The Church of Ireland continues to use an order of service derived from the ancient common practice of the Christian Church. This liturgy is divided into two parts: the ministry of the word and the ministry of the sacrament. In the ministry of the word, passages from the Bible (Old Testament, Epistles and Gospels) are read, and may be followed by a sermon. The congregation affirms its faith using the words of the Nicene Creed, followed by intercession (prayers of the Church), confession of sin and absolution. The ministry of the sacrament is centered on the words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper when he took the bread and wine, gave thanks over them, broke the bread and shared the bread and wine with all of his disciples. In the Eucharist, these same words and actions are repeated in response to the command of Jesus: ‘Do this in remembrance of me’.
Frideswide Voices is the girls’ choir of Christ Church Cathedral, singing each week in the Cathedral alongside adult singers, the Lay and Academical Clerks. Established in 2014 under the auspices of The Frideswide Foundation, a charitable trust, the choir was founded to promote opportunities for girls, aged between 7 and 14, to sing within the liturgy in Oxford college chapels. Since 2019, the choir has been part of the choral foundation at Christ Church. The choristers, from schools right across Oxfordshire, come to the Cathedral at least twice a week to rehearse, study and sing services in the Cathedral and are provided with a rich, intensive musical education from a team of tutors.
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service Sheet
There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome!
You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
