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A Spirituality of Summer

Gemma Simmonds CJ reflects on a spirituality of the summer.

Martin Luther King at St Paul's

Explore the services and events taking place to mark Dr Martin Luther King Jr's historic visit to St Paul's Cathedral 60 years ago.

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Girls join St Paul’s Cathedral Choir for first time in 900-year history

On Sunday 30th June 2024, two girls from St Paul’s Cathedral School formally joined the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir as full choristers for the first time in its 900-year history.

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St Paul’s Cathedral announces the appointment of new Residentiary Canon and Precentor

The Revd Canon Philip Banks has been appointed by His Majesty The King as Residentiary Canon and Precentor.

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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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Conversations with the Risen Christ

Tessa Bosworth reflects on conversations with Christ for Easter.

Residentiary Canon and Precentor

The Crown and the Bishop of London are seeking to appoint a senior priest to the post of Residentiary Canon and Precentor, as the Chapter Executive Lead for the Liturgy, Worship and Special Events.As a member of Chapter, you will be fully involved in the spiritual life, outreach, governance and operations of the Cathedral. You will be committed to good stewardship of people and resources, inter-culturally skilled and strategically creative.What does it mean to be a Residentiary Canon at St Paul’s Cathedral?St Paul’s has an exciting mission and ministry full of opportunities and challenges which touches the lives of over a million people a year – including visitors, worshippers, young people, and the City of London. As a Residentiary Canon, you will be fully involved in the mission, work and ministry of the Cathedral, with a calling to inspire and encourage others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.The Canon Precentor will:Be a member of ChapterHold an executive role in the CathedralBe a Minister in the Cathedral.The role of the PrecentorThe Precentor will oversee, manage and support the work of the Liturgy, Worship and Special Events Directorate. As Director, the Precentor is responsible for around 20 FTE staff with a budget of £1.5m rising to £2.3m following Girls’ Voices Project 2025.Within this directorate there are four departments:The Liturgical Office organises and enables the day-to-day worship of the Cathedral as well as special services.The Music Department delivers world-class music for worship, concerts and other occasions.The Virgers’ Department provides practical facilitation and support for the Cathedral’s worship.Special Events plan and manage special events and services for the Cathedral.For the full person specification and role description, please visit the link above.The deadline for applications is Sunday 21st April at 11:59pm. The Crown and the Bishop of London are seeking to appoint a senior priest to the post of Residentiary Canon and Precentor, as the Chapter Executive Lead for the Liturgy, Worship and Special Events.

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Mary

Cally Hammond reflects on Mary, Mother of Christ, for the month of May.

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Faith and Politics

Graeme Smith reflects on Christians' involvement in politics.

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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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Crypt Café reopens to the public following full refurbishment

Visitors to St Paul’s now have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of history, as the Crypt Café reopens to the public for the first time since the pandemic.

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St Paul’s Cathedral’s interior transformed by sound and light show

This week, the interior of St Paul’s Cathedral is being transformed by the immersive sound and light show, ‘Luminous’.

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The Reverend Robert Kozak appointed as Sacrist and Head of Liturgy

We are very pleased to announce that the Reverend Robert Kozak has been appointed as Sacrist and Head of Liturgy.

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Bonhoeffer and Discipleship: following Jesus today

Andreas Loewe and Paula Gooder discuss the enduring legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

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St Paul's Cathedral welcomes Hilary Punnett as Assistant Director of Music as it expands world-leading music programme

St Paul's Cathedral has today announced leading conductor and organist, Hilary Punnett, as its new Assistant Director of Music

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Girls’ Voices features on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’

This year marked the first time in St Paul’s history where our girl choristers joined the boys to sing at our Easter services. Ahead of the services, we were delighted to see our Girls’ Voices project feature in last week’s episode of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’.

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World premiere of new music marks 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King preaching at St Paul’s Cathedral

On Sunday, in St Paul’s Cathedral, the world premiere of a new piece of music took place. It was commissioned by the Chapter of St Paul’s to mark 60 years since the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr preached in the Cathedral.

George Inscoe, Sub Organist

George Inscoe appointed as new Sub Organist of St Paul's Cathedral

We are delighted to announce the appointment of George Inscoe as our new Sub Organist, from 1st March 2025.

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Gen Z and the City

A panel discussion to launch a new partnership which examines the values driving Gen Z and their work practices.

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Eternal Rest Grant Them: Music, faith and grief

Andrew Carwood explores how music and religion come together to deal with fear and loss, and provide comfort and hope.