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 Ex Collegio
President: Canon Charlie Allen
Preacher: The Reverend Kathryn Tiernan
Hymns 205, 272, 420
Missa Assumpta est Maria Palestrina
Spirito santo amore Palestrina
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.
Summer Family Activities 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm
Discover family days out at Durham Cathedral this summer and join in the fun with tours, stained glass making and crafts for all the family.
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 and Address
11:30am to 12:15pm
Psalm 104. 1-25
Preacher: The Reverend Dr Daniel Parkinson
Living Stones: Archaeology at Durham Cathedral
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Discover how the site of Durham Cathedral has been studied in the past, the artefacts found nearby and in surrounding villages and the people behind the work.
Evensong for the Eve of Bartholomew
3:30pm to 4:30pm •The Nave
sung by Ex Collegio
Hymns 179 (t. 357), 401
Psalm 97
Howells Westminster Service
Great is the Lord Elgar
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.