You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Candlelit Reflection with Organ Meditation †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Sun 22 December, 17:30-18:30

A reflective service with scripture and poetry on the last Sunday before Christmas, led by Dean David, with La Nativité du Seigneur (The Birth of the Saviour) by Olivier Messiaen, played on organ by Jamie Rogers, Assistant Director of Music.

† Live streamed
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Cathedral Carol Services †

Monday 23 December 2024, Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Mon 23 December, 17:30-19:00
Tues 24 December, 17:30-19:00

A major highlight of the Cathedral’s year, our Carol Services feature music by our world-famous Cathedral Choir, and readings to tell the story of the birth of Christ.

† Live streamed

This is a popular service; queues likely. Doors open at 16:30.

Both Carol Services are un-ticketed.

If you require additional arrangements to attend please email [email protected]
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Family Crib Service

for 45 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Tues 24 December, 10:00-10:45

A short, joyful service for children and families tells the story of the birth of Jesus, with music from the Cathedral Choral Scholars and the singing of traditional Christmas Carols.

Midnight Mass†

for 1 hour, 10 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Tues 24 December, 23:00-00:10

This traditional night-time communion service ends at midnight, marking the dawn of Christmas Day and celebrating the joy of when the Angels appeared to the Shepherds.

†Live streamed
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09:15 Said Morning Prayer

for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Wed 25 December, 09:15-09:45

Christmas Day Eucharist †

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Wednesday 25 December, 11:00-12:30

† Live streamed
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Evensong with Carols †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Wed 25 December, 15:00-16:00

† Live streamed
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Solemn Evensong of the Epiphany †

for 45 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Sun 5 January 2025, 17:30-18:15

†Live streamed
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Sung Eucharist for Epiphany †

for 45 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Mon 6 January 2025, 17:30-18:15

† Live streamed
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Epiphany Carol Service †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Sun 12 January 2025, 17:30-18:30

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Journeys of Healing through Advent: Poetry and Scripture (Online via Zoom)

Thursday 28 November 2024, Thursday 05 December 2024, Thursday 12 December 2024, Thursday 19 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Thursdays over 4 weeks (28 November-19 December) 20:00-21:00, via Zoom

Dr Tim Naish, our Canon Librarian, will lead a reflection each evening on a poem and passage of scripture, with an opportunity for questioning and group discussion.

The group is free, but any donation you may wish to make to the mission and ministry of the Cathedral will be warmly received.

Booking essential - Book to be sent a zoom link. It will be the same link for every week.
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‘Journeying to Christmas’ Reflections

Friday 29 November 2024, Friday 06 December 2024, Friday 13 December 2024, Friday 20 December 2024 at for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Fridays (29 November - 20 December), 12:30-13.00 in the Nave

NEW Tea Time Carols

Tuesday 26 November 2024, Tuesday 03 December 2024, Tuesday 10 December 2024, Tuesday 17 December 2024 at for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Tuesdays (26 November-17 December), 16:00-16:30

Join our Cathedral clergy each week for storytelling and songs at the Crib, as we mark our journey to Christmas.

Aimed at young children, parents, and carers, but all those young of heart are very welcome to attend.