Spirit of the City - Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

Thank you to all who joined us for this year's Spirit of the City. Click here to see a slideshow of the evening's festivities.

Join us for an evening inspired by and celebrating the people that bring our communities to life.

Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30-8:30pm, you're invited to gather with our Cathedral community for Spirit of the City. Featuring stone-carving, memorable performances, community partners, and interactive elements, the evening will be a night to remember, all in support of the Cathedral and its vital programs—advancing a more just and generous future for the city and the nation. Sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, mocktails, and cocktails will be passed and stationed throughout the space.

We are honoring:
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Washington

Dr. Elizabeth Alexander
Poet, Scholar, and President of the Mellon Foundation

Gala Co-Chairs:
Mary Jane Brock
Frank and Susan Brown
The Rev. Canon Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas
John Griffen and Anne Zaldastani
Kathi Watts Grossman
Shane Williams-Ness

Featuring performances by:
Jason Robert Brown
Tituss Burgess
Susanna Phillips
Umer Piracha
Paul Winter

Tickets start at $500. If you're unable to join us, please consider donating what you can, or sponsoring a ticket for someone else to attend. We kindly ask for your RSVP by Friday, April 24 if at all possible.

We hope you will plan to join us for what is sure to be a spectacular evening. For more information contact The JFM Group at 212-921-9070 ext. 11 or [email protected].