Join us daily for worship here at Worcester Cathedral.

After the busyness of the day, wind down at a traditional Choral Evensong. Enjoy world-class singing and organ music at Evensong, every evening during term-time, Monday - Saturday at 5.30pm and Sundays at 4pm.

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🔔 The Cathedral's Guild of Bellringers ring throughout the year for a number of reasons, for worship, for state and civic events, to celebrate, to commemorate, to mourn, and simply for the enjoyment of their sound.

The bells are rung by the Guild every Sunday morning and on .30am and 10.30am, and on some Sundays (usually once a month) for an hour before Evensong, as well as for special occasions.

The dates for upcoming full peals (4 hours) in 2026 are as follows:

Saturday 17 January 10am-2pm
To celebrate the installation of Bishop Hugh as 114th Bishop of Worcester and the Feast of St Wulfstan

Saturday 7 February 10am-2pm
To celebrate the Feast of St Agatha

Good Friday 3 April 3.30pm-7.30pm
Half-muffled on the Harmonic Minor Ten for Good Friday

Bank Holiday Monday 6 April 10am-2pm
To celebrate Easter

Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 10am-2pm
For Oak Apple Day

Sunday 28 June 12pm-4pm
To celebrate the Petertide Ordinations

Saturday 8 August 10am-2pm
For the City of Worcester Festival

Saturday 12 September 10am-2pm
To celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saturday 3 October 10am-2pm
For the anniversary of the City Charter

Sunday 8 November 11.15am-3.15pm
Half-muffled on the Harmonic Minor Ten for Remembrance

Saturday 28 November 10am-2pm
To celebrate Advent

Thursday 31 December 6pm-10pm
Half-muffled on the Harmonic Minor Ten for New Year's Eve

All are warmly welcome to join us for worship today, Sunday 28 December, the Holy Innocents, for the following services:

7.30am Morning Prayer
8am Holy Communion (with livestream)
10.30am Sung Eucharist (sung by Sine Nomine)
4pm Evensong (sung by Sine Nomine)

Worcester Cathedral is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is one of the two statutory chief officer roles under the Cathedral Measure 2021, and the CFO will lead the development and implementation of the trategy and objectives. In addition, they will provide expert financial guidance and support to Chapter and senior colleagues.
The candidate should have a relevant (CCAB) financial qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

Please click here for more information and to apply 👉 worcestercathedral.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

We are open for visiting as usual today - from 10am - 5pm - and you can see our glorious Christmas Tree Festival in all its glory!

Do join us for a festive Boxing Day wander around the Cathedral and take in the beautiful display of trees, which will be open daily until Tuesday 6 not join us for a service?
7.30am Morning Prayer
8am Holy Communion (with livestream)
11.30am Holy Communion
5.30pm Evening Prayer

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✨A Christmas Message from Interim Dean, Bishop Olivia Graham ✨

As this beautiful season of Christmas unfolds, I find myself reflecting on these past months serving as Interim Dean. It has been an immense privilege to share in the life of Worcester Cathedral—a place where munity meet in such a profound way. Every service, conversation, and quiet moment in this sacred space has reminded me of the deep generosity and warmth that define our Cathedral family.

Christmas calls us to pause and rediscover the astonishing heart of the story: God’s love revealed in the birth of Jesus Christ. In a world that often feels dark and shaky, this message of hope and accompaniment is a strong and vibrant light. Here at Worcester, we have seen that light shine through the dedication of volunteers, the kindness and support of benefactors and donors, the patience and hard work of staff and in the welcome extended to thousands of visitors. Thank you for the part you have played in making this light shine.

As I prepare to hand back the reins, I do so with gratitude and joy. My prayer for you this Christmas is that you know the comfort of Christ’s presence and the strength of His peace. May we carry that light into the year ahead, sharing hope with those who need it most.

On behalf of all at Worcester Cathedral, I wish you and those you love a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with grace and hope.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)

Important information: Visiting us for a Service on Christmas Day?

The pattern of services is as follows:
8am Holy Comunnion
10.30am Sung Eucharist
4pm Evening Prayer

Please note, in a change to our usual schedule, the 4pm service on Christmas Day is said evening prayer (no siting on Christmas Day - usual visiting will resume on Boxing Day

All are warmly welcome to join us for one of our Christmas Day services ✨

Happy Christmas!

Important information: Visiting us for a Service on Christmas Day?

The pattern of services is as follows:
8am Holy Comunnion
10.30am Sung Eucharist
4pm Evening Prayer

Please note, in a change to our usual schedule, the 4pm service on Christmas Day is said evening prayer (no siting on Christmas Day - usual visiting will resume on Boxing Day

All are warmly welcome to join us for one of our Christmas Day services ✨

A little reminder of visiting and service information for Christmas Eve:

🕘 9am-12pm | Open for visiting (including the Christmas Tree Festival)
🕐 1pm | Crib Service
🕒 3pm | Crib Service
🕔 5pm | Evening Prayer
🕠 5.30pm | Evening Service with Carols
🕚 11pm | The Midnight mly welcome.
🟡 No booking required - just turn up!
✨ Arrive early as it will be busy!

Please note: Visiting hours will be slightly different tomorrow (Christmas Eve).

The Cathedral will be open from 9am-12pm, when you can explore the Christmas Tree Festival, then will close for visiting to prepare for our Crib Services.

The pattern of services for Christmas Eve b Service
3pm Crib Service
5pm Evening Prayer
5.30pm Evening Service with Carols
11pm The Midnight Eucharist

All are warmly welcome to these services - there is no need to book, please just turn up 🙏

All are warmly welcome to join us this evening (Tuesday 23 Dec) at 6.30pm for a beautiful Carol Service sung by the Cathedral Choir.

There is no need to book, but do arrive early as it will be busy.

We look forward to welcoming you for a joyous and uplifting service! 🎵

Find istmas Services on our website 👉 worcestercathedral.org.uk/christmas-2025

Worcester Cathedral is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is one of the two statutory chief officer roles under the Cathedral Measure 2021, and the CFO will lead the development and implementation of the trategy and objectives. In addition, they will provide expert financial guidance and support to Chapter and senior colleagues.

The candidate should have a relevant (CCAB) financial qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

Please click here for more information and to apply 👉 worcestercathedral.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

Thank you to our wonderfully talented Flower Guild for filling the Cathedral with these delightful Christmas displays at this most special time of year!

Aren't they beautiful? 💐

All are warmly welcome to join us this evening (Monday 22 Dec), or tomorrow (Tuesday 23 Dec) at 6.30pm for a beautiful Carol Service sung by the Cathedral Choir.

There is no need to book, but do arrive early as it will be busy.

We look forward to welcoming you for a joyous and ind more information on Christmas Services on our website 👉worcestercathedral.org.uk/christmas-2025…

Join us for worship today - the Fourth Sunday of Advent, for the following services:

7.30am Morning Prayer
8am Holy Communion (with livestream)
10.30am Sung Eucharist (sung by the Chamber Choir)
4pm Evensong (sung by the Chamber Choir)

All are warmly welcome 🙏

This Christmas come and experience the beauty of a carol service at Worcester Cathedral, with traditional readings, anthems sung by one of the cathedral's choirs, and your favourite carols accompanied by our magnificent organ.

Or come to one of the crib services on Christmas Eve ory re-enacted.

Christmas Services:

Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 December | 6.30pm
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (Cathedral Choir)
Christmas Eve

1pm & 3pm Crib Service
5.30pm Carols and Readings for Christmas Eve (Youth Choir and former choristers)
11pm The Midnight Eucharist with Carols (Cathedral Choir)
Christmas Day

8am A Said Service of Holy Communion
10.30am Eucharist and Carols for Christmas Day (Cathedral Choir)

👉worcestercathedral.org.uk/christmas-2025…

Image ©️ Michael Whitefoot Photography

Latest from the Cathedral Library blog | The transformation of prayer books during the Reformation in England – Part 3

The Marian and Elizabethan Reforms

This blog follows on from Parts 1 and 2 in which changes to the Catholic prayer books and their replacement by the Book of e reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI were discussed. It must be reiterated that these blogs focus on prayer books and are of necessity brief.

Mary inherited the throne in 1553 when Edward VI died. This brought about further change in worship and the services, as Mary had been brought up in the Catholic faith, but with a humanist and classical education devised in her early childhood by Henry and Catharine of Aragon1. She did not want to create an upheaval of such proportions that it would create unrest, so although the service reverted to Latin and the saints were restored, it was not wholesale reversion to the old Catholic service, but rather more like the, essentially still Catholic, book of service brought out by Henry VIII in 1545. The Wayland Primer, as it was called, was still in English, but with Latin alongside as in Henry’s initial primer, and even included prayers devised by Cranmer2. The idea was gradually to re-educate the nation in the fundamentals of Catholicism but absorbing what was considered positive in the Henrician and Edwardine reforms – a pragmatic approach3, for example without reference to indulgences and miraculous promises4. She did, however, repeal the Supremacy Act and the Ten Articles of Faith brought into law by Henry VIII...

Read more 👉 bit.ly/4qfY2uL

It's the last Worcester Cathedral News of the year, and you can find lots of information on Christmas Services, Christmas Trees, all things Christmas, and a sneak peek at what's coming up in the New Year!

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Need a last-minute Christmas gift with meaning?

The Worcester Cathedral Perpetual Flame is a beautifully crafted glass flame — a thoughtful keepsake to treasure at home.

Elegant, timeless, and ready to gift, the Perpetual Flame is the perfect gift for loved ones, for remembrance, or as a symbol of hope this season, whilst supporting the Cathedral.

Order or pick up your Perpetual Flame before Christmas and share a light that lasts.

👉 worcestercathedral.org.uk/support-us/per…

A huge THANK YOU to students from @HOW_College who have been helping us every week to set up for the Christmas Tree Festival!

You have helped us create a magical Festival which is bigger and better than ever, and your support and hard work in cleaning and setting up the tree token cups, and selling the tokens has been invaluable.

We hope that you’ve enjoyed your time with us and found it rewarding – we have loved having you. Wishing you, and your teachers and support staff, a very happy Christmas!