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

Darkness to Light: The Cathedral Advent Procession

Sunday 01 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
This atmospheric service begins in darkness, building up to a glorious light as the coming of Jesus is foretold. In word and music, themes of prophecy and expectation come together, pointing the way towards the salvation of the world.
Beautiful music is sung by the Cathedral Choir, whose journey through the building reminds us of our own spiritual journey towards the light of Christ, in anticipation of the glories of Christmas.

Entry is not ticketed; however early arrival is advised.

Christingle

Sunday 15 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
The Christingle service is an unmissable milestone for families on the journey to Christmas. All welcome for oranges, candles, and carols.

The Cathedral Carol Service

Monday 23 December 2024, Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Our Cathedral Carol Service follows the traditional pattern of the famous service at King’s College, Cambridge.
As well as hearing choral music sung by the Cathedral Choir, there is the chance to sing well-known Christmas carols in a
joyful and uplifting setting. The journey to Bethlehem, birth of Jesus, adoration of the shepherds and the coming of the Magi are all part of this festive service of readings and music.

This is an extremely popular service and so we ask all guests to be seated by 6pm.
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Crib Service, 11am

Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
The Crib Services are a joyful opportunity for families to enter the Christmas spirit, with children dressing up as characters from the Christmas story

Crib Service, 2pm

Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
The Crib Services are a joyful opportunity for families to enter the Christmas spirit, with children dressing up as characters from the Christmas story.

Christmas Eve Evensong

Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
A beautiful traditional service beginning to turn the corner from Advent into Christmas. Sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Eucharist of Christmas Night

Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 44 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Preacher: The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham

The first Eucharist of Christmas, this service is popular the world over. As we gather in the depths of night, we celebrate the dawning of a glorious light in the birth of Christ. Music sung by Southwell Minster Chorale with well-known Christmas hymns.
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Christmas Day Cathedral Eucharist

Wednesday 25 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Our principal Eucharist on Christmas Day includes music sung by the Cathedral Choir, as well as well-known Christmas hymns.
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Festal Mattins

Wednesday 25 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Festal Mattins is sung by the Cathedral Choir, with uplifting music by Stanford and Warlock. Another chance to sing some Christmas hymns, and rejoice in the festive atmosphere of the Minster at Christmas.

Evening Prayer with Carols

Wednesday 25 December 2024 at for 45 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
On Christmas Day afternoon, Evening Prayer offers a moment of stillness after the joyful festivities, as well as an opportunity to sing some more carols.

Epiphany: Sung Eucharist

Monday 06 January 2025 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Join us for a Sung Eucharist on Epiphany

The Three Miracles: The Cathedral Epiphany Procession

Sunday 12 January 2025 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Continuing the season of the Nativity, this service explores the Coming of the Magi, the Baptism of Christ, and the Miracle at the Wedding in Cana. All are welcome to this inspiring service which uses the whole Minster.

Candlemas: Patronal Festival Eucharist

Sunday 02 February 2025 at for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
The beautiful feast of Candlemas brings the traditional 40 days of Christmas to an end. We begin to look forward to Lent, blessed by the Light of Christ.
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