Worship at Guildford Cathedral
Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, Choral Evensong
Morning Prayer takes place at 8am on Tuesdays and at 8.30am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and 9am on Saturdays.
Holy Communion takes place at 8.30am on Tuesdays and 9am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 9.30am on Saturdays.
Thursday there is Holy Communion service at 12.30pm in the Lady Chapel.
These are subject to change so please do check the diary for specific dates.
Saturdays | Evening Prayer at 4pm in the Lady Chapel
During term-time Choral Evensong is usually held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings during the week. Please check the diary for specific dates.
During Choir Holiday Evening Prayer is weekkdays Monday-Friday at 4pm in the Lady Chapel
On Wednesdays there is said Evening prayer at 5.30pm
Sunday Services
7.30am Morning Prayer
8am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am Cathedral Eucharist
6pm Choral Evensong
Our Choral Services on a Sunday are streamed live and can be seen via our YouTube Channel,
What if I want to speak to one of the Clergy?
It is best to email deanspa@guildford-cathedral.org or call on 01483 547862 and you will be put in touch with the clergy.
How Can I Support the Cathedral?
Your support is needed now, more than ever. Thank you to all our generous donors and benefactors. If you’d like to contribute to our work, please donate on-line, or by using the QR code below. UK taxpayers can increase the value of their gift by signing a Gift Aid Declaration. tails on our website. During this difficult period we are especially dependent on the donations from our on-line worshippers.
Thank you for your generosity.
WaYs to Donate
Online
QR Code for Online Donations Via our Enthuse Page.
Online Donations via our website | https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/support/donate
Via Text
To donate £5 text DOVE to 70460
If you would like to support the Cathedral by donating via cheque or BACS or in another way please contact Nicola Pratt, Head of Development on 01483 547884 or email headofdevelopment@guildford-cathedral.org
Guildford Cathedral is open to all, 365 days a year (366 during a Leap Year), as a place of stillness, prayer, pilgrimage and daily choral worship.
The Cathedral is a busy Christian church: we celebrate over 1,000 services a year, sustaining vibrant and inclusive daily worship together with magnificent music from our choir. You are very welcome to join us and there is no admission charge.
Services This Week
Today Thursday
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 9.00am Seasons Cafe Take Away Only
- 12.30pm Holy Communion
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong
Tomorrow Friday
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 9.00am Holy Communion
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong
Saturday 7th June
- 9.00am Morning Prayer
- 9.30am Holy Communion
- 4.00pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 8th June
- 7.30am Morning Prayer
- 8.00am Holy Communion
- 10.30am The Cathedral Eucharist on Pentecost
- 6.00pm Choral Festal Evensong
Monday 9th June
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 9.00am Holy Communion
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong
Tuesday 10th June
- 8.00am Morning Prayer
- 8.30am Holy Communion
- 3.00pm Pilgrim Cello Performance | Kenneth Wilson
- 5.30pm Choral Evensong
Wednesday 11th June
- 8.30am Morning Prayer
- 9.00am Holy Communion
- 5.30pm Evening Prayer
The regular daily pattern of Mattins, 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
- 7.45am Morning Prayer
- 8am Holy Communion
- 9.45am The Cathedral Eucharist
- 6.00pm Choral Evensong
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
Thursday 29th May
- Ascension Day | Lifted Up, Sent Out, and Empowered (Bob Cooper)
Sunday 25th May
- Installation Service | Honorary Canons (Andrew Watson)
Sunday 18th May
- 64th Anniversary of Consecration and Community (Chris Hollingshurst)
Sunday 11th May
- VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration Service (Andrew Watson)
Sunday 27th April
- First Evensong of George, Martyr, Patron of England (Steve Summers)