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

Siobhán Jolley reflects on paintings in the National Gallery which anticipate the coming of Christ this Advent.

Rowan Williams explores the light and joy, as well as the darkness and strangeness of the Christmas story.  

A Singing Assembly for Advent with an address by the Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr Paula Gooder, led by Tom Daggett and sung by the Vicars Choral. Learn the hymn 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'.

Richard Sewell, Dean of St George's College in Jerusalem, reflects on Advent in the Holy Land.

Andrew Nunn reflects on the journey to Bethlehem this season of Advent.

The prospect of Christmas can highlight loss and absence. We produced this filmed reflection to offer an alternative message for Christmas in difficult times.

A trail for families to explore the Cathedral at Christmas time.

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

A Singing Assembly for Christmas, with an address by the Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, Dr Paula Gooder, led by Tom Daggett and sung by the Vicars Choral. Learn the hymn 'O Come All Ye Faithful'.

Lucy Winkett and Paula Gooder explore the pleasures, difficulties, and meanings of Christmas in good times and in bad.

The Christmas stories are some of the best-loved in the Bible, but their familiarity can mask their real, mind-boggling message. Paula Gooder unravels what these revolutionary stories really tell us about God, power, the poor, and the present day.

Malcolm Guite reflects on darkness and light through poetry for the month of November.

Patrick Craig writes about the rich and surprising gifts that Epiphany, the culmination of the Christmas season, brings, and of its wonderful music.