Join us in-person or online for a special service of Holy Eucharist as part of the National Acolyte Festival. The service begins with acolytes, servers, clergy and vergers joining in the longest and most colorful procession imaginable the Grandest of Processions as we prepare to gather around Christ’s table for a festival Holy Eucharist

Schedule:

8:30 am Doors open and registration begins
10:00 am Festival Holy Eucharist with Grandest of Processions
11:30 am Prepaid lunches available
12:00 – 2:00 pm Workshops and Cathedral Activities (those with specific start times are noted)

Workshops:

Thurible training (1:00 – 2:00)
The history of vergers (1:00 – 2:00)
Hands-on fall flower arranging workshop (1:00 – 2:00, prepaid fee; space limited)

Activities:

Cathedral Lego® exhibit open (All registered acolytes will have the opportunity to add a brick to the LEGO® Cathedral now under construction as a part of their registration fee.)
Cathedral treasures on view
Kite and streamer making
Now and Forever Windows display/puzzles
Organ Demonstration (12:30 – 1:00)
Bishop’s Garden Tour, 1:30 (donation; space limited)
Tower Climb; 1:00 (prepaid fee; space limited)
2:30 and 3:30 pmSpotlight Tours (prepaid fee; space is limited)

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