Two Twisted by David Mach David Mach RA returns to Chester Cathedral once again with a brand new installation entitled Two Twisted. Known for creating art on an often epic scale, Mach will not disappoint with raw materials which include sea containers, cars, steel girders and multiple tonnes of newsprint. “We’ll bring the outside world into the cathedral and activate it in a different way, layering the material rhythmically in a performance that almost becomes like a dance repeating again…
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Waves lecture: 'Baptism in a Missional Church' with the Dean of Chester The regular diet in most churches today revolves around a Sunday morning Holy Communion often described as the Main Service. Jesus did after all say “Do this in remembrance of me.” But these services are mostly for the faithful, committed and Confirmed. In our post-Christendom age do we need to hear more prominently Jesus command, “Go and baptise peoples everywhere”? What place then should Baptism have in the worship of…
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Make a Mosaic For Your Garden at Chester Cathedral Make a colourful glass mosaic on a slate wall hanging which can be displayed in your garden all year round. We will take inspiration from the beautiful Victorian mosaics in Chester Cathedral. You will be able to choose from a large range of beautiful glass tiles in various shapes, colours and decorative finishes - all materials are included in the course fee You will learn to cut and shape glass tiles…
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Waves Organ Recital with Philip Rushforth Cathedral Director of Music, Philip Rushforth performs an epic recital of organ music that reflects the theme of water. With superb works by Bach, Handel (excerpts from his famous Water Music) and even a piece commemorating the sinking of the Titanic, the glorious cathedral organ will be put through its paces with an eclectic mix of music. Philip will also perform an arrangement for organ of Hamish MacCunn’s colourful orchestral work The Land of…
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