Watch our Christmas Carol Service from home

Join us online for today’s Christmas Carol Service, live on our YouTube channel, and sing along from the comfort of your home.

How to watch

  • Find the YouTube stream at the top of this page

  • In the YouTube search bar, type “Portsmouth Cathedral Christmas Carol Service” and look for today’s live stream - you can also find this on most smart TV’s with the YouTube app.

  • If you are already signed into YouTube, subscribe to the Cathedral channel and turn notifications on to be alerted for future services.

When to join

  • The service begins 6:30pm, the stream will start around 30mins before the service. Please join early to ensure your device is ready and you can make sure the stream has started.

  • If you arrive after the start, you can still join in at any point; the service will be live and continuous.

Participating at home

  • Print or download a copy of the order of service, so you can follow the order of service and sing the carols.

Accessibility

  • Live captions will be available where possible. Enable subtitles in the YouTube player if needed.

If you cannot join live

  • The service will remain on our YouTube channel after the broadcast for on-demand viewing.

  • You can watch or share the recording with friends and family who could not attend.

We look forward to sharing this special service with you - Merry Christmas from all of us here at Portsmouth Cathedral.