The scene at the White House last night. (Photo by Geoff Livingston)

After 260,223 people in D.C. cast their vote for Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump’s mere 11,553, the city woke up today to the reality that is President-elect Trump.

President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton each encouraged supporters not to fall prey to cynicism or give up hope. But there’s no mistaking it: the District is in mourning.

People called in sick from work. Strangers comforted each other on the morning commute. Crying at the office hasn’t needed an explanation. But D.C. is channeling its grief in a couple of different ways tonight.

Hundreds of people say they plan to attend a candlelight vigil at the White House. “We protest and participate because we believe in each other, our collective power and the belief that we can create a community and economy for all of us,” organizers write. “Let’s come together to stand as a community united against a future based on hatred, racism, sexism or bigotry.”

Though much of Pennsylvania Avenue and Lafayette Park remains fenced off, the group plans to meet around the 16th and H Streets.

A separate protest, endorsed by the International Socialist Organization, plans to begin at the African American Civil War Memorial at 7:30 p.m., before marching to the White House.

Meanwhile, between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., Dupont Circle will be the scene of a “hug-in” with the goal of attempting “to overcome the politics of hate and fear.” If there’s enough of a turn out, they plan to sing “This land is my land.”

And for those who think that only God can save us now, there are a number of different religious options.

The National Cathedral will have its third “healing and reconciliation” prayer service at 5:30 p.m. The Asbury United Methodist Church and Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church are jointly holding a “healing and unity service” at Mt. Vernon Place (900 Massachusetts Ave. NW) at 6:45 p.m. Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th Street NW) is hosting a service of prayer and holy communion at 7 p.m. Church of the Pilgrims (2201 P Street NW) will lead a service of “prayer and song” at 7 p.m. And All Souls Church (1500 Harvard Street NW) will have a service of “song, silence, and prayer” at 7:30 p.m.

A “post-election gathering” will take place at 6:30 p.m. at 6th & I Synagogue, where “Rabbi Shira will lead a service in which we reflect and begin to consider a way forward as a community. Engage in song, prayer, meditation, conversation, and fellowship.”

For a secular evening of reflection, Lincoln’s Cottage will be open from 3:30- 7:30 p.m. “We recognize that people are expressing a need to come together, peacefully, when we are a House Divided,” they write. “As a National Monument, where Lincoln came to deal with epic division and chaos in our country, we are committed to providing a secular place of reflection and serving as your beacon of hope. Our lights are on for you. All of you.”