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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 on the Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)

10:00am to 11:00am

President and Preacher: The Bishop of Jarrow
Hymns 137, 138, 431
Missa Brevis Kodály
Ave verum corpus Mozart

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

Hymns 409, 347
Psalm 36. 5-10, 150
Stanford Te Deum and Benedictus in B flat
The Spirit of the Lord Elgar
Preacher: Canon Michael Everitt

Sanctuary! Durham Cathedral Museum Exhibition

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Discover the stories of some of the people who fled here and find out about the famous Sanctuary Ring on the North door - how it became one of the key symbols of the Cathedral, and how it inspires artists today.

Evensong on the Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)

3:30pm to 4:30pm •The Nave

Incense is used at this service
Hymns 140, 419
Psalm 33. 1-12
Palestrina Magnificat quarti toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Loquebantur variis linguis Tallis

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.

Pentecost Praise at Durham Cathedral

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Celebrate with local churches at Durham Cathedral for Pentecost Praise, a joyous and thankful service.