Daily Services
Worshipping God for nearly 900 years
Monastic patterns of prayer and worship have echoed through these walls for centuries and continue on today.
Morning Prayer
Fri April 18th: 8:15am
Bristol Cathedral
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.
Meditations for Good Friday
Fri April 18th: 11:00am
The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Immerse yourself in the solemnity and reflection of Good Friday with our special service, “Meditations for Good Friday.” In this
Meditations at the Cross
Fri April 18th: 12:00pm
Bristol Cathedral
The first half of three-hour devotion on Good Friday, from noon to 3 pm (the hours Jesus was on the
Liturgy of The Lord’s Death
Fri April 18th: 1:30pm
Bristol Cathedral
The second half of three-hour devotion on Good Friday, from noon to 3 pm (the hours Jesus was on the
Morning Prayer
Sat April 19th: 8:15am
Bristol Cathedral
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.
Midday Prayers
Sat April 19th: 12:30pm
Bristol Cathedral
Liturgy of The Lord’s Resurrection
Sat April 19th: 8:00pm
Bristol Cathedral
Join us on Easter Eve for the Vigil, lighting of the Easter fire, confirmation and first Eucharist of Easter as
Morning Prayer
Sun April 20th: 7:40am
Bristol Cathedral
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sun April 20th: 8:00am
Bristol Cathedral
Join us at 8am every Sunday to celebrate Holy Communion, taken from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
Easter Day Festival Eucharist
Sun April 20th: 10:00am
Bristol Cathedral
Join us as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Christ in this Holy Eucharist.
Morning Prayer
- 8.15 am | Mon – Sat
- 7.40 am | Sun
Morning Prayer is said at the beginning of every day. The service lasts around 15 minutes and consists of prayers, psalms and a bible reading. We offer up the day ahead to God and invite his presence into our activities.
This service usually takes place in the Quire and is also livestreamed. You can watch the latest service on YouTube, or join our Morning Prayer Facebook Group to watch with others.
Lunchtime Eucharist
12.30pm | Mon – Sat
The Eucharist, also known as Mass or Holy Communion, commemorates the Last Supper, when Christ shared a meal with his disciples before offering himself on the cross, a sacrifice that brings us the gift of new life. The Lunchtime Eucharist is a spoken service in which the congregation is invited to join in the responses provided in the order of service. If it is your tradition to receive the bread and wine, you are warmly welcome to do so. Alternatively, you may choose to receive a blessing from the priest or simply observe.
This service is typically held in one of the side chapels and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Choral Evensong
5.15pm | Mon – Fri, except Thursdays (term-time only)
3.30pm | Sun
Choral Evensong is usually sung by the Cathedral choir and consists of the singing of texts taken from the bible interspersed with prayers and readings. This service offers a chance to reflect and immerse yourself in the presence of God at the end of the day, through outstanding choral music.
The service is held in the Nave and lasts around 40 minutes. Please check the Music List (there is a link at the bottom of this and every page) for upcoming details of upcoming services, music, and who is singing.
Evening Prayer
5.15pm | Thu
3.30pm | Sat (and other days when there is no choir)
Evening Prayer is a spoken service that takes place towards the end of the day, giving a chance to offer the day back to God and ask for his protection and blessing for the night ahead. Visitors are welcome to join in with the responses provided in the order of service, or just sit and listen.
This service is usually held in the Nave and lasts around 15 mins.
Sunday Services
7.40am | Morning Prayer
8.00am | Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am | Cathedral Eucharist
3.30pm | Choral Evensong
Our Sunday services follow the same pattern as the weekday services, but with different timings and the addition of the 10.00am Cathedral Eucharist, our biggest service of the week. This is a sung service with a choir including hymns, anthems and a sermon, within the celebration of Holy Communion.
The Cathedral Eucharist is held in the Nave and lasts around an hour and 10 minutes, followed by coffee.
BriCKs
Children of all ages are also invited to join us for prayers, bible readings, teaching and fun activities in a safe, playful, and prayerful environment during the 10.00am Eucharist in term time.