtown violin solo by Melody Congregational Church Flores. ucc) for “words of Following closing benedictions from gratitude and grace.” Dr. Sayyid Syeed of the Islamic Society of The keynote speech for the evening was North America’s office of interfaith and provided by the Hon. Eleanor Holmes community alliances; the Rev. Anthony Norton, United States Congressional Motley of Redemption Ministries and delegate for the District of Columbia, who Inner Thoughts, Inc.; and the Rt. Rev. took as her guiding theme the human Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the quality of persistence. “They [the victims Episcopal Diocese of Washington, lights of Sandy Hook] cannot: we have been in the nave were dimmed and more anointed to persist. It is our mission in than 800 candles illuminated the vast their name to keep it up,” she said. Norton interior space. As all present took up the was introduced by Nardyne Jeffries, who closing hymn “This Little Light of Mine”, lost her own daughter to gun violence. participants processed out—lightening Musical offerings for the evening spanned the solemn darkness of the cold December evening. genres, ranging from a meditation on gun CA violence–victim John Lennon’s “Imagine” for violin and piano (performed by violinist Sonya Hayes accompanied by Cathedral Assistant Organist Benjamin Straley) to an impassioned performance by acclaimed musician Carole King of the song “In the Name of Love”. The more online closing anthem, Jim Allyn’s “My Beautiful Find a video of this service and Town,” was introduced by remarks from Dean Gary Hall’s December 15, 2013 sermon on gun violence, as well as a gun violence top 15-year-old anthony hardmon, who lost prevention toolkit, online at his sister to gun violence in chicago, speaks as www.nationalcathedral.org/ a “voice of remembrance” center carole king epiph2014age performs “in the name of love” bottom candle light filled the nave photos d. marks epiphany 2014 SOUNDING THE SEVERIES While the damage to the Cathedral caused by the August Since August 2013, separate companies have examined 2011 earthquake is disheartening, a new generation of the two balcony ceilings. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Cathedral-philes has seen the restoration process open Inc., (wje) has visually inspected and physically sounded unexpected access to areas and artistry not explored in the west balcony and the two westernmost bays of the decades. From the apse buttresses built in the nave, which are constructed of traditional early years of the twentieth century to limestone masonry. wje had previously clerestory vaulting near the west performed the post-earthquake rose window completed around inspection of the outer nave our nation’s bicentennial, the aisles and had provided the Cathedral is sharing its secrets di≈cult access team that and its steadfastness to rappelled down the west teams of experts charged façade of the building with restoring the build- and the central tower ing’s glory and ensuring to inspect for damage. its place for the centuries Building Construction to come. Associates, Inc., (bca) ceiling sealing has examined the ceiling of the north balcony, The Gothic architecture which consists of a that lifts every visitor’s lightweight, porous cast- eyes toward heaven and stone acoustic liner called speaks the transcendence Akoustolith. Akoustolith of God to pilgrims also cre- was developed and patented ates vast expanses of masonry in 1916 by the R. Guastavino and stained glass with no access Company to enhance intelligibility short of custom scaΩolding. In August of the spoken word in the era before scaΩolding arose in multiple locations sound systems. bca has performed similar within the Cathedral, joining exterior scaΩolding assessment work at St. John the Divine in New that is both stabilizing damaged stonework and oΩering York City and is an authority on dealing with Akoustolith. access to masons and engineers to address the first of six buttresses that support the curved east end of the Cathe- Unfortunately, the tile has been recognized to be dral known as the apse. The interior scaΩolding in the detrimental to acoustics for music and particularly for north and west balconies provides a “dance floor” for roll- reverberation for pipe organs. The Akoustolith tile ing scaΩolding that reaches each stone in the severies—the behaved very diΩerently from the limestone during the stone infill between the vaulting ribs—and the stained earthquake, resulting in cracking and delamination of glass windows at the clerestory level. A third dance floor the tiles from the terra cotta substrate. The accessibility has been built on lightweight aluminum (Haki) trusses aΩorded by the scaΩolding permits not only earthquake- that span the two western most bays of the nave from north -related repairs to the tile, but also sealing of the clerestory to south clerestory to aΩord similar access to the Akoustolith to improve acoustics. The tile was installed 300-odd–foot length of the nave ceiling without building at the ceilings of the north transept, the crossing, and the nearly 100 feet of scaΩolding from the nave floor. The plan first three bays of both side aisles in the nave and in several is to inspect, assess, clean, and repair bay by bay, hop-skip- areas of the triforium. Acousticians from Kirkegaard ping the Haki trusses down the nave to the great crossing Associates have just finished testing sound absorption and into the transepts and great choir over the next year of potential treatments in a test area at the northeast and a half. sounding the vaulting in the north transept 16 cathedral age photo c. stapert sounding the vaulting in the north transept epiphanyphoto 2014j. shepherd triforium. After providing repairs to be performed a full scale mockup of the as the scaΩold marches treatment at the ceiling of the from west to east down the north transept, the Cathedral interior nave. A second report Chapter has approved outlines requirements for proceeding with this work—in restoring the apse buttresses, hand with other work outlined including pinning slipped and by the inspections—as long as dislocated stones and methods funding is available. for rebuilding their pinnacles using earthquake-resistant overlooked, overhead methods. “Our hope is to The masonry inspections have repair the building elements found very few surprises and, in that were impacted by the fact, have revealed only minor earthquake in such a way that damage from the earthquake. is not overly invasive but that Nevertheless, there is some improves how they might chipping of limestone and perform if there were to be loosened or lost mortar. The another seismic event, God inspections have also revealed forbid,” says Jim Shepherd, “deferred maintenance” needs, director of preservation including addressing joints that and facilities. have opened or shifted since As for the north balcony, construction and upgrading besides the acoustic caulking, not to mention recommendations for removing stains left from long the Akoustolith, bca has since–repaired roof leaks. recommended cleaning the Although the masons briefly tile and repairing all observed addressed issues in one corner deficiencies that were either of the west balcony in the a result of the earthquake mid-1990s, most of the stone or age. Reflects Shepherd, and glass haven’t been viewed “Fortunately there are only up-close since the 1970s. “These windows are filthy!” a few conditions with the tile that require repair—failed exclaims mason foreman Joe Alonso. “They’ve never been mortar joints, loose or vibrating tiles, and aging edge cleaned, and your hands get dirty just touching them.” sealant. The most challenging of these is the repair of the Cleaning the windows is just one aspect that stained glass loose tiles, which requires injecting grout to fill the voids expert Andrew Goldkuhle is considering. A variety of behind the tiles.” All these reports are being used as the sealants and mortars attempt to keep the windows water basis both for the standard of work to be performed and as tight, and each has fared diΩerently over the years as bidding documents for proposals for the actual work. The age and the environment have taken their toll. In some Cathedral anticipates to complete bidding in the coming locations metal rods that secure the windows have stressed weeks, with contractors beginning work in late winter. mortar to the point of cracking, the lead caming between the individual pieces of glass has flexed in the summer heat the exterior and the winter cold, and imperfections in manufacture Cathedral masons Andy Uhl and Sean Callahan have have become apparent. Goldkuhle is evaluating whether been about a similar task on the apse buttresses. The these issues require attention and is outlining an two now-famous stonecarvers have been replacing appropriate set of measures to implement on the nave mortar, installing “Dutchman” repairs where patching clerestory windows, as well as the three rose windows. the stone is possible, and re-carving details in new stone to replicate the original artisan’s work. Their work will wje has provided the Cathedral with two sets of recommendation documents from an engineering provide a standard for the restoration of the remaining perspective. One document outlines inspections and buttresses, which will be done by the selected contractors.

top haki trusses being installed at west nave photo d. marks 18 cathedral age bottom crack in underside of south apse buttress photo c. stapert “Joe [Alonso], Andy, and Sean had a full load of work proceed to remove the remaining stained glass panels from before the earthquake, and while we want their work the Te Deum windows when the interior ceiling restoration to be the standard, we need outside help to complete scaΩolding reaches the east end. Much of the cost of it,” says Canon Andrew Hullinger, senior director of restoring the stained glass is access. We can benefit from a finance and administration. Uhl and Callahan have dual purpose for the interior scaΩolding to reduce costs.” discovered many techniques—not all of them useful— Any architectural work—whether maintenance, earth- employed by the original builders. As they’ve addressed quake repair, or upgrading—depends on accurate, as-built earthquake damage, they have also upgraded structural drawings. As an integral, early component to all these reinforcements, replaced missing mortar, and replaced projects, Shepherd sought out Direct Dimensions, Inc., spalled stones. Still ahead of them is filling in the nearly (ddi) to perform a high-resolution infrared scan of the inch-wide gap where a stone slipped down as the buttress Cathedral, inside and out, in order to generate a complete expanded and contracted in the earthquake. Using set of electronic architectural drawings usable for all these stone and mortar, they will fill the gap and reshape and additional work—and to have a record of the Cathe- the underside for dral in event of any future damage. “This scanning work appearance, while is amazing! ddi has provided more than 860 scans of the implementing wje building and fabric. They did a little showing oΩ as well recommendations by providing a couple of 3d printer mini-replicas of some to ensure of our fine arts treasures based on their scans. And the engineering drawings themselves are absolutely essential to restoring stability. and maintaining this historic landmark—for the first time

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Learn more about the Cathedral’s ongoing restoration work online at www.nationalcathedral. org/epiph2014age, including timelapse imagery of scaffold erection, an August “earthquake update” webinar with Joe Alonso and Jim Shepherd, and a video of recent buttress work. stained glass in the history of the Cathedral we have extremely accurate, electronic, as-built drawings!” says Shepherd. Andrew Goldkuhle, whose father Dieter fabricated many Cathedral windows—including the “Creation” west rose— In addition to these rather visible projects, Shepherd is has not only oΩered inspection of and recommendations also working on a variety of other, more hidden tasks, for the clerestory windows, he has also just completed ranging from life-safety initiatives and energy e≈ciency to work on a pair of panels from the south Te Deum window. deferred and ongoing maintenance of all the Cathedral’s The two Te Deum windows, flanking the high altar, are the infrastructure. Heating and cooling systems, lighting and Cathedral’s tallest windows, reaching from just above the dimmers, and plumbing and electrical systems all require reredos to the top of the apse walls. The windows have attention, especially in a building that just celebrated its long been a source of leaks during storms, and Alonso 107th birthday. “Although the earthquake work is the most had, in fact, created temporary interior plastic deflectors visible restoration focus, there are many non-glamorous to keep rain water from showering down on the high altar. building components, such as our rooftop chillers, which Goldkuhle has now removed two panels—easily reached also require attention in order for us to be good stewards with the earthquake scaΩold in place—and disassembled, of this historic structure for future generations,” says cleaned, and reassembled the glass pieces with new caming Shepherd. And it’s all vital. As a spiritual home for our and additional integrated support to ensure longevity. The nation, the Cathedral is a constant symbol and witness restored panels are visibly cleaner and brighter, and flaws for faith in America, and this national treasure is surely a (whether from fabrication or age) have been minimized legacy for future Americans yet unborn. CA to enhance watertightness. “Now,” says Shepherd, “we can left detail of damage to the te deum window photo c. stapert center andrew goldkuhle removing old sealant from the south te deum window photo m. mcnamara epiphany 2014 right 3d scanning equipment photo j. shepherd a Washington prayer National Cathedral for when Honors lgbt Yout h I feel hated

In October 1998, Matthew Wayne Shepard was abducted, growing cult of the martyred “Matthew Shepard” over tied to a split-rail fence, and left to die in a remote area time failed to do justice to her fallen, funny, extraor- of Wyoming. His death was one of the most notorious dinarily gifted friend “Matt.” That Josue succeeded in anti-gay hate crimes in our nation’s history and became a capturing the full story was evident from the thunderous catalyst for activists determined to stop violence against applause that filled the nave during numerous standing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (lgbt) people. ovations following the film premiere. But perhaps the In September 2010, gay Rutgers University freshman highest praise came from Judy Shepard, Matt’s mother in a Tyler Clementi committed suicide after discovering that post-screening discussion with Josue and Dean Hall: “The his roommate had taken video of him during a sexual film reminded me of all the reasons I loved my son as well encounter and had shared that on the Internet. With as some of the things that really aggravated me about him those unnecessary deaths in mind, the Cathedral recently as well,” she said, to chuckles from the audience. marked the anniversary of Shepard’s death following that brutal hate crime by hosting a weekend of events to honor examining homophobia and heterosexism and remember lgbt youth who have suΩered hate-inspired On Sunday, October 6, Dean Hall hosted a forum bullying, discrimination, and violence. featuring Judy Shepard and Jane Clementi, as well as lgbt youth activist Joshua Deese of the Trevor Project, a world premiere event to discuss the Shepard and Clementi legacies, the work of On Friday, October 4, the Cathedral oΩered the world their organizations, and the way that people of faith can premiere of the documentary film Matt Shepard Is a Friend of stand against violence to lgbt young people. The forum Mine. It is the first major work by director Michele Josue, provided a special time for the Cathedral community to who was a close friend of Matt’s from their time together hear from Jane Clementi, whose son’s tragic death inspired in boarding school, as she traveled to pivotal locations his parents to start the Tyler Clementi Foundation. in Shepard’s life, interviewed his friends and family, and After the loss of her son, Clementi observed, she learned gained insight into the life and loss of Matt Shepard. that “lgbt youth are three to seven times more likely to Josue described the film as a labor of love—something that have suicide attempts, which was startling to us, compared she had pledged to do long before she knew that she would to their straight peers. I feel that the church has a really be able to become a professional filmmaker—because the strong implication in that statement,” she went on to say. “I believe that we need to create safe spaces in all places but mostly within our faith communities. We really more online need to stop making people feel that they’re broken, or Watch video of the pre- and post-screening worthless, or separated from God in any way. We need to conversations, the Forum, and Dean Hall’s sermon stop telling people that homosexuality is a sin: that’s my at www.nationalcathedral.org/epiph2014age personal strongest message.”

20 cathedral age “a prayer when i feel hated” is the title of a poem by rev. james martin, sj photo wyoming_jackrabbit In part because of his claiming an identity as a gay man, famous play that Kaufman’s Tectonic Theater Group his mother thinks, Tyler Clementi had not felt able to created from a montage of interviews and press clippings hold on to his identity as a Christian. “He was ready to following Shepard’s death. Dean Hall had been invited walk away from his faith, because he didn’t really feel that to be the guest speaker following the performance, which a Christian could be gay or that a gay person could be because of the federal government shutdown took place in Christian,” she says. “It was heartbreaking to me that I was the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in downtown not ready to give an answer to him when he first came out Washington. Members of the Cathedral’s staΩ and lgbt . . . but I’ve met many great people in the last 36 months ministry group, as well as Bishop of Washington Mariann who have been able to help me understand it.” Edgar Budde, attended.

Following the forum, there was a special service to pray for “The play oΩers as its most progressive the viewpoint from lgbt people who suΩer from violence and to call people certain faith leaders that ‘It’s okay to be gay if that’s who of faith to stand against anti-lgbt hatred and intolerance. God made you to be,’” Hall noted in his post-performance In his sermon, Hall observed that he is “old enough to discussion. “But now, 15 years later, we face the emerging remember a time when Christian churches, including consensus that it’s good to be gay. It’s good to be bisexual our own Episcopal Church, segregated its churches and or transgender. I assure you that I didn’t get into the busi- actively participated in racism. I’m old enough to remember ness of being a clergy person to tell you whom you can and the ordination of women movement, when many in our can’t have sex with,” Hall quipped. “We now need to move church found ingenious theological arguments to deny the conversation forward to the ways in which we express women leadership roles and so promoted sexism. In its the sexuality God gave to us: a sexuality that is good.” wisdom, the church came to its senses and labeled both In addition to noting the change in the landscape theo- racism and sexism as sinful. And now we find ourselves logically over the past fifteen years, Hall also emphasized at the last barrier . . . Shaming people for whom they love certain truths that he perceived to have remained is a sin. Shaming people because their gender identity unchanged—and in fact to be changeless: God’s presence, doesn’t fit neatly into your sense of what it should be is a God’s ability to bring newness out of desolation and sin. Only when all churches say that clearly and boldly and despair, and the ability for forgiveness to extend this courageously will our lgbt youth be free to grow up in a creative and redeeming work. A speech by Dennis Shepard culture that totally embraces them, fully, as they are.” requesting a life sentence rather than the death penalty for This message, which received considerable attention one of his son’s killers represents one of the key places in coming from the Cathedral’s pulpit, was made even more which all three appear in the play: powerful by the events of the surrounding weekend thanks [Matt] was not alone. There were his lifelong friends to partnerships with the Matthew Shepard Foundation with him, friends he had grown up with. You’re probably and the Tyler Clementi Foundation, as well as sponsorship wondering who these friends were. First, he had the beautiful support from the law firm Ackerman Brown, the night sky, and the same stars and moon we used to see through Velvet Foundation, Michael E. Hill and Dr. Michael T. a telescope. Then he had the daylight and the sun to shine on McMahon, and Greg D. Kubiak and Joe Canter—along him. And through it all, he was breathing in the scent of the with other co-sponsoring organizations committed to the pine trees from the Snowy Range. He heard the wind, the cause of lgbt equality. ever-present Wyoming wind, for the last time. He had one the laramie project more friend with him. He had God. And I feel better knowing he wasn’t alone. A coda was oΩered the evening of October 10, when the Cathedral joined Ford’s Theatre for the “faith night” Thanks in part to the Cathedral’s work on behalf of lgbt performance of Moises Kaufman’s The Laramie Project, the youth, more young people struggling with their sexual identities will know that they—also—are not alone. CA left michele josue, judy shepard, and dean hall at post-film discussion left judy shepard, joshua deese, jane clementi, and dean hall at the morning forum right canon gina gilland campbell, vicar jan naylor cope, canon kim turner baker, epiphany 2014 and dean hall at the service photos d. marks a community of cathedral friends sustaining support

Light from Within a bequest honors 99 years of lasting gifts

The National Cathedral that Carson Bass Lutes (née Harriet Bass, ncs ’60) and her family remember and love still is neither solely a structure nor a mission but a place of majesty—lit from within. With their parents, W. Streeter and Rita Schwep Bass, these next-generation friends are loyal Cathedral builders. As avid supporters of the music and social justice advocacy that give the building its purpose and broader reach, they are also committed to sustaining it. She and her brother Charlie, who attended Beauvoir and St. Albans schools, shared some of their most special recollections during lunch at Sayre House on a trip back to Washington that included a visit to the Cathedral.

The siblings’ memory of the Cathedral stretches back to childhood in the Fort Sumner neighborhood of Northwest Carson especially remembers her wedding in 1965, a year Washington, D.C., where the injustice of segregation after she graduated from Chatham College. The groom, and the courage of the Civil Rights movement made a Tim Little, was the grandson of Harry Britton Little, a profound impression. Dean Francis B. Sayre’s commitment partner in the architectural firm of Frohman, Robb, and through word and action to speaking up for racial equality Little responsible for the Cathedral’s final design. The was an inspiration to the whole family, including Carson couple’s first date, at Carson’s request, had been to see and Charlie. The family originally hails from Maine but the Cathedral at night. The wedding took place at night as moved over the years to posts as far afield as Berlin, well, and as it so happened the bells pealed the last time where Mr. Bass worked for the cia. The Cathedral became at an evening Cathedral wedding. Carson fondly recalls a mainstay of the family’s life, a place for deep reflection Richard Wayne Dirksen, organist and choirmaster at the that she considers her spiritual home. time, who performed a wedding march that had been

22 cathedral age Singing in the ncs Glee Club, directed by Dirksen, gave Carson her start in a lifetime of musical experiences and appreciation. By now, she has studied voice and song in numerous oratorio and church choirs. One of her fondest memories, however, was participating in a performance of the Berlioz Requiem in the Cathedral. This stupendous work utilized a full orchestra, double chorus, two brass bands, and the boy choir. This amazing occasion, Carson says, “was an unforgettably exciting spiritual experience in the Cathedral that I will always cherish.” As a junior chorister, Charlie too benefited from the musical exposure he acquired in the Cathedral. His love for sacred and classical music has sustained him during his lifetime to this day.

In 1979, the Bass family donated a memorial stone in an impressive archway leading to the Cathedral’s west balcony, above Churchill Porch, in memory of their late sister Priscilla. Currently Carson and Charlie have attempted to continue the family tradition of supporting the Cathedral exemplified by their mother, Rita, who was passionate in her love of the Cathedral. Because of the many family connections and memorable events spanning four generations, Carson says, “I am tempted to call it my personal Cathedral! But then I realize there are thousands who also have been deeply touched by this magnificent written by composer Heinrich Gebhardt especially for edifice. It is up to everyone who feels this way to give Harry B. Little’s own wedding many decades before. back whatever we can to keep its light shining forever, One of Carson’s favorite spots in the Cathedral to this for all of us.” day is Children’s Chapel, where two of her children were baptized. It too is a design by Little in addition to Bethlehem Chapel, the Chapel of St. Joseph of Arimathea, Gifts of Note and the Cathedral College. “The charm of the beautifully rendered animals and flowers, along with the tiny child- Join Carson in becoming a member of the size chairs, create a space both intimate and joyful,” she Cathedral Founder’s Society! To learn more commented. “It is truly a spiritual gem.” Carson also has about how an ira gift, bequest, living trust, or vivid memories of Cold War–era air raid drills in other estate plan can help the Cathedral—and St. Joseph’s, reputed at the time to be one of the safest benefit you—send an email to Marilyn Kochan places in Washington. at [email protected], or simply call (202) 537-5747.

opposite reredos carving, children’s chapel photo m.mcnamara this page carson’s wedding at the high altar, 1965 photo provided by c.b. lutes epiphany 2014 focus Bishop’s Garden Rededication Representatives from the entire Close and content matched the community—Washington National great Gothic edifice being Cathedral, its affiliated schools, the planned only yards away. Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and By the middle of the last the Cathedral Foundation—gathered decade, time had begun in “fine English weather” to witness the to take its toll. The historic rededication and reconsecration of the boxwoods, never trimmed Cathedral’s iconic Bishop’s Garden on in the manner of topiary but October 9. The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar allowed to keep a natural Budde, bishop of Washington, presided shape, had lost their “billow- with the assistance of the Very Rev. Gary ing” quality and were over- Hall and other Cathedral clergy. taking the garden’s paths. A The occasion for the ceremony was series of crippling snowfalls the successful finish to a restoration had also seriously damaged project, spanning more than three years, many of these essential centered on the best-loved and most plants, which grow slowly— historic landscape area on the Cathedral at a rate of perhaps one inch Close. When the garden was begun, in per year. The coup de grace the early 1920s, its site was taken up by took place on September 7, a large mountain of dirt excavated from 2011, when a crane that was the top of Mount St. Alban for the laying raising huge steel beams to of the Cathedral’s crypt and the rest of stabilize earthquake damage its substructure. With Cathedral Dean to the Cathedral’s central George C. F. Bratenahl occupied by tower collapsed along South planning the iconographic program for Road, obliterating all the the as-yet-unbuilt Cathedral interior, the vegetation and much of the task of beautifying the barren plot on stonework in its path. Sens- the prospective building’s south side fell ing a silver lining in this sud- to his wife, Florence Brown Bratenahl: den damage, an opportunity an individual of uncommon talent and to return the garden to Mrs. ambition who quickly gathered a team Bratenahl’s original plans, All shutdown paralyzed many historic of equally dedicated amateur horticul- Hallows Guild Garden Committee chair sites in or near the District of Columbia turists—All Hallows Guild—around her. Peggy Steuart was perhaps the first to from October 1 to 16, and the Cathedral Working with landscape architect Fred- spring into action, aided by acclaimed (whose operations are not funded by erick Law Olmsted, Jr., as a resource, landscape architect Michael Vergason taxpayer dollars) remained open to visi- Mrs. Bratenahl created a boxwood- and other members of the guild led by tors who could not change their plans. delineated space that would serve as a two-term president Carol Kelleher. The Bishop’s Garden, for its part, soon “garden for the ages.” Paved with stones Today, thanks to the indefatigable became an oasis for nearly 30 couples from founding fathers’ estates and efforts of Steuart and the rest of All otherwise scheduled to be married adorned with stone art from medieval Hallows Guild, the Bishop’s Garden outside monuments or at other feder- France, planted with herbs and “Old flourishes once more—and not a mo- ally funded sites, as coordinated by World” vegetation, both its contours ment too soon. A federal government Cheryl Daves Wilburn, associate for

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pastoral care Hullinger, Johnson, Campbell, and McCarthy Anniversary and canonical Baker now join the two other canons Alumni, faculty, and staff of National acts for the currently on the Cathedral’s staff, Jan Cathedral School for Girls and St. Diocese of Naylor Cope and Michael McCarthy, Albans School for Boys joined the Washington. who respectively oversee the life of the Cathedral’s family and friends on The bishop’s Cathedral as a worshiping community Wednesday, October 2, for a service of gracious and the Cathedral’s musical program Choral Evensong in the great choir to pastoral act The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls honor the tenth anniversary of Canon of opening sang the service, which was attended Michael McCarthy’s arrival on the the garden for by family and friends of the senior staff Cathedral’s staff as director of music. A this purpose members being honored by the distinc- highlight of the service was the Com- underscored a commitment, across the tion recognizing their dedication and im- bined Cathedral Choir of Men, Boys, Close, to offer even stronger ministry portance to carrying out the Cathedral’s and Girls’ performance of the anthem “I to the nation in moments of great need. mission in the city of Washington, the Was Glad” by English composer Charles Sightseeing visitors to the Cathedral nation, and the world. Hubert Hastings Perry (1848–1918), a also dramatically increased, filling every Fundraising Leadership grand setting of Psalm 122 that the Duke space with all the energy of discover- and Duchess of Cambridge had chosen ing one of their new favorite places in Following an extensive nationwide as the processional for their “royal wed- Washington, inside and out. search, the Cathedral welcomed Rita L. Walters as its new chief development ding” at Westminster Abbey on April New Canons Installed officer on July 29, 2013. Walters comes 29, 2011. Listen to the anthem and view On Thursday, October 31—All Hal- from Johns Hopkins University in a slideshow of highlights from McCar- lows Eve—Cathedral Dean Gary Hall Baltimore, where she had spent more thy’s career at www.nationalcathedral. joined Bishop of Washington Mariann than five years as senior associate org/epiph2014age. Edgar Budde and nearly 300 guests in director of development. Prior to Carillon Anniversary the great choir for a special service of Hopkins, Walters served as director Joyful sounds filled the air around the Choral Evensong honoring the Cathe- of development at the Baltimore Cathedral throughout the weekend of dral’s newest-named canons. The Rev. Presbytery (a governing body of the September 20 as musicians and com- Kim Turner Baker was named canon Presbyterian Church usa). Previously, munity members celebrated the fiftieth pastor; the Rev. Gina Gilland Campbell Walters worked for 12 years in finance anniversary of the 53-bell carillon in the was named canon precentor; Patricia for various companies throughout New Cathedral’s central Gloria in Excelsis Riley Johnson was named canon mis- York and New Jersey. She earned her tower. Along with the tower’s peal bells, sioner; and Andrew J. Hullinger, who Master of Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins this instrument was the gift of Ms. Bes- remains senior director of finance and and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting sie Juliet Kibbey (1857–1949) in loving administration, was also named a canon at Fairleigh Dickinson University in memory of her grandparents, William residentiary. Teaneck, N.J. Beckford Kibbey and Sarah Albertson top left bishop budde offers a concluding prayer after installing new cathedral canons (l to r: patricia johnson, andrew hullinger, kim baker, and gina campbell) photo d. marks top left canon mccarthy conducts choir of current choristers, men, professional singers, and alumnae who marked his 10-year anniversary as director of music bottom rita walters photos c.stapert epiphany 2014 focus

Kibbey. Called “one of the city’s greatest into Plowshares: Ending the philanthropists,” Bessie had also made Violence of Guns and Child one of the first payments to secure the Poverty,” explored some of the land for the Cathedral. interrelated factors that make The Kibbey Carillon, whose bells were gun violence such a problem in cast in England and shipped to the our nation and such a danger Cathedral in the spring of 1963, contains to our nation’s youth (a child’s the Bourdon bell, which at twelve tons is life is taken by gun violence in the largest bell in the Cathedral’s central America every three hours and tower and is traditionally tolled for fifteen minutes). With news of funeral services. The carillon has since the shooting at Sparks Elemen- been heard by thousands of people tary School in Nevada the next across the country during times of day, Cathedral Dean Gary Hall national commemoration. The weekend released a statement pledg- of programs marking the instrument’s ing that the Cathedral “will continue to Part of the console, casework, and pipes anniversary included presentations on explore gun violence, its public health of Bethlehem Chapel’s 1953 Aeolian- carillon technique and repertoire, an consequences, and the toll it takes on Skinner organ (last restored in 1992) organ demonstration, and special tours. children in the months ahead. We will were splattered with green paint. The continue to pray that other houses of paint was discovered while still wet. Watch Cathedral Carillonneur Edward worship across the country will join Similar vandalism also occurred, report- Nassor play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” us in demanding an end to the easy edly with less paint, to the carved wood on the fiftieth anniversary of the March availability of guns that so recklessly reredos (altarpiece) in Children’s Cha- on Washington online. endangers the most vulnerable in our pel, a much-loved space constructed to Children’s Sabbath cities, our work, our gathering places, the scale of a six year–old child. and—increasingly—our schools.” Washington National Cathedral The damage to both chapels—totalling welcomed Children’s Defense Fund Vandalism nearly $25,000—was quickly handled President Marian Wright Edelman and Washington National Cathedral was by Gold Leaf Studios. A suspect was former Surgeon General David Satcher, closed the evening of July 29 following arrested. The incident, one of a string of along with two other leading physicians, an incident of vandalism in Bethlehem similar attacks on national landmarks, for the twenty-second national obser- Chapel, the earliest portion of the captivated the local Washington area vance of Children’s Sabbath on October Cathedral to be constructed. and made national headlines. 20. This year’s theme, “Beating Swords

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and because you are here today—this Joe Alonso received the aia (American Cathedral will be able to serve as a Institute of Architects) Northern Vir- place of respite for the veterans of our ginia Craftmanship Award for recogni- future: men and women who will know tion of an individual or organization that their struggles will continue to be that has exhibited superior work in the recorded and honored in a place that building trades. Jakki Leger (pictured at Veterans Day works to recharge their spirits. We want left) from wje nominated the masons One hundred people attended an inter- all Americans who serve, regardless for their work on earthquake restoration. faith prayer breakfast November 8 at of background or faith perspective, to the National Cathedral to honor United recognize the Cathedral as a source of opposite, top left carillon bells were States veterans. The Honorable Togo D. strength, enrichment, and faith in their trucked from the port to the cathedral in 1963 opposite, top right carillonneur West, Jr., former secretary of Veter- shared endeavor of achieving peace.” edward nassor performed during a ans Affairs, was the keynote speaker. The event, sponsored by Dr. J. Phil- celebration of the carillon’s fiftieth anniversary photos cathedral archives Prayers were offered by Jewish, Bud- lip London and Dr. Jennifer Burkhart dhist, and Christian military chaplains, opposite, bottom william adair from gold London, with further support from the leaf studios led the paint clean-up and and the United States Air Force Singing Episcopal Office of Armed Forces and restoration in children’s chapel this page, Sergeants offered musical selections, as bottom left paint splashed on the organ in Federal Ministries, also commemorated bethlehem chapel photos c. stapert well the National Anthem. the sixtieth anniversary of the end of the this page, top left dean gary hall and marian Cathedral Dean Gary Hall welcomed Korean War and the fortieth anniversary wright edelman at the anvil of the end of the Vietnam War. Videoof top center the hon. togo west delivers the guests, “This Cathedral has long served keynote address at veterans day prayer as a central place for honoring and West’s address is available online. breakfast top right the u.s. air force singing commemorating those who have self- sergeants sang the national anthem bottom Masons Recognized center at the cathedral’s veterans day lessly fought for freedom and protected breakfast three military chaplains of our country,” he said. “Because earlier At the beginning of October, Cathedral different faiths led prayers photos d. marks veterans were memorialized here— masons Andy Uhl, Sean Callahan, and bottom right cathedral masons with award

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excerpts of sermons from washington national cathedral pulpit REASONS FOR LAMENT My joy is gone; grief is upon me, my heart is sick. For the hurt of my people, I am hurt, I mourn; dismay has taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead? jeremiah 8:18–21

Trevor Hudson tells the story to prophetic ministry in the waning days of of Ian and Trevor’s surprising the kingdom of Judah. Jerusalem would fall to friendship. Ian was a plumber Babylon; the conquerors would destroy the temple and an alcoholic, finally living and carry God’s people into exile. sober; Trevor was a pastor who “My joy is gone; grief is upon me, my heart is described himself as one slowly sick. For the hurt of my people, I am hurt, I recovering joy. In Northfield, mourn; dismay has taken hold of me. Is there South Africa, they became best no balm in Gilead?” (jer. 8:18-21). God speaks friends. Late one night Trevor’s not out of rage but out of love; out of creating, phone rang. Ian’s partner was calling, covenanting love; oΩered to a people, on the line, crying. “You have chosen and precious. God speaks as a parent who, to come, Ian’s been shot. He having provided for a child in every way, watches refused to give up his car keys.” that child squander love, choose distance and Trevor and Debby went and disconnection, and fall into ruin. knelt next to Ian in the street. When prayed authentically and not anemically, The pastor’s thoughts soon lament “beams the light of awareness exactly turned to his congregation. where it needs to shine,” writes Steve Doughty They had already buried ten people that year, (To Walk in Integrity). Lament surfaces and names, violently killed. Ian would be the eleventh. “These unsettles and oΩends, creates distress—and it were the early days of the new South Africa,” says needs to. We claim to love the gospel of peace Trevor. “The heady times were behind us; fragility and to long for God’s peaceable kingdom. Yet 30 lay just below the surface. Violence, economic million soldiers bear arms for the nations of the inequality, hiv/aids were daily realities. I can feel earth. Lament is subversive, risky speech. the people looking at me from the pews. I can feel their anger. I can feel their questions.” On the Monday after the Navy Yard shootings, Dr. Janis Orlowski of Washington Hospital Trevor continues, “With the Psalms and the Center, while briefing media on the condition of prophets as my teachers, I learned the language the wounded, burst into lament and penitential I needed. I learned the language of lament.” reflection. “I can’t tell you,” she said, “the number No prophet in all of Scripture embodies lament of times I’ve walked into the [er] and seen more fully than Jeremiah. God called Jeremiah principally a dead young man on the cart. . . .

28 cathedral age God speaks not out of rage but out of love; out of creating, calling, covenanting love; offered to a people, chosen and precious.

We are violent. We are aggressive. And we kill God does act. Hearing the people’s cry, God our own.” She continued, “If the chief medical sent Martin; who became the preacher, prophet, o≈cer of the largest trauma and burn unit of and poet of the people’s lament. The people’s Washington, D.C., doesn’t say something about powerful lament called forth leaders. King himself this societal ill, who will?” (Washington Post, acknowledged, “The people moved the leaders; it September 19, 2013) was not the leaders who moved the people.” Now, Lament, though, lacks completeness without these courageous ones are dying. Researchers at newness. The roots and strength of Jeremiah’s the New York Times discovered that their obituaries lament lie in his confidence that God acts and bear one common phrase: “First African that God’s powerful alternative future will prevail. American.” First African American to deliver Deeply truthful lament frees hope. And hope is milk in Gary, Ind.; first African American to carry the very transformational energy of God. mail in Saginaw, Mich.; first African American bank teller in Rocky Mount, N.C. (New York Times World War ii changed everything in America. Magazine). They lived as witnesses to the intrusion Millions of men went overseas to fight for of God’s purpose, born of holy lament to heal a freedom. Women went too, joining the wacs, broken humanity. waves, and other women’s auxiliaries. People of color went as well. Our country opened and Lament calls us to hopeful action. In the closing stretched in the name of freedom. chapters of Jeremiah, with devastation and destruction pressing in upon God’s people, Then the war ended and everything snapped Jeremiah buys a vineyard in his ancestral home; back. Soldiers of color, who had fought shoulder invests in the future of God’s people; and in the to shoulder with their white counterparts for future harvest. the freedom of others, returned to find America closed, segregated and separate, unequal and God gives Jeremiah a new word to speak: “For unfree. A lament began to rise; and, says Denise I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper M. Ackermann, lament reminds God that the you, not to harm you; plans to give you a hope and human condition is not as it should be, and that a future. And when you seek me with all your heart, God as the partner in the covenant must act you will surely find me. And you will be my people, (After the Locusts). and I will be your God.” Amen. —the rev. canon gina gilland campbell september 22, 2013

epiphany 2014 from the pulpit THE FINAL BARRIER The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.” luke 17:5–6

Fifteen years ago, Matthew they demand. Step back from that question and Shepard was killed in Laramie, think about it. More faith: isn’t that a weird thing Wyoming. Three years ago, to ask for? But as odd as the “increase our faith” Tyler Clementi committed question is, Jesus’ reply is even stranger: “If you suicide in New York City. had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say Matthew was 21 when he died, to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in Tyler 18. Both young men were the sea,’ and it would obey you” (luke 17:6). gay. A lot has changed socially Have you ever seen a mustard seed? Jesus responds and culturally in the last 15 to his companions by means of a startling years in America with regard comparison. If you had even an atom of faith you to attitudes toward sexual could work miracles. “You don’t need more faith,” orientation and gender identity. he seems to be saying. “You just need some faith. But still, as far as young people Right now you don’t seem to have any faith at all.” are concerned, the distance between Laramie, Rutgers, I don’t know what I would have done or said and the rest of the country is in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998 or in New not as far as we might think. Brunswick, New Jersey, in 2010, but I do know Every day, all across America, what today’s Gospel calls me (and I believe you) to countless unnamed boys and girls suΩer indignity, be doing and saying this morning. It’s tragic that humiliation, bullying, and violence, and they feel we still live in a nation and in a world where the that they are in it all alone. And I’m sorry to say last socially acceptable prejudice is against lgbt that much of the blame belongs to our churches, people. It’s tragic that we still live in a nation and which give religious cover to the stigmatization of a world where lgbt youth are vulnerable because a person because of sexual orientation or gender of that prejudice and the way it combines with the identity. That prejudice persists because churches other stresses of adolescence and young adulthood. continue to promote it. But it’s more than tragic—in fact it’s shameful— that faith communities, especially Christian ones, Today’s Gospel begins with a very strange request continue to be complicit in putting our children at to Jesus by his companions: “Increase our faith!”

We must now have the courage to take the final step and call homophobia and heterosexism what they are. They are sin.

30 cathedral age risk and abetting the attitudes that oppress them, be is a sin. Only when all our churches say that thereby encouraging the aggressors who would clearly and boldly and courageously will our lgbt subject our children to pain, humiliation, and youth be free to grow up in a culture that totally violence. embraces them fully as they are. I’m old enough to remember a time when Those of us who gather around this table believe Christian churches, including our own Episcopal that God has done a new thing in Jesus and is Church, segregated its churches and actively continuing that new thing in us. God is breaking participated in racism. I’m old enough to down categories and barriers between people remember the ordination of women movement, and creating a new humanity in which all the when many in our church found ingenious particularities of how we identify ourselves are theological arguments to deny women leadership accepted and blessed as they contribute to the roles and so promoted sexism. In its wisdom, expanding wonder and diversity of a human race the church came to its senses and labeled both created in God’s image. It is not only just okay to be racism and sexism as sinful. And now we find gay, straight, bisexual, or transgendered. It is good ourselves at the last barrier—call that barrier to be that way, because that is the way God has homophobia, call it heterosexism. We must now made you. And the Christian community, the world have the courage to take the final step and call community, needs you to bring the totality of your homophobia and heterosexism what they are. being—including and maybe especially your sexual They are sin. Homophobia is a sin. Heterosexism and gender identity—to the table. is a sin. Shaming people for whom they love is a Amen. sin. Shaming people because their gender identity doesn’t fit neatly into your sense of what it should —the very rev. gary hall, october 6, 2013

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“War Hero Laid to Rest” “The Cathedral lifting its noble proportions on the most commanding elevation in the District of Columbia already cherishes several inspiring symbols of patriotic service rendered by American men and women,” noted Cathedral Age. Here is the story of one of them, the remarkable sculpture by Paul Landowski in St. John’s Chapel.

Norman Prince, the young Norman Prince was one of the American who founded the first Americans to volunteer Lafayette Escadrille and who for service in the World gave his life for a cause that War. His record is one of the he believed to be that of his episodes in the valorous story country and the world while of “Those first defenders flying for France in the early of our country’s precious years of the World War, is name,” as the late ambassador to be accorded sepulture in Myron T. Herrick described the Nation’s Capital. Formal them at the dedication of the announcement of the plans LaFayette [sic] Escadrille for the translation of the body memorial on the edge of the of the famous flying ace from Bois de St. Cloud last summer. France to the United States His death in October 1916, was made recently by the following a crash on the return Bishop of Washington, who from an aerial encounter with also made public the receipt the enemy was mourned in all by the Cathedral of a gift from the Allied countries as well Frederick H. Prince of Boston, as in the United States, and the father of the fallen hero, his funeral was attended by a which provides for a memorial large representation of Allied chapel on the main floor of the military divisions, including great church structure. French and English o≈cers This chapel will contain the of high rank, as well as a full tomb of Norman Prince and representation of French, will be situated in the south English, and American pilots. choir aisle immediately adjoining the sanctuary. Up to the time of his death, the American ace had It will be known as the Chapel of St. John and as engaged in 122 aerial engagements with the enemy the place of sepulture of the gallant young aviator and was o≈cially credited with five planes brought will commemorate “the chivalry, fortitude, and down in battle, not to mention four others not Christian courage of Norman Prince and others o≈cially recorded. For his fine individual conduct who made the supreme sacrifice through devotion he had won successively the Croix de Guerre, the Gifts to liberty, civilization, and humanity.” Medaille Militaire, and the Croix de la Legion The preliminary designs are being prepared by d’Honneur, and had successively achieved the the Cathedral architects. The cost, exclusive of ranks of sergeant, adjutant, and lieutenant. the tomb (which is to be executed by an eminent The late Senator Henry Cabot Lodge penned above world war an eloquent epitaph in a message of sympathy to sculptor, who will be selected after conferences i hero norman between the donor and the Cathedral trustees) prince, cathedral Norman’s father, when he wrote: “Nothing could will be in excess of $200,000. age, midsummer have been more gallant than his life—nothing finer 1929, pages 118-121 than his death in a great cause, dear to his heart.”

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