Join us for Palm Sunday as we commemorate Our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of the Holy Week.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to crowds and cheers. His triumphant entry into Jerusalem has been celebrated on the Sunday before Easter since the first centuries of Christianity. The crowds waved palm branches and covered his path with them. This service remembers Jesus’ experience with a procession around College Green, holding crosses and palm leaves led by a donkey.

The procession continues inside the cathedral with a dramatised reading of the Passion Gospel and celebration of the Eucharist.

John 12:12-13 (NIV):

“The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,

‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!'”

A creative service of poetry, reflection and music which invites us to see Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him. This service invites deep reflection on forgiveness, comfort, and the human spirit. A powerful, contemporary meditation not to be missed.

All are welcome to this Choral Eucharist, which recalls Jesus’ final night with his disciples and arrest in the garden of Gethsemane. The service will include the symbolic ritual of foot washing and stripping of the altars.

Followed by the Watch until midnight

Join us at Bristol Cathedral for Meditations at the Cross, the first part of our Good Friday service. This reflective service offers a quiet space to think about the meaning of Christ’s death. It moves gently through readings, short reflections, hymns, and periods of silence. The congregation is invited to sing these hymns, and Canon Neil’s reflections explore the imagery in the words and how themes of loss, pain, and grief are met by God in the Cross of Christ. Visitors are welcome to join at any point, and stewards will help late arrivals enter quietly so the calm is maintained.

This service begins the three-hour Good Friday worship, reflecting the hours that Jesus spent on the cross. It gives time for personal prayer, contemplation, and engaging with the story of the Crucifixion. Meditations on the Cross leads directly into the Liturgy of the Lord’s Death, forming a continuous three-hour service.

All are welcome to stay for all or part of this service.

Join us for the Easter Vigil, lighting of the Easter fire, baptisms, confirmations and the first Eucharist of Easter as we celebrate The Resurrection of Our Lord

Join us as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Christ in this Holy Eucharist.

The Good Friday service continues with the Liturgy of the Lord’s Death, the second part of the three-hour worship. This service is unique in the Christian year, bringing together readings, music, reflection, and prayer to help us understand the meaning of Jesus’ death on the cross. It begins with a solemn introduction during which the clergy lie flat on the floor, followed by readings. The Passion narrative is then sung by the Cathedral Choir.

The Dean will lead the Liturgy of the Lord’s Death, with a final reflection from Canon Neil, building on those in the Meditations.

A large cross is then brought into the Cathedral, forming the centre for music, prayer, and silent reflection. There is then the opportunity to receive Holy Communion. The service concludes as the cross is carried out and the congregation is invited to venerate it in silence while leaving.

Together with Meditations at the Cross, this service forms a continuous three-hour Good Friday worship, reflecting the hours Jesus spent on the cross and offering both quiet reflection and shared prayer.

All are welcome to stay for all or part of these services.

Easter Day concludes with this joyful Festal Evensong sung by the Great Choir: the assembled Cathedral and Consort Choirs.

Join us for a creative and engaging morning as we explore the stories of Holy Week and Easter through interactive storytelling and hands-on craft activities. Perfect for children aged 2–11, this event offers a fun and meaningful way to learn about this special time of year.

All craft materials are provided and there is no charge or booking required.

We look forward to welcoming you!

We are gathering to remember loved ones who have died affected by homelessness.

A list of names of those who died affected by homelessness will be read out during the service.

All are welcome, including dogs.
Refreshments will be available following the service.