Cathedral of the Pines welcomes you to all 2009 events & services.
Attend, participate, remember, or seek solace.
Cathedral of the Pines is an all faith place of worship and natural sanctuary. The Altar of the Nation within the Cathedral was unanimously recognized by the United States Congress and dedicated as a memorial for all American war dead. The Memorial Bell Tower at the Cathedral's entrance was dedicated as a memorial to all American women, military and civilian, who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Please call to confirm our schedule as life is a path of fluid moments and changes may occur.
Cathedral of the Pines is an all faith place of worship and natural sanctuary. The Altar of the Nation within the Cathedral was unanimously recognized by the United States Congress and dedicated as a memorial for all American war dead. The Memorial Bell Tower at the Cathedral's entrance was dedicated as a memorial to all American women, military and civilian, who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Please call to confirm our schedule as life is a path of fluid moments and changes may occur.
| Month | Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 4th (Saturday) | 10:00 AM | Spring Clean-Up Day The Cathedral staff, Dartmouth Outdoor Club & volunteers will all pitch in. Bring your own rakes and brooms. |
| 12th (Sunday) | 6:00 AM | Easter Sunday Sunrise Service All are welcome, gates will open at 5:30 AM. Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole of All Saints Church in Peterborough officiating. Light refreshments afterwards. | |
| 18th (Saturday) | 10:00 AM | Volunteer Information Day Come see what we are all about. The Cathedral needs your time & talent now more than ever. Flexible hours to fit every schedule as well as helping serve your community. | |
| May | 1st (Friday) | Cathedral Official Opening to the Public for the season | |
| 3rd (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | VFW District 5 Loyalty Day Service Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary. | |
| 4:00 PM | The Monadnock Baptist Bible Church Celebrating their 15th anniversary with a "Singspiration". Singing led by David French with Pastors Tom Peragallo and Alain Choquette will be officiating and all are welcome to attend. | ||
| 7th (Thursday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
National Day of Prayer Our grounds are open to all to offer a peaceful, reflective space for individual prayer especially on this 58th Annual National Event. | |
| 10th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Mothers' Day Annual Blessing of the Bikers Cornerstone Outreach Ministries of East Swanzey, NH. Serving the motorcycle community for over 30 years. | |
| 16th (Saturday) | 11:00 AM | Armed Forces Day - Echo Taps Memorial Service Dedicated to remembering the sacrifices and service of our veterans. Any & All volunteer buglers and trumpeters welcome to call ahead to participate. | |
| 12:00 PM | WAVES Memorial Service Intimate Annual Service dedicated to these courageous women who have served our country. Hosted by the WAVES Granite State Unit # 33. | ||
| 17th (Sunday) | 1:00 PM | Fraternal Order of Eagles Remembrance Day Service New England Regional Aerie & Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles - MA Aerie will host this annual event including a service at the Altar of the Nation and the placing of a wreath at the Ten Commandments Monolith which was donated and is maintained with its surrounding gardens by this extraordinary group. | |
| 24th (Sunday) | 10:30 AM | Vietnam Vets Association Chapter 907 Run 6th Annual Run & BBQ with a special stop and ceremony at the Altar of the Nation. | |
| 28th (Thursday) | 4:00 PM | Baccalaureate Service for The Winchendon School Annual school event (Winchendon, MA) held prior to commencement. | |
| 30th (Saturday) | 2:00 PM | Memorial Day Ceremony & Service to Honor our Veterans Veterans and representatives from patriotic, military, and veteran groups attend this annual service to pay tribute to those who serve or have served our country and deserve our gratitude and recognition. | |
| 31st (Sunday) | 2:00 PM | Conference "God and the Commons: Does Religion Matter?" A public conversation exploring the role of religion in public life. Free discussion guide & refreshments. This conference is made possible by a special grant from NH Humanities Council. | |
| June | 7th (Sunday) | 4:00 PM | Mascenic High School Baccalaureate Annual School Event Including students from Greenville, Mason & New Ipswich, NH. |
| 12th (Friday) | 6:30 PM | Annual Flag Burning Ceremony, hosted by The Knights of Columbus, Jaffrey Assembly Join us at the flagpole where old & worn American Flags, gathered all year long, will now be retired with full honors and respect. | |
| 14th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | 101st Airborne Assoc./Special Forces Assoc./Combat Infantrymen Assoc./Army Wives Memorial and dedication service. | |
| 2:00 PM | Cathedral of the Pines Annual Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony Any couple wishing to renew their wedding vows, please call our office for details. Rev. David Smith of Brookline Community Church will be officiating. | ||
| 21st (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | Annual Masonic Saints' John Day Service Held by the Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of NH. | |
| 3:00 PM | New England Grange Family Service Annual service for the New England area Granges, sponsored by the New Hampshire State Grange. | ||
| July | 5th (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | Greenfield Congregational Covenant Church Independence Day Worship Service by Rev. Dan Osgood, Greenfield, NH. |
| 12th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy Hosted by St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Keene, NH. | |
| 12:00 PM | Messiah Baptist Church American Baptist worship service. | ||
| 3:00 PM | Polish National Catholic Church Eastern Diocese Prayer Service For over 50 years the Eastern Diocese has gathered its members for this annual prayer service. | ||
| 18th (Saturday) | 2:00 PM | 57th Annual Memorial Service - Independent Order of Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Sponsored by the branches of the Odd Fellowship. | |
| 19th (Sunday) | All Day | Community Christian Church of New Ipswich, NH Pastor Mike Martel officiating, music extravaganza. All day worship, songs, inspirational witness talks. | |
| 25th (Saturday) | 10:00 AM | Brookline Community Church Worship Service This UMC and UCC affiliated church from Brookline, NH, will be officiated by Rev. David Smith. | |
| 11:30 AM | Concord Baptist Church Annual Service Featuring organ music with choir and worship service. | ||
| 26th (Sunday) | 4:00 PM | Baha'i of the Monadnock Region Based in Peterborough, NH Fellowship and Worship. | |
| August | 2nd (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | New England Pythian Knights & Sisters Annual Service Hosted this year by the Maine Pythians. |
| 3:00 PM | 63rd Annual Jewish Service Religious service including recognition to Jewish war veterans. | ||
| 8th (Saturday) | 11:00 AM | Daughters of the American Revolution Service 62nd annual service sponsored by New Hampshire State Organization, DAR. | |
| 9th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Jaffrey & Rindge Combined Worship Service First Church of Jaffrey, First Congregational Church of Rindge, and the United Church of Rindge are all expected to participate. | |
| 15th (Saturday) | 9:00 AM | Annual Cathedral of the Pines Plant Sale Come early for best choices. This is our annual sale & gates open promptly at 9:00 AM. Lasts until all plants are sold! | |
| 16th (Sunday) | 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Bhakti Yoga/Kirtan: Celebration of the Divine Presence through music, chanting, dancing & Prasadam. Everyone welcome, hosted by the Vrindavana Preservation Society of Quincy, MA with Keshav Shukla. | |
| 23rd (Saturday) | 1:30 PM | Rosicrucian AMORC Service Plaque Rededication service held by the Johannes Kelpius Lodge of Massachusetts | |
| 30th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | All Saints' Episcopal Church of Peterborough Rev. Robbins-Cole officiating.
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| 2:00 PM | Grace Church of Dover, MA Non-denominational worship service from this Independent Christian Ministry. All are welcome to attend.
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| September | 7th(Monday) | 10:00 AM | Labor Day Annual AA Open Meeting All are welcome at this area-wide outdoor meeting. |
| 11th (Friday) | 8:45 AM | Annual Day of Reflection and Remembrance Indoor altar will include special displays & candles lit in prayer for those lost. | |
| 12th (Saturday) | 11:30 AM | Loyal Order of Moose 46th Annual Memorial Service Sponsored by the New England Moose Legions in memory of departed members and co-workers. | |
| 13th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | United Commercial Travelers Flagpole re-dedication & memorial service. | |
| 12:00 PM | New England Lions & Lionesses Council Memorial service for the District Governors of this international service program. | ||
| 4:00 PM | American Baptist Churches of VT & NH Worship service as part of organizational gathering, followed by a picnic. | ||
| 15th (Tuesday) | 2:30 PM | POW-MIA Recognition Day — Missing Man Ceremony Sponsored by Rolling Thunder Vermont #1 (Tri-State Chapter). A table is set, and a place is left empty, symbolizing those still missing or unaccounted for. May they always be remembered and honored. | |
| 20th (Sunday) | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
International Day of Peace Celebration Activities followed by a guest speaker from the University of New Hampshire. | |
| 21st (Monday) | 2:00 PM | International Day of Peace Reflections on the meaning of peace in our daily lives & guided meditation. | |
| 23rd (Wednesday) | 2:00 PM | Jaffrey, Peterborough & Rindge Joint Chamber of Commerce "After Hours: Event All members are invited for a historical presentation and tour. | |
| 27th (Sunday) | 4:00 PM | Annual Blessing of the Animals - In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, this annual event hosted by the Cathedral of the Pines is for your pets; Rev. David Smith of Brookline Community Church returns to do the blessing. | |
| October | 31st (Saturday) | Cathedral of the Pines Closes to the Public | |
| November | 11th (Wednesday) | Veteran's Day Observance and Flag Ceremony Rindge Veterans Association Honor & Color Guards will be joined by Rolling Thunder, VT. Complimentary light refreshments following ceremony. |
Information
Cathedral of the Pines is located just off US Routes 202 & 119 in Rindge, NH, typifing the rustic charm of the state. It is easily accessible from most of New England.
- We are a charitable foundation and all of these services are open to the public and are free of charge. (Donations welcome)
- Remember, the Cathedral is a place of worship. Suitable attire and footwear is required.
- No pets permitted on Cathedral grounds. Service animals exempted.
- Smoking permitted in your vehicle only.
- Food or beverages permitted in Cathedral Picnic Areas only.
- Hilltop House provides comfortable shelter for services and weddings in case of inclement weather.
- Paved pathways provide accessibility for the physically challenged. Wheelchairs are available.
- Please contact us for weddings, interments, memorial services, baptisms, bar/bat mitvahs, organization services or meetings, spiritual/devotional celebrations, or volunteer opportunities.
Attention All Photographers!
Our Second Annual Photography Contest will accept submissions through Labor Day. Call for Details.