Grace Cathedral is partnering with Rainbow World Fund to host the 20th annual World Tree of Hope. The Rainbow World Fund World Tree of Hope® is the largest origami-decorated holiday tree, traditionally over 22 feet tall and adorned with over 20,000 hand-folded origami cranes and stars inscribed with wishes. The Tree symbolizes global unity and is a gift from the LGBTQ+ and friends community. The Tree will be displayed at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco from December 1, 2025, to January 9, 2026. The lighting celebration is Monday, December 8, 2025, 6:30–8:00 p.m., free and open to all. Wishes can be submitted free to be turned into origami cranes and placed on the Tree.
"The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope® is the largest origami-decorated holiday tree in the world, traditionally standing over 22 feet tall and adorned with over 20,000 origami cranes and stars, each hand-folded and inscribed with wishes for the future of the world. The RWF World Tree of Hope is created each year as a symbol of global unity, promoting peace, love, and humanitarianism. The Tree is a gift from the LGBTQ+ and friends community to the world."
"A Celebration of Hope with emcee Donna Sachet ● Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus ● Conspiracy of Beards ● The Very Rev. Malcolm Young ● Deputy Consul General of Japan Takeshi Ishihara ● General of Germany Theo Kidess ● Rev. Alan Matsui ● Leberta Lorál ● Tammy Lynne Hall ● San Francisco Emperor Ashlé Blow and Empress Afrika America ● Origami Artist Linda Mihara ● RWF Founder Jeff Cotter ● The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will bless the tree ● and much more!"
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