Sermons & Lectures

Third Sunday of Lent

The Cathedral Chaplain considers where we look for the living water in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ash Wednesday 2020

On Ash Wednesday, Canon Nicola preaches on climate change and the imperative to accept forgiveness and move on from our past mistakes.

Second Sunday before Lent

On the Second Sunday before Lent, Canon Nicola preaches on Genesis and liberal-catholic worship.

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on Sunday 16 February 2020

Michael and All Angels

At his final service as Dean of Bristol, the Very Revd Dr David Hoyle preaches on angels, and on endings.

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on Sunday 29 September 2019.

Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

The Cathedral Chaplain considers matters around Brexit in the context of Jesus’ parables of the lost.

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on Sunday 15 September 2019.

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

The Dean preaches on Trinity 12, on Jeremiah, in the Potter's House.

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on Sunday 8 September 2019.

Tenth Sunday after Trinity

On Trinity 10, The Revd Jerry Gilpin preaches on Jeremiah, 'I do not know how to speak'.

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on Sunday 25 August 2019.

Ninth Sunday after Trinity

Canon Nicola preaches on the importance of understanding the theology behind the Feast of the Assumption, even for those who can’t agree with it.  

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on Sunday 18 August 2019.

Eighth Sunday after Trinity

On Trinity 8, the Cathedral Chaplain preaches on establishing, and settling.

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on 11 August 2019.

Fifth Sunday after Trinity

The Dean preaches on Luke 10.

Sermon preached at the 10.00am Eucharist on Sunday 21 July 2019.