Advent Procession

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill Guildford, GU2 7UP, United Kingdom

Advent is the season when the Church prepares for the coming of Christ as Saviour and as Judge. It is a time of rejoicing as we await the birth of the Christ-child at Bethlehem, but also a time for penitence and hope as we reflect on the ultimate issues of death and judgement, heaven and hell. And so, the themes of darkness and light, and the reading of passages from the Old Testament pointing to the fulfilment of God’s purposes in Jesus, speak to us of the Church’s hope in the coming of Christ – the Light of the World – to banish both sin and darkness.

The Advent antiphons – the ‘Great O’s’ as they are known – are integral to the structure of this service. They were originally sung as short verses before and after the Magnificat in the days leading up to Christmas – as they are still sung in Guildford Cathedral at Choral Evensong. The readings and music have been chosen to reflect the themes they announce, and to enable us to look forward with joyful expectation to the proclamation of God’s kingdom, the cosmic transforming character of Christmas and the Incarnation.

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Guildford Cathedral is a warm-hearted community that is open to God, open to all.

We are delighted to be welcoming congregations to both our said and choral services. Details of all services are on the Cathedral website and wherever possible are streamed via our YouTube Channel. 

The Cathedral is generally open Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Sundays 1.30pm - 3.30pm both for visitors and for individual prayer.  Services are also held outside of these times so please check the website for details. We are a busy working Cathedral and sometimes events and services will mean that we need to close to visitors, please do check the Cathedral website for up to date details.

The Cathedral Shop is open Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm,9.30am - 4.00pm Fridays and Saturdays and offers a wide range of gifts and cards for baptisms, first communion, confirmation, marriage, ordination, birthdays ... you need to come and see the lovely range of items our team has selected for you; the stock changes on a regular basis, so please do come and visit.

Seasons Cafe is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm, and on Sundays 9am - 12 noon. The cafe offers a great range of beverages and tasty treats. All are welcome whether it be mums meeting up with their toddlers for a catch up and drink, somewhere convenient for an informal business meeting or friends meeting for lunch. As well as the eat in facility there are outdoor tables for you to use, and Seasons also offer an outside catering service.

We do encourage everyone to check the website before leaving home to come to the Cathedral, whether for a service or prayer, in case there have been any last minute changes to opening – these will be advertised on the Cathedral Diary on the website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Cathedral.




Guildford Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer(s. The Diocese of Guildford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our Safeguarding Officers. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. Links to the Cathedral Safeguarding policies can be found at https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/safeguarding


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Advent Procession

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill Guildford, GU2 7UP, United Kingdom

Advent is the season when the Church prepares for the coming of Christ as Saviour and as Judge. It is a time of rejoicing as we await the birth of the Christ-child at Bethlehem, but also a time for penitence and hope as we reflect on the ultimate issues of death and judgement, heaven and hell. And so, the themes of darkness and light, and the reading of passages from the Old Testament pointing to the fulfilment of God’s purposes in Jesus, speak to us of the Church’s hope in the coming of Christ – the Light of the World – to banish both sin and darkness.

The Advent antiphons – the ‘Great O’s’ as they are known – are integral to the structure of this service. They were originally sung as short verses before and after the Magnificat in the days leading up to Christmas – as they are still sung in Guildford Cathedral at Choral Evensong. The readings and music have been chosen to reflect the themes they announce, and to enable us to look forward with joyful expectation to the proclamation of God’s kingdom, the cosmic transforming character of Christmas and the Incarnation.

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