St Edmundsbury Cathedral
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Suffolk's Cathedral. Welcoming of all, always.
Yesterday, at our 10.30 am Choral Eucharist, the Reverend Canon Mark Haworth was commissioned as Cathedral Chaplain. Mark will support the mission and ministry of the Cathedral. Please pray for Mark as he begins this new ministry among us.
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Yesterday, at our 10.30 am Choral Eucharist, the Reverend Canon Mark Haworth was commissioned as Cathedral Chaplain. Mark will support the mission and ministry of the Cathedral. Please pray for Mark as he begins this new ministry among us.
This week's reflection is from the Reverend Canon Matthew Vernon, who reflects on toilets!
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Clergy Reflection - The Reverend Canon Matthew Vernon
YouTube video by St Edmundsbury Cathedral
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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This week's reflection is from the Reverend Canon Matthew Vernon, who reflects on toilets!
youtu.be/HMtuz2fo4a8
youtu.be/HMtuz2fo4a8
We've updated the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn Project on our website so you can now view all the information on the project, including updates, at a dedicated microsite. Just click the 'Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn' button on our homepage.
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We've updated the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn Project on our website so you can now view all the information on the project, including updates, at a dedicated microsite. Just click the 'Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn' button on our homepage.
There's plenty happening at St Edmundsbury Cathedral this Christmas! As well as our advent services, we have a full roster of Christmas concerts! Find out more at stedscathedral.org/whats-on
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
There's plenty happening at St Edmundsbury Cathedral this Christmas! As well as our advent services, we have a full roster of Christmas concerts! Find out more at stedscathedral.org/whats-on
Today is #StEdmundsDay! Today we celebrate England's original Patron Saint and King of East Anglia. This image of Edmund being killed by Danish invaders is from the Sybil Andrews tapestry we have in the Edmund Chapel here at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today is #StEdmundsDay! Today we celebrate England's original Patron Saint and King of East Anglia. This image of Edmund being killed by Danish invaders is from the Sybil Andrews tapestry we have in the Edmund Chapel here at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
A few weeks ago, to celebrate Cathedrals at Night, we tried out the capabilities of our LED lighting system on the tower and created a new look for the Tower!
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A few weeks ago, to celebrate Cathedrals at Night, we tried out the capabilities of our LED lighting system on the tower and created a new look for the Tower!
Yesterday was a special day at the Cathedral! We celebrated the Feast of Edmund with installations of our new Honorary Canon, The Reverend Paul Tams and new Lay Canon, Zeb Soanes. Valerie Moore was installed into the Order of St Edmund and Kevin Wilson as Diocesan Registrar.
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Yesterday was a special day at the Cathedral! We celebrated the Feast of Edmund with installations of our new Honorary Canon, The Reverend Paul Tams and new Lay Canon, Zeb Soanes. Valerie Moore was installed into the Order of St Edmund and Kevin Wilson as Diocesan Registrar.
Do you want to hear more about what's happening at the Cathedral? Sign up for email updates! You can choose whether to receive our weekly bulletin or the monthly events email. Sign up via stedscathedral.org/sign-up
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Do you want to hear more about what's happening at the Cathedral? Sign up for email updates! You can choose whether to receive our weekly bulletin or the monthly events email. Sign up via stedscathedral.org/sign-up
Head to a spine-chilling evening at the Bury St Edmunds Unitarian Meeting House when The Bury St Edmunds Broadcasting Co. bring to life the haunting tales of M. R. James on 13 and 14 December!
More info and tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/AFil50Xhs45
More info and tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/AFil50Xhs45
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Head to a spine-chilling evening at the Bury St Edmunds Unitarian Meeting House when The Bury St Edmunds Broadcasting Co. bring to life the haunting tales of M. R. James on 13 and 14 December!
More info and tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/AFil50Xhs45
More info and tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/AFil50Xhs45
Advent begins on Sunday 30 November! Save the date and join us on Advent Sunday, 30 November for two special services:
10.30 am - Choral Eucharist
5.00 pm - Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Details of all our services: https://stedscathedral.org/whats-on
10.30 am - Choral Eucharist
5.00 pm - Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Details of all our services: https://stedscathedral.org/whats-on
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Advent begins on Sunday 30 November! Save the date and join us on Advent Sunday, 30 November for two special services:
10.30 am - Choral Eucharist
5.00 pm - Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Details of all our services: https://stedscathedral.org/whats-on
10.30 am - Choral Eucharist
5.00 pm - Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Details of all our services: https://stedscathedral.org/whats-on
Join the Cathedral Choir and the RAF Honington Voluntary Band for a festive evening of beautiful and uplifting Christmas music, with a chance to sing along in favourite audience carols. Saturday 13 December at 6.00 pm. Tickets: https://ow.ly/c6oT50Xol78
Christmas with The Cathedral Choir
Christmas favourites old and new featuring the Cathedral Choir alongside the RAF Honington Voluntary Band.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join the Cathedral Choir and the RAF Honington Voluntary Band for a festive evening of beautiful and uplifting Christmas music, with a chance to sing along in favourite audience carols. Saturday 13 December at 6.00 pm. Tickets: https://ow.ly/c6oT50Xol78
Thanks to your generous donations, the #LEGO Cathedral is growing every day! The Tower is on, the Shop is finished and the Ancient Library is in place. Can you help us finish it in 2026? As always, a huge thank you to our LEGO volunteers for their tireless work on this project.
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Thanks to your generous donations, the #LEGO Cathedral is growing every day! The Tower is on, the Shop is finished and the Ancient Library is in place. Can you help us finish it in 2026? As always, a huge thank you to our LEGO volunteers for their tireless work on this project.
On Remembrance Day, we remember those whose lives have been scarred by wars and those who have given their lives in the cause of our freedom, justice and peace. There will be a silence in the Cathedral at 11.00 am.
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
On Remembrance Day, we remember those whose lives have been scarred by wars and those who have given their lives in the cause of our freedom, justice and peace. There will be a silence in the Cathedral at 11.00 am.
Christmas has arrived in the Cathedral Shop! Pop in and browse our wonderful selection of baubles and gifts 🎄
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Christmas has arrived in the Cathedral Shop! Pop in and browse our wonderful selection of baubles and gifts 🎄
There are still spaces on the Christmas Wreath Making Workshop here at the Cathedral on Saturday 29 November. Learn the art of wreath-making with artisan florist, Bekah of Rose & Rhubarb! For more information: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1735008851179
Christmas Wreath-making workshops
Start your festive season in style: Come and make a beautiful traditional wreath with us at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
There are still spaces on the Christmas Wreath Making Workshop here at the Cathedral on Saturday 29 November. Learn the art of wreath-making with artisan florist, Bekah of Rose & Rhubarb! For more information: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1735008851179
The Cathedral Tower will be lit orange tonight (Sunday 9 November) for #InternationalMicrotiaAwarenessDay. Microtia is a rare condition that results in underdeveloped ear(s) and impacts hearing. You can find out more at www.microtiauk.org.
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The Cathedral Tower will be lit orange tonight (Sunday 9 November) for #InternationalMicrotiaAwarenessDay. Microtia is a rare condition that results in underdeveloped ear(s) and impacts hearing. You can find out more at www.microtiauk.org.
This week's reflection is from the Reverend Canon Mark Haworth, who reflects on the beauty of liturgy.
https://youtu.be/NQcFIAdB76s
https://youtu.be/NQcFIAdB76s
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This week's reflection is from the Reverend Canon Mark Haworth, who reflects on the beauty of liturgy.
https://youtu.be/NQcFIAdB76s
https://youtu.be/NQcFIAdB76s
The last few 2026 Dogs in the Cathedral Calendars are in the Cathedral Shop. They will go soon! Just £10.00.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The last few 2026 Dogs in the Cathedral Calendars are in the Cathedral Shop. They will go soon! Just £10.00.
Save the date for the Cathedral Christmas Market, coming up on 27 to 29 November! Join us each day from 10.00 am until 4.30 pm with over 50 stalls to browse. £1 entry.
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Save the date for the Cathedral Christmas Market, coming up on 27 to 29 November! Join us each day from 10.00 am until 4.30 pm with over 50 stalls to browse. £1 entry.
C.S. Lewis: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.”
Thich Nhat Hanh: “Every one of us has the capacity to love, to forgive, to understand and to be compassionate.”
Join our spiritual mindfulness sessions on Fridays at 11.45 am in the Edmund Room.
Thich Nhat Hanh: “Every one of us has the capacity to love, to forgive, to understand and to be compassionate.”
Join our spiritual mindfulness sessions on Fridays at 11.45 am in the Edmund Room.
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM
C.S. Lewis: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.”
Thich Nhat Hanh: “Every one of us has the capacity to love, to forgive, to understand and to be compassionate.”
Join our spiritual mindfulness sessions on Fridays at 11.45 am in the Edmund Room.
Thich Nhat Hanh: “Every one of us has the capacity to love, to forgive, to understand and to be compassionate.”
Join our spiritual mindfulness sessions on Fridays at 11.45 am in the Edmund Room.
Our Pram Service is at 10.15 am on select Fridays in the Lady Chapel and lasts for about 10 minutes. We share a short Bible story, a song and a simple prayer. Join us for our next short services on Friday 14 November and 12 December.
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Our Pram Service is at 10.15 am on select Fridays in the Lady Chapel and lasts for about 10 minutes. We share a short Bible story, a song and a simple prayer. Join us for our next short services on Friday 14 November and 12 December.
Canon Mark joined Wayne Bavin from BBC Suffolk yesterday as part of their #1000milechallenge. Mark walked a mile 'three-legged' with Wayne before handing over to another Mark - from Our Bury St Edmunds - for the next mile!
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Canon Mark joined Wayne Bavin from BBC Suffolk yesterday as part of their #1000milechallenge. Mark walked a mile 'three-legged' with Wayne before handing over to another Mark - from Our Bury St Edmunds - for the next mile!
Please note: our Choral Matins for Remembrance Service will be at the slightly earlier time of 10.00 am on Sunday 9 November. There will be also be an observed silence in the Cathedral on Tuesday 11 November at 11.00 am.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Please note: our Choral Matins for Remembrance Service will be at the slightly earlier time of 10.00 am on Sunday 9 November. There will be also be an observed silence in the Cathedral on Tuesday 11 November at 11.00 am.
Some incredible photos of the Cathedral during the Abbey Gardens fireworks this past weekend, taken by Samuel Higgins. Thank you for sharing, Samuel!
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Some incredible photos of the Cathedral during the Abbey Gardens fireworks this past weekend, taken by Samuel Higgins. Thank you for sharing, Samuel!
Together on Tuesday: A short, informal communion service for anyone who might find a longer service difficult but enjoys singing and praising God. Suitable for those with dementia and their carers.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 after the service to which you are warmly welcome.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 after the service to which you are warmly welcome.
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Together on Tuesday: A short, informal communion service for anyone who might find a longer service difficult but enjoys singing and praising God. Suitable for those with dementia and their carers.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 after the service to which you are warmly welcome.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 after the service to which you are warmly welcome.