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The Art of Waiting: Advent Skills for Living

Paula Gooder offers a range of reflections for the Advent season around the theme of waiting.

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Attending a St Paul's service

If you’re new to attending church, find out what happens at a typical St Paul’s service.

Catherine Okoronkwo is a black woman with shoulder length braided hair, wearing a short sleeved black top with a clerical collar. She stands in the Cathedral high up on the triforium level, with the nave of the Cathedral behind her.

MLK Anniversary Choral Evensong Sermon Dec 2024

Sermon to mark the 60th Anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr preaching at St Paul's Cathedral. The Reverend Dr Catherine Okoronkwo, Canon Steward, at Choral Evensong , on 8th December 2024.

Love is Born

Love is Born: Exploring Advent and Christmas

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and Paula Gooder explore the mystery, wonder and also the darkness of the traditional Advent themes and the Christmas stories.

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USA Thanksgiving Day Service

The annual American Thanksgiving Day service.

Free and unticketed

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Sticking with Love: Advent with saints of every tribe and nation

Arun Arora and Paula Gooder share their passion for Advent and reflect on some of the inspiring stories of faith.

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A Service of Prayer and Reflection for Her Majesty The Queen

A group of young children and their families gathered around a table filled with craft activities.

St Paul’s welcomes over 450 children, parents and carers for Messy Cathedral 2024

On Saturday 17th February, St Paul’s welcomed 450 children, their families and carers for Messy Cathedral 2024.

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New Succentor installed and clergy honoured at special Evensong service

On Sunday 14th September, we welcomed the Reverend Timothy Miller as the Cathedral’s new Succentor at a special Evensong.

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Girl Choristers appear on CBBC’s Newsround ahead of first Christmas services

With their first Christmas services on the horizon, our new Girl Choristers had the opportunity to feature on CBBC’s Newsround.

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Service held to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A Service of Prayer and Reflection on the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II was held at St Paul's on Friday 9th September at 6pm.

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Services at the Cathedral on Sunday 18th and Monday 19th September

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, you are welcome to join us for our regular worship.

Their Majesties The King and Queen with the Dean and Bishop of London at the OBE Service

The King and Queen attend service at St Paul’s Cathedral honouring members of the Order of the British Empire

Their Majesties The King and Queen attended St Paul’s Cathedral on the 15th May, for a Service of Dedication for the Order of the British Empire.

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Terms and conditions of entry

Understand the terms and conditions of entering our building, whether for sightseeing, services or events.

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News and updates

Discover our latest news, including updates from the latest projects, details of special events, services, and more.

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Why we charge

Although our services are free, we ask our sightseeing visitors to contribute an entrance fee.

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Information for visiting choirs

Your choir can join us at the Cathedral and have the opportunity to sing as part of our daily services.

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Cathedral Ministers

Meet the full-time clergy who help organise our services and provide pastoral support to our visitors and worshippers.

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Confirmations

St Paul’s offers two confirmation services each year for those who attend churches within the Diocese of London.

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Our musicians

Behind our fantastic musical programme is a dedicated team of musicians, performing, planning services, conducting, teaching our choirs and much more.