Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Community

Location

1047 Amsterdam AvenueNew York, NY 10025 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the Seat of its Bishop. In the spirit of Christ, it is chartered as a house of prayer for all people and unifying center of intellectual light and leadership. The Cathedral serves many diverse people of our City, Nation and World through an array of liturgical, cultural and civic events; pastoral, educational and community outreach activities; and the preservation of the great architectural and historic site that is its legacy. Our theology supports the values of community, hospitality, witness and stewardship which undergird this mission.

Description

One of the world’s most celebrated institutions, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine is an international and vibrant space that welcomes approximately 800,000 visitors each year, serving the diverse audiences of New York City and beyond through an array of cultural, educational, liturgical, and civic events and activities. With its doors open to everyone, people from many faiths and communities worship together in services held more than 30 times a week; the soup kitchen serves roughly 25,000 meals annually; concerts, exhibitions, performances and civic gatherings allow conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance-such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral.

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