🎄✨ Experience December: A Festive Wonderland for All ✨🎄

🎄✨ Experience December at Guildford Cathedral: A Festive Wonderland for All ✨🎄

This December, Guildford Cathedral invites you to step into a magical world of art and music promising something for everyone in the community.

From 1 December immerse yourself in a lineup of unforgettable events starting with the Advent Carol Service at 6pm, marking the beginning of a joyous season. Throughout December, indulge in the Cathedral's Virtual Advent Calendar, featuring daily choir performances that capture the spirit of Advent and Christmas 🎶🌟

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Families:

Wednesday 4 December, 10am: Cathedral Tots presents "God’s Big Story: A Savior is Born," offering preschoolers and their caregivers a morning of interactive storytelling and crafts. 📖🎨
Saturday 14 December, 2pm, 3:45pm, and 6:30pm: Join us for a special screening of the beloved family classic, The Snowman. ❄️⛄ Tickets available at www.carrotproductions.com.
Tuesday 24 December, 4pm: Participate in A Journey to Bethlehem, a delightful service for all ages, encouraging attendees to dress up and explore the Christmas Story together. 👑🐑

🎶 For Music Lovers:

Wednesday 4 December, 7:30pm: Experience Vivaldi’s masterpiece, The Four Seasons, performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta in a stunning candlelit setting. 🕯️

🎻 Tickets available at piccadillysinfonia.com.

Saturday 7 December, 7:30pm: Celebrate Christmas with Sir John Rutter conducting the Cathedral Choir in a festive evening of music. 🎶🎅
Wednesday 11 December, 6:45pm: Enjoy a special fundraising concert for the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex, featuring seasonal carols and readings. 🎤🎄 Tickets at akss.org.uk.
Thursday 19 December, 11am: Join Age UK Surrey for their uplifting Christmas Carol Service featuring the Rock Choir. 🎤🎵

🎨 Art at the Cathedral:

Sunday 1 December 2024 – Sunday 2 February 2025: Don’t miss "Light in Darkness," the Church Schools’ Art Exhibition, showcasing inspiring artworks based on the theme "The Light shines in Darkness, the darkness has never put it out." 🖼️✨

🙏 Worship and Reflection: Throughout Advent, follow Guildford Cathedral on social media for daily reflections and updates on services:

Sunday 1 December, 6pm: Advent Carol Service 🎶🕯️
Sunday 8 December, 7:45pm: Phyllis Tuckwell Carol Concert and "Light up a Life" 💡🎄
This annual event is held at the Cathedral and gives people a chance to remember loved ones who have died and offer comfort and support. There is a service outside before the lighting up. Anyone can make a dedication whether you have lost someone recently or many years ago www.pth.org.uk/lual2024
Sunday 22 December, 6pm: Lessons and Carols, a traditional service of carols and readings 📜🎶
Tuesday 24 December, 11pm: The First Eucharist of Christmas ✨
Wednesday 25 December, 10am: Eucharist of Christmas Day 🎄⛪
Wednesday 25 December, 4pm: Lessons and Carols for Christmas Day 🎶🎁

🛍️🍰 Shopping & Café: Before you leave, explore unique finds at the Gift Shop 🎁 or enjoy a delightful treat at Season’s Café, offering a variety of refreshments from cakes to hearty lunches. 🍰☕🥪

🅿️ Parking for Cathedral Visitors ONLY

Enjoy 2-hour on-site parking if you are visiting the Cathedral, Shop, and Café.

Join us this December at Guildford Cathedral for an unforgettable festive season filled with joy, music, and community spirit. 🎉🎄 For any updates on opening hours or events, please visit our Visit page.

For more information, visit guildford-cathedral.org.

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