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Mind of the Maker - series review with videos
A series of Sunday evening conversations under the dome of St Paul's have concluded with a call for us to be 'more imaginative about our faith'.

Battle of the Atlantic remembered at St Paul's, 70 years on
Veterans from the Merchant and Royal Navies have gathered at St Paul's for a service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.

'A strange power and fascination' - good and bad money debated at St Paul's
Our modern-day relationship with money has been put under scrutiny as an illustrious panel came to St Paul's to debate whether there was such a thing as 'good money'.

Today in history: 100 years since failed St Paul's bomb plot
Today (7 May 2013) marks exactly 100 years since a failed Suffragette plot to blow up the Bishop's throne in St Paul's Cathedral.

The City and the Common Good: St Paul’s debates the role of ‘good money’ in the City
One of the UK's leading economic historians will lead a discussion on the subject of 'good money' within the heart of the UK's financial district.

Simon Johnson to begin summer celebrity organ series
The annual summer of series of organ recitals at St Paul's kicks off in May with the Cathedral's Organist offering a programme including Bach and Walton.

Philippa Boardman installed as St Paul's Canon
The Bishop of London and the Chapter of St Paul's have officially installed the Reverend Philippa Boardman as the Cathedral's new Canon Treasurer.

The Address given by the Bishop of London at the funeral of Baroness Thatcher
The Address given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Richard Chartres, KCVO, Bishop of London at the funeral of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven LG, OM, FRS

Good business will 'attract, nurture and reward good people'
A series of debates on ethics and the purpose of the financial sector has begun with discussion on Good People, led by the Head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.

The order of service for the funeral of Baroness Thatcher
Download the full order of service for the funeral of The Right Honourable The Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven LG, OM, FRS

The funeral of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven LG, OM, FRS
The funeral of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven LG, OM, FRS, will be held at St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday, 17 April. The service will begin at 11am (10am GMT). More details will follow.

The City and the Common Good: The role of ‘good people’ in the City
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales will be joined by a top financial crime expert, an Anglican Bishop and a Guardian columnist to discuss good people at the UK's financial heart.

Beethoven to fill St Paul's for Lord Mayor's charity
The sounds of Beethoven's epic ninth symphony will fill St Paul's this May, as the Lord Mayor of London continues his year of charity fundraising.

A dome with a view - St Paul's galleries re-open for Easter
After three months of repair work to many hundreds of steps, the two external galleries on the dome of St Paul's will re-open this weekend.

Easter fun for children at St Paul's
Children visiting St Paul's over the Easter holidays are being given the chance to connect with the rich work and history of the Cathedral, thanks to a new family trail.

St Paul's employees guaranteed a living wage
The increased cost of living has been recognised by St Paul's, as the Cathedral has now been accredited a London Living Wage employer.

Marmalade proves to be the preserve of the clergy
The breakfast tastes of the Bishop of London and Dean of St Paul's have been revealed, after they were presented with jars of marmalade by Cathedral volunteers.

The Empire Sculptor - St Paul's loans work to major new exhibition
A bust depicting a former Surveyor to the Fabric of St Paul's is being given on loan to a major new exhibition

'Batter my heart' - A John Donne sonnet to mark World Poetry Day
A sonnet by John Donne (1572-1631), Dean of St Paul's Cathedral and one of England’s foremost poets, to mark World Poetry Day.

Red buckets replace collection plates this Red Nose Day
The Dean of St Paul's will swap his cassock for a red nose on Friday as Cathedral staff do their bit for Comic Relief.

Archbishop to stop at St Paul's on pilgrimage to Canterbury
The new Archbishop of Canterbury will pray at St Paul's Cathedral as he travels to Canterbury for his Enthronement ceremony.

Famous faces talk about their journeys of faith in special Eastertide series
Four recognisable names from modern British culture talk about their journeys of faith in a series of 'conversations under the dome'.

New Prebendaries installed at special St Paul’s service
Four new Prebendaries have been welcomed to St Paul's at a special collation and installation service.

The genius of Wren’s ‘trial-and-error’ approach to St Paul's dome
Sir Christopher Wren wrestled with the design of the famous St Paul’s dome even as it was being built, remodelling its profile countless times.

Treat your mum this Mothering Sunday
With Mothering Sunday now just days away, the Restaurant at St Paul's is offering three special menus, covering brunch, lunch and afternoon tea.

St Paul’s debates look at City and the Common Good
A series of debates under the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral will look at the financial heart of the UK

All wrapped up - model of St Paul's marks start of Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight began in style at St Paul's as a model of the Cathedral made entirely from Fairtrade wrappers was unveiled.

Christopher Martin-Jenkins memorial service set for St Paul's
A memorial service to cricket journalist and former president of the MCC, Christopher Martin-Jenkins MBE, is to be held at St Paul's Cathedral.

Juries and migration discussed as Question Time came to St Paul's
In a wide-ranging debate for the BBC's flagship debate programme, Question TIme, a 150-strong audience put questions to a panel representing all three major political parties and social views.

Full line-up for BBC Question Time at St Paul's announced
Three political heavyweights, an author and journalist, and the former Canon Chancellor of St Paul's, will make up the panel for this week's BBC Question Time, broadcast from the Cathedral.

LSO and Sir Colin Davis St Paul's Berlioz recording available on CD
A recording of Berlioz's huge masterpiece, Grande Messe des morts, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Colin Davis, is now available on CD.

St Paul's Canon Pastor, Bishop Michael Colclough, set to retire
Bishop Michael Colclough, Canon Pastor of St Paul’s Cathedral, has announced that he will retire with effect from 30September 2013.

Children come to St Paul's to take on Climate Week Challenge
Children from across London are set to come to St Paul's to take on a challenge to come up with an idea of how people can live and work more sustainably.

St Paul’s to host BBC Question Time
BBC One’s political debate programme, Question Time, is being hosted from St Paul’s for the first time in the programme’s history, it has been announced.

Listen again to Sunday Worship from St Paul's on BBC Radio 4
In a change from its usual format, this week's Sunday Worship on BBC Radio 4 was a 40-minute feature, presented by the Canon Chancellor of St Paul's, Mark Oakley.

Justin Welby is made Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's
Justin Welby has officially become Archbishop of Canterbury in a service held at St Paul's Cathedral.

London churches come to St Paul’s for Patron Saint celebration
Worshippers from across the Diocese of London have gathered in St Paul’s for a special Eucharist to celebrate the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul.

Justin Welby to be confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's ceremony
The Right Reverend Justin Welby will officially take up the post of Archbishop of Canterbury at a service to be held at St Paul's.

St Paul's appoints new Canon Treasurer to its Chapter
St Paul’s Cathedral is delighted at the appointment of the Reverend Prebendary Philippa Jane Boardman to the position of Canon Treasurer.

A taste of the countryside comes to St Paul's
To mark the beginning of the agricultural year, St Paul's played host to some of the most modern farming machinery and livestock on Wednesday, January 16.

Special offers in the Restaurant at St Paul's this January
With the New Year now in full swing, the Restaurant at St Paul's Cathedral has a number of special lunch offers to brighten the dull January days.