Portsmouth Cathedral Choir Welcomes Lifeline Funding
Portsmouth Cathedral is delighted to welcome a grant from the Cathedral Choirs’ Emergency Fund. The Fund brings together support from the Cathedral Music Trust, The Ouseley Church Music Trust, and the Choir School’s Association together with donations from thousands of members of the public. The grant to Portsmouth Cathedral will provide a lifeline to over 70 musicians across all three of our choirs, safeguarding our choral tradition and regular pattern of sung services until summer 2021.
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Coronavirus: Statement regarding tier 3 restrictions in Portsmouth
Although Portsmouth has now been placed under tier 3 restrictions, I am pleased to say that, in accordance with government guidelines, all of our Carol, Crib and other Christmas services will proceed as planned. We are sorry, though, that some will no longer be travelling to the Cathedral because they live in a lower tier area. Many of our Christmas services are live-streamed, and all are welcome to join us in worship in this way.
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Toddlers Worship at Christmas
Toddlers is back on Facebook this Wednesday at 2 pm, and there are no prizes for guessing that this month, we will be thinking about Christmas! Do come ready to sing and play, and as always we’ll be having storytime afterwards.
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Church Homeless Action Christmas Voucher Scheme 2020
Portsmouth Cathedral are pleased to be part of this great scheme where from across Portsmouth will once again be joining to support those who are homeless. This year, inevitably, the project will be slightly different to meet the current needs. Father Bob White on behalf of the Christmas Homeless Voucher campaign, updates us on the campaign…
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Coronavirus: Statement regarding new ‘lockdown’ restrictions in the UK
Following from this weekend’s announcement by the Prime Minister, Portsmouth Cathedral will continue to be open for individuals to come and pray and light candles, the broadcasting of on-line services, and funerals. Public worship, however, will not be possible from this Thursday, 5 November 2020, until Wednesday 2 December 2020.
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Portsmouth Cathedral joins Cathedrals across the UK to light up the sky.
Cathedrals will illuminate the night sky with beams of light as a symbol of hope for all those around them as part of a nationwide art installation for All Saints and All Souls Days during this pandemic year
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Welcoming our new Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean. Re-Opening the South West Door
The Revd Kathryn Percival will be installed as Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean during Choral Evensong at 6pm on Sunday 15th December. Please join us as we welcome Kathryn and her family. We have agreed with Kathryn to mark her installation by raising funds to improve the fabric of the Cathedral. The southwest door is in urgent need of repair. Portsmouth Cathedral Development Trust has donated £3,100 to start the appeal and donations can be made through https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/cathedralsouthwestdoor or the Cathedral Offices.
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Our new Head of Fundraising and Events: Sophie Henstridge-Brown
The Cathedral has appointed Sophie Henstridge-Brown to the post of Head of Fundraising and Events. She will begin working with us on Tuesday 18th February 2020. Sophie comes to the Cathedral from the Royal Opera House, and is an active member of Southwark Cathedral. The Dean said, “I am delighted that Sophie is joining the Cathedral team, bringing just the skills and background we need at this point in our history. Her track record is second to none, and Sophie will help us continue to build a flourishing and financially sustainable Cathedral”.
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Aled Jones UK Cathedral Tour 2020
“40 years since I was a choirboy at Bangor Cathedral, I’m bringing my special concert of music and stories to Cathedrals throughout the UK. I can’t wait to see you all there!
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