Carlisle Cathedral

To celebrate our 900th anniversary we are pleased to announce that free lunchtime concerts will return to the Cathedral in August.
On Tuesday 9 August (2pm-2.45pm) soloist James Gaughan will be performing, accompanied by pianist David Hammond.
James' repertoire covers a wide range of genres from musicals to opera and he has also sung in many local ensembles, and is currently a member of the Clerks of All Saints North Street and the choir at All Saints Pavement. In recent years, James has specialised in Oratorio and Song repertoire. In 2016 James won rosebowls at the Huddersfield (Mrs Sunderland) and Rothwell Festivals, along with the Victor Ludorum Shield for Senior Singing at the Cottingham festival. James also won Oratorio prizes at Cottingham, Grantham and Skipton and a range of song prizes in Cottingham, Huddersfield (Mrs Sunderland), Rothwell and Skipton. He performs at venues across the UK, both as a soloist and with choirs and choral societies.
All tickets are free; there will be a collection taken after the recital to support both the artists and the Cathedral.
Please book in advance if you can so we can monitor expected attendance.

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On Wednesdays the Eucharist lasts roughly 30 minutes and includes material from the Iona Community. Held at lunchtime, the service is popular with those who work in the city centre, or those in town for shopping and leisure.

The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another; it is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion.

Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.

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Join us every Thursday for 20 minutes of stillness, followed by guided prayer and a short service with the Offering of Incense. This service is inspired by St Augustine, the founder of the way of life of the first canons in Carlisle over 900 years ago.

Find space and quietness to let your prayers rise to God.

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Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another.

A spoken service the Eucharist lasts roughly 30 minutes and is popular with those who work in the city centre, or those in town for shopping and leisure. It is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion. All those who usually receive Communion in their own church can do so here.

The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.

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Morning Prayer is the first service of the day, taking place when the Cathedral is at its most peaceful.

Usually held in one of the Cathedral's side chapels it is a small service led by prayer and lasting about 20 minutes. Ideal for those heading to work in the city centre or those who wish to start their day in prayer.

Worship has taken place here for almost 900 years and continues to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

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Holy Communion is said every Sunday morning and is led by the traditional Book of Common Prayer.

Worship has taken place here for almost 900 years and our daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

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The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another. It is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion.

This special Sunday Cathedral Eucharist service includes music sung by the Cathedral Choir, or by visiting guest choirs. For details of the choirs and the music being sung, please refer to the Music List available in person at the Cathedral, or online HERE.

Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.

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On Mondays the Eucharist lasts roughly 30 minutes and includes material from the Celtic tradition. Held at lunchtime, the service is popular with those who work in the city centre, or those in town for shopping and leisure.

The Eucharist is celebrated daily and is an opportunity to deepen our communion with God and with one another; it is a chance for the congregation to share in the bread and wine of Communion.

Worship has taken place on this site for almost 900 years and daily services continue to this day. Our services are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

The Cathedral is open for visitors during this service.

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