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Holy Communion

8:00am to 8:30am

A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.

Sung Eucharist

10:00am to 11:00am

President: The Reverend Kathryn Tiernan
Preacher: Canon Charlie Allen
Hymns 439, 272, 414
Missa octo vocum Hassler
O quam suavis est Philips

A service of prayers, Bible readings, hymns, and Choral music, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 1 hour.

Junior Church

10:00am to 10:40am

Children aged 0 to 11 are invited to learn more about the Christian Gospel through storytelling and exciting craft activities every Sunday during term time.

Refreshments in the Galilee Chapel

11:00am to 11:30am

Join us for tea and coffee in the Galilee Chapel in between Sung Eucharist and Matins service.

Matins

11:30am to 12:15pm

Hymns 232, 235
Psalms 3, 4
Tomkins Te Deum and Jubilate from the Fifth Service
Os justi meditabitur Bruckner
Preacher: The Reverend Kathryn Tiernan

Daughters of God: Women at Durham Cathedral - Museum Exhibition

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Take a deep dive into the various roles women have played in the past and present at Durham Cathedral, as we mark 30 years since the first female priest was ordained, with the latest museum exhibition.

Durham Cathedral Museum

Various times

Book your ticket to explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum at your own pace. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.

Tower climb

Various times

Conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views over the historic city of Durham and see recently-completed restoration work up close.

Durham Cathedral Museum Highlights Tour

1:30pm

Book your ticket for a 1-hour highlight tour of Durham Cathedral Museum with an expert guide and discover 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith.

Evensong

3:30pm to 4:30pm The Nave

sung by Durham Cathedral Choir and Junior Consort, and choirs of the Colleges of Durham University
Hymns 336, CP 466
Responses Tomkins
Psalm 2
Atkins in G
Hail, gladdening light Wood
Preacher: The Reverend Professor Jolyon Mitchell

Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.