Cathedral Institute - Singing the Lord's Song: Music and our Encounter with God
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Six talks to get you thinking, and maybe singing… Cheer up those winter nights with six talks that explore the relationship between music and our relationship with God.
Singing the Lord’s Song with Taizé
Taizé is an ecumenical organisation based in France, well-known for its distinctive form of meditative singing. Taizé chants are characteristically repetitive, using the same words and melody over and over again. We will explore the effect that Taizé chants have on those who sing them in worship, as well as the role of music and memory in Christian worship and formation.
Speakers: Revd Canon Dr Jo Spreadbury & Revd Canon Harriet Neale-Stevens
Jo is the Canon Precentor with responsibility in the Cathedral for worship and music, and Harriet, the Canon Chancellor with responsibility for learning, participation and the arts. Canon Jo leads the monthly Taizé service at the Cathedral on Sunday evenings.
"Little Hope Gallery" is a multinational program of exhibitions of Ukrainian children's art. It is run exclusively by a team of volunteers,
In this evensong, we mark the presence of the Little Hope Exhibition in the Cathedral and pray for those involved in the work of Little Hope in Ukraine. We pray too for peace throughout the world.
Join us for an hour-long Organ tour led by Dr David Price, Organist and the Master of the Choristers on the 25th February 2025.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
Come along and catch up with other members of the Cathedral community. All are welcome to join, learn more about the Friends and their work to support the Cathedral.
Our Lenten pilgrimage starts on Ash Wednesday with services of music and readings - as well as traditional 'ashing' with the sign of the Cross, signifying repentance and reminding us of our mortality and our need of God.
The Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 painted meditations on Christ’s Passion by Nicholas Mynheer, will be on display at Portsmouth Cathedral throughout Lent and Easter.
Our Lenten pilgrimage starts on Ash Wednesday with services of music and readings - as well as traditional 'ashing' with the sign of the Cross, signifying repentance and reminding us of our mortality and our need of God.
Join us to mark the start of Lent in this said service of Communion. During the service, you will be invited to receive the sign of the cross in ash on your forehead as a symbol of penitence with music from our Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars.
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