Every week, I receive notes from people across the country who’ve worshiped with us, either in person or online. Often, their messages are simple—but powerful: 
 
“Thank you for standing up for the values of our faith and our democracy.” 

Their words remind me why the Cathedral exists—especially in times like these. 

In the midst of uncertainty, the Cathedral offers something steady and clear: a gospel-rooted message of forgiveness, honesty, love and peace. These are not just comforting ideals—they are the foundation of our Christian life. And in moments of national or personal struggle, they are what carry us forward. 

The Cathedral was made for times like these. 

Made for This Moment means this place was never meant to be just a monument of stone and stained glass. It was meant to be alive—a witness to truth, a voice of moral clarity in the public square and a house of prayer for all people.  

Scripture makes the call clear. In Matthew, Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God—and the second is to love our neighbor as ourselves. In the Gospel of John, on the night before his death, Jesus tells his disciples: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” 

These are the teachings we return to again and again. They are not always easy. But they are clear. 

So we continue to open our doors. We continue to lift our voices in prayer and song. We keep choosing love.