Don't be a fool this April, here's everything that's on at Chester Cathedral this month.
There are two Bible Talks left in the Lent series both taking place in the Cloister room. Wednesday 2 April Professor William Horbury will explore ‘we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church’ and on Wednesday 9 April Professor Philip Alexander will be discussing ‘we believe in the life of the world to come’. Book your free ticket here.
On Friday 4 April there will be a Bereavement Café pop up in Café 1092 at 10am. The bereavement café is facilitated by a fully qualified HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist and trauma specialist. It is a safe place for open conversations, empathy and shared support as we navigate healing and grief together.
The evening of 4 April we are joined by the Chicago Blues Brothers. They have combined the best arrangements from the last five tours to bring you the greatest set list for their RESPECT greatest hits tour. Don’t miss out on a night filled with great music, dancing, and the infectious spirit of the Blues Brothers, book tickets here.
The final Lent course takes place on Tuesday 8 April where participants will be looking at Easter Sunday: When? | When will my prayers be answered. Celebrating the hope, we have in the resurrection of Jesus and anticipating the day when all our prayers will find their answer in his return. With special guests Sammy Greig and Ladan Nouri, imprisoned for her faith. Book your free space here.
Calling all Swifties! Missing the Eras Tour? Come a long for a night of Taylor Swift by Candlelight on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 April. Featuring a live band and incredible vocalist who will take you on a journey of iconic Taylor Swift hits. Book your ticket here before they sell out.
Join us for a special Stained Glass Tour on Wednesday 16 April at 11am. Chester Cathedral has an impressive collection of internationally significant stained glass, ranging from medieval fragments to the 21st century ‘Creation Window’. On this engaging tour you will learn about the makers, designers, and restorers of these magnificent works of art and hear some of the fascinating stories connected to them. Book your space here.
London Concertante return Friday 25 April with Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight. Experience astounding music by one of classical music’s greatest composers performed by some of the country's best classical musicians.
Programme includes:
Mozart | Marriage of Figaro Overture
Vivaldi | The Four Seasons
Ralph Vaughan-Williams | The Lark Ascending
Purchase tickets here
Come along for Chester Philharmonic Orchestra April Song and Dance Concert on Saturday 26 April. Continuing their season’s theme of song and dance, this concert features a whole range of exciting dance and ballet music under the energetic baton of Stephen Threlfall. Book tickets here.
Holy Week and Easter Services
'The Passion Through Prophets'
Addresses* from Canon Anthony that will explore some of the texts that have been understood as foreshadowing Jesus' final days.
Palm Sunday | 13 April
8.30am | Holy Communion with Blessing of Palms
10.30am | Palm Sunday Eucharist with Procession and singing of the Passion Gospel sung by the Nave Choir
3pm | Choral Evensong
6pm | Said Compline
Monday - Friday of Holy Week | 14 - 18 April
8.15am | Morning Prayer
Monday - Wednesday of Holy Week | 14 - 16 April
12.30pm | Holy Communion
5.30pm | Choral Evensong with address (Monday and Tuesday) and Evening Prayer with address (Wednesday)*
Maundy Thursday | 17 April
11am | Diocesan Eucharist with blessing of oils
1.10pm | Organ Recital
5.30pm | Choral Evensong
8pm | Eucharist with address and foot-washing, followed by The Watch and Compline sung by the Nave Choir*
Good Friday | 18 April
12-3pm | Three Hours at the Cross, concluding with Liturgy of Good Friday*
5.30pm | Said Evening Prayer
8pm | Tenebrae sung by the Cathedral Choir
Holy Saturday | 19 April
8pm | Vigil Eucharist for Easter Eve with confirmations by The Bishop of Stockport
Easter Day | 20 April
8.30am | Holy Communion
10.30am | Festal Eucharist for Easter Day*
3pm | Festal Evensong
6pm | Music and Readings for Easter sung by the Nave Choir
Monica Escobedo
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