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Washington National Cathedral will host the funeral of former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Master of All Metal

From the Washington National Cathedral:

“The funeral of former Secretary of State Colin Powell will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 12 noon ET. Secretary Powell, who served for decades in and out of uniform starting with his service in the Vietnam War, was also national security advisor from 1987 to 1989 and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993. Numerous military and Congressional leaders are expected to be in attendance. (more…)

“Anyone know what this is for?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Vera Marie

Thanks to Vera for sharing this beautiful photo last night: “Some kind of event going on with well dressed folks at the National Cathedral and a projection of “work safe.” Anyone know what this is for?”

Washington National Cathedral “Announces Racial Justice Windows to Replace Confederate Windows”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“THe Washington National Cathedral announced that it will replace its former Confederate-themed stained glass windows, which were removed in 2017, with racial justice-themed windows created by world-renowned artist Kerry James Marshall. Full details on the announcement are in this WNC – Press Release.

The Cathedral has also commissioned Pulitzer-nominated poet Dr. Elizabeth Alexander to pen a poem that will be inscribed in the stone beneath the new windows. One of the former windows, which depicted Gen. Robert E. Lee, has been loaned to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a year-long exhibit on reconstruction. It is expected that Marshall will complete the new windows in 2023, after which time they will be permanently installed at the Cathedral.”

Beautiful Sunrise

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to s cho for sending: “Another spectacular sunrise (this morning) over the Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church on 11th St NE.”

“5:30 pm will be the first-ever lighting around the Reflecting Pool in honor of the American lives lost to COVID-19.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Nathan Jones

From The National Mall:

“Tonight, 5:30 pm ET, will be the first-ever lighting around the Reflecting Pool in honor of the American lives lost to COVID-19. People everywhere are invited to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells in a national moment of unity and remembrance.”

From the Presidential Inauguration Committee:

“The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is hosting a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. On January 19 at 5:30pm (local time), we invite Americans across the country to come together for a national moment of unity and remembrance.

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