The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine embraces a community that extends beyond the Episcopal Church to include people of many faiths and cultures here in NYC. We rejoice in the support that allows us to provide education, homeless outreach, poverty prevention, advocacy on behalf of our vulnerable neighbors and other social services.

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine is a living place of worship built on a foundation of purpose and inspiration. Under the sheltering roof of this magnificent building, we nurture the voices of reason. And, inspired by what we hear, we take action serving our neighbors, championing tolerance and standing solidly for the goodness that binds us.

Since its founding in 1893, the Cathedral has stood as a "house of prayer for all nations," inspired by the wave of immigration that took place over the last four decades of the nineteenth century. The values of inclusion and community have remained integral to the Cathedral and all who visit, as New York is still truly the "melting pot" of the world.

"..a living place of worship built on a foundation of purpose and inspiration.."

For over one hundred years, the Cathedral has seen incredible public support for its many expansions, reconstructions and beautification projects. Read about the ongoing story of the Cathedral's architecture here.

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