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Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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This year’s Lent course, ‘From Liturgy to Life’, is about connecting what we do when we gather as a church for the Eucharist with what we do at work, with friends and family, and in our communities throughout the week. Please get in touch if you would like to join us at one of the... Read more »
Newcastle University's annual festival, Early Music @ Newcastle, offers an exciting programme of early music to audiences in the North East. Join us for recitals on the Tudor-style Wetheringsett organ, commemorating the tercentenary of Orlando Gibbons (pictured). Monday 3 March, 1:05pm - David Smith Monday 17 March, 1:05pm - Magnus Williamson Attendees will be encouraged... Read more »
This year’s Lent course, From Liturgy to Life, is all about connecting what we do when we gather together as a church for the Eucharist and what we do when we’re at work, among friends and family, and engaged in our communities throughout the week. Please get in touch if you would like to join... Read more »
On the Third Sunday of Lent, the Reverend Canon Dr Kelly Brown Douglas will be installed as Newcastle Cathedral’s first Anglican Communion Canon. The Bishop of Newcastle announced Dr Douglas’s appointment last year. Based in the US, she is considered a leader in the field of womanist theology, racial reconciliation, social justice and sexuality and... Read more »
This year’s Lent course, ‘From Liturgy to Life’, is about connecting what we do when we gather as a church for the Eucharist with what we do at work, with friends and family, and in our communities throughout the week. Please get in touch if you would like to join us at one of the... Read more »
Join us for a service of Choral Eucharist as we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, commemorating the visit to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel announcing the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ. This service will be live-streamed via our YouTube channel (see below). https://www.youtube.com/live/rfMZgCIv1MU Click here to read and follow along with the... Read more »
This year’s Lent course, From Liturgy to Life, is all about connecting what we do when we gather together as a church for the Eucharist and what we do when we’re at work, among friends and family, and engaged in our communities throughout the week. Please get in touch if you would like to join... Read more »
Join Amy Rutherford, a studio potter based near Newcastle, for a series of classes and workshops. Fancy enjoying your tea or coffee from your very own handmade mug? In this relaxed and informal workshop, you'll craft your very own pair of ceramic mugs from scratch and personalise them to your liking. This workshop is perfect... Read more »
🎵 Join Our FREE Community Singing Sessions! Discover the joy of singing together in a fun and welcoming space. These sessions invite people of all backgrounds and experiences to enjoy popular songs and celebrate the power of music. Experience the uplifting physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing – no previous experience needed, just a... Read more »
This year’s Lent course, From Liturgy to Life, is all about connecting what we do when we gather together as a church for the Eucharist and what we do when we’re at work, among friends and family, and engaged in our communities throughout the week. Please get in touch if you would like to join... Read more »
Join us for an incredible evening of ABBA anthems performed by the UK’s leading ABBA Tribute Act, ABBA Reunion. This sing-along concert is packed to the rafters with over 20 ABBA hits that will leave you dancing in the aisles. The concert features some of the most iconic pop songs of all time, including 'Mamma... Read more »
This year’s Lent course, ‘From Liturgy to Life’, is about connecting what we do when we gather as a church for the Eucharist with what we do at work, with friends and family, and in our communities throughout the week. Please get in touch if you would like to join us at one of the... Read more »
Join multi-award-winning opera singer Abigail Harris and her 150-strong choir for a breathtaking evening of classical and choral music – completely free of charge! The programme features beloved classical masterpieces by Vivaldi and Fauré alongside rousing choruses from Les Misérables – a thrilling showcase for all music lovers, not just fans of opera, choral, or... Read more »
🎵 Join Our FREE Community Singing Sessions! Discover the joy of singing together in a fun and welcoming space. These sessions invite people of all backgrounds and experiences to enjoy popular songs and celebrate the power of music. Experience the uplifting physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing – no previous experience needed, just a... Read more »
Join Amy Rutherford, a studio potter based near Newcastle, for a series of classes and workshops. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft your very own pair of ceramic plant pots from scratch and personalise them to your liking. Using high-quality stoneware clay, you'll learn the art of hand-building pots with slabs of clay and get... Read more »
Join Anthony Gray, Director of Music at St Wilfrid’s Church, Harrogate, for a FREE organ recital during Holy Week, reflecting on Jesus' arrest, trial and suffering before his crucifixion. The recital will feature Philip Moore’s 'Via Crucis' ('The Stations of the Cross'), a moving and contemplative series of compositions: i) The Agony of Gethsemane ii)... Read more »
Join us for the ancient office of Compline during Holy Week on Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April – a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. Music from the Cathedral Choir will help create a calm atmosphere. You can join us for each evening's Compline via... Read more »
Please note: There will be no session on Tuesday 15 April, as it falls during Holy Week. 🎵 Join Our FREE Community Singing Sessions! Discover the joy of singing together in a fun and welcoming space. These sessions invite people of all backgrounds and experiences to enjoy popular songs and celebrate the power of music.... Read more »
Join us for the ancient office of Compline during Holy Week on Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April – a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. Music from the Cathedral Choir will help create a calm atmosphere. You can join us for each evening's Compline via... Read more »
🎵 Join Our FREE Community Singing Sessions! Discover the joy of singing together in a fun and welcoming space. These sessions invite people of all backgrounds and experiences to enjoy popular songs and celebrate the power of music. Experience the uplifting physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing – no previous experience needed, just a... Read more »
