In the South East Transept

The bell of HMS Canterbury is rung six times, followed by prayers for all who have died in conflict, and for peace in the world. Then an ex-servicemen or sometimes a serving serviceman, will turn the page in the Book of Life (Buff's Book of Remembrance).

The book lists the names of over 7000 men who died during service after 1914.

The ceremony started in 1926 when the smartest soldier on The Buffs Depot Quarter Guard marched from the barracks to the Cathedral.

Mondays, during choir term time (see dates), 12:30-13:00 in the Crypt

All our welcome to come and experience this way of praying as we connect with God and one another through sound and silence.

The Taizé Community, founded in 1940 with a desire to bring people of different nationalities together, is an ecumenical community in France visited each year by thousands of young people.

The worship of Taizé is based on simple repetitive chants, the reading of scripture and silence.

Thursdays*, 17:30-18:15 in the Crypt

An opportunity to be still in the midst of the business of life and rest in the holiness and peace of this sacred place.

If you are drawn to silent prayer, please join us weekly on Thursdays* in the Crypt for an extended time of silent prayer, as part of our 5.30pm said service of Evening Prayer,.

All are welcome. In person only.

Children's Church runs most Sundays, but please check dates.

As part of our Sunday morning Eucharist we invite children aged 5-11* to join us for from 10.30am in the Community Studio (see schedule), where through story, songs, craft and games we worship together before joining the rest of the church family in the Cathedral for communion.

Registration and refreshments from 10.30am allow time for children to settle before parents/carers head over to the Cathedral returning to pick up children during the Peace.

Children’s Church is free but with a suggested donation of £1 per family to contribute to our running costs.

*Under 5s are welcome to attend Children’s Church, but must be supervised by an adult at all times.

This beautiful service at the start of the Advent season brings together music, readings, and the lighting of candles.

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Join us and over 200 local school children - involved with our Schools Music Outreach Programme - as we celebrate the story of St Nicholas.

This joyful, short service is aimed at children, but is suitable for all ages to enjoy!

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With a range of seasonal music and readings, this service includes a living nativity scene made up of adults and children from our Cathedral community.

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A fundraising event organised by, and in support of, The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral

Hear the Cathedral bells ring out to greet you as you arrive at our FRIENDly traditional service, with readings and music by our Cathedral girl choristers.

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A reflective service with scripture and poetry on the last Sunday before Christmas, led by Dean David, featuring organ music.

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A major highlight of the Cathedral’s year, our Carol Services feature music by our world-famous Cathedral Choir, and readings to tell the story of the birth of Christ.

This is a popular service; queues likely. Doors open at 16:30.

Both Carol Services are un-ticketed; seated on a first-come first-served basis.

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A short, joyful service for children and families tells the story of the birth of Jesus, with music from the Cathedral Choral Scholars and the singing of traditional Christmas Carols.

In person only.

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A celebration of the birth of Christ with the clergy and choir of Canterbury Cathedral.

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854 years after his death, we recall the story of Archbishop Thomas Becket, reflecting on martyrdom then and now.

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