Here at the Cathedral, we strive to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God. And gargoyles -- don't forget the gargoyles. Here at the Cathedral, we strive to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God. This is a house of prayer for all people. Washington National Cathedral is dedicated to serve as a house of prayer for all people and a spiritual home for the nation. We strive to fulfill our mission in four main areas: - as a national church, dedicated to serving the country and its many faith traditions; - as a national treasure, dedicated to serving visitors and pilgrims; - as the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, dedicated to serving the diocese, the three schools on the Cathedral Close, and its worshiping community; - as a convener, dedicated to create programming to bring people together in conversation and partnership.