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
sung by the Lay Clerks and Scholars
President: Canon Charlie Allen
Preacher: Canon Michael Hampel
Hymns 15, 5, 3ii
Mass for three voices Byrd
Tantum ergo Victoria
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.
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
sung by the Lay Clerks and Scholars
Hymns 18, 16
Psalm 80
Batten Benedicite
Tallis Benedictus (from the Short Service)
Audivi vocem de caelo Tallis
Preacher: The Reverend Dr Jennifer Cooper
Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Join us as the cathedral’s giant Christmas tree is lit and the nativity scene is blessed.
