Bell Ceremony - A short Act of Remembrance with prayers for peace

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 10 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

In the South East Transept

The bell of HMS Canterbury is rung six times, followed by prayers for all who have died in conflict, and for peace in the world. Then an ex-servicemen or sometimes a serving serviceman, will turn the page in the Book of Life (Buff's Book of Remembrance).

The book lists the names of over 7000 men who died during service after 1914.

The ceremony started in 1926 when the smartest soldier on The Buffs Depot Quarter Guard marched from the barracks to the Cathedral.

Choral Evensong

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

As the day begins with Morning Prayer, the day ends with an evening service of prayer and praise, using the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer. This is normally sung by the Cathedral Choir and the services lasts about 40 minutes.

When the members of the Cathedral Choir are taking a holiday, Evensong is usually sung by a visiting choir, but occasionally is replaced by said Evening Prayer.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Daily Eucharist in the Cathedral.

In this service, which is also known as the Lord's Supper or the Mass, we give thanks over bread and wine for all that Jesus had done and continues to do for us and remember the meal Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before he died.

Matins (Weekends and Bank Holidays)

Occurring
Every Saturday and Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

In the Jesus Chapel, Eastern Crypt.

Morning Prayer, or Matins, is a simple said service of prayer and praise to begin the day.

Sunday Sung Eucharist

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

The principal service of the week, with choral music.

Memorial Service for the Martyrdom of St Thomas †

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Sun 29 December, 17:30-18:30

854 years after his death, we recall the story of Archbishop Thomas Becket, reflecting on martyrdom then and now.

Preacher: Fr. Robert McCulloch, Rome

† Live streamed

Matins (Weekdays)

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

In the Jesus Chapel, Eastern Crypt.

Morning Prayer, or Matins, is a simple said service of prayer and praise to begin the day.

Holy Communion (Wednesdays and Feast Days)

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Lunchtime Eucharist in the Chapel of Our Lady Undercroft, Crypt.

In this service, which is also known as the Lord's Supper or the Mass, we give thanks over bread and wine for all that Jesus had done and continues to do for us and remember the meal Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before he died.

Said Evening Prayer with Organ Meditation

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 45 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

As the day begins with Morning Prayer, the day ends with an evening service of prayer and praise, using the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer. This service comprises of said prayer with organ meditation, and lasts about 40 minutes.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) and Counsel

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

A chance to confess ones sins in private to a priest, in The Holy Innocents Chapel, 12:00-13:00 (subject to change around events).

This healing ministry of receiving God's loving forgiveness helps us to make a fresh start in our lives. Through the ministry of the priest we may also receive advice and counsel to help us overcome those sins that draw us away from God.

Solemn Evensong of the Epiphany †

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Sun 5 January 2025, 17:30-18:15

†Live streamed

Sung Eucharist for Epiphany †

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Mon 6 January 2025, 17:30-18:15

† Live streamed

Epiphany Carol Service †

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Sun 12 January 2025, 17:30-18:30

† Live streamed

Said Evening Prayer

Occurring
Thursday 28 March 2024, Friday 29 March 2024, Saturday 30 March 2024 at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

In the Crypt

Choral Evensong (Holy Week)

Occurring
Monday 25 March 2024, Tuesday 26 March 2024, Wednesday 27 March 2024 at for 45 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

In the Quire.

As the day begins with Morning Prayer, the day ends with an evening service of prayer and praise, using the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer.

Taizé Lunchtime Prayer

Occurring
Monday 11 November 2024, Monday 18 November 2024, Monday 25 November 2024, Monday 02 December 2024, Monday 09 December 2024, Monday 16 December 2024 at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

In the Crypt.

All our welcome to come and experience this way of praying as we connect with God and one another through sound and silence.

The Taizé Community, founded in 1940 with a desire to bring people of different nationalities together, is an ecumenical community in France visited each year by thousands of young people.

The worship of Taizé is based on simple repetitive chants, the reading of scripture and silence.

Children's Church

Occurring
Sunday 08 December 2024, Sunday 15 December 2024 at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Children's Church runs most Sundays, but please check dates.

As part of our Sunday morning Eucharist we invite children aged 5-11* to join us for from 10.30am in the Community Studio (see schedule), where through story, songs, craft and games we worship together before joining the rest of the church family in the Cathedral for communion.

Registration and refreshments from 10.30am allow time for children to settle before parents/carers head over to the Cathedral returning to pick up children during the Peace.

Children’s Church is free but with a suggested donation of £1 per family to contribute to our running costs.

*Under 5s are welcome to attend Children’s Church, but must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Schedule:
- Sunday 8 December
- Sunday 15 December

Dates to be added in 2025

Cathedral Carol Services †

Occurring
Monday 23 December 2024, Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
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]

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

Occurring
Thursday 28 November 2024, Thursday 05 December 2024, Thursday 12 December 2024, Thursday 19 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
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.

‘Journeying to Christmas’ Reflections

Occurring
Friday 29 November 2024, Friday 06 December 2024, Friday 13 December 2024, Friday 20 December 2024 at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Fridays (29 November - 20 December), 12:30-13.00 in the Nave

NEW Tea Time Carols

Occurring
Tuesday 26 November 2024, Tuesday 03 December 2024, Tuesday 10 December 2024, Tuesday 17 December 2024 at for 30 mins
Venue
Canterbury Cathedral
Address
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.