You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

The Cathedral Carol Service (23 & 24 December)

Every day at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Our Cathedral Carol Service follows the traditional pattern of the famous service at King’s College, Cambridge.
As well as hearing choral music sung by the Cathedral Choir, there is the chance to sing well-known Christmas carols in a
joyful and uplifting setting. The journey to Bethlehem, birth of Jesus, adoration of the shepherds and the coming of the
Magi are all part of this festive service of readings and music.
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Crib Service

for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
The Minster’s Crib Service is a fabulous opportunity for families to get into the Christmas spirit, with carols led by a folk band with help from the younger Cathedral Choristers, and the chance for children to dress up as characters from the Christmas story.

Christmas Eve Evensong

for 45 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
A beautiful traditional service beginning to turn the corner from Advent into Christmas. Sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Eucharist of Christmas Night

for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Preacher: The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham

The first Eucharist of Christmas, this service is popular the world over. As we gather in the depths of night, we celebrate the
dawning of a glorious light in the birth of Christ.

Music sung by Southwell Minster Chorale with well-known Christmas hymns.
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Holy Communion

for 30 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
With carols

Cathedral Eucharist

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Our principal Eucharist for Christmas Day is a service for all ages, with music sung by the Cathedral Choir, as well as familiar Christmas hymns.
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Festal Mattins

for 45 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Festal Mattins is sung by the Cathedral Choir, with uplifting music by Stanford, Mathias and Warlock. Another chance to sing some Christmas hymns, and rejoice in the festive atmosphere of the Minster at Christmas.

Holy Communion

for 30 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Holy Communion on Christmas Day

Evening Prayer with carols

for 45 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
On Christmas Day afternoon, Evening Prayer offers a moment of stillness after the joyful festivities, as well as an opportunity to sing some more carols.

Epiphany Sung Eucharist

for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Epiphany Sung Eucharist

Southwell Minster Choristers sing A Ceremony of Carols

for 45 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Britten A Ceremony of Carols. As part of the Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral series, the Cathedral Choristers, with Thea Maund (harp), perform Benjamin Britten’s timeless A Ceremony of Carols, alongside other music for the festive season.

Entry is not ticketed; however, early arrival is advised.

The Three Miracles: The Cathedral Epiphany Procession

for 1 hour
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
Continuing the season of the Nativity, this service explores the Coming of the Magi, the Baptism of Christ, and the Miracle at the Wedding in Cana. Choir and congregation move together round the Minster, as the building helps us tell the story.

Candlemas, Patronal Festival Eucharist

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell Southwell Nottingham, NG25 0HD, United Kingdom
The beautiful feast of Candlemas brings the traditional 40 days of Christmas to an end. We begin to look forward to Lent, blessed by the Light of Christ.
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