Services

Rochester Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship since AD604. With its roots in the Benedictine tradition, the ongoing daily pattern of morning and evening prayer and Eucharist (or Holy Communion) continues the prayers and praises of countless generations in this Cathedral.

Usual pattern of services

Sunday

8am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)

9.30am Choral Mattins

10.30am Cathedral Eucharist

3.15pm Evening Prayer or Evensong

Monday - Friday

7.45am Morning Prayer

8am Said Holy Communion

1pm Said Holy Communion (Thursday only)

5.30pm Evensong (Evening Prayer on Wednesday)

Saturday

8.45am Morning Prayer 9am Holy Communion 3.15pm Evening Prayer or Evensong

Always Evening Prayer on Wednesdays and during Choir holidays. Please see the Music List for up to date information on Evensongs.

Music List

The detailed schedule of services for the next few weeks can be found here. This includes any changes to our regular pattern of services

Attending a service

Everyone is welcome to join us at a service at Rochester Cathedral whether you are a regular worshipper or joining a service for the first time. Here’s what to expect when joining us.

Service Information

Find out about the different types of services we hold at Rochester Cathedral

Pilgrimages to Rochester

We encourage people to make a pilgrimage to Rochester Cathedral and be a part of the 1400 year old history of Rochester as a place of spiritual journeying.

Sunday Club

Children of all ages are very welcome to join Rochester Cathedral's Sunday Club.

Special services at Rochester Cathedral

Baptism, Confirmation and Admission to Holy Communion

Rochester Cathedral has a lively and growing congregation and we are delighted to baptise those with a significant connection to this cathedral or who are regular worshippers here

Weddings and blessings

We are delighted to receive enquiries about getting married at Rochester Cathedral. Couples with a strong connection to the Cathedral are eligible to get married here.