Events at Hereford Cathedral throughout December
Saturday 11 December
Handel’s Messiah, by candlelight, sung Hereford Choral. Ticket information 0845 46 33 124 tickets@herefordcahoralsociety.org
Saturday 18 December
Advent Fair and Carols for Shoppers: over 30 stalls of local crafts, produce and seasonal gifts. Mince pies, hot coffee and much more. Christmas Fair 10 am – 2 pm: Carols for Shoppers 12 noon
Sunday 19 December
The Evening Hour; a service of prayer for healing and wholeness with words and music from Iona and Taize and time for quiet reflection; all are welcome. The service is held on the second Sunday of each month. 5.30 pm
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December
Festival of Lessons and Carols; admission by ticket only. Which are available free of charge from Carol Service Tickets, 5 College Cloisters, Hereford HR1 2NG. Please send a stamped addressed envelope with a note stating the number of tickets required (max four per household) and for which service 22 or 23 December). Written applications only. 7 pm
Christmas Eve
Sunday School Nativity Play for children and their families 3 pm
Evensong with Blessing of the Crib 5.30 pm
Christmas Day
Holy Communion with hymns 8 am
The Cathedral Eucharist 10 am
Matins 11.30 am
Evensong 3.30 pm
Tuesday 28 December Holy Innocents Day
A Service of Remembrance for parents who have suffered the loss of a child, whether recently or long ago, and for their families. 3.30 pm