Service for Advent in London

Tuesday 01 December 2026 Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

Hereford Cathedral Choir will be singing in at The Guards' Chapel, London on Tuesday 1 December 2026 in a service to mark the beginning of Advent.

Since 2010, Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust has arranged an annual Advent Service in London at the Royal Military Chapel (Guards’ Chapel) at Wellington Barracks. The service opens with an Act of Remembrance of the members of the Special Air Service who have been killed in the course of their duties since the Second World War. The service then continues a sequence of Bible readings and Advent carols which point towards the coming of Jesus at Christmas.

Initially developed to celebrate the links that Hereford Cathedral has with local military groups, the service has now become a way for supporters of the cathedral, who work or live in London, to hear Hereford Cathedral Choir close to Christmas and to join in an act of Advent worship. The evening also serves as a fundraiser for the Perpetual Trust, which supports the choir and educational outreach, as well as the long-term sustainability of Hereford Cathedral’s worship, ministry and mission.

If you would like any additional information about becoming a Guards’ Chapel Patron, please contact [email protected] or call 01432 374 261.

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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.

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Service for Advent in London

Tuesday 01 December 2026 Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

Hereford Cathedral Choir will be singing in at The Guards' Chapel, London on Tuesday 1 December 2026 in a service to mark the beginning of Advent.

Since 2010, Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust has arranged an annual Advent Service in London at the Royal Military Chapel (Guards’ Chapel) at Wellington Barracks. The service opens with an Act of Remembrance of the members of the Special Air Service who have been killed in the course of their duties since the Second World War. The service then continues a sequence of Bible readings and Advent carols which point towards the coming of Jesus at Christmas.

Initially developed to celebrate the links that Hereford Cathedral has with local military groups, the service has now become a way for supporters of the cathedral, who work or live in London, to hear Hereford Cathedral Choir close to Christmas and to join in an act of Advent worship. The evening also serves as a fundraiser for the Perpetual Trust, which supports the choir and educational outreach, as well as the long-term sustainability of Hereford Cathedral’s worship, ministry and mission.

If you would like any additional information about becoming a Guards’ Chapel Patron, please contact [email protected] or call 01432 374 261.

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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]

The Revd Canon James Pacey is the Cathedral’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and can be contacted on 01432 374273 or by email [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]

Mike Jones is the Safeguarding Officer and can be contacted on 07902743745 or by email [email protected]

Lisa Anderson is the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer for the Diocese of Hereford. She provides advice, information and support and liaises with both voluntary and statutory bodies. Contact her on [email protected]. Lisa is also contactable via mobile for any ‘out of hours’ incidents or concerns on 07999 028076, 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