Centennial Commemoration

Over the next four years, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will be offering a series of events leading up to our commemoration of 100 years in 2029. These events will be woven among landmark dates in the construction of the Cathedral: commemorations of Land Dedication (9-21-2025), Groundbreaking (11-8-2026), Laying of the Cornerstone (6-11-2028), and culminating with the commemoration of the Dedication of the completed first unit (the nave) of the Cathedral (10-21-2029).

Since its inception, St. John’s has been envisioned as gathering place for the city, a welcoming host for spiritual, cultural, and civic events, open to those of all faiths or no faith.  In keeping with this tradition, a series of exhibitions, concerts, theatrical events, and formal commemoration services will be provided. We invite you to join us. All are welcome!

Calendar of Events

2025

Outdoor Service Commemorating Land Dedication
Sunday, September 21, 2025

2026

Exhibition
Unto the Ends of the Earth: The Legacy of the Great Commission in the Inland Northwest
September 17 – November 15, 2026
(See below)

Service Commemorating Groundbreaking
Sunday, November 8, 2026

2027

Special Theatrical Event (TBA)
February 2027 

2028

Service Commemorating Laying of Cornerstone
Sunday, June 11, 2028

Exhibition focused on Art and Architecture of the Cathedral
September 14 – November 12, 2028

2029

Gala
Fall 2029

Week of Services Commemorating Consecration
Sunday, October 21 – Saturday, October 27, 2029

Unto the Ends of the Earth
The Legacy of the Great Commission in the Inland Northwest
September 17 – November 14, 2026
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
10:30-4:00

Unto the Ends of the Earth: The Legacy of the Great Commission in the Inland Northwest is an exhibition based on the history of Spokane and the greater Inland Northwest prior to the construction of the current Episcopal Cathedral (1929). The exhibition is built around a series of stained-glass windows in the Cathedral depicting the spread of the Christian message from Jerusalem, through the Roman Empire, then across the world, and eventually to Spokane. 

While the exhibition is presented from a Christian perspective, it also seeks to grapple with Christianity’s complicity in colonialization and the genocidal displacement of indigenous peoples and cultures. A broad scope of topics of religious and secular interest will be covered. New research has uncovered several new stories not previously told.

One special exhibit will examine the collection of bibles and religious books owned by Spokane tribal member, Spokane Garry (Slough-Keetcha). The collection has recently been more thoroughly researched with interesting new findings. The bibles are on loan from the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. While the Garry Bible informational exhibit will be ongoing, the actual bibles will be physically on display in the Cathedral on only three occasions: September 19, October 10, and November 7.