Cathedral Church of the Nativity

What to Expect: A Visitor's Guide to Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, PA

Dress Code: - The Cathedral has a casual and welcoming atmosphere, so feel free to come as you are. Many attendees wear business casual or smart casual attire, but you'll see a range from suits to jeans. The main thing is to be comfortable.

Service Format: - The Cathedral offers several service options throughout the week: - Sundays: - 8:00 am - Holy Eucharist (spoken service) - 9:00 am - Holy Eucharist (contemporary music) - 10:45 am - Holy Eucharist (traditional music) - 12:30 pm - Santa Eucaristía en Español (Spanish service) - Saturdays: - 5:00 pm - Holy Eucharist (spoken service) - 4th Saturday at 5:00 pm - Celtic Spirituality service - Weekdays: - Mondays at 7:00 pm - Prayer Bead Meditation (virtual on Zoom) - Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 am - Prayer in the Chapel

Tips for Visitors: - Feel free to sit anywhere - there's no assigned seating. Greeters can help direct you. - Participate as much or as little as you're comfortable. You can stand, sit, or kneel as the service progresses. - Hymnals and prayer books are available in the pews if you'd like to follow along. - During communion, all are welcome to receive. If you prefer a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest. - After the service, stick around for coffee hour in the parish hall - it's a great way to meet people. - Accessible parking and entrances are available. Just let an usher know if you need any assistance.

We're so glad you're here! The Cathedral community looks forward to welcoming you.