Cathedral of the Pines

14th Annual Butterfly Release
2025-06-19 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Join Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services (HCS) for a meaningful gathering to release butterflies in remembrance of loved ones. This special event offers families the opportunity to honor and celebrate the lives of those they hold dear.
Butterflies may be pre-ordered online or by mail. For more information and to order, visit: www.HCSservices.org/shop

Burial and Memorial Service for Colonel John “Jack” Pobuk
2025-06-22 15:00 - 16:00 | NH
Join Cathedral of the Pines for a solemn burial and memorial service honoring retired U.S. Army Colonel John “Jack” Pobuk — a decorated Vietnam veteran and dedicated community member. The public is warmly invited to attend this special tribute to a life of service.

Highlights include:• Full military funeral honors• Procession and flag ceremony• Words of remembrance celebrating Colonel Pobuk’s life and legacy• Honor Salute and Taps
The service will take place at Cathedral of the Pines, a National Memorial dedicated to peace and honoring all who have served. All are welcome.
For more information, please contact Drew Hylton at (603) 899-3300 or drew@cathedralofthepines.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-07-31 12:00 - 16:30 | NH
Join us for a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, July 31st from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm!
Every donation helps save lives—stop by and be part of something meaningful.

80th Anniversary Celebration
2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:30 | NH
Event Highlights:

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Anniversary Memorial Service at the Altar of the Nation

11:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting for the new Service Animal Memorial Garden

12:00 PM: Lunch hosted by VFW Post 5613 with live music

Also Featuring (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM):

Veteran Service Organization tables

Military, police, and fire vehicles (Touch-a-Vehicle)

Family-friendly atmosphere

And the possibility of a BIG surprise!

911 Day of Reflection
2025-09-11 | NH
If you are seeking a place to reflect back on 911 in solitude, among the pines, gardens, and memorials, please visit the Cathedral of the Pines on September 11th this year. Our grounds will be open to the public for all to seek solstice and reflect each in there own way in the peaceful natural setting of our grounds. We will have the names of the 911 victims read down at the Altar of the Nation as well as inside the Hilltop House.
All are welcome to sit in quiet reflection for as long as they need. Peaceful Blessings to All!

CLOSED FOR THE DAY - Saluting Branches Day of Service, Thank You!!!
2025-09-17 | NH
On Sept 17, 2025 our grounds will be closed for the day as we welcome Saluting Branches, Eversource and our Wonderful team of Arborists in for a Day of Service to our trees, grounds, cemetery, and trails. We will have dozens of heavy equipment trucks, cutting and chipping taking place throughout our grounds during the day. We appreciate your cooperation as we freshen up the trees and our grounds. Thank you to Saluting Branches, Eversource, and our fantastic team of Arborists for this amazing gift each year!

Join Us for Guided Hikes & Chili Lunch on September 28th! 10:00 - 1:30
2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:30 | Cathedral of the Pines – Hilltop House, 10 Hale Hill Rd., Rindge, NH, 03461, United States

3rd Annual Woman's Veteran Conference
2025-10-25 09:30 - 14:45 | Cathedral of the Pines – Hilltop House, 10 Hale Hill Rd., Rindge, NH, 03461, United States
** Guest speaker, veteran and Congresswoman, Maggie Goodlander! **

Cathedral of the Pines - Veteran's Day Service Nov 11th at 10:45 a.m.
2025-11-11 10:45 - 12:00 | NH
Guest speaker, U.S. Naval Reserve & NH State Representative, Captain Lynne Blankenbecker.
The service will take place inside the Hilltop House with full Color Guard, Gun Salute & Taps by the Rindge Veteran’s Association
Readings from Lincoln’s Letter as well as In Flanders Field by Trustee Emeritus, Don Upton
Refreshments will follow the service in the Hilltop House, we look forward to seeing everyone!

SAVE THE DATE January 25 2026 for the MLK Committee Annual MLK Keynote Address
2026-01-25 02:00 - 16:00 | NH
Please register in advance: https://www.cathedralofthepines.org/register/
