Morning Prayer followed by Holy Communion (said)*

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 45 mins
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

*This service takes place on weekday at 07:30, and 08:30 on Saturdays.

All are welcome to join us at the start of the day for this short service of Morning Prayer, with readings and prayers for the day, in the quiet atmosphere of the Trinity Chapel.

Choral Evensong*

Occurring
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

*Choral Evensong takes place at 17:30; on Sundays it starts at 16:30 and can be live-streamed from our website. On occasion, the service may be replaced with Eucharist or spoken Evening Prayer, so please check our service listings on our website in advance.

This service is sung by the Cathedral Choir. It contains prayers, readings and canticles (songs) from the Book of Common Prayer. It is a quiet and peaceful service to end the day.

All are welcome to join us at Salisbury for worship at any or all our services. There is no charge to attend or for those wishing to pray in private.

*Choral Evensong takes place at 16:30 on Mondays - Saturdays. On occasion, the service may be replaced with Eucharist or spoken Evening Prayer, or a visiting choir may be singing.

Evening Prayer

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
Salisbury Cathedral, West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us at the end of the day for this short service with readings and prayers.

Holy Communion (said)

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
Salisbury Cathedral, West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us at the start of the day to remember and celebrate Christ.

Choral Mattins

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us at the start of the day for this short service of Morning Prayer, with readings and prayers for the day, in the quiet atmosphere of the Trinity Chapel.

Choral Eucharist*

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
Salisbury Cathedral, West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

*This service is broadcast and streamed live online from our website at www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/live

All are welcome to the service of the Eucharist, an opportunity come together in prayer and worship and to receive our Lord Jesus Christ in the bread of communion.

This service is sung by the Cathedral Choir. The service will last for about 1 hour, and is open to all ages. On occasion, service and prayer times may change. Please check our music scheme and service listings on our website for further information.

What is Truth? - Lent Lectures

Occurring
Every Monday at for 1 hour
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

The Roman governor asked Jesus ‘what is truth?’ at his trial. This year’s Lent Lectures will explore Christian perspectives on truth in our own age, as fake news, internet algorithms and technological development rapidly and radically redefine how we understand the world around us. How might people of faith respond and flourish in this new context?

The Eucharist with Procession of Palms from Choristers’ Green

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

This service begins on Choristers’ Green, where palm crosses are distributed and blessed, before moving to the West Front of the Cathedral, recalling the procession of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey. In the service, we also hear the account of Jesus’ betrayal and abandonment, crucifixion and death from the Gospel according to Matthew.

Sarum Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

A service traditionally held during Holy Week with candles which are gradually extinguished, finishing in total darkness.

Eucharist of the Chrism and Re-affirmation of Vows

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Celebrating ministry and service, the Chrism Eucharist is an opportunity for the clergy and everyone to renew their commitment to Christian service as the clergy renew their ordination vows. The Bishop leads this service, and blesses oils for use in ministry in the following year.

The Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Recalling Jesus’ last supper with his disciples, this service, beginning with a mood of intimacy, ends with the stripping of the altar and a procession to the Garden of Repose which recalls the Garden of Gethsemane.

The Watch of the Passion

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

In this service Christians keep vigil as did Christ the night before his crucifixion.

Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Starting at the Cathedral’s West Doors, churches from across the city gather to share a service together, carrying a large cross with songs and prayers to different stations in the city and concluding at the Guildhall. Lasts about one hour in total.

Good Friday Devotion sung by the Cathedral Chamber Choir

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Through prayer, music, silence, and a series of addresses, we reflect on the suffering and death of Jesus and what it means for us. This year’s Devotion explores the meaning of the cross through the music of female composers throughout the ages.

The Liturgy of Good Friday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

The traditional liturgy enables us to accompany Jesus from his trial, to his death on the cross, and burial in the tomb.

Meditation and Prayers

Occurring
for 6 hours
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

The Cathedral is empty of all decoration for silent prayer. Visitors to the Cathedral on this day will be invited to spend a few moments of quiet reflection.

The Easter Vigil and Readings

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Beginning in darkness, a new fire is lit on the West Front, and the Paschal candle is carried into the Cathedral, symbolising Christ’s light.

The Easter Liturgy

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

At the end of the Easter Vigil, we move outside for the ‘sun arising in the East’. We kindle a fire, from which the Easter candle is lit, then enter the still-dark Cathedral and raise the candle as a sign of Jesus’ rising. New members of the church are baptised and confirmed.

The Eucharist with Blessing of the Easter Garden

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

The Easter Garden is blessed, and we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the empty tomb.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen: An Easter Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

A service of Easter readings from the bible and poetry reflecting on the Easter story, interspersed with musical items. To include popular Easter congregational carols and Easter anthems sung by the Cathedral Choir. All are welcome, no booking required.