The Christmas season is upon us once more! Here’s a list of all the special services we’ll be holding at Manchester Cathedral over Advent and Christmas 2023, in addition to our regular services.
The First Sunday of Advent - Sunday 3 December
Sung Eucharist - 10.30am
Advent Conversations - 12.15pm
Advent procession - 6.30pm
The Second Sunday of Advent - Sunday 10 December
Sung Eucharist - 10.30am
Advent Conversations - 12.15pm
The Third Sunday of Advent - Sunday 17 December
Sung Eucharist - 10.30am
Advent Conversations - 12.15pm
Saturday 16 December
Christmas Carol Singalong - 12.15pm
Friday 22 December
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - 7.30pm
Christmas Eve, The Fourth Sunday of Advent - Sunday 24 December
Sung Eucharist - 10.30am
Blessing of the Crib - 1pm
Midnight Mass with the Bishop of Middleton (incense will be used during this service) - 11.30pm
Christmas Day - Monday 25 December - Live on BBC One and iPlayer
Sung Eucharist with the Bishop of Manchester (incense will be used during this service) - 10.15am
Doors open from 8.45am and congregation must be seated by 9.30am.
Bag searches will be in operation. Bags must be smaller than A4 size and no larger bags, luggage or rucksacks will be permitted.
The First Sunday of Christmas - Sunday 31 December
Holy Eucharist with the Bishop of Middleton - 10.30am
The Feast of Epiphany - Sunday 7 January
Holy Eucharist - 10.30am
Epiphany Procession - 5.30pm
All are welcome to join us for the services here at Manchester Cathedral or worship with us live on Facebook.
For more information on our charity carol concerts and other festive events, head to the events section of our website.