These are Lent & Easter events this year.

Lunchtimes in Lent

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

An opportunity to discuss the week’s online speaker (see online course here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-lent-course-unforgivable-registration-1142651725069) and their story and relate it to our Lent book “Unforgivable”. You are invited to bring a packed lunch and meet in the learning hub in the Cathedral Centre.

For the in-person course, please email: [email protected]

Marcel Dupré’s Symphonie Passion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

A meditative performance of Marcel Dupré’s Symphonie Passion played by Assistant Director of Music Richard Cook on the organ, with spoken reflections.

Palm Sunday Choral Eucharist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

Choral Eucharist, including Palm Sunday Procession and Reading of the Passion

Holy Week reflective concert by The Facade Ensemble

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

Join the Facade Ensemble on Passion Sunday at 5.00 pm for their concert Stabat Mater, which brings together the music of four great Italian composers who are celebrating their anniversaries in 2025; Berio, Scarlatti, Nono and Clementi.

Free to attend but please book. More information and tickets: https://www.facadeensemble.co.uk/facade-events

Compline

Occurring
Monday 14 April 2025, Tuesday 15 April 2025, Wednesday 16 April 2025 at for 30 mins
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

Night prayer services especially for Holy Week. Continuing our exploration of what might or might not be unforgivable, we will host talks at Compline that focus on three characters from the Passion narratives; Pilate, Caiaphas, and Judas. Are their actions unforgivable or were they all just compromised victims of circumstance?

Chrism Mass

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

Clergy brothers and sisters gather to renew vows of ministry as we stand on the threshold of the three holy days which retell the story of our salvation.

The Mass of the Last Supper and The Watch

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

We remember the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, where He established the sacrament of Holy Communion and the priesthood, and celebrated His final Passover feast. This marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum.

Churches Together Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

The Good Friday Walk of Witness is organised by Churches Together. It starts at the Cathedral with a short service at 10.30 and continues with a silent walk through the streets. A large wooden cross and banners are carried to the Cornhill where a small stage has been set up for reflections and music.

Good Friday Liturgy, including Veneration of the Cross

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

Join us for this special Good Friday service

Good Friday Children’s Service

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

A family-friendly Easter Service.

Dawn Vigil

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Address
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

Join us for a Dawn Vigil on Easter Sunday