Worship and music

As a working church, worship is at the heart of Christ Church Cathedral. Each day throughout the year, we gather to pray, worship and contemplate, just as generations before us have done in this inspirational space. 

We invite you to join us, irrespective of your personal beliefs. All our regular services are open to the public and free of charge, and you are always welcome in the Cathedral for private prayer without paying to enter.

Download our Music and Services list for May here.

Copies of sermons are published online and available to read after the service.

Music is an integral part of worship at Christ Church, where there has always been a great tradition of musical excellence.

During the school term, the renowned Christ Church Cathedral Choir sing most of the Cathedral services. In the University term, the College Choir sing at Evensong on alternate Mondays. Our girls’ choir, Frideswide Voices, sing throughout the school year, mainly on Wednesdays, and usually with the adults of the Cathedral Choir.

At other times the voluntary choir, the Cathedral Singers, provide music at services, and during August and occasionally at other times, we are pleased to welcome visiting choirs.