Carlisle Cathedral, CA3 8TZ
Sunday
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Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is the first service of the day, taking place when the Cathedral is at its most peaceful.
Usually held in one of the Cathedral's side chapels it is a small service led by prayer and lasting about 20 minutes. Ideal for those heading to work in the city centre or those who wish to start their day in prayer.
Worship has taken place here for almost 900 years and continues to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
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Holy Communion
Holy Communion is said every Sunday morning and is led by the traditional Book of Common Prayer.
Worship has taken place here for almost 900 years and our daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
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The Cathedral Sung Eucharist
The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another. It is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion.
This special Sunday Cathedral Eucharist service includes music sung by the Cathedral Choir, or by visiting guest choirs. For details of the choirs and the music being sung, please refer to the Music List available in person at the Cathedral, or online HERE.
Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.
Monday
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Celtic Eucharist
On Mondays the Eucharist lasts roughly 30 minutes and includes material from the Celtic tradition. Held at lunchtime, the service is popular with those who work in the city centre, or those in town for shopping and leisure.
The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another; it is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion.
Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.
Tuesday
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Poetry Group
Now in its seventh year, the Cathedral Poetry Group meet up each month to share new discoveries and old favourites. The group often take a theme, such as exile, or look at poems exploring a liturgical season. Occasionally members bring along their own poetry for consideration, or choose existing works to share and discuss.
New members are always welcome. There is no joining process, just turn up!
Wednesday
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Peace & Justice Eucharist
On Wednesdays the Eucharist lasts roughly 30 minutes and includes material from the Iona Community. Held at lunchtime, the service is popular with those who work in the city centre, or those in town for shopping and leisure.
The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another; it is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion.
Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.
Thursday
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Silent Prayer and the Offering of Incense
Join us every Thursday for 20 minutes of stillness, followed by guided prayer and a short service with the Offering of Incense. This service is inspired by St Augustine, the founder of the way of life of the first canons in Carlisle over 900 years ago.
Find space and quietness to let your prayers rise to God.
Friday
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Eucharist Service
Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another.
A spoken service the Eucharist lasts roughly 30 minutes and is popular with those who work in the city centre, or those in town for shopping and leisure. It is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion. All those who usually receive Communion in their own church can do so here.
The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.