Eucharist

The Last Sunday after Trinity Sunday 25 October 2026 9.00am

Welcome to Southwark Cathedral

A member of the

Electronic Devices

Please ensure that all electronic devices are switched to silent.

Photography

Photography and video recording of the Choir is not permitted.

You are welcome to take photographs of the Cathedral but please do not take any photographs or videos during the service.

Hearing Loop

Please switch your device to 'T'.

Posture

The instructions in this booklet are not prescriptive. Please sit if that is more appropriate for you.

Collections & Donations

At the end of the service, a collection will be taken for the maintenance, mission and worship of the Cathedral.

Cash donations may be placed in the baskets provided.

If you are a UK taxpayer we would be grateful if, before the service begins, you would complete the yellow envelope provided, since this enables us to claim a further 25% from HM Revenue & Customs.

Contactless donations can be made by selecting your donation amount and tapping the terminal provided by the stewards.

Alternatively, either before or after the service, there are several donation points in the Cathedral where you can make your donation, or you can simply scan the QR code, or text SOUTHWARK (Amount) to 70085 (one standard rate message is also charged). Thank you very much for your generous support of the Cathedral.

Welcome

We are delighted to welcome our friends from Rouen to Southwark this weekend as we continue walking together on the Way of Christ and learning to be the Church together. We really value the longstanding links and friendship between our two Cathedral communities and we pray that we may live and model unity between our two Communions.

Please stand as the President, Canon Roxanne Eversley, Librarian, enters.

The Gathering

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.

The Lord be with you. All: and also with you.

The President welcomes the congregation and introduces the celebration.

The Prayers of Penitence

Jesus said, 'Before you offer your gift, go and be reconciled'.

As sisters and brothers in God's family, we come together to ask our Father for forgiveness.

Silence is kept.

All: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbour in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.

The Absolution

May the Father of all mercies cleanse us from our sins, and restore us in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis

All: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Collect

Let us pray.

Silence is kept.

Blessèd Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. All: Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

Please be seated.

The First Reading

Leviticus 19.1-2, 15-18 Read by the Duty Verger

A reading from the Book of Leviticus.

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.

You shall not render an unjust judgement; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbour. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbour: I am the LORD.

You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbour, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself: I am the LORD.

This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

The Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 1

Blessèd is the man who has not walked in the counsel of the ungodly: nor followed the way of sinners nor taken his seat amongst the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord: and on that law will he ponder day and night. All: Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous.

He is like a tree planted beside streams of water: that yields its fruit in due season. Its leaves also shall not wither: and look whatever he does it shall prosper. As for the ungodly it is not so with them: they are like the chaff which the wind scatters. All: Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand up at the judgement: nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord cares for the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. All: Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous.

The Second Reading

1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Read by Nigel Paine

A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians.

You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, but though we had already suffered and been shamefully maltreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts.

As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed; nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.

This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

The Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! Welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. All: Alleluia!

The Gospel

Matthew 22.34-46

The Lord be with you All: and also with you.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. All: Glory to you, O Lord.

When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 'Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?' He said to him, ' "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: "You shall love your neighbour as yourself." On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.'

Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: 'What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?' They said to him, 'The son of David.' He said to them, 'How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,

"The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet' "?

If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?' No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated.

The Sermon

Canon Roxanne Eversley, Librarian

The Creed

Please stand.

All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of Intercession

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ let us pray to the Father.

Please be seated or kneel.

The prayers are led by Kristin Ruby, Cathedral Warden

These responses may be used:

Lord, in your mercy, All: hear our prayer.

(or)

Lord, hear us. All: Lord, graciously hear us.

And at the end:

Merciful Father, All: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Sacrament

Please stand.

The Peace

Blessèd are the peacemakers: They shall be called children of God.

The peace of the Lord be always with you All: and also with you.

Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

Bread and wine are presented at the Altar. We receive a collection at the end of the service, but you can also donate by following the QR code.

The Prayer over the Gifts

Blessèd be God, who feeds the hungry, who raises the poor, who fills our praise. All: Blessèd be God for ever.

The Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord be with you All: and also with you. Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give thanks and praise.

Father, you made the world and love your creation. You gave your Son Jesus Christ to be our Saviour. His dying and rising have set us free from sin and death. And so we gladly thank you, with saints and angels praising you, and saying:

All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessèd is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

We praise and bless you, loving Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; and as we obey his command, send your Holy Spirit, that broken bread and wine outpoured may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.

On the night before he died he had supper with his friends and, taking bread, he praised you. He broke the bread, gave it to them and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

When supper was ended he took the cup of wine. Again he praised you, gave it to them and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did, in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross. Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation, we proclaim his death and resurrection until he comes in glory.

Great is the mystery of faith: All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Lord of all life, help us to work together for that day when your kingdom comes and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth.

Look with favour on your people, gather us in your loving arms and bring us with the Blessèd Virgin Mary and all the saints to feast at your table in heaven.

Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father, for ever and ever. All: Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

As our Saviour taught us, so we pray.

Please pray in whichever language you feel most comfortable.

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

Baba wa… Notre Père… 天におられる私たちの父よ… Nna anyị… Fader vår… Pai nosso… हे हमारे स्वर्गबासी पिता… Padre nuestro… 我們在天上的父… Отче наш… 하늘에 계신 우리 아버지… Πάτερ ἡμῶν… اے ہمارے باپ

The Breaking of the Bread

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. All: Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

Agnus Dei

All: Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace.

The Invitation to Communion

Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessèd are those who are called to his supper. All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed.

Please be seated. If you wish to receive Holy Communion or a blessing, please follow the directions of the Stewards. Please do not dip the host into the chalice. If you would like to receive a blessing, please bow your head.

Members of all Christian churches are welcome to receive Communion. Whatever your faith tradition or background, you are most welcome to draw near for a blessing.

The Prayer after Communion

Please stand.

Let us pray.

Silence is kept.

God of all grace, your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your true and living bread; who is alive and reigns, now and for ever. All: Amen.

The Notices

Please be seated.

The Blessing & Dismissal

Please stand.

The Lord be with you All: and also with you.

The Lord bless you and watch over you, the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord look kindly on you and give you peace; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. All: Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All: In the name of Christ. Amen.

Please leave the Cathedral by the North West doors and the Millennium Courtyard.

Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Retiring Collection

The stewards will be on hand to collect monetary donations, gift aid envelopes and contactless donations. Alternatively, you can donate by following the QR code.

Notices

Worship

Services marked with an * are livestreamed on the Cathedral's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@southwarkcathedral2224/streams

Services marked with a † are only available online.

Preachers are indicated in italics.

Sunday 25 October • The Last Sunday after Trinity

8.30am Morning Prayer* 9.00am Eucharist Canon Roxanne Eversley, Librarian 9.30am Eucharist at St Hugh's Canon Kathryn Fleming, Precentor 11.00am Choral Eucharist* Canon Roxanne Eversley, Librarian 3.00pm Choral Evensong Canon Jeremy Clark-King, Treasurer 6.00pm Compline†

Monday 26 October — Friday 30 October

9.00am Morning Prayer* 9.30am Eucharist (Tuesday only) 12.30pm Midday Prayer with the Litany of Reconciliation (Friday only) 12.45pm Eucharist 5.30pm Choral Evensong

Saturday 31 October

9.00am Morning Prayer* 9.30am Eucharist 4.00pm Choral Evensong sung by the St David's singers

Sunday 1 November • All Saints

8.30am Morning Prayer* 9.00am Eucharist Canon Kathryn Fleming, Precentor 9.30am Eucharist at St Hugh's The Rev'd Canon Dr Alun Ford, Chaplain to the Acting Bishop of Southwark and Honorary Minor Canon 11.00am Choral Eucharist* Canon Kathryn Fleming, Precentor 3.00pm Choral Evensong The Very Rev'd Dr Mark Oakley, Dean of Southwark 6.00pm Compline†

A Safe Church

Canon Kathryn Fleming, Precentor, is Chapter Lead for Safeguarding. Any issues relating to the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults should be directed to the Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) or Representatives (CSRs) in the first instance:

CSO: Neil Morter [email protected]

CSRs: Cherry James [email protected] Jill Tilley [email protected] Russell Silverwood [email protected]

Concerns can be brought to any member of the clergy.

Children and Young People

Children and young people are an important part of our Cathedral family and play a vital role in our life together. We would love to encourage your children to join one of our Sunday groups for young people.

Crèche

During the 11.00am Sunday Eucharist, crèche facilities are available in the Chapter Room for accompanied children under 4.

Junior Xpress

Junior Xpress is for children in Reception to Year 5, gathering each week in term time in the Cathedral and after a prayer and blessing will go for worship and activities before rejoining the rest of the congregation for the Lord's Prayer and Holy Communion. Children are warmly invited to join Junior Xpress, especially if this is their first time.

Youth Xpress

Young people in Years 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are invited to join Youth Xpress for discussion and debate around Christian themes. Breakfast is provided. We meet one Sunday every month at 10.45am in the Cathedral Library. The next session is Sunday 8 November. Please speak to the Sub Dean for more information: [email protected]

Cathedral Listening Team

Would you like to talk to someone confidentially? Is something/one on your heart? The Cathedral Listening team are volunteers, who sit in the Retrochoir behind the High Altar after the Choral Eucharist on a Sunday, ready to listen to anyone who would like to talk in confidence. They are available from after the service until 1.00pm. If you would like to talk to a Cathedral Listener, please approach them directly or sit nearby if they are already occupied.

Gift Aid on Contactless

During the collection, our stewards will have offered you a basket or a contactless device. If you gave your collection by contactless, did you know that you can gift aid your donation? To gift aid your donations simply donate one week on the fixed giving points as you came in, perhaps make a small donation one of these devices and it will ask you to enter your details for gift aid and the system will automatically apply gift aid on any future donation with the same card.

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral

The Spring edition of the Friends newsletter is available on the Cathedral website.

Become a Friend

Still thinking of joining us? We'd love to welcome you. The Friends play a vital part in contributing to the future of the Cathedral and its missions. Membership costs from £25 a year. Join the Friends today!

Contact Friends' Office

You can email the Friends: [email protected], call 020 7367 3724 or post to:

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral Southwark Cathedral London Bridge London, SE1 9DA

Giving to the Cathedral

We are encouraging everyone to join the Parish Giving Scheme. If you need any help signing up online or if you would prefer to have a paper copy of the application form please speak with our wardens, Maggie and Kristin or contact Canon Michael Rawson.

The Cathedral is keen to change to a more ethical and environmentally friendly bank and the move from many standing orders to one monthly transfer from the Parish Giving Scheme makes this aspiration achievable.

You can sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/bdzdpuhp. You will need your personal bank account details; the name of our parish: Southwark Cathedral; the PGS code for our parish: 370637001; and whether you are eligible for Gift Aid.

Are You New to the Cathedral?

We would love to get to know you, so please complete a Newcomer form, available from the stewards or contact the Sub Dean [email protected]

Praying for a New Bishop of Southwark

Bishop Christopher has now retired and work is progressing on the discernment process for the appointment of a bishop to succeed him and to build on all that Bishop Christopher has achieved.

Please join in the Diocese's prayer:

God of all times and places, send us a Bishop who will lead us faithfully through days of rejoicing and nights of challenge, with prayer and Scripture, with love and laughter, with bread and wine. Send your Holy Spirit to guide those entrusted with this process. May they recognise the person of your choice, with ears that are open and hearts that are wise.

Make us thankful for all that has gone before, ready and hopeful for all that lies ahead, led by a Bishop whose ministry is a blessing to everyone in Southwark Diocese, as we hear the good news of Jesus and delight in the love of God. Amen.

Southwark Cathedral Podcast

Episode 30 • Tim Goode on Ableism and the Church

In this episode of the Southwark Cathedral Podcast, the Dean speaks with Canon Timothy Goode of York Minster about his book, Breaking Not Broken: Ableism and the Church After Constantine, and the challenge of rethinking disability within Christian life.

Drawing on his own experiences and his understanding of theology, Timothy explores how assumptions about bodies, minds and ability shape our churches and communities. They consider what it means to move beyond sympathy towards empathy, why accessibility is about more than physical spaces, and how the Church might become a place where every person's story is recognised and valued.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

https://southwarkcathedralpodcast.podbean.com/

Weekly Bible Study at St Hugh's

Thurdays, 7.30pm

The Thursday Bible Study at St Hugh's, Bermondsey, SE1 3PT is inclusive, friendly and perfect for beginners or growing your confidence. Contact Bukky Omisakim for more information: https://sthughsbermondsey.org.uk/bible-study/

Autumn Parish Picnic

Today, after the 11.00am Choral Eucharist

Everyone is welcome!

16th Annual Robes SleepOut

Friday 20 November 2026, 7.00pm

This year will be the 16th Annual Robes SleepOut here at the Cathedral! Please hold the date.

The Robes Project is one of the Cathedral's highest priority charity partners. You can participate by signing up to sleep out and get sponsors to donate on your behalf: https://robes.org.uk/sleepout-robes/

If you would like to volunteer for the evening, please let Peppy Meunier know ([email protected]).

To find out more and find the right option for you, please reach out to Kristin Ruby ([email protected]) or Maggie Still ([email protected])

Robes SleepOut Sponsorship

If you would like to sponsor someone for the Robes SleepOut, you can do so with the following links:

Junior and Youth Xpress https://www.justgiving.com/team/jxandyxsouthwark Mark https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-oakley-2 Michael https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-rawson-13 Paul and Peppy https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-and-peppy-meunier-brock-2 Kristin https://www.justgiving.com/page/kristin-ruby-6

Robes Winter Night Shelter

The Cathedral hosts a winter night shelter as part of the Robes project, providing safe, warm accommodation on Friday evenings from January to March. We have a team of 40 volunteers who make it all happen and if you would like to be part of the team or keen to learn more please contact Neil Tryner at [email protected], one of the team leaders who is happy to explain. You do not need to have any experience of working with homeless people and we will provide support and training before you start.

We are always in need of volunteers to help cook dinner for 20 guests on Friday evening, sleep over on the shelter on Friday night and help cook breakfast on Saturday morning and clear the shelter and are looking for people who want to help with something practical to people in our community, are able to engage with people or happy to role sleeves up and do practical things like making beds up, moving furniture, cleaning showers or washing up.

Supporting Mission Through Our Giving

Southwark Cathedral's 2025 Mission Allocation totalled £27,921, which is being distributed to charities during 2026. Funded by 10% of the income received through planned giving, the Parish Giving Scheme and Sunday collections, these donations support organisations whose work reflects the Five Marks of Mission.

From responding to human need and challenging injustice to caring for creation. Read the full article and discover the charities receiving support.

We are now inviting nominations for the 2026 allocation, so please begin thinking about charities you would like the Cathedral to consider. The online nomination form is here Mission Allocation Form – Copy form. Please ask the Sub Dean if you would like a paper form.

Organ Recitals

Mondays, 1.20pm, free entry

26 October — Simon Hogan (Organist, Southwark Cathedral) 2 November — Mariusz Kozieł (Pieterskerk in Leiden) 9 November — Michael Chamberlain (Organ Scholar, Southwark Cathedral) 16 November — Michael Bonaventure (Edinburgh)

Become a School Foundation Governor

Cathedral Primary School is seeking a thoughtful, committed and community-minded person to join its governing board as a Foundation Governor. This is an opportunity to use your experience, judgement and values to support the strategic leadership of a Church of England school within the Diocese of Southwark.

Working collectively with other governors, you will help set the school's vision and strategic direction, hold executive leaders to account and oversee the effective use of resources. As a Foundation Governor, you will also play a particular part in preserving and developing the school's distinctive Christian character and strengthening its relationship with the Cathedral, Southwark Diocesan Board of Education and the wider Diocese.

What you will do

• Contribute to the school's Christian vision, ethos and long-term priorities.
• Ask constructive questions and use evidence to support and challenge school leaders.
• Help oversee educational performance, safeguarding, finance and school improvement.
• Champion inclusive provision and the flourishing of every pupil, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
• Support effective religious education, collective worship, spiritual development and preparation for the SIAMS inspection.
• Build positive links between the school, its community, Cathedral and the Diocese of Southwark.

Who we are looking for

You do not need to be an education professional or to have previous governance experience. We are looking for someone who supports the Christian foundation and vision of the school, cares about the education and wellbeing of children and young people, and can bring sound judgement, curiosity and a willingness to learn. You will need to listen well, work collaboratively, respect confidentiality and commit time to meetings, preparation, training and occasional school visits. We welcome interest from people with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Practical details

Role: Voluntary and unpaid; reasonable expenses may be available in line with school policy. Term of office: 4 years Location: Cathedral School, Redcross Way SE1 1HG Expected commitment: 3 full governing body meetings and 6 committee meetings per year plus a school visit each term. Closing date: 16 November 2026

How to express an interest

For an informal conversation or to request further information, including the full job description and person specification, please contact Canon Michael Rawson at [email protected]

To express an interest, please send a short statement by 16 November 2026.

Appointment is subject to the school's governing document, the requirements of the appointing body, eligibility checks and applicable safeguarding procedures. Cathedral School and SDBE welcome interest from people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

Theology Book Group

Thursday 19 November, 6.30pm

The next meeting of the Theology Book Group is on 19th November at 6.30pm. All are welcome, but please let us know you are coming by sending an email to Sarah Kell:

[email protected]

The book under discussion will be Simon Critchley's 'On Mysticism: The Experience of Ecstasy' (Profile Books, 2025), described by Rowan Williams as 'a significant and courageous invitation to think again about the kinds of thinking that matter'.

All Souls Requiem Eucharist

Monday 2 November 2026, 6.00pm

If you would like to contribute names for the Commemoration of the Departed at our All Souls' Requiem, do please use the sign-up sheets available at the back of the Nave.

The names of those who have died in the past year will be read aloud during the service, but all names will be placed upon the altar and carried to God in our prayers.

Congregational Meeting

Sunday 22 November, 12.30pm

The Clergy, Chapter and Cathedral Wardens would like to encourage a more regular dialogue with the Cathedral worshipping community and members on the Electoral Roll (in addition to our Annual General Meeting). We hope you can join us for this upcoming Congregational Meeting.

• Some updates will be shared on significant Cathedral repairs needed. We will have plenty of time for discussion.
• We will also have time for open conversation and encourage members and regular visitors to come with any questions about our parish vision, congregational life, volunteer engagement, worship, music, or safeguarding.
• In addition, our Cathedral CFO and COO will attend to answer questions about the Parish Giving Scheme, visitor engagement, maintaining our historic buildings, and ongoing public works around the Cathedral.

Prayer List

The Sick

Michael W, Dee Dee HS, Justine M, Rob B, Andy B, Julie A, Chloe A, Sarah M, Cyril B, Jack C, Judy, Madeleine L, Carla S, Bryan S, Tom J, Margaret B, Eden, Lizzie-Ann, Immy S, Charlie R, Mary H, Janet B, Pauline A, Janice G, James C, Jean P, Pam M, Shireen, Dinah K, Sarah R, Sally P, Sam J, Elizabeth H, Christopher KD, Santou BC, Caroline C, Paul DF, Franki G, Frances G

The Departed

Adrian Clarke, Alison Jones, Antony Zaccarini, Donald Install, Karen McClellan, George Bush, Phil, Tom Darch, Harry Rimmer, Isabelle Revol

Year's Mind

Brenda Bartlett, Bert Still, Prunella Scales, Colin Branch, Andrew Hutchinson

Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, material from which is included in this service, is copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2000.

All words covered by the Christian Copyright Licensing have been reproduced under CCL licence no. 223439 and livestreaming licence 145859.

The Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches in the USA: Scripture quotations from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible © 1989 The Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Southwark Cathedral

making space for love with heart, mind, and soul

It is good to welcome you to Southwark Cathedral. Set on the south bank of the River Thames, in one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in London, this building has been a constant witness in a place of change.

The first church was built on this site around the year 606. First a convent, then a monastery, it became in 1106 the Augustinian Priory of St Mary Overie ('over-the-river'). With Westminster Abbey and St Bartholomew the Great in Smithfield, it is one of the three remaining great monastic churches of London. At the Reformation, the Priory became a parish church, and it remains so for the people of Bankside. In 1905, as south London was rapidly expanding, the church was consecrated as the Cathedral for the new Diocese of Southwark.

The Cathedral has a momentous and significant history and has had links with many famous and influential characters including St Thomas Becket, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. It has also been a Cathedral for those who feel on the edges of faith or society, our welcome reaching out to all people in their beautiful God-given diversity.

Here, our Christian faith is captured in our vision to 'make space for love: with heart, mind, and soul'. Faith requires our hearts to stand up for social justice, upholding integrity and kindness, and supporting the vulnerable and oppressed. It challenges our thinking, inviting our minds to be enquiring, honest, and generous. Faith also seeks to deepen our inner lives, with the arts and creativity, by sharing in the life of our community, and by learning the arts of prayer and attention. In Jesus Christ we see the human face of God, and our faith in him is our joy and our life.

We really hope you enjoy being here with us today and that we will see you again very soon.

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