Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in worship, outreach, welcome and care

January - June 2018

What’s On

Thursday 1 - Wednesday 28 February

Spring Exhibitions

SSAFA - ‘100 Hearts for 100 Years’South TranseptSSAFA the Armed Forces charity brings their moving collection of pin cushion ‘sweethearts’ to Ely this Spring.

Ouse Life - ‘To End All Wars’South West TranseptA dynamic new art installation from OuseLife commemorating the impact of the First World War in Cambridgeshire.

Faith For Peace Lady ChapelA touring exhibition exploring perspectives on peace from 3 Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Please see our website for more info.

January Sunday 7 January, 10.30amSung Eucharist for Epiphany

Wednesday 10 January, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert Drake University Chamber Choir

Thursday 11 January, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert - Menotti’s Opera - Amahl and the Night Visitors

Sunday 14 January, 4pmEpiphanytide Procession

Wednesday 24 January, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert Randolph-Macon College Choir

Saturday 27 January, 7.30pmSing-a-Long ‘Sound of Music’*

Sunday 28 January, 10.30amSung Eucharist with Procession and consecration of new altar

Tuesday 30 January, 7.30pmTopping & Company Book Event Ruby Wax*

FebruaryMonday 5 February, 7.30pmRiding Lights Theatre Company / Scientists in CongregationsFaith in the Questions TourCounting The Clouds

Tuesday 6 February, 7.30pm A Pastoral Heart: The Enduring Legacy of Michael Mayneby Joel Huffstetler, Rector at St. Luke’s Parish, Cleveland, Tennessee

Thursday 8 February, 7pmKing’s Ely Music Festival Finalists’ Concert

Saturday 10 Febuary, 7.30pmSparkling Valentine’s Concert by Candlelight* With concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith

Monday 1 - Thursday 25 JanuaryStar of Bethlehem - Laser Art installation

Friday 2 February, 7.30pmCandlemas*

Sunday8.15am Holy Communion10.30am Sung Eucharist4.00pm Evensong

Monday - Saturday7.30am Morning Prayer8.00am Holy Communion12.10pm Holy Communion (Thursdays and Saints’ Days)5.30pm Evensong

Regular Worship

Lent, Holy Week and EasterMusic of Faith, Songs of Scripture

Music and song have always been at the heart of Christian faith and worship. Throughout the scriptures the community of the faithful have responded to the divine by singing and making music upon instruments of all kinds.

This Lent, we will be reflecting on the music of our faith and the songs of scripture, the psalms, as a means of bringing us closer to God. We journey to the cross accompanied by songs of lament which deepen our prayer and we greet the resurrection with joyful songs of praise and thanksgiving.

During Lent, there will be special services and guest preachers, opportunities for reflection and our usual Lent Lunches.

Keeping Lent14 February - 29 March

Wednesday 14 February8am & 12.10pmHoly Communion with Imposition of Ashes7.30pmSung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

Sundays during Lent, 5pmLent Discussion on Psalms and Scripture

Tuesdays during Lent, 1pmMeditation and Music for Lent

Tuesdays during Lent, 9pmCandlelit Compline A quiet reflective end to the day sung in the Lady Chapel

Fridays during Lent, 12.10pmEucharist with Address followed by lunch in the Lady Chapel organised by the Mothers’ Union

There will be a dedicated leaflet about Lent, Holy Week and Easter which can be downloaded from the website or collected from the Cathedral.

Thursday 8 March, 6.30pmVolunteer Recruitment Open EveningJoin us for this informal evening to find out how you can volunteer at Ely Cathedral. New volunteers are always very welcome and we have many opportunities available.See website for more information.

Sunday 11 March, 6.30pmLenten Taize Service

Monday 12 March 1.10pmLunchtime ConcertBlair Academy Choir & Orchestra

Saturday 17 March, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert Suffolk Singers

Wednesday 21 March, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert Washington National Cathedral Choir

Saturday 24 March, 7.30pmEly Choral Society Concert* St John Passion - J. S. Bach

Sunday 11 February, 6.30pmLove - Secular and Sacred in Worship

Wednesday 21 February, 9amWorld Vision Conference

Saturday 24 February, 1pmGlobal’s Make Some Noise Muscle Mashup

MarchThursday 8 March, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert - St James School Choir

Tuesday 13 February, 6.30pmThe Big Pancake Party and Pancake Race

Organ Recitals

Tuesday 23 January, 7.30pmEdmund AldhouseLa natvité du Seigneur - Messiaen

Thursday 22 February, 7.30pmEdmund Aldhouse

Thursday 15 March, 7.30pmPaul Trepte

Thursday 19 April, 7.30pmAaron Shilson

Thursday 17 May, 7.30pmSarah MacDonald

Thursday 14 June, 7.30pmEdmund Aldhouse & Aaron Shilson Organ duets

April

Friday 6 April, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert Radcliffe on Kent Male Voice Choir

Sunday 8 April, 6.30pmEaster Praise - Contemporary Worship

Thursday 12 April, 7pm for 7.30pmFriends of Ely CathedralWine Tasting Evening*

Saturday 14 April, 5.30pmCome & Sing Evensong with the Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers

Sunday 22 April, 2pmLunchtime Concert - Junior Prime Brass

Tuesday 24 April, 8.30amChamber of Commerce Skills workshop

Tuesday 24 April, 9amCelebration of Business Exhibition

Thursday 26 April, 7.30pmWoodbridge School Concert* A Child of Our Time - Tippett

Friday 27 April, 10amEastern Region Vocations Fair

Saturday 28 April, 7.30pmEly Sinfonia Concert*From Russia With Love

May

Tuesday 1 May, 7.30pmOrder of St Etheldreda Annual Dinner

Wednesday 2 May, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert - Guildhall Saxes

Thursday 3 May, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert Danish Royal Chapel Choir

Thursday 10 May, 7.30pmFestal Eucharist for Ascension Day

Saturday 12 May, 7.30pmLibera*

Sunday 13 May, 6.30pmChristian Aid Week Service

Thursday 17 May, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert Choir of William Jewel College

Saturday 19 May, 5pmRSCM Festival Service

Sunday 20 May, 6.30pmPentecost Praise with Baptism & Confirmation

Thursday 24 May, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert - Neil Colledge

Monday 28 May, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert University of London Chamber Choir

Tuesday 29th May 1.10pmLunchtime Concert - Platt River Singers

Thursday 31 May, 10.30am Retired Clergy Eucharist

Thursday 31 May, 7.30pm Corpus Christi Solemn Eucharist

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Holy Week and Easter 25 March - 1 April

Our guest preacher during Holy Week will be the Rt Revd Rowan Williams

Palm Sunday 25 March10.30am Procession with Palms and Sung Eucharist4pm Evensong

Monday in Holy Week 26 March7.30pm Eucharist with Address

Tuesday in Holy Week 27 March9pm Compline with Address

Wednesday in Holy Week 28 March7.30pm A Choral Devotion for Holy Week

Maundy Thursday 29 March10.30am Chrism Eucharist with the Blessing of Oils and renewal of Ordination Vows 7.30pm The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, Sung Eucharist and Washing of the Feet 9pm The Watch of the Passion

Good Friday 30 March10am March of Witness Service Noon Preaching of the Cross 1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross 4pm Children’s Activity 5.30pm Evensong

Easter Eve 31 March5.30pm Evensong 8pm Easter Vigil, Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist of Easter

Easter Day 1 April10.30am Orchestral Eucharist 4pm Festal Evensong

Eating and Drinking

The Almonry Restaurant has an excellent reputation for its locally sourced, home-cooked food and stunning location in the Cathedral grounds. Open daily from 9amSunday from 11amTelephone 01353 666360

The Refectory Café offers a delicious range of refreshments, including home-made cakes, scones, quiches, soups, sandwiches and platters.Open daily from 10amSunday from Noon

Shopping

Cathedral Shop: Located inside the Cathedral, it offers a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, jewellery, cards, CDs, stationery, books and local artisan crafts.Open Monday - Saturday from 10amSunday from Noon

The Old Choir House: Situated on the High Street, it is one of Ely’s most imaginative gift shops with an extensive range of unique gifts and treats including cards, pottery, accessories, homeware and jewellery.Open Monday - Saturday from 10am

Cathedral Tours

Experience a Tower Tour at Ely Cathedral. The unique Octagon Tower, 170 steps ascending medieval turrets, is considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown. The West Tower offers one of the best views in East Anglia and is well worth the 288-step climb to the top. Tours available daily (subject to guide avail-ability). Advance booking advised. Ground Floor tours included in Cathedral entry ticket.

Stained Glass Museum

The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops,family drop-ins and lectures throughout theyear. For further information visit:www.stainedglassmuseum.com or contact: curator@stainedglassmuseum.comOpen Monday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm Sunday from Noon

Cathedral Passes

If you live in the CB6 or CB7 postal area, or are a member of the electoral roll of a church within the Diocese of Ely, or a student in higher education in Cambridgeshire, you are entitled to a special pass giving you free access to the ground floor of the Cathedral. For more information or to check eligibility, see our website or ask at the Cathedral.

Visiting Ely Cathedral

June

Friday 1 June, 1.10pmLunchtime ConcertDerwent Singers

Saturday 2 June11am & 3pmOpen University Graduation Ceremonies 10am - 5pmEtheldreda Craft & Food Fair (Palace Green)

Sunday 10 June, 1.10amLunchtime Concert Iowa City West High School

Monday 11 June, 6.30pmFriends of Ely Cathedral New Friends’ Evening*

Wednesday 13 June, 7.30pmLe Concert Spirituel* Part of the Aldeburgh Festival 2018

Sunday 17 June, 2pmLunchtime ConcertStockholm Boys’ Choir

Monday 18 June, 7pmFriends of Ely CathedralSummer Social Evening*

Wednesday 20 June, 6.30pmFlower Festival Preview Evening*

Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 June Flower Festival - ‘Kaleidoscope of Life’*See pages 10-11 for more info

Friday 22 June, 7pmMilitary Wives Concert & Private View of Flower Festival*

Friday 29 June, 1.10pmLunchtime Concert - First United Methodist Church of Prattville Choir

Saturday 30 June, 5pmOrdination of Priests

Sunday 1July, 10.30amOrdination of Deacons

* Ticketed event

Box Office: 01353 660349 ww.elycathedral.org

More information about all of these events can be found on our website. Dates and times correct at time of going to press. Please visit our website for any unscheduled changes or cancellations.

Free School Holiday Drop-in Sessions 10am - NoonOur free holiday drop-in sessions forchildren of all ages are held in the LadyChapel (except Bank Holidays). Activitiesinclude: story telling, brass rubbing, artsand crafts, puzzles and games.

Monday 12 & Wednesday 14 February Design and Technology in the Cathedral Wednesday 4 April - Easter CraftsMonday 9 & Wednesday 11 April - PeaceWednesday 30 May Science Special - Shapes and Colour

Kaleidoscope of Life takes place in the magnificent setting of Ely Cathedral.

This highly anticipated event is expected to be the most spectacular Flower Festival in the East of England.

Over 50,000 blooms will adorn the Cathedral in breath-taking displaysdepicting ‘Life’. The Festival’s Creative Director is Chelsea gold medal winnerRoger Woolnough who was the mastermind behind Ely Cathedral’shighly acclaimed 2013 Flower Festival.

Throughout the event, Ely’s 14th century Lady Chapel will host a programme of musical performances. Visitors to the Festival can also enjoy floral demonstrations by professional arrangers as well as an opportunity for shopping in the Gift & Craft Marquee located in the Cathedral grounds.

Preview Evening - Wednesday 20 June6.30pm - Tickets to the Preview Evening are limited. Includes a champagne reception in the Bishop’s Garden with special guest Diarmuid Gavin.

Thursday 21 June9.30am - 5.00pm

Friday 22 June9.30am - 5.00pm7.00pm - 9.00pm - A special evening viewing of the Flower Festival preceded by a concert from the Military Wives Choir.

Saturday 23 June9.30am - 5.00pm6.30pm - 8.30pm - The Flower Festival will be open specifically for people with a disability or limited mobility and their carers. Assistance dogs and mobility aids welcome.

Sunday 24 JuneNoon - 4.00pm

Tickets available from Box Office: 01353 660349 and www.elycathedral.orgFor full details and ticket information see our website or pick up a Flower Festival leaflet.

Ely Cathedral AppIncludes a Tour of the Cathedral, a Children’s Tour of the Cathedral, the Story of St Etheldreda, and a Tour of the Monastic Precinct. Download it now for free.

There is no admission charge on Sunday or if you are coming to worship. Access to the Cathedral Shop and Refectory Café are free.

Images © Keith Heppell, Andrew Sharpe, James Billings, ECPL.

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The Order of St EtheldredaWould you like a closer involvement in sustaining the Cathedral’s historic fabric, music tradition and education work for future generations? Our special membership group, the Order of St Etheldreda, may be for you. Benefits include priority booking to popular Cathedral events, and more. Contact development@elycathedral.org or telephone 01353 660365 for details.

The Friends of Ely CathedralThis organisation exists to support the Cathedral and new members are always welcome. Money raised by Friends provides gifts to enhance our beautiful and very special Cathedral. Contact friends@elycathedral.org or telephone 01353 660348 for details.