Advent Carol Service

Gloucester Cathedral holds its Advent Carol Service on Sunday 29 November, from 6pm to 7pm in the Nave. It's one of the cathedral's most atmospheric services of the year, marking the start of Advent with candlelight, choral music and quiet reflection.

The service begins in the darkness at the West End of the cathedral. From there, the choir and clergy move in procession towards the East by candlelight—a symbolic journey from darkness towards light that mirrors the season of Advent. Along the way, Bible readings and music from the Gloucester Cathedral Choir invite reflection on hope, expectation and the promise of light in the darkness. The choir is the main feature of the evening, and their singing carries through the Nave as the procession makes its way across the length of the building.

It's an open service, so you don't need to be a regular worshipper to come along; it's as much for first-time visitors as for those who attend every week. If you're looking for a quiet way to start the season, this is a good place to find it. The service runs from 6pm to 7pm in the Nave at Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX.