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 University College Chapel Choir, Durham
President: Bishop Frank White
Preacher: The Dean
Hymns 137, 138, 431, 486
Messe Solennelle Vierne
O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit Tallis
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.
May Half Term 2026
11:00am to 3:00pm
This May half term celebrate and reflect on the life of St Bede with a range of free family activities. During the weekday, head to the Learning Centre to create your own bookmark with a dip pen and ink to take away with you.
Morning Prayer
11:30am to 12:15pm
Psalm 87
Preacher: The Reverend Kathryn Tiernan
A Treasure and a Legacy: Conservation at Durham Cathedral
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 9 March to Sunday 28 June
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Durham Cathedral being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, delve deeper into the architecture and how people have cared for the building over the centuries, enabling it to remain a beacon of faith while preserving and passing on our rich Christian heritage.
Evening Prayer
3:30pm to 4:30pm •The Nave
Psalms 67, 133
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
Pentecost Praise is a celebratory service hosted by Durham Cathedral in partnership with local churches. It offers an opportunity for Christians to gather together to give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church, and to celebrate and pray for God’s work in the world today.
