Solidarity Forever! Banners of the Durham Mining Community
All day
22 October - 7 November. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85, and celebrating the continuing solidarity of the Durham mining communities, a colourful selection of banners from the region’s many union lodges will be displayed around the Durham Cathedral this autumn.
Please note the Undercroft Cafe is closed for refurbishment. Drinks, snacks and sandwiches are available from the Undercroft Foyer.
All day
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 St John’s College Chapel Choir, Durham
President: The Reverend Daniel Parkinson
Preacher: Canon Michael Everitt
Hymns 483, 271, 408i
Missa Brevis Leighton
Behold, the tabernacle of God Harris
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.
Morning Prayer
11:30am to 12:15pm
Psalms 112, 149
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.
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.
October half term activities
12:00pm to 4:00pm
This October half term be inspired by the Miner Banner display and make a mini banner to take home.
Evening Prayer
3:30pm to 4:30pm •The Nave
Psalm 145. 1-9
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.