Worship at Guildford Cathedral
Services This Week
Today Friday
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 9.00am Holy Communion
- 11.00am Storytime at the Cathedral
- 1.00pm Stations of the Cross
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong
Tomorrow Saturday
- 9.00am Morning Prayer
- 9.30am Holy Communion
- 12.00pm Regional Chrism Mass
- 4.00pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 29th March
- 7.30am Morning Prayer
- 8.00am Holy Communion
- 10.30am The Liturgy of Palm Sunday
- 6.00pm Service of Readings and Music for Passiontide
Monday 30th March
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 9.00am Holy Communion
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong
- 8.30pm Sermon followed by Compline
Tuesday 31st March
- 8.00am Morning Prayer
- 8.30am Holy Communion
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong
- 8.30pm Sermon followed by Compline
Wednesday 1st April
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 9.00am Holy Communion
- 5.30pm Evening Prayer
- 7.00pm Tenebrae Service
Thursday 2nd April
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 11.00am Diocesan Chrism Eucharist with the Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils
- 7.00pm Eucharist of the Last Supper with foot-washing followed by The Watch
The regular daily pattern of Morning Prayer, Holy Communion and Choral Evensong is at the centre of Cathedral life. The great seasonal celebrations of Christmas and Easter mark the most significant dates in our Christian calendar; many other services take place throughout the year, including special community and seasonal services such as Harvest Festival.
Listed below are the normal service times; on special occasions the times may vary – please see the full service schedule for a list of all services and music details.
Regular Service Times
Sundays
- 7.45am Morning Prayer
- 8am Holy Communion
- 9.45am The Cathedral Eucharist
- 6.00pm Choral Evensong
MONDAY – SATURDAY
- 8.30am Morning Prayer (8am on Tuesdays)
- 9.00am Holy Communion (8.30am on Tuesdays)
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong (except Wednesdays when it is said and Saturdays said at 5pm)
Events
In addition to the services, many events are held in the Cathedral, including concerts, graduation ceremonies and more.
If you are visiting the Cathedral, please check whether your visit coincides with an event or a service as access to the Cathedral may be restricted. You may wish to view the full list of access restrictions.
Sermons
Sunday 22nd March
- Passion Sunday (Chris Hollingshurst)
Wednesday 18th February
- Ash Wednesday | Wedensday 18 Fenruary 2026 (Chris Hollingshurst)
Sunday 15th February
- Choral Evensong | 15 February 2026 (Chris Hollingshurst)
- Cathedral Eucharist | 15 February 2026 (Paul Thompson)
Sunday 25th January
- Conversion of Paul | Sunday 25 January 2026 (Chris Hollingshurst)

