Anonymous wrote:Also from the Cathedral website:

Medieval cathedrals weren’t just for worship; in many ways, they also functioned like a town square, complete with commerce and civic affairs. In British cathedrals, the tradition was to separate the sacred space used for worship with a wooden screen that would mark the delineation between the sacred and secular.

At the Cathedral, the rood screen has served less as a barrier and more as a marker that signifies the entry into the holiest part of the building — the Great Choir and the High Altar. Most Cathedral services are now held in the Crossing, on the congregational side of the rood screen.

Other random facts I did not know:

Although the Cathedral is the seat of the Presiding Bishop and the Bishop of Washington, it receives no money from the church (or the government). It is run entirely on donations and revenue from the gift shop and other events. Until very recently it did not have its own congregation -- there was no way to become a member.

Medieval cathedrals weren’t just for worship; in many ways, they also functioned like a town square, complete with commerce and civic affairs. In British cathedrals, the tradition was to separate the sacred space used for worship with a wooden screen that would mark the delineation between the sacred and secular.

At the Cathedral, the rood screen has served less as a barrier and more as a marker that signifies the entry into the holiest part of the building — the Great Choir and the High Altar. Most Cathedral services are now held in the Crossing, on the congregational side of the rood screen.

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what would happen if say, President Trump or Senator Warren wanted to hold a fundraiser in the Cathedral Nave? They would need to allow that right?

Each year Washington National Cathedral approves a limited number of proposals from outside organizations to hold special events at the Cathedral. Events rentals are scheduled by the Office of Event Management (OEM) which can be reached at (202) 537-5757 eventrentals@cathedral.org.

Proposals are accepted from corporations and non-profit organizations (as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code)

Cathedral Spaces are not available for:

Events of a primarily personal, political, or fund-raising nature.
Events where the Sponsor is planning to charge admission fees, make collections, seek contributions, give door prizes, have auctions, or raffles.
Events where the Sponsor intends to use the Cathedral space for advertising or promoting any product or service for profit.
Events where the Sponsor intends to display or promote commercial products or sell items.
Events where the Sponsor intends to conduct lobbying activities, hearings, press conferences, or recurring meetings.
Events scheduled in public spaces between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Saturday, or for events scheduled on Sunday or holidays.
Exceptions may be made by OEM. Please submit your request for a variance in your event proposal.

The Cathedral reserves the right to review all use applications to determine if the event is appropriate to be held in the Cathedral or its related facilities. In cases where there is doubt or uncertainty about the nature of the event, as it relates to the guidelines or customary practices not specifically mentioned here, the Dean or his delegated representative shall decide the matter and all individuals and groups shall abide by the final decision.

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder what the longtime church members and families think about this event—I’m talking about families who had mothers serve as “Purple Ladies” greeters/tour guides. Surely there is some opposition to this event? Within the NCS/STA families?

The NCS auction is held in the nave now.

With alcohol and dancing?

Anonymous wrote:This is all the same person posting. I shouldn’t say get over yourselves... the ONE person posting who is trying to fake post multiple people should get over himself/herself/themselves.

I call troll.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what the longtime church members and families think about this event—I’m talking about families who had mothers serve as “Purple Ladies” greeters/tour guides. Surely there is some opposition to this event? Within the NCS/STA families?

The NCS auction is held in the nave now.

With alcohol and dancing?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all the same person posting. I shouldn’t say get over yourselves... the ONE person posting who is trying to fake post multiple people should get over himself/herself/themselves.

I call troll.

I don’t think so. It’s so easy to call troll. It’s a legit question on whether Nave is sacred space or not to hold such a frivolous event — not choral concert or spiritual discussion. I guess no one in the Cathedral congregation has raised issues with it and just goes along.

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Anonymous wrote:What is this, Footloose? God hates dancing again suddenly and we are back in


You sound very immature. The issue is whether this event is appropriate in the Nave.

Anonymous wrote:Probably would have issue with the many special needs proms held in churches around the country.

Funny how most unique responders didn’t even really read the description of either prom event (last years and this years) and jumped on the holier than thou bandwagon...

My guess... OP probably never even went to prom, lol.

Anonymous wrote:This is all the same person posting. I shouldn’t say get over yourselves... the ONE person posting who is trying to fake post multiple people should get over himself/herself/themselves.

I call troll.