Cathedral of the Pines welcomes you to all 2008 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 |
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| March | 23rd (Sunday) | 6:00 AM | The Annual Sunrise Service with The Monadnock Bible Baptist Church, Pastors Tom Peragallo & Alain Choquette |
| April | 12th (Saturday) | 10:00 AM | Cathedral of the Pines Volunteer Round-up Day Cathedral staff and veteran volunteers present volunteer opportunities for the upcoming season and give a brief history/tour of the grounds |
| 26th (Saturday) | 10:00 AM | Cathedral of the Pines Pre-Season Clean-up Day Cathedral staff & volunteers with the aid of The Dartmouth Outdoor Club and other willing volunteers spring clean - We need you today! | |
| May | 1st (Thursday) | Cathedral of the Pines officially opens to tourists and visitors | |
| 2nd - 4th (Friday - Sunday) | Nashua Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Spring Camporee Wachusett District You'll see tents, scouts & scouters, and some event areas corded-off but the Cathedral grounds will be open to visitors | ||
| 3rd (Saturday) | 7:00 PM | Nashua Valley BSA Scout Service A proposed non-denominational service held at the Altar of the Nation for scouting participants | |
| 4th (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | Loyalty Day Service hosted by NH District 5 Veterans of Foreign Wars & Ladies Auxiliary | |
| 10th (Saturday) | 10:00 AM | Dedication of Plaques Ceremony hosted by 101st Airborne Division, New England Chapter; Combat Infantrymen's Association, New England Regiment; and Army Wives | |
| 11th (Sunday) | 10:30 AM | Mother's Day Blessing of the Bikers hosted by Rev. Joe Delio of the Cornerstone Motorcycle Ministry of East Swanzey, NH - serving the motorcycle community for 30 years in 2008! | |
| 17th (Saturday) | 10:30 PM | Armed Forces Day Ceremony Dedication of the Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag & possible (11:00) Echo Taps w/ Master of Ceremony Rev. Don Becker of Patriot Guard Riders |
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| 12:30 PM | WAVES Memorial Service hosted by the WAVES Granite State Unit # 33 | ||
| 18th (Sunday) | 1:00 PM | Remembrance Day Ceremony New England Regional Aerie & Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles memorial service hosted by The Rhode Island State Aerie | |
| 25th (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | All Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Run Ceremony 5th Annual Run & BBQ sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 907 with a special stop & ceremony at the Altar of the Nation; register at www.vietnamveterans907.com | |
| 29th (Thursday) | 4:00 PM | Baccalaureate Service for The Winchendon School Annual school event held prior to commencement; Winchendon, MA school | |
| 30th (Friday) | 2:30 PM | Cathedral of the Pines Annual Memorial Day Ceremony & Service Representatives from patriotic, military, veteran & veteran service groups attend this service to represent those who serve/served this country & deserve to be remembered | |
| June | 8th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Global Warming & Alternative Energy Symposium NH District 7870 Rotary Club sponsors speakers and displays involving global warming & alternative energy |
| 4:00 PM | Baccalaureate Service for Mascenic Regional High School Annual school event including students from the towns of Greenville, Mason, & New Ipswich, NH | ||
| 15th (Sunday) | 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 (Saturday) | 5:30 PM | Wesley Bell Ringers Concert World renowned handbell ensemble from Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah makes a return appearance after five years | |
| 22nd (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | Annual Masonic Saints' John Day Service Held by the Free & Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of NH and sponsored by Lodge 26 (Altemont) of West Peterborough | |
| 3:00 PM | New England Grange Family Service Annual service for the New England area Granges and sponsored by the New Hampshire State Grange | ||
| 29th (Sunday) | 2:00 PM | Captain Thomas Hudner (USN, ret) Address Distinguished Korean War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient honors the Cathedral with a visit and public address | |
| July | 6th (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | Greenfield Congregational Covenant Church Evangelical Covenant Church worship service by Rev. Dan Osgood; Greenfield, NH |
| 2:00 PM | Buddhist Presentation by Jampa Tenzin Buddhist discussion & overview including a short guided meditation with question/answer session at the end | ||
| 13th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy Divine liturgy hosted by Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Keene, NH | |
| 3:30 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 | ||
| 20th (Sunday) | 12:00 PM | Messiah Baptist Church American Baptist worship service - Brockton, MA church; Pastor Michael Walker | |
| 26th (Saturday) | 12:00 PM | Concord Baptist Church Fellowship Return of this lively congregation from Boston, MA; Rev. Conley Hughes, Jr., Pastor | |
| 2:30 PM | Independent Order of Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Memorial Service Fifty-sixth annual service sponsored by the branches of Odd Fellowship | ||
| 27th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Brookline Community Church Worship service by this UMC and UCC affiliated church from Brookline, NH; Rev. David Smith officiating | |
| 4:00 PM | Baha'i of the Monadnock Region Baha'i community worship service | ||
| 7:00 PM | Fleur de Lis Service Annual visit & evening service by the Fleur de Lis Camp from Fitzwilliam, NH | ||
| August | 3rd (Sunday) | 11:00 AM | New England Pythian Knights & Sisters Annual Service New England regional Pythian meeting and service hosted this year by the New Hampshire Pythians |
| 3:00 PM | Sixty - second Annual Jewish Service This service includes recognition to Jewish war veterans - Rabbi Seth L. Bernstein, D. Min. as Rabbinic Advisor and Cantor Sheri Blum as Cantorial Advisor | ||
| 9th (Saturday) | 9:00 AM | Friends of the Cathedral Gardens Plant Sale | |
| 11:00 AM | Daughters of the American Revolution Service Sixty-first annual service sponsored by New Hampshire State Organization, Daughters of the American Revolution | ||
| 10th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Jaffrey & Rindge Combined Service Worship service held by the First Congregational Church of Rindge, the First Church of Jaffrey, and the United Church of Jaffrey | |
| 14th (Thursday) | 9:30 AM | National Havurah Summer Institute 2008 Small service as part of the program of studies for Jewish living & learning held by the National Havurah Committee at the Franklin Pierce University campus | |
| 17th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Second Congregational Church of Wilton UCC worship service from Wilton, NH - The Reverend Cassie Emanuel, Pastor | |
| 23rd (Saturday) | 10:30 AM | Antique Automobile Club of America Granite Region quarterly meeting (open to public) and picnic lunch (by arrangement thru AACA). Come see all of the antique cars. | |
| 24th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | Ashburnham Apostolic Lutheran Church Worship service with Pastor Colin Kinnunen delivering the gospel message | |
| 2:00 PM | Rosicrucian AMORC Service Plaque rededication service held by the Johannes Kelpius Lodge of Massachusetts | ||
| 31st (Sunday) | 10:00 PM | All Saints' Episcopal Church Worship service by this returning Peterborough, NH congregation
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| 12:00 PM | Grace Church of Dover Non-denominational worship service from this Independent Christian ministry located in Dover, MA | ||
| September | 1st(Monday) | 10:00 AM | Labor Day Annual AA Open Meeting All are welcome at this area-wide outdoor meeting |
| 6th (Saturday) | 10:00 AM | Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Service and plaque dedication for this patriotic service organization from Boston, MA. www.ahac.us.com | |
| 12:00 PM | Bhakti Yoga / Kirtan A devotional & joyous celebration of The Divine Presence through music, chanting, dancing where everyone is welcome to join - hosted by the Vrindavana Preservation Society of Quincy, MA | ||
| 7th (Sunday) | 10:00 AM | United Commercial Travelers Service Grand Council of New England sponsored service with wreath laid at the UCT flagpole in memory of deceased members | |
| 12:00 PM | New England Lions & Lionesses Council Memorial Service for the District Governors of this international service organization | ||
| 4:00 PM | American Baptist Churches of VT & NH Worship service as part of organizational gathering | ||
| 11th (Thursday) | Annual Day of Reflection and Remembrance Indoor altar will be used for lighting memorial candles and display of the 9/11/01 donations received | ||
| 13th (Saturday) | 11:30 AM | Loyal Order of Moose Forty-fifth Annual Memorial Service Sponsored by the New England Moose Legions in memory of departed members and co-workers | |
| All day | A Call to Action Retreat Catholic community group working toward fostering peace and justice spend the day discussing methods for peace and nonviolence | ||
| 14th (Sunday) | 11:30 AM | International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Worship service for the Grand Assembly of Massachusetts IORG hosted by Spencer Assembly #72 | |
| 15th (Monday) | 2:30 PM | POW-MIA Recognition Day Missing Man Ceremony sponsored by Rolling Thunder Vermont #1 (Tri-State Chapter) | |
| 21st (Sunday) | International Day of Peace Pinwheels for Peace and other activities recognizing peaceful co-existence | ||
| 28th (Sunday) | 5:00 PM | 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 will be blessing again this year | |
| October | 2nd (Thursday) | 9:30 PM | National Society Daughters of the American Colonists Service and tour for this national gathering visiting & touring the area |
| 5th (Sunday) | 3:30 PM | Cornerstone Motorcycle Ministry Apple Pie Run Service hosted by Rev. Joe Delio of the Cornerstone Motorcycle Ministry of East Swanzey, NH - serving the motorcycle community for 30 years in 2008! | |
| 31th (Friday) | Cathedral of the Pines officially closes to tourists | ||
| November | 11th (Tuesday) | 10:45 AM | Veteran's Day Observance and Flag Ceremony Rindge Veterans Association Honor & Color Guards to host this flag pole service |
Information
Cathedral of the Pines is located just off US Routes 202 & 119 in Rindge, NH, typifing the rustic charm of the state.
If is easily accessible from most of New England.
- 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.