What's on at Ely Cathedral Jan - June 2018

What’s On January - June 2018 Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in worship, outreach, welcome and care

Regular Worship Sunday 8.15am Holy Communion 10.30am Sung Eucharist 4.00pm Evensong

Monday - Saturday 7.30am Morning Prayer 8.00am Holy Communion 12.10pm Holy Communion

(Thursdays and Saints’ Days)

5.30pm Evensong Thursday 1 - Wednesday 28 February

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

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

Faith For Peace Lady Chapel A 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, 10.30am Sung Eucharist for Epiphany Wednesday 10 January, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Drake University Chamber Choir Thursday 11 January, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - Menotti’s Opera - Amahl and the Night Visitors Sunday 14 January, 4pm Epiphanytide Procession Wednesday 24 January, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Randolph-Macon College Choir Saturday 27 January, 7.30pm Sing-a-Long ‘Sound of Music’* Sunday 28 January, 10.30am Sung Eucharist with Procession and consecration of new altar Tuesday 30 January, 7.30pm Topping & Company Book Event Ruby Wax*

February Monday 5 February, 7.30pm Riding Lights Theatre Company / Scientists in Congregations Faith in the Questions Tour Counting The Clouds Tuesday 6 February, 7.30pm A Pastoral Heart: The Enduring Legacy of Michael Mayne

by Joel Huffstetler, Rector at St. Luke’s Parish, Cleveland, Tennessee Thursday 8 February, 7pm King’s Ely Music Festival Finalists’ Concert Saturday 10 Febuary, 7.30pm Sparkling Valentine’s Concert

by Candlelight* With concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith

Monday 1 - Thursday 25 January Star of Bethlehem - Laser Art installation Friday 2 February, 7.30pm

Candlemas*

Organ Recitals Tuesday 23 January, 7.30pm Edmund Aldhouse La natvité du Seigneur - Messiaen Thursday 22 February, 7.30pm Edmund Aldhouse Thursday 15 March, 7.30pm Paul Trepte Thursday 19 April, 7.30pm Aaron Shilson Thursday 17 May, 7.30pm Sarah MacDonald Thursday 14 June, 7.30pm Edmund Aldhouse & Aaron Shilson Organ duets Thursday 8 March, 6.30pm Volunteer Recruitment Open Evening Join 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, 6.30pm Lenten Taize Service Tuesday 13 February, 6.30pm The Big Pancake Party and Pancake Race Sunday 11 February, 6.30pm Love - Secular and Sacred in Worship Wednesday 21 February, 9am World Vision Conference Saturday 24 February, 1pm Global’s Make Some Noise Muscle Mashup

March

Thursday 8 March, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - St James School Choir

Monday 12 March 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Blair Academy Choir & Orchestra Saturday 17 March, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Suffolk Singers Wednesday 21 March, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Washington National Cathedral Choir Saturday 24 March, 7.30pm Ely Choral Society Concert* St John Passion - J. S. Bach

Lent, Holy Week and Easter Music 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 Lent

Tuesdays during Lent, 1pm Meditation and Music for Lent

Wednesday 14 February 8am & 12.10pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes 7.30pm Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

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

14 February - 29 March

Sundays during Lent, 5pm Lent Discussion on Psalms and Scripture

Fridays during Lent, 12.10pm Eucharist 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.

Holy Week and Easter 25 March - 1 April

Our guest preacher during Holy Week will be the Rt Revd Rowan Williams Palm Sunday 25 March 10.30am Procession with Palms and Sung Eucharist 4pm Evensong Monday in Holy Week 26 March 7.30pm Eucharist with Address Tuesday in Holy Week 27 March 9pm Compline with Address Wednesday in Holy Week 28 March 7.30pm A Choral Devotion for Holy Week

Maundy Thursday 29 March 10.30am 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 Easter Eve 31 March Good Friday 30 March 5.30pm Evensong 10am March of Witness Service 8pm Easter Vigil, Baptism, Confirmation Noon Preaching of the Cross and First Eucharist of Easter 1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross 4pm Children’s Activity Easter Day 1 April 5.30pm Evensong 10.30am Orchestral Eucharist 4pm Festal Evensong

April

Wednesday 2 May, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - Guildhall Saxes

Friday 6 April, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Radcliffe on Kent Male Voice Choir Sunday 8 April, 6.30pm Easter Praise - Contemporary Worship Thursday 12 April, 7pm for 7.30pm Friends of Ely Cathedral Wine Tasting Evening* Saturday 14 April, 5.30pm Come & Sing Evensong with the Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers

Thursday 3 May, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Danish Royal Chapel Choir Thursday 10 May, 7.30pm Festal Eucharist for Ascension Day Saturday 12 May, 7.30pm Libera* Sunday 13 May, 6.30pm Christian Aid Week Service

Sunday 22 April, 2pm Lunchtime Concert - Junior Prime Brass

Thursday 17 May, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Choir of William Jewel College

Tuesday 24 April, 8.30am Chamber of Commerce Skills workshop

Saturday 19 May, 5pm RSCM Festival Service

Tuesday 24 April, 9am Celebration of Business Exhibition

Sunday 20 May, 6.30pm Pentecost Praise with Baptism & Confirmation

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

Thursday 24 May, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - Neil Colledge

Friday 27 April, 10am Eastern Region Vocations Fair

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

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

Tuesday 29th May 1.10pm IN CONCERT Lunchtime Concert - Platt River Singers

May Tuesday 1 May, 7.30pm Order of St Etheldreda Annual Dinner

Libera

Thursday 31 May, 10.30am Retired Clergy Eucharist Thursday 31 May, 7.30pm Corpus Christi Solemn Eucharist

June Friday 1 June, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert Derwent Singers Saturday 2 June 11am & 3pm Open University Graduation Ceremonies 10am - 5pm Etheldreda Craft & Food Fair (Palace Green) Sunday 10 June, 1.10am Lunchtime Concert Iowa City West High School

Wednesday 20 June, 6.30pm Flower Festival Preview Evening* Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 June Flower Festival - ‘Kaleidoscope of Life’* See pages 10-11 for more info Friday 22 June, 7pm Military Wives Concert & Private View of Flower Festival* Friday 29 June, 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - First United Methodist Church of Prattville Choir Saturday 30 June, 5pm Ordination of Priests

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

Sunday 1July, 10.30am Ordination of Deacons

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

* Ticketed event

Sunday 17 June, 2pm Lunchtime Concert Stockholm Boys’ Choir Monday 18 June, 7pm Friends of Ely Cathedral Summer Social Evening*

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 - Noon Our free holiday drop-in sessions for children of all ages are held in the Lady Chapel (except Bank Holidays). Activities include: story telling, brass rubbing, arts and crafts, puzzles and games.

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

Visiting Ely Cathedral 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 availability). 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 the year. For further information visit: www.stainedglassmuseum.com or contact: curator@stainedglassmuseum.com Open 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.

Eating and Drinking The Almonry Restaurant has an excellent reputation for its locally sourced, homecooked food and stunning location in the Cathedral grounds.

Open daily from 9am Sunday from 11am Telephone 01353 666360 The Refectory CafĂŠ offers a delicious range of refreshments, including home-made cakes, scones, quiches, soups, sandwiches and platters.

Open daily from 10am Sunday 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 10am Sunday 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

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 displays depicting ‘Life’. The Festival’s Creative Director is Chelsea gold medal winner Roger Woolnough who was the mastermind behind Ely Cathedral’s highly 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 June 6.30pm - Tickets to the Preview Evening are limited. Includes a champagne reception in the Bishop’s Garden with special guest Diarmuid Gavin.

Thursday 21 June 9.30am - 5.00pm Friday 22 June 9.30am - 5.00pm 7.00pm - 9.00pm - A special evening viewing of the Flower Festival preceded by a concert from the Military Wives Choir.

Saturday 23 June 9.30am - 5.00pm 6.30pm - 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 June Noon - 4.00pm Tickets available from Box Office: 01353 660349 and www.elycathedral.org For full details and ticket information see our website or pick up a Flower Festival leaflet.

Ely Cathedral Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL Tel: 01353 667735 Email: receptionist@elycathedral.org

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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.

The Order of St Etheldreda

Would 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 Cathedral

This 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.