Solidarity Forever! Banners of the Durham Mining Community
All day
22 October - 7 November. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85, and celebrating the continuing solidarity of the Durham mining communities, a colourful selection of banners from the region’s many union lodges will be displayed around the Durham Cathedral this autumn.
Please Note: There is a soundcheck taking place inside the cathedral between 1.00-4.00pm which will make the Cathedral louder than usual. The Galilee Chapel will remain open as a place for private prayer and reflection.
All day
Morning Prayer
8:30am to 9:00am •The Shrine of St Cuthbert
Morning Prayer is a said service with prayers, psalms and bible readings. We pray for God’s blessing for the day ahead, for the world and those in need. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
Daughters of God: Women at Durham Cathedral - Museum Exhibition
10:00am to 4:00pm
Take a deep dive into the various roles women have played in the past and present at Durham Cathedral, as we mark 30 years since the first female priest was ordained, with the latest museum exhibition.
October half term activities
10:00am to 4:00pm
This October half term be inspired by the Miner Banner display and make a mini banner to take home.
Holy Communion
12:30pm to 1:00pm
A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by Grey College Choir, Durham
Byrd Responses
Psalm 78. 1-21
Noble in B minor
And I saw a new heaven Bainton
Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.
Fauré 100 – Violin and Piano recital by Fenella Humphreys and Martin Roscoe
7:30pm
Presented in partnership with MUSICON, Durham University’s professional concert series
