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IMPORTANT: From Sunday 21 February Lichfield Cathedral will be opening once a week for our regular 10:30 Sunday Eucharist service. All other services continue to be live-streamed.

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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2020
13 - 25 DECEMBER

SPECIAL SERVICES

OUTSIDE LANTERN SERVICE
13 DECEMBER 16:00

Perfect for the whole family to soak up the wonder of Christmas, this special service is sung by Lichfield Cathedral Choir as we light the Christmas Tree and take a Lantern Procession.

OUTSIDE EVENT, TICKETED (Free) - FULLY BOOKED


 

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS A vigil for everyone facing a difficult Christmas
13 DECEMBER 19:00-21:00 (ending with Sung Compline at 20:45)

A recognition that for anyone dealing with bereavement, relationship breakdown, separation or any of life’s sadnesses, Christmas can be a punishingly difficult time. This is an occasion to bring hurts and memories to God at this informal, drop-in style event.

NO TICKETS REQUIRED

Numbers will be monitored on entry and you may be asked to wait to maintain safe numbers inside the Cathedral


 

MEDITATION AT THE MANGER
14 DECEMBER 19:00-21:00 (ending with Said Compline at 20:45)

A chance to meditate on the one, who came to us vulnerable as a baby, share with him your deepest loves, needs, and hope and know his peace, and the reassurance of the hope he offers. An informal, drop-in style event.

NO TICKETS REQUIRED

Numbers will be monitored on entry and you may be asked to wait to maintain safe numbers inside the Cathedral


 

OUT OF BETHLEHEM - A CRY
A vigil of reflection and support for today's people of Bethlehem
15 DECEMBER 19:00-21:00 (ending with Sung Compline at 20:45)

An opportunity to learn about, reflect upon and pray for the struggles of people living in modern-day Bethlehem. An informal, drop-in style event.

NO TICKETS REQUIRED

Numbers will be monitored on entry and you may be asked to wait to maintain safe numbers inside the Cathedral


 

THE CATHEDRAL ILLUMINATED 2020: THE MANGER
16-22 DECEMBER from 17:00

CANCELLED


 

CAROLS AROUND THE TREE
19 DECEMBER 14:00-14:30 & 15:00-15:30

Enjoy a short time of joy and celebration with some popular readings and Christmas Carols.
Featuring a live band in the Cathedral Close.

14:00 & 15:00 FULLY BOOKED

NEW TIME ADDED: 16:00-16:30 - FULLY BOOKED

OUTSIDE EVENT, TICKETED (Free) - FULLY BOOKED


 

SHARE THE GIFT
20 DECEMBER 15:00

Ushering in this joyful time of year with singing, storytelling and sharing of gifts and toys for children with the charity Pathways and the local Foodbank.

TICKETED (Free) - BOOK HERE


 

SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS
23 DECEMBER 19:00

Celebrate the promise of the Christmas story through readings interspersed with carols, hymns and other choral music sung by the Cathedral Choir.

TICKETED (Free) - LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE


24 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS EVE

OUTSIDE CRIB SERVICE 15:00

Celebration of Christmas in drama and song for all ages. Come and take part. You are encouraged to come dressed as characters from the nativity story – Mary, Joseph, Angels, Shepherds and Wise Men… or even stable animals!

OUTSIDE EVENT, TICKETED (Free) - FULLY BOOKED

 

SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS 19:00

Celebrate the promise of the Christmas story through readings interspersed with carols, hymns and other choral music sung by the Cathedral Choir.

TICKETED (Free) - LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE


 

FIRST EUCHARIST OF CHRISTMAS 22:00

We gather together for the First Eucharist of Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

TICKETED (Free) - BOOK HERE


 

CHRISTMAS DAY

8:00 TRADITIONAL LANGUAGE EUCHARIST (Online & In the Cathedral)

10:30 CHRISTMAS DAY EUCHARIST - TICKETED (Free) - BOOK HERE

12:30 CHRISTMAS DAY SAID EUCHARIST

16:00 EVENING PRAYER

     

In the event of local or national lockdown, services will be broadcast online and events rescheduled where possible. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels.   

Our Daily Pattern of Worship during Advent & Christmas can be found here.             

  • CHRISTMAS SERVICES
  • SPECIAL SERVICES
  • DAILY WORSHIP
  • VIRTUAL CHRISTINGLE SERVICE
  • VIRTUAL ADVENT CALENDAR
  • DEVOTIONAL CALENDAR
  • OUT OF BETHLEHEM - A CRY
  • THE CATHEDRAL ILLUMINATED 2020: THE MANGER
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  • REMEMBER A LIFE
  • ADVENT SUNDAY CAROL SERVICE
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