President Oaks to speak at Washington National Cathedral Sept. 16
September 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

President Dallin H. Oaks will deliver a keynote address on faith, religious liberty and the U.S. Constitution at the Washington National Cathedral on September 16, 2026, according to the Church newsroom. The address comes two days before Constitution Day.
The invitation represents continued outreach between the LDS Church and other faith traditions. The Washington National Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral that regularly hosts interfaith speakers.
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- Church Newsroom →September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM MT
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- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →September 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM MT
- Church Newsroom →September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM MT
- Church News →September 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM MT
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