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Services

A priest will be available in St Georges Chapel on Friday 20 December between 1pm and 3pm

for Spiritual Conversation and Confession.

Confessions at other times before Christmas are available

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Today the Cathedral celebrates the Feast of St Nicholas with a Choral Eucharist sung by

the combined Cathedral Choirs of Newcastle and Durham. Music for the service includes

Apolytikion of Our Holy Father Nicholas of Myra by John Tavener.

Saturday 7 December

1130 Festival Eucharist for St Nicholas-tide

Monday 23 December

1500 The Crib Service

Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December

0800 Holy Communion

0830 Morning Prayer

1230 Holy Communion

1800 A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Come and hear the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth

of Jesus being told through nine lessons interspersed with the Cathedral Choir singing

traditional and modern carols. The service includes familar carols for everyone to sing.

2330 Midnight Mass

The service begins with the Blessing of the Crib after which we listen again to the angels

song of Gods glory, and of his peace and goodwill to all peoples, revealed in the birth of

Jesus. Music to include Sussex Carol arr. David Willcocks.

Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December

1000 Festal Eucharist for Christmas Day

Come and give thanks with the Bishop of Newcastle for Gods gift of his Son. Music to include

Missa Sancti Nicolai by Joseph Haydn.

Epiphany 19 January

1800 Epiphany Carol Service

Epiphany celebrates the appearance of Gods glory in the world through the birth of Jesus,

our Emmanuel (God with us), and the revelation of the incarnation to the Gentiles and the

whole world. Christ calls us out of darkness and into light, so that we may recognise his effecton all creation. In this service, we pray that our eyes may be opened to see his glory; for all are

made in the image and likeness of God. Music to include The Three Kings by Cornelius.

A perfect way to prepare for Christmas Day itself as children hear the story of Christmas unfold,

with familiar traditional carols for everyone to sing.


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Events & ConcertsThursday 5 December

1930 Action for Children Christmas Concert

Come and watch your local schools perform. All money raised will go towards supporting the

work of Action for Children in the North East.

Tickets 8 Adults & 6 Concessions

Available from 03001232112

Sunday 8 December

1500 Marie Curie Lights to Remember

Marie Curie Cancer Care invite you to dedicate candles to the memory of loved ones. There

will be readings, reflections, music and carols, with songs from the Gosforth and

District Choir.

Admission free

Monday 9 December

1900 Yule Tide Tales

Mad Alice Theatre Company presents a story-telling show for Christmas. Sitting on a yule log,

as if around a gently crackling, winter fire, the actors tell seasonal stories interspersed with

songs and poems.

Tickets 2.50 Adults & 1 Children

Family tickets capped at 8

Available on the door or from [email protected] 12 December

1730 Haway in a Manger Street Nativity

A joint venture between Methodists, Roman Catholics, Anglicans and the Salvation Army.

Haway in a Manger is a contemporary nativity set in the heart of the city, tackling hard-hitting

issues relevant to the city in 2013.

Begins at Haymarket Metro Station

Wednesday 18 December

1900 Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Concert

Join us for a candlelit celebrity concert. You can enjoy a range of performances by specialguests who have all come together to support Teenage Cancer Trust.

Tickets 10, 30 for a family or group of four

Tickets available from Newcastle City Hall Box Office

Thursday 19 December

1800 Crisis Skylight Carols

A carol service featuring readings and other performances led by Crisis Skylight clients.

Admission is free

Book your place from 0191 222 0622


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