Service for Advent in London

Tuesday 02 December 2025 Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

We are delighted to welcome back the Cathedral Choir to lead the much-loved Advent Service at The Guards’ Chapel in London on Tuesday 2 December. As in previous years, the service will begin at 6.30pm with an Act of Remembrance at the memorial to the SAS.

This year's service will be attended by will be attended by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester - click here to read more.

Thanks to the continued generosity of our many friends and supporters, Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust has been able to sustain its vital support for the cathedral and its exceptional musical tradition. The service is free to attend but ticketed, with a suggested donation of £35. We invite you to give as generously as you can, helping to ensure that Hereford Cathedral’s musical excellence continues to inspire and uplift our community.

If you would like to make a special contribution this year, please consider becoming a Patron of the Guards’ Chapel Service. Patrons will be acknowledged in the Order of Service and offered the opportunity to reserve a pew for up to ten guests.

We very much hope you will join us for this year’s Advent Service as we anticipate the joys and blessings of the Christmas season.

Nat Hone DL

For more information on this event, please contact the Development Office on 01432 374260 or email [email protected]

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Hereford Cathedral

This beautiful building is the home of a community which has worshipped together here continuously for 1,300 years. It is first and foremost a Christian church where the people of Hereford and countless pilgrims have come, and still come, to offer worship and thanks to God. With this central mission to proclaim Christ’s love, it has therefore always welcomed visitors.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Service for Advent in London

Tuesday 02 December 2025 Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

We are delighted to welcome back the Cathedral Choir to lead the much-loved Advent Service at The Guards’ Chapel in London on Tuesday 2 December. As in previous years, the service will begin at 6.30pm with an Act of Remembrance at the memorial to the SAS.

This year's service will be attended by will be attended by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester - click here to read more.

Thanks to the continued generosity of our many friends and supporters, Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust has been able to sustain its vital support for the cathedral and its exceptional musical tradition. The service is free to attend but ticketed, with a suggested donation of £35. We invite you to give as generously as you can, helping to ensure that Hereford Cathedral’s musical excellence continues to inspire and uplift our community.

If you would like to make a special contribution this year, please consider becoming a Patron of the Guards’ Chapel Service. Patrons will be acknowledged in the Order of Service and offered the opportunity to reserve a pew for up to ten guests.

We very much hope you will join us for this year’s Advent Service as we anticipate the joys and blessings of the Christmas season.

Nat Hone DL

For more information on this event, please contact the Development Office on 01432 374260 or email [email protected]

More info

Safeguarding

Hereford Cathedral is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm. We follow Church of England guidance and policies, and have our own Safeguarding team. The safeguarding pages on the cathedral's website contain our policy, vital links and information including contact information.

Chapter has appointed Marc Leppard as the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Hereford Cathedral to monitor and promote sound safeguarding practice throughout the cathedral. Marc is a member of the cathedral’s Safeguarding Management Group which meets regularly to discuss safeguarding issues. Contact Marc on 01432 374 200 or [email protected]

Lay Canon and Chapter member Dr Duncan Jones is the Safeguarding Lead for Chapter and holds an advisory position giving guidance and support to Chapter and the wider cathedral community. Duncan has a background in education and school inspection. He is a member of the Cathedral’s Safeguarding Management Group and he can be contacted via email [email protected]

Carl Steventon is the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer for the Diocese of Hereford. He provides advice, information and support and liaises with both voluntary and statutory bodies. His role within the cathedral is to advise the Safeguarding Leads on all aspects of safeguarding relating to both children and adults and to ensure appropriate procedures are followed. Carl attends and contributes to the Safeguarding Management Group. Contact Carl on [email protected].

Carl is also contactable via mobile for any ‘out of hours’ incidents or concerns on 07593 817717, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Find out more about Safeguarding at Hereford Cathedral here

Hereford Cathedral Charity No. 1205397