Read on below to find out how you can mark Advent and Christmas with Chichester Cathedral.
Raising 250kg of food for people in crisis
We invite you to join us in raising vital funds for people in crisis this Advent and Christmas.
From the 27th November additional donation points will be set up around the Cathedral, aiming to bring in over 250kg of donations for Chichester District Foodbank.
Currently marking its tenth anniversary, the Foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the Chichester district.
To make your donation, visit the Cathedral and find one of our donation points.
Worship & Music
On top of the Cathedral’s schedule of regular services, which all are invited to join, they are hosting a number of special services for Advent and Christmas.
Booking for the Cathedral Carol Services will open at 9.30am on Monday 28th November.
Advent Procession
- 27th November, 4.30pm, advance booking is not required.
Cathedral Carol Services
There are four opportunities to attend this year's Carol Service:
- Tuesday 20th December at 6.30pm
- Wednesday 21st December at 6.30pm
- Thursday 22nd December at 3.00pm
- Thursday 22nd December at 6.30pm (also livestreamed)
Doors will open 45 minutes before each service, booking essential.
Services on Christmas Eve
- Children's Crib Service, Christmas Eve, 11.00am and 3.00pm. Advance booking is not required.
- First Evensong of Christmas, 5.30pm. Advance booking is not required.
- Midnight Mass, 11.30pm. Advance booking is not required.
Services on Christmas Day
- Communion Said, 8.00am. Advance booking is not required.
- Christmas Day Service for Children, Families & Caregivers, 9.15am. Advance booking is not required.
- Christmas Day Choral Mattins, 10.15am. Advance booking is not required.
- Christmas Day Eucharist, 11.15am.* Advance booking is not required (also livestreamed).
*Please note - the Cathedral will close to the public for the rest of the day following the 11.00am Eucharist.
For Children & Families
The Nutcracker Trail & Experience Day
Guarding the city of Chichester throughout the festive period will be 11 magnificent Nutcracker Kings. Discover their names and be entered into a draw to win a Nintendo Switch. The Trail has been developed by Chichester BID, and the Cathedral is delighted to be hosting a Nutcracker King from 26th November!
On 10th December (11.00am - 4.00pm) face painting and Santa letter-writing will be taking place in the Cathedral Cloisters. Wait! There's more ... Storytelling will be at the Library on Tower Street, Nutcracker dance workshops at Wagtail Coffee & Yoga on Eastgate Square, and Christmas decoration making at Draper's Yard.
Story-telling in the Cathedral Nave
Join our team of volunteers on 17th December (10.30 - 11.30am) in the Cathedral Nave for a special story-telling event. Entry is free, and prior booking is not required (for under 5s and their siblings).