Advent and Christmas 2020
at Christ Church Cathedral
Even though we are still facing some uncertainty, we have a full programme of services and events planned for the month of December!
Even if you are not able to be with us in person all our services may be viewed online via our webcam.
Those attending services should read our Covid-19 Guidance in advance.
Open for Visiting
We will be open for visiting Thursdays-Saturdays in December, 10.00 – 17.00.
Why not call into the cathedral shop to have a look at our unique gift items? All purchases help to support the ministry and mission of this beautiful sacred space in Dublin city centre.
If you have any questions about any of the services or events listed below please feel free to contact the cathedral office:
Phone: 01 677 8099
Email: welcome@christchurch.ie.
| Date | Service or Event | Please note: |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December | Booking opens for our outdoor live Nativity. | Free of charge but pre-booking required https://christchurchcathedral.ie/nativity2020// |
| 2 December | Choral Evensong, 18.00 | online only |
| 3 December | Choral Evensong, 18.00 | online only |
| 6 December | Second Sunday of Advent Sung Eucharist, 11.00 Choral Evensong, 15.30 | Congregation limited to 50 persons |
| 7 December | Watching and Waiting Advent Reflection, 19.30 | online only |
| 9 December | Peata Carol Service, 18.00 | online only |
| 10 December | Choral Evensong, 18.00 | Congregation limited to 50 persons |
| 11 December | Mendicity Institution Craft Sale, 12.00 - 16.00 | On the cathedral grounds |
| 12 December | Mendicity Institution Craft Sale, 12.00 - 16.00 | On the cathedral grounds |
| 13 December | Third Sunday of Advent Sung Eucharist, 11.00 Choral Evensong, 15.30 | Congregation limited to 50 persons |
| 14 December | Watching and Waiting Advent Reflection, 19.30 | online only |
| 16 December | No Choral Evensong | No Choral Evensong |
| 17 December | No Choral Evensong | No Choral Evensong |
| 18 December | Outdoor live Nativity: 'Do Not Be Afraid' | Free of charge but pre-booking required https://christchurchcathedral.ie/nativity2020// BOOKED OUT |
| 19 December | Outdoor live Nativity: 'Do Not Be Afraid' | Free of charge but pre-booking required https://christchurchcathedral.ie/nativity2020// BOOKED OUT |
| 20 December | Fourth Sunday of Advent Eucharist with recordings of cathedral choir, 11.00 Nine Lessons and Carols, 15.30 | Congregation limited to 50 persons Online only. No congregation present. |
| 21 December | Outdoor Sheep Trail 12.30 - 16.00 | Sheep TrailFree of charge. No pre-booking required. |
| 22 December | Outdoor Sheep Trail 12.30 - 16.00 | Sheep TrailFree of charge. No pre-booking required. |
| 23 December | No Choral Evensong | No Choral Evensong |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve Sung Eucharist, 23.00 | Online only. No congregation present. |
| 25 December | Christmas Day Sung Eucharist, 11.00 | Online only. No congregation present. |
| 26 December | Cathedral closed | |
| 27 December | First Sunday of Christmas Said Eucharist with organ interludes, 11.00 | Congregation limited to 50 persons No Choral Evensong |
| 28 December - 2 January | Cathedral closed | No daily services via webcam |
| 3 January | Second Sunday of Christmas Said Eucharist with organ interludes, 11.00 | Congregation limited to 50 persons No Choral Evensong |