Marathon Interfaith Service

Marathon Interfaith Service:  

Blessings from Diverse Traditions for Many Milers at

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul,

7:10 a.m. on Marathon morning, Sunday, May 26

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul (Episcopal) is delighted to continue its custom of offering a brief interfaith service for runners on Marathon morning.  For the past twelve Marathons, we have offered this service along with ringing our bells for ten minutes at the start of the race.  The Cathedral is located at the corner of Battery Street, between Cherry and Pearl Streets, within a few steps of the Marathon starting line.  As a response of solidarity with the runners and spectators at the Boston Marathon, we are offering a special service this year.  Each of the interfaith readings will be offered by a person who practices that faith.  Readings will be interspersed with lively non-denominational hymns.  We will have readings and readers from the following traditions:  Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Native American.  The service is brief - only 20 minutes - ending by 7:30 to allow time for the short walk to the start line.  The Cathedral can be accessed through the main doors at the top of our driveway on Cherry Street, or through a side door from Pearl Street.  All are welcome!