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Said Evening Prayer

Monday 14 April 2025, Tuesday 15 April 2025, Wednesday 16 April 2025, Thursday 17 April 2025, Friday 18 April 2025, Saturday 19 April 2025 at for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Monday 14 - Saturday 19 April, at 16:00 in the Crypt - in person only.

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Choral Evensong†

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

Regular evening service Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (subject to change)

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.

†Live streamed (subject to change)

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Daily Holy Communion

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
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.

Morning Prayer (Matins) - Weekends and Bank Holidays

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

In the Jesus Chapel, Eastern Crypt.

Morning Prayer - or Matins - is a service of prayer and praise to begin the day. A simple, said service which lasts approximately 20 minutes.

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Sunday Sung Eucharist†

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

In the Quire.

A celebration of Holy Communion with beautiful hymns and songs, a choir, and usually a sermon.

The service lasts for around an hour and 15 minutes.

†Live streamed (subject to change)

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Morning Prayer (Matins) - Weekdays

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

In the Jesus Chapel, Eastern Crypt.

Morning Prayer - or Matins - is a service of prayer and praise to begin the day. A simple, said service which lasts approximately 20 minutes.

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

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 10 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
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.

Lunchtime Holy Communion - Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
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.

Evening Prayer including silence

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

Thursdays*, 17:30-18:15 in the Crypt

An opportunity to be still in the midst of the business of life and rest in the holiness and peace of this sacred place.

If you are drawn to silent prayer, please join us weekly on Thursdays* in the Crypt for an extended time of silent prayer, as part of our 5.30pm said service of Evening Prayer,.

All are welcome. In person only.

*Occasional variations. See our monthly Services and Music Lists.

*Subject to seasonal changes

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) and Counsel

Every Friday at for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
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.

Outside of these times, Chaplains are always available should you want to speak with them.

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Children's Church

Sunday 04 May 2025, Sunday 11 May 2025, Sunday 18 May 2025, Sunday 01 June 2025, Sunday 08 June 2025, Sunday 15 June 2025, Sunday 22 June 2025, Sunday 29 June 2025 at for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
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.

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Holy Week Reflections: Living with Hope †

Monday 14 April 2025, Tuesday 15 April 2025, Wednesday 16 April 2025 at for 45 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 April, 17:30 in the Quire

Join Dean David and the choir each evening for a Holy Week reflection based on our Lent and Easter theme of ‘Hope’.

† Live streamed on our YouTube channel

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Taizé Lunchtime Prayer

Monday 31 March 2025 at for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

In the Crypt. Mondays, during choir term time (please check dates)

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.

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ONLINE BOOK GROUP: The Ladder of Perfection by Walter Hilton (1340-1396)

Tuesday 01 April 2025 at for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

Tuesdays, over 11 weeks (starting 7 January), 20:00 - 21:00 GMT, via Zoom

Walter Hilton is widely regarded as the first among medieval English mystics, and The Ladder provided continuous inspiration since its appearance six centuries ago.

You are invited to join Canon Emma online via Zoom, to reflect and discuss this extraordinary devotional work.

This group is free, but donations are kindly accepted.

Booking essential - Book your space to be sent a Zoom link.

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