St Edmundsbury Cathedral
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Today we mark Racial Justice Sunday at our services. At a time when there are so many narratives of hostility, fear and hatred of the ‘other’, this is an opportunity to reflect on what it really means to love our neighbour, and strive for a world where everyone is loved & affirmed for who they are.
February 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Today we mark Racial Justice Sunday at our services. At a time when there are so many narratives of hostility, fear and hatred of the ‘other’, this is an opportunity to reflect on what it really means to love our neighbour, and strive for a world where everyone is loved & affirmed for who they are.
We're joined this weekend by our visiting choir Priory Singers. They will sing:
Saturday 14 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 15 February, 10.30 am Choral Eucharist
Sunday 15 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
Saturday 14 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 15 February, 10.30 am Choral Eucharist
Sunday 15 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We're joined this weekend by our visiting choir Priory Singers. They will sing:
Saturday 14 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 15 February, 10.30 am Choral Eucharist
Sunday 15 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
Saturday 14 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 15 February, 10.30 am Choral Eucharist
Sunday 15 February, 3.30 pm Choral Evensong
Join us on Ash Wednesday, 18 February, to mark the start of Lent. Both our 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm services include the offering of ashes, the ancient sign of our humanity and mortality. Our Preacher at the 7.00 pm service the Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell.
February 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Join us on Ash Wednesday, 18 February, to mark the start of Lent. Both our 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm services include the offering of ashes, the ancient sign of our humanity and mortality. Our Preacher at the 7.00 pm service the Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell.
Join us this Sunday, 15 February, for Racial Justice Sunday. Services at:
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
12.30 pm Holy Baptism
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
12.30 pm Holy Baptism
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
February 13, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Join us this Sunday, 15 February, for Racial Justice Sunday. Services at:
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
12.30 pm Holy Baptism
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
12.30 pm Holy Baptism
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
There's still time to book a seat at our inaugural Benedict lecture where Abbot Christopher Jamison explores how we might frame the future, why pessimism is prevailant and what frame Christian faith might generate?
Tickets are just £5.00: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980195118906
Tickets are just £5.00: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980195118906
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
There's still time to book a seat at our inaugural Benedict lecture where Abbot Christopher Jamison explores how we might frame the future, why pessimism is prevailant and what frame Christian faith might generate?
Tickets are just £5.00: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980195118906
Tickets are just £5.00: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980195118906
Each year, the Cathedral donates to a small number of local charities. This is Julie Stokes from ActivLives who work with individuals and communities of all ages, but with a particular focus on 55 plus who live-in hard-pressed areas in Ipswich and Suffolk. Find out more at http://activlives.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Each year, the Cathedral donates to a small number of local charities. This is Julie Stokes from ActivLives who work with individuals and communities of all ages, but with a particular focus on 55 plus who live-in hard-pressed areas in Ipswich and Suffolk. Find out more at http://activlives.org.uk
This year's online lent course welcomes expert speakers each week who will explore visions of a future church:
The Reverend Dr Adrian Burdon
Dr Nick Spencer
The Right Reverend Dr Anderson Jeremiah
The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell
Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/c3mV50Y9o15
The Reverend Dr Adrian Burdon
Dr Nick Spencer
The Right Reverend Dr Anderson Jeremiah
The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell
Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/c3mV50Y9o15
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
This year's online lent course welcomes expert speakers each week who will explore visions of a future church:
The Reverend Dr Adrian Burdon
Dr Nick Spencer
The Right Reverend Dr Anderson Jeremiah
The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell
Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/c3mV50Y9o15
The Reverend Dr Adrian Burdon
Dr Nick Spencer
The Right Reverend Dr Anderson Jeremiah
The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell
Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ
Book 👉 https://ow.ly/c3mV50Y9o15
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 service on Friday 13 February.
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 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 service on Friday 13 February.
Today, Sunday 8 February, at all our services we have a particular focus on Safeguarding as we reflect together on our safeguarding journey, highlight the good work that is being done, and recommit ourselves to continue working to ensure everyone feels and is safe at the Cathedral.
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Today, Sunday 8 February, at all our services we have a particular focus on Safeguarding as we reflect together on our safeguarding journey, highlight the good work that is being done, and recommit ourselves to continue working to ensure everyone feels and is safe at the Cathedral.
Save the date! At Evensong on Thursday 5 March, the Cathedral will be formally receiving the Bury Psalter, which has been gifted by the King Edward VI Grammar School Foundation Trust. Dating from around 1400, it was used at the ancient Abbey of St Edmund. Everyone is welcome at this special service
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Save the date! At Evensong on Thursday 5 March, the Cathedral will be formally receiving the Bury Psalter, which has been gifted by the King Edward VI Grammar School Foundation Trust. Dating from around 1400, it was used at the ancient Abbey of St Edmund. Everyone is welcome at this special service
Join us this Sunday, 8 February, for Safeguarding Sunday. Services at:
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
February 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Join us this Sunday, 8 February, for Safeguarding Sunday. Services at:
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Choral Eucharist
3.30 pm Choral Evensong
On the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, Tuesday 24 February, a prayer station will be available in the Cathedral and all services will focus on praying for peace. We look forward to welcoming members of the Ukrainian community to Evensong as we stand alongside them and pray together.
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
On the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, Tuesday 24 February, a prayer station will be available in the Cathedral and all services will focus on praying for peace. We look forward to welcoming members of the Ukrainian community to Evensong as we stand alongside them and pray together.
Together on Tuesday: A short, informal and friendly communion service, suitable for those with dementia and their carers.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 is served after the service to which you are warmly welcome. Join us in the Edmund Chapel on Tuesday 10 February at 2.00pm.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 is served after the service to which you are warmly welcome. Join us in the Edmund Chapel on Tuesday 10 February at 2.00pm.
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Together on Tuesday: A short, informal and friendly communion service, suitable for those with dementia and their carers.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 is served after the service to which you are warmly welcome. Join us in the Edmund Chapel on Tuesday 10 February at 2.00pm.
Refreshments and cake ☕️🍰 is served after the service to which you are warmly welcome. Join us in the Edmund Chapel on Tuesday 10 February at 2.00pm.
Want to get up close and personal with a dinosaur this February half term? Teach Rex are bringing their t-rex to the Cathedral and chaos is inevitable! Tickets just £8.00 and can booked here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teach-rex-tickets-1980452979173
February 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Want to get up close and personal with a dinosaur this February half term? Teach Rex are bringing their t-rex to the Cathedral and chaos is inevitable! Tickets just £8.00 and can booked here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teach-rex-tickets-1980452979173
February’s Dogs of the Cathedral Calendar model is Bandit the Dachshund. Bandit wore his best bowtie for the occasion. Bandit is also the adopted brother of our July model, Koda!
Dogs are welcome at the Cathedral, if they are well-behaved and, on a lead. 🐕🦺
Dogs are welcome at the Cathedral, if they are well-behaved and, on a lead. 🐕🦺
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
February’s Dogs of the Cathedral Calendar model is Bandit the Dachshund. Bandit wore his best bowtie for the occasion. Bandit is also the adopted brother of our July model, Koda!
Dogs are welcome at the Cathedral, if they are well-behaved and, on a lead. 🐕🦺
Dogs are welcome at the Cathedral, if they are well-behaved and, on a lead. 🐕🦺
Today, as we celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, we come to the end of our time of joyful celebration that began at Christmas & continued throughout Epiphany. This day has also become known as Candlemas.
📸 Llyfr Llyfr Oriau 'De Grey'/The 'De Grey' Hours, National Library of Wales
📸 Llyfr Llyfr Oriau 'De Grey'/The 'De Grey' Hours, National Library of Wales
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Today, as we celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, we come to the end of our time of joyful celebration that began at Christmas & continued throughout Epiphany. This day has also become known as Candlemas.
📸 Llyfr Llyfr Oriau 'De Grey'/The 'De Grey' Hours, National Library of Wales
📸 Llyfr Llyfr Oriau 'De Grey'/The 'De Grey' Hours, National Library of Wales
This week's reflection is from Bishop Joanne who reflects on her recent enthronement and welcome service: https://youtu.be/dnER-n1HnXo
January 31, 2026 at 2:50 PM
This week's reflection is from Bishop Joanne who reflects on her recent enthronement and welcome service: https://youtu.be/dnER-n1HnXo
Today, Saturday 31 January, we welcome Kirbye Voices who will be singing for Evensong. Do come along to the service and support them.
January 31, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Today, Saturday 31 January, we welcome Kirbye Voices who will be singing for Evensong. Do come along to the service and support them.
Tonight, Saturday 31 January, the Cathedral Tower will be lit blue for for Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of neurodegenerative dementia in older people. Find out more at lewybody.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Tonight, Saturday 31 January, the Cathedral Tower will be lit blue for for Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of neurodegenerative dementia in older people. Find out more at lewybody.org
Join us this Sunday, 1 February, for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple:
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Festal Eucharist
3.30 pm Festal Evensong
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Festal Eucharist
3.30 pm Festal Evensong
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Join us this Sunday, 1 February, for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple:
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Festal Eucharist
3.30 pm Festal Evensong
8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.00 am All-Ages Eucharist
10.30 am Festal Eucharist
3.30 pm Festal Evensong
Bishop colleagues from our partner dioceses of Kagera, Lweru, and Biharamulo, have been visiting for the past ten days. Bishops Darlington, Godfrey, and Vithalis came for Bishop Joanne's enthronement and have spent their time here visiting churches, charities, schools and farms around the diocese.
January 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Bishop colleagues from our partner dioceses of Kagera, Lweru, and Biharamulo, have been visiting for the past ten days. Bishops Darlington, Godfrey, and Vithalis came for Bishop Joanne's enthronement and have spent their time here visiting churches, charities, schools and farms around the diocese.
Thank you to all those who came to our Holocaust Memorial Day service. Today we remember victims of genocide. Tonight, the Cathedral Tower will be lit purple as part of the #LightTheDarkness campaign. You can join at home by safely placing a candle in your window. Visit hmd.org.uk/lightthedarkness
January 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Thank you to all those who came to our Holocaust Memorial Day service. Today we remember victims of genocide. Tonight, the Cathedral Tower will be lit purple as part of the #LightTheDarkness campaign. You can join at home by safely placing a candle in your window. Visit hmd.org.uk/lightthedarkness
Please note: due to the forecast of continued heavy rain this morning, the Holocaust Memorial Service will be moved from the Abbey Gardens to the Cathedral. Please do join us in the Cathedral at 10.30 am.
January 27, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Please note: due to the forecast of continued heavy rain this morning, the Holocaust Memorial Service will be moved from the Abbey Gardens to the Cathedral. Please do join us in the Cathedral at 10.30 am.
Tomorrow, Monday 26 January, the Cathedral Tower will be lit blue for #InternationalKawasakiDiseaseAwareness Day. Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in UK children. More at https://www.societi.org.uk/kawasaki-disease/26-jan-international-kawasaki-disease-awareness-day
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Tomorrow, Monday 26 January, the Cathedral Tower will be lit blue for #InternationalKawasakiDiseaseAwareness Day. Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in UK children. More at https://www.societi.org.uk/kawasaki-disease/26-jan-international-kawasaki-disease-awareness-day
A message from Bishop Joanne.
January 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
A message from Bishop Joanne.