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
Sat April 27th: 8:15am
Bristol Cathedral
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.
Lunchtime Eucharist
Sat April 27th: 12:30pm
Bristol Cathedral
The Said Lunchtime Eucharist (common worship) is a spoken service where the congregation are invited to join in with the
Morning Prayer
Sun April 28th: 7:40am
Bristol Cathedral
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sun April 28th: 8:00am
Bristol Cathedral
Join us at 8am every Sunday to celebrate Holy Communion, taken from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
Cathedral Eucharist
Sun April 28th: 10:00am
Bristol Cathedral
Join us for our biggest service of the week with the Cathedral Choir or Consort, including hymns, beautiful choral music, a sermon and the taking of Holy Communion.
Sunday Service at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Sun April 28th: 12:00pm
The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Everyone is welcome to join us to worship at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel. On the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday
Choral Evensong on Sunday
Sun April 28th: 3:30pm
Bristol Cathedral
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city.
Morning Prayer
Mon April 29th: 8:15am
Bristol Cathedral
Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.
Lunchtime Eucharist
Mon April 29th: 12:30pm
Bristol Cathedral
The Said Lunchtime Eucharist (common worship) is a spoken service where the congregation are invited to join in with the
Choral Evensong
Mon April 29th: 5:15pm
Bristol Cathedral
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city.
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, is a celebration of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and resurrection through which we are offered the gift of new life. The Lunchtime Eucharist is a spoken service where the congregation are invited to join in with the responses written in the order of service. If it is your custom to receive bread and wine then you are welcome to do so here. Alternatively, you may wish to receive a blessing from the priest, or simply observe.
This service is usually held in one of the side chapels and lasts around 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 Quire and lasts around 45 minutes. Please check the upcoming events section above to see when the next services are, and which sections of the choir will be 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 Quire and lasts around 15 mins.
Sunday Services
7:40am | Morning Prayer
8:00am | Holy Communion
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 10am Cathedral Eucharist, our biggest service of the week. This is a sung service with a choir including hymns, choral songs and a sermon, as well as the celebration of Holy Communion.
The Cathedral Eucharist is held in the Nave and lasts around an hour and 10 minutes, followed by coffee.
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.